Granada Sports & Outdoors

If you're from a snowy country then you propbably won't think much of the Sierra Nevada, but if you're not then it's a great activity to do in the winter if you're in the area. Go to the fully functioning resorts where you can ski or get lessons. It's a great alternative activity in the south of Spain.

Equipment: Ski's
Poles
Cold weather waterproof clothes!

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First thing to say is that I would strongly recommend taking a day off in
Cordoba, Both as there is a Lot to see and also to give yourself a bit of a
break from the walking - Unfortunately due to the time constraints of my
trek-mate for this stage we couldn't afford the time, but I will go back to
see what I missed - one day !!
We opted for the short day to Cerro Muriano, a pleasant walk, It doesn't
take long to get out of Cordoba and into the countryside and once there the
route mainly follows dirt tracks until a couple of k before Cerro Muriano
which you approach by road.

Nowhere for coffee / lunch so make sure that you have a good breakfast
before leaving and pack plenty of water as well as some snacks.

Two Hostal s to choose from but I would Highly recommend Bar X which has
great accommodation and excellent food all at reasonable prices.

Granada is now in the premier league!!!! The whole city turned out to celebrate!
While in Granada you might now get the chance to watch them play Barca or Real Madrid. The stadium is in a district easily accessible by bus.
Tickets to watch Granada CF football team are a lot cheaper than for similiar level clubs in, for example, England. They play alternate Sundays, kickoff at 5pm. Wear red and white!

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As I previously mentioned in the introduction, we chose to split the route down into 17 manageable stages, I have written up these stages on the tips below along with a selection of photos to give you an idea of the terrain that you will walk through.
I Hope this helps you in either the planning of your own Camino, or at least gives you an idea of what to expect if you walk this route yourself.
If you need further info on The Camino Mozárabe then please feel free to drop me a line
Buen Camino
Rob

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Nice start to the walk with an easy walk out of Granada over fairly flat
ground as far as Los Olivares but with quite a sting in the tail of the day
as you then have 300m to gain in the last 2k.

Walking on a mixture of quiet roads and earthen tracks.

Plenty of opportunities for Coffee and lunch stops in the small towns and
village's en-route and good a choice of accommodation in Moclin and one good
bar in the square for your evening meal

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Another nice undulating day, again walking on a mixture of quiet roads and
earthen tracks.

Again only one chance of lunch after 14k at Ventas de Carrizal which has a
couple of bars (Only one open when we passed through) and a shop.

Plenty of choices for both accommodation and restaurants for your evening
meal in the small town of Alcaudete.

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A slightly shorter but again nice undulating day, again walking on a mixture
of quiet roads and earthen tracks (Very Muddy ones when we walked the route
!!)

Nowhere for coffee / lunch so make sure that you have a good breakfast
before leaving in the morning and pack plenty of water as well as some
snacks.

Plenty of choices for both accommodation and restaurants for your evening
meal in the medium sized town of Beana

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Another shortish day, again undulating, a choice of 2 routes (We opted for
route "B" in the Confraternity Guide) quite a bit of road walking initially
but again on quiet roads, then through olive groves until just before the
town of Castro del Río.

Again, nowhere for coffee / lunch so make sure that you have a good
breakfast before leaving in the morning and pack plenty of water as well as
some snacks.

Limited accommodation in Castro del Río, we contacted the local police
(Ayuntamiento) and they took us to the Sports hall where we were given free
overnight accommodation in a changing room. Only one restaurant in the
centre of town but the food was good, plentiful and inexpensive.