El Molino del Collado
This morning we parked at the edge of San José and walked to Genoveses beach down the track that leads from Molino del Collado.
The valley behind the beach and the Sierra de Cabo de Gata
From the path there are beautiful views, accentuated by the rich colours and sharp light of this time of year, of the valley looking towards the Sierra del Cabo de Gata.
Path through agaves
The path leads through an avenue of agave to ….
Eucalyptus behind the beach
…. groves of eucalyptus and pine trees just behind the northern end of the beach.
Riders on the beach
We then walked the length of the beach and it was good to see many people around taking advantage of the winter sunshine. Some were out riding their horses.
Kite flyers and walkers
Others were flying kites and ….
Fishing from the shore
…. fishing from the shore.
Charlie and Blanquita strolling
Rubi resting
Our dogs were among many others which enjoyed the walk along the beach.
Looking down on the beach from the cliff path
When we returned to the start of the beach we climbed the cliff path which hugs the headland around to San José. From here, there are also wonderful views ….
Morrón de los Genoveses
…. particularly across the sea to the Morrón de los Genoveses, looking into the light.
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About Margaret Merry
I grew up in Falmouth, Cornwall, England where, after leaving Falmouth High School, I spent a year at Falmouth School of Art. Then followed three years at Hornsey College of Art in London where I obtained a Diploma in Art and Design. I then spent a post-graduate year at the West of England College of Art in Bristol where I gained an Art Teacher?s Diploma and a Certificate in Education of the University of Bristol. I lived and worked in Truro for over 30 years and became one of Cornwall's most popular artists. My paintings have been exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Paris and London and have been bought by collectors from all over the world. I have published 4 books which became local bestsellers - 'The Natural History of a Westcountry City', 'Margaret Merry's Cornish Garden Sketchbook', 'Sea & Sail' and 'Tidal Reaches'.
In 2002 I moved to Spain and now live on a farm near the historic town of Loja in El Poniente Granadino in the Province of Granada. I now get my inspiration from the dramatic mountain scenery of Andalucia which I finds lends itself to the medium of pastel and the old towns and villages which I prefer to capture in watercolour.
I have written and illustrated 3 children's books - The Wise Old Boar, The Lonely Digger and The Adventure of Princess The Pony - which are being published in the USA. The Lonely Digger is now available to purchase on line at www.strategicbookpublishing.com/TheLonelyDigger.html and The Wise Old Boar at www.strategicbookpublishing.com/TheWiseOldBoar.html . The books are inspired by the wildlife and landscapes around my home.
The colors are absolutely gorgeous. I’ll have to make it down to Cabo de Gata someday soon!