The nature walk runs through a nature reserve that encompasses several lagoons, a pineta (beach pine) forest, ending at a white sand beach some ten kilometers long. It passes a number of farms growing everything from oranges to artichokes to wine grapes, and inhabited by various collections of apparently very contented sheep, goats, cattle, and some enormous pigs.
The walk also offers gorgeous views of Posada, a colorful hill town spiraling up from the coastal plain, reaching towards the spectacular pinnacle of its iconic castle tower. We've seen similar views of Posada driving around the area, but somehow seeing it on foot, framed by the beach and lagoons, created an even more evocative scene.We almost felt like pilgrims meekly approaching a powerful shrine.
We decided to walk back by a different route, walking through the sand dunes and pineta forest to a different road which reach the beach about a half-mile down the coast. As soon moved inland just a few yards into the sand dunes, the sea noises quickly ceased and we were greeted with the sounds of the lagoon, mostly chirping birds, insects and frogs. It was a great lesson in how very different micro-environments can coexist in very close proximity.
Sounds like fun!
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Terry, there are Roman and pre-Roman ruins everywhere, even on our rural road.
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