Springtime in the vineyard
Its springtime in the vineyard. The first buds are appearing.
The Syrah/Shiraz vines seem to be the first to bud…
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A walk into La Garganta Verde, Parque de la Sierra de Grazalema.
One of the most stunning walks you can do in the Parque de la Sierra de Grazalema is the Garganta Verde (Green throat), a deep canyon near the town of Zahara de la Sierra.
You will need to get a free permit from the tourist centre in the town of el Bosque, either by visiting the tourist centre (you will have to practice your spanish) near the bullring in el Bosque, or applying via email, or telephone. If you visit the centre you can buy a small map of the walk (80cents). Its better to get the permit a few days before your walk, as it can get busy. The walk is closed from June 1st until October 15th due to the risk of fire.
The start of the walk.
A short path on the left goes to a Mirador. The main path to the canyon goes to the right.
The main path continues going slightly up.
The descent begins…
As you go further, the path becomes steeper…
The path finally reaches the bottom of the canyon through some trees.
The canyon is many ‘stories’ high.
The nesting vultures will circle overhead throughout your walk.
A short walk from El Colmenar to the Cañón de las Buitreras
There is a short walk from El Colmenar to the Cañón de las Buitreras (Canyon of Vultures). You can either drive to El Colmenar, or take the train.
The walk was just a few kilometers, and took 2-3 hours. There are signs in the village, and maps to the Cañón de las Buitreras.
The house next to the electricity power station you have to pass to enter the path to the Cañón de las Buitreras.
Be careful to follow a rocky path that goes up to the left of the road and follows the electricity pipeline. You turn right at the top of this path.
Once on the path, it’s a straightforward walk.
Aquaduct…or slide.
Mysterious tunnel…
There’s always goats (cabras).
A slightly scary suspension bridge.
Lots of buitreras (vultures).
A small pebble beach, which can be accessed from the main path.
The route on the wikiloc website;
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Springtime in the vineyard
It’s springtime in the vineyard, with the first signs of grapes appearing.
Poppies
Roses
Butterflies in the vineyard
It’s Spring in the vineyard. Two Cleopatra Butterflies decided to visit the daffodils and fruit trees.
