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Andalusia Day 2

After a fitful night’s sleep (Malaga is a lot noisier than our peaceful village in France), we wake to clear blue skies. As the hotel doesn’t do breakfast, we venture out onto the streets of the city, making our way towards the central market to pick up a few supplies for our hike. Malaga is… Continue reading Andalusia Day 2

Andalusia

Another adventure begins in late September 2025 as we head off from Paris early one morning for Malaga, via Barcelona. The Paris region has turned grey and cold in the last week and we’re likely to gain 20 degrees over the course of this long train journey. It’s a chilly and wet 8 degrees when… Continue reading Andalusia

A day in Albarracín

After completing my hike, due to the obligation to book a minimum of two nights in every hotel I had contacted in Albarracín, I had all day Saturday in the village before heading down to Teruel by taxi on Sunday, then to Barcelona via Zaragoza by train on Monday before returning to Paris, again by… Continue reading A day in Albarracín

Day 9 – Tramacastilla to Albarracín

The final day on the trail would be a fairly short one, just 14 km or so to Albarracín. And a good job too as I hadn’t slept much, having had an espresso after lunch in Calomarde the previous day at around 3:30 pm when my personal cut-off time for coffee is 2 pm if… Continue reading Day 9 – Tramacastilla to Albarracín

Day 8 Griegos to Tramacastilla

After my lazy day between Guadalviar and Griegos, this would be another long hike. I had taken a look at Komoot and found an alternative route along another GR hiking trail that would have taken me to Tramacastilla in around 20 km, but that would mean missing out on what promised to be a rather… Continue reading Day 8 Griegos to Tramacastilla

Day 7 – Guadalviar to Griegos

After the previous day’s efforts, this would be an easy one: just 5 km to walk to Griegos along a gentle ascent of 100 metres. And a good job too after the rough night I’d had. Breakfast was at 9, a simple affair, but I didn’t need too much fuel for the day, especially as… Continue reading Day 7 – Guadalviar to Griegos

Day 6 – Terriente to Guadalaviar

This was the big one. I had two options, either head for El Vallecillo and pick up the trail there (around 45 km) or follow the route that Komoot had worked out for me via Frías di Albarracín to Guadalaviar (around 35 km). I of course opted for the latter, even if I changed part… Continue reading Day 6 – Terriente to Guadalaviar

Day 5 – Jabaloyas to Terriente

After a great night’s sleep, I went for breakfast at 8:30 and found another amazing spread conjured up by Carmen: seven different kinds of charcuterie, three different cheeses, pastries, fruit and bread. And then she brought out the best tortilla I have ever eaten. Needless to say, that set me up for the day and… Continue reading Day 5 – Jabaloyas to Terriente

Day 4 – Tramacastiel to Jabaloyas

After a good night’s sleep with no disturbances from the local witches, I went for breakfast only to discover that I was virtually the last guest to come down, meaning that everybody else was served before me (the owner was again working alone as the evening before). As a result, with breakfast starting at 9,… Continue reading Day 4 – Tramacastiel to Jabaloyas

Day 3 – Riodeva to Tramacastiel

After settling up with Nieves, I set off at around 9 again. The Spanish hikers staying at the hostel had already left by car for their day’s hiking. This would be the first day when I veered off the trail as described in the Recto-Verso guide. It had been impossible to find accommodation in Villel,… Continue reading Day 3 – Riodeva to Tramacastiel