Walks

I'm starting to think about trying to find time this autumn to further recce the Ports de Beceit area in eastern Spain. We had a fabulous walking holiday there this Spring. The group was made up by John and Frances Phillips from Edinburgh, John (old timer) Robottom of Solihull and Ian Booker (the dangerous dentist) from Rotherham. We were also accompanied by Jackie Chappell, a features journalsit from near Bath (you can see her article at www.frontierholidays.net/extra.htm ).

It was all new to me as my friend and local guide Luis Cebrian had promised for a long time to show me the "hidden gems" of his backyard. I've seen alot of the walking areas that Spain has to offer, but I never cease to be amazed by just how unique each area is to the rest.

Looking at a map it's difficult to get an idea of this compact and labyrynthine landscape. Not for nothing were the last of the Maquis still holed up here in the late 1950's.