Al Lago de Zahara

We took a short twenty minute drive this morning to introduce Calcetines to the delights of the man made lake at Zahara.

Turning off the main A-374 Algodonales - Ronda road at the turning for El Gastor, we wound our way down a reasonably good track for 2 kms to the lakeside.

There were a group of canoeists setting out onto the lake.

Calcetines was a little wary at first but after a short while became more adventurous, paddling out into the very warm water. We should have bought Peppies old extending lead with us but unfortunately we'd left it at home......so here's Anne fully extended instead !!.


Looking towards the beautiful "pueblo blanco" of Zahara de la Sierra".


The best way to see the lake.

We are not confident enough yet to trust her off the lead.

Prior to coming out this morning, while we were at our friend Gerry's house, she actually escaped through the bars on the window in the front room of our house. We found her in Calle Mercado, her old "street" location, happily being stroked and petted by some of the men that used to look out for her.

After about 45 minutes, we headed back to Olvera. It was a lovely spot but unfortunately it doesn't offer any shelter from the sun. Perhaps next time we'll arrive earlier in the morning (ha,ha) or later in the evening, with the extending lead, to take maximum enjoyment of the beautiful location.