Los Castaños walk with Erik ¦ Mecina Bombaron ¦ La Alpujarra - Spain

Join us for another hike in the Alpujarras range in Southern Spain. This time we are joined by our old friend Erik, and take the Acequia Alta or Los Castaños route up from the village of Mecina Bombaron.
The route should be around 10km or just over 6 miles, and although it is well waymarked, it is possible to miss the markers like we did and add a few unwanted kilometers!
The hike follows ancient an ancient packhorse route and beautiful acequias, which are lined by old sweet chestnut trees (castaños). A lovely walk in springtime for the wildflowers, or in autumn when the trees are laden with chestnuts.

Many thanks for watching!

Unfortunately the walking guides mentioned in the video both appear to be out of print. But try the links and you may be able to pick up a second hand copy (the Charles Davis book appears to be extortionately priced secondhand! I wouldn't pay more than ten or fifteen pounds, myself!).

Holiday Walks in the Apujarra - Jeremy Rabjohns - https://amzn.to/3xNGmye

Walk! The Alpujarras - Charles Davis - https://amzn.to/3Qk5P9M

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