Tag Archives: La Isleta

Las Salinas, Las Sirenas y San Miguel de Cabo de Gata

This morning we drove to Las Salinas de Cabo de Gata hoping to see the flamingos and other birds. We parked at the viewing spot just before San Miguel. It was a hazy morning and the light was almost monochrome … Continue reading

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Along The Coast

The summer crowds have gone and the hazy light of August has been replaced by the clear, blue skies of September, so yesterday we enjoyed a drive and walk along the coast. We drove as far as Monsul beach, past … Continue reading

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Barranco del Negro

Yesterday a howling gale raged over Southern Spain. We are relatively sheltered from the north west wind in Las Negras but the winds were still strong here and it was a relief to wake up to a calmer day and … Continue reading

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Puente de Diciembre

This morning we drove along the coastal camino from San Jose and parked just before Monsul beach to walk over the dunes to Cala del Barronal. The weather, colour and light were glorious and the old and new agave made … Continue reading

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The First Ebike Holiday in the Cabo de Gata

It was Sean Popplewell, a regular visitor to the Cabo de Gata from Ireland, who came up with the idea. Earlier this year he suggested to me that I should put together a cycling tour of the Parque Natural using … Continue reading

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La Isleta del Moro in January

This afternoon we went to the nearby fishing village of La Isleta del Moro. We parked above the adjoining beach and walked across the beach to the village. Despite the sunny weather the beaches were deserted. The light was brilliant … Continue reading

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A change in the weather

The fine weather has deserted us during second half of this week. Although the sun has come out every day, the temperature has been much cooler and it has been cloudier. During one night we even had rain. In this … Continue reading

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Veranillo de San Miguel – Still mornings

The fine weather of the “little summer of St. Michael” continues. Above is a photo of Las Negras taken early today. Every morning this week we have encountered this little group of Dutch sculptors modelling clay. They are staying in … Continue reading

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La Isleta and Palms

This morning we walked in the hills behind the fishing village of La Isleta del Moro. Unlike yesterday, the sky was not cloudless but the weather was pleasant and there are always fine views from here of the village, Mediterranean … Continue reading

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Duende meets Soul

Last night we visited La Loma, an old cortijo which is now a restaurant on the hillside overlooking the fishing village of La Isleta del Moro and the Mediterranean. A very romantic setting where you can dine on the terraces … Continue reading

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