Our destination today is Sierra de Lijar, a popular venue for hang glider's (more in next post). Not sure whether it is best described as a large hill or a small mountain but at 1051 metres I'll leave it to you to decide.Seen here from our roof terrace, it has been one of those places that you just have to get to the top of and see what's there, so today was the day.
So we set off in the car about 10.30 for the short drive of about half an hour towards a village west of Olvera called La Muela.
Just before the village is a sign directing you to the "Pistas" which leads off the tarmac onto a dirt road and eventually to the summit.
This is La Muela, pictured as we started to climb.
Still climbing and La Muela is fast disappearing below.
This is a view of Zahara de la Sierra from near the summit.
The village of Algodonales from the top.
Practising my take off technique on what I believe is the run off point for the hang glider's. Funnily enough, Anne said to flap harder and run faster. Don't know why!!!
Olvera seen in the distance.
The view looking from the summit down towards the Mirador (viewpoint) and beyond to Zahara.
From the summit towards the village of El Gastor.
Anne at the Mirador.
This lovely butterfly landed close by and I was fortunate to get this picture before it flew off.
This is a building at the summit. Looking through the binoculars from our roof terrace I originally thought it was a watchtower for the castle in Olvera. However, it appears to be some sort of receiver station for TV or radio.
Apart from the stunning views of the local area from the summit, through the binoculars I could see all the way to Jerez de la Frontera, a city about 93 km (57 miles) away. Unfortunately the far distance was quite hazy but I am convinced that on a clear day you could see all the way to Cadiz and the Atlantic ocean.We started the drive down from the summit and came across this chap and his mule who were happy to pose for a picture.
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