Spanish Rambler

We’ve guided numerous groups (the most recent being yesterday - a group of 8 Slovaks who were holidaying in Benidorm) down the Rio Chicamo during the summer.

Each group has thoroughly enjoyed the challenges presented by the route and all have returned safely.

However,a recent event, where a lady had to be rescued by helicopter after breaking an ankle, has served to remind us of the hazards involved, and that there is no room for complacency no matter how familiar you are with any given route.

All too often we witness groups of people, on this and other routes, who are ill equipped and lacking the necessary experience.

Thankfully, most of them get away with it - some clearly do not!

The Secret Canyon.....

Summer is not the best season for hill walking here in Spain - the blazing sun and searing heat dictate that lounging around the pool, with a cool drink and a good book is generally a far more enjoyable way to relax.

However, all is not lost for those who just can`t lay still....there is one route that is enjoyable on even the hottest of days.The hike along the Rio Chicamo will take 2-3 hours to complete and offers the chance to see a variety of landscapes and vegetation en route.
Some people have described the hike as being like travelling from Murcia to the Badlands of South Dakota via the Burmese jungle and a Palestinian oasis! I`m not sure about that but you can certainly expect a little adventure, as the route follows the river bed at some points along our journey.Expect to get your feet wet and you may be wading waist deep in the cooling waters!

One of the many joys of life here at Spanish Rambler is that we get to meet lots of different people.

We were recently contacted by Simon and Isabel, from Wiesbaden, Germany.They requested a walk with great views and "canyons"!

We were happy to oblige, and enjoyed a terrific adventure in the Rambla Salada, crossing ancient aqueducts amidst typical Karsitic rock landscapes.

Our journey led us to the infamous Baron Negro, a huge block of dolomite which threatens to prevent any further progress upstream.

Pictured are Simon and Isabel, having just completed the climb up the Baron Negro

Updated photos of the pool area