Walk to Lobres and beyond

Did a lovely walk to Lobres and into the hills beyond. Used this wikiloc walk but got a cab home from Lobres rather than walking back to Salobreña (it was half 8 in the evening and we were getting hungry): https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/la-ruta-de-culo-de-la-gallina-2-12653994. I’d recommend doing that actually – looked like the final stretch back wouldn’t be that exciting.

We weren’t that keen on the initial route out of Salobreña – on a road rather than a path – but it quickly got better. Took an alternative route at one point and passed some dogs (including an Alsatian) – not recommended for Gill!

We had a quick drink when we got to Lobres. Looks like there’s only one bar in town (!) but there are a couple of supermarkets too if you’re low on water.

Then off into the hills north of Lobres. Lovely! A few exciting parts of the walk including a tunnel, a bridge and a herd of goats.

Overall an easy walk with only a gentle bit of uphill and some beautiful views!

Walk to La Caleta & home via the castle

A nice gentle evening walk with Weejan & Luke along the beach to La Caleta.

Stopped at Bar Gloria for some drinks with tapas & a couple of games of cards see earlier post..

Then took the inland road back to Salobreña by which time it was dark and the rock look stunning

Moon lit rock & castle
So we climbed the steps up to the castle ..

Ending up at the old favourite, La Botica for a late supper (see earlier post!)

Amunecar Market

On 4 May we went to the Friday market in Almenucar – a very Spanish affair selling a mixture of cheap and cheerful with locally produced more interesing stuff (mainly clothing). Apparently on Sundays they have a flea market (watch out for future posts on this!)

Dave’s new market purchase

La Katena, Motril Port

A pleasant two and a half hour walk from Salobrena via el campo and then along the beach. We passed a nice beach area with parking – Playas del Delta del Guadalfeo and eventually past a fine brutalist church.

el campo

Pics taken by Harish on our walk

Iglesia Santa Josepfina Bakhita

This time being a Sunday and the Festival of Crosses, La Katena was crammed and hectic, thus a long wait and average food.  Much better last time.

 

Not happy at having to wait so long!

A lot happier once we’d moved to a sunnier table and the food had arrived.

Playa Burriana, Nerja

Day trip to Nerja.  Car parking available up near the Parador at Parking Carabeo in C/Prol. Hernando de Carabeo above  Play Burriana where there are loads of beachfront cafes for grilled sardines eg Restaurante Merendero Moreno and also the world’s best icecream shop near by.  Had supper at Playa Y Sol which was overpriced, full of Brits and nothing special.

5 May 2018

Walk along new road