Hiking in the Sierra Grande de Hornachos

You’ve really gone off the beaten path when the GPS in your rental car shows you are literally off the map. You’re out here castle hopping your way north from Andalusia just as the Moors did a thousand years ago. A beautiful mountain range rises out of a carpet of vineyards. Set in the Sierra Grande de Hornachos, this ideal spot has attracted humans since cave painting was the “in” thing. You’ll catch sight of  an eagle in this protected area as your hike through the lavender-scented trails leads you up to a beautifully ruined Arab castle, reminding you to not always listen to your GPS.

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