Category Archives: Spain

A few hours on the rock.

Posted on May 4, 2021 by crosbyman66

It was the last day of our tour of Andalucía and another early start to the day, but we were used to it by now. We left Seville and headed for the coast and the port of Ajeciras and on … Continue reading →

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A brief visit to Seville.

Posted on April 30, 2021 by crosbyman66

It was another early start as we boarded our coach and headed towards Seville. We journeyed through the Andalucian countryside stopping off at Ecija, which is known as the City of the Sun or the City of the Towers. There … Continue reading →

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A day in Cordoba

Posted on April 6, 2021 by crosbyman66

It was day three of our tour of Andalucía and another early breakfast. We were on the coach at 8.15am and heading north along the N432. Our route took us through an Olive Oil producing area. There were thousands of … Continue reading →

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Granada and the Alhambra Palace.

Posted on April 2, 2021 by crosbyman66

The highlight of our visit to Granada was a tour of the Alhambra Palace. It is one of the most important architectural structures of the Middle Ages and a fine example of Islamic art. We had set out early so … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Andalucia

Posted on March 31, 2021 by crosbyman66

We had booked our first ever coach tour when we had been told we would see the highlights of Andalucía and learn about the culture of the area. What could we expect. We flew into Malaga and were transferred to … Continue reading →

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Sanchet. Polop to Finestrat.

Posted on January 20, 2021 by crosbyman66

I awoke to clear skies and I was picked up by Neil and Vanessa at 9.00am. Our plan was to do a linear walk from Sanchet to Finnestrat. approx. 16km. Vanessa drove out along the CV 70 towards Polop before … Continue reading →

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A stroll on the Sierra Helada.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by crosbyman66

We are back in lockdown and unable to travel even short distances to do a walk. I am keeping myself occupied by reviewing some of my earlier walks. It was way back in December 2006 when I set off for … Continue reading →

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Font Moli and Polop.

Posted on September 20, 2019 by crosbyman66

Today we were going on an easy stroll through the valleys to the north of the Sierra Aitana. We started out from the hamlet of Font Moli and climbed steadily on a good track. The weather was quite cloudy but … Continue reading →

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A circuit of Puig Campana.

Posted on September 18, 2019 by crosbyman66

The circuit of Puig Campana is one of the most popular walks done from Benidorm. The mountain is a major landmark when viewed from the resort and although it is only 7 km inland it is 1410 metres high, making … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Costa Blanca. Sanchet.

Posted on September 16, 2019 by crosbyman66

  At the moment I am grounded with a pulled muscle, but it has given me the opportunity to review some of my images and my walks. This walk was done in February 2005 when I was staying in Benidorm. … Continue reading →

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