Stating Point: Frigiliana
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 10 km
Date: 22.09.2011
Walk from : Walk Andalucia holiday
Our second day of walking in Andalucia started from the picturesque village of Frigiliana. Snacks, sandwiches and walking poles dispatched – and we were ready to start.
From the village we dropped down into the spectacular gorge of the Río Higuerón.
Our first unexpected encounter with the wild goats (cabra de monte) – almost impossible to spot on the mountain.
Next an eagle gave us a close fly-past, perfect timing, but gone in a split second.
The river dried out and very soon we spotted our path, sharp right and the ascend began.
And it was all up and up and up on steep ridges. From time to time a scent of wild thyme and rosemary mingled with pine filled the air.
Snack break at the top, and I remember being extremely grateful for a bit of shadow.
Paul – our guide trying to get us to start moving again.
That is where we’re going next!
Next bit of the walk was on the flat (well, more or less) and the views are spectacular all around. us.
Downhill towards our lunch stop spot ,and we soon got the first glimpse of the village. Ian and Jo in the distance.
Lunch break – relaxing in the shadow while waiting for the brave group doing the short climb to the monument to return.
Lunch break – enjoying our sandwiches and the great salads prepared by Vicky and transported for us up the mountain.
Oops – boots malfunction – this is where Chris had her boot taped.
Back in the village, after battling the last short steep ascent. And thanks to Paul for offering to carry our rucksacks uphill.
We stop for a drink at a local restaurant, then had an hour to explore the streets of Frigiliana.
Frigiliana
Frigiliana streets
Frigiliana streets
Ceramic shop in Frigiliana and yes, I bought a small vase – it’s now watching the rain on my window sill in Yorkshire.
Arriving back in Torrox at Casa Mayar – our home for the week.
Next, as per our usual programme – meeting everybody at eight for dinner and drinks in the Plaza.
Smashing Hills 