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We took the vans south from our hotel to near Cala s’Alguer and were warned today’s hike would be quite technical, ending in Tamariu. That proved to be an accurate description given the numerous trail types we traversed.
The walk started on the top of cliffs, wended it’s way through woodlands, up and down rocky slopes, across a beach including wading through the surf then back up to the cliff tops and back down and so on.
Simply a spectacular morning walk that had a few challenging moments mixed in. PS – walking on rocks when traversing different coves along the beach in bare feet is quite painful at times.
After a massive lunch that took two hours – this plate of mussels was just the appetizer …….
oh, and half a bottle of wine……each…..five of us joined our two guides for the second half of the hike. The remainder went back to the hotel via foot or shuttle for a siesta.
Early on it felt like a huge error in judgment given the very steep climb to the local lighthouse. But what a view!
For perspective, we began our morning on the far side of the leftmost peninsula and followed the coastline to this lookout (and we’re only half way to Tamariu).
From there it was a series of twists and turns, up and down.
And the wondrous views never stopped despite our mostly staring at our shoe tops given the rocky trails.
Finally we reached Tamariu where cold beverages and our shuttle awaited.
Although not a huge distance (~18 Kms as a crow flies) the elevation changes made for a taxing day.
A final group dinner with mountains of food and drink topped off the evening. Notwithstanding the calories burned by hiking each day it’s a wonder we haven’t gained a ton of weight given the number and size of the meals (and the local wines 😁).
Tomorrow we pack up and head to Barcelona where everyone goes their separate ways – except some of us who will take on the hills/mountains of northern Spain on bicycles for a week. Stay tuned.
The Bennetts On Tour 