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Monday Morning Photo - Wisteria Time in Andalucia

How quickly spring comes around after the short winter here in the Sierra Sur de Jaén. After lots of very much needed rain we´re back to the normal cloudless blue.  My garden is shooting incredbily with the moisture and now sunshine. And my beautiful wisteria flowers grandly albeit it short-lived. The big black carpenter bees love it. Each flowering season reminds me of the Botanical Gardens in Malaga and the ´tunnel´ of wisteria that I haven´t yet caught in bloom. April is a good time to plan to go if it´s on your list.  Here´s the botanical garden link La Concepción Botanical Gardens. And a sneaky peak at the wisteria. See the Monday Morning Photos list.
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Wild Swimming in Lakes and Rivers of Andalucia

The scorching summer heat of Andalucia is here and with it the need to cool off. Forget the noisy municipal pools, there's a better way to bring your temperature down, go wild swimming in the numerous lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Here are just five places to take a picnic and spend the day in the heart of the fabulous Andalucian countryside.


Cueva del Gato – Ronda

Cueva del Gato or Cat's Cave is a fabulous natural rock formation that is like the face of a cat.


Junta de los Rios – Almunecar

A favourite spot for thrill seekers and those into adventure sports. A bit of a trek is needed to get there but it's worth it when you do.

Embalse de Negratin

Embalse de Negratin - Guadix

Follow the campsite signs down to the lake and a beach-like area for paddling and swimming in an unusual lunar-like landscape.

Embalse de los Bermejales — Granada

Another huge reservoir around Granada, busier but more child-friendly than the rivers.

Rio Borosa - Cazorla

The tumbling river has many beautiful spots for jumping off and bathing in.

Rio Borosa, Cazorla

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