Today we chose the magnificent natural surroundings of The Gastor, known as "The Balcony White Villages, not only because of the whiteness of its streets, but also because from its highest point you can see incredible views of the surrounding municipalities, speak of the Sierra de Lagarina .
Lagarina Sierra
After breakfast at the intersection of Zahara de la Sierra continue to The Gastor from this situation and enjoyed the magnificent silhouette of the Sierra de Lagarina , known to locals as " The Tits of Ramona."
The bus dropped us off at the entrance to the village close to the path that leads to the pine forest area, from the moment we are starting to rise, in fact the route was divided into two phases, the first reached the Dolmen Charcón and the second to the point Lagarina geodesic.
This beautiful forest was originally populated by oaks, then as a result of the work of the charcoal and the necessity of obtaining fields for the cultivation of cereals were unfortunately the results were severe for the mountain slopes, causing erosion problems in the months of heavy rain, which is why this whole area was repopulated by small pines and oaks which reoccupied the land that should never be lost.
As we ascended leaving behind the Recreation Area Slope, iron compounds gave a russet tone gastoreña countryside captivated us, whitewashed houses, steep streets and traditional architecture make this town has a special charm to our back was the belfry of the Church of San José .
were still going when we arrived at the panel indicative of the trailhead, about 300 m. sloping concrete runway was revealed breathing through a dense pine forest, just after we left the concrete to continue on gravel road, between dry and beautiful almond Santiago herbs we take up.
turn our steps towards the poplar and moments before enter through the gate a herd of black pigs surprised us a good opportunity to observe the survival and the importance of extensive livestock system that exists in the region, where cattle get from their food the traditional way for hundreds of years in harmonious balance with nature, but they went rummaging through the beautiful oak acorn that gave them huge.
Oak - Quercus Ilex
Zaframagón
Half an hour later and we reached the trough of Charcón Cortijo opportunity that will take the opportunity to make a break, so little remains of the facility is currently used as stables for livestock, the beautiful yellow lilies adorned the entrance.
daylilies, Afrafran Dorado - Sternbergia Lutea
flower details
Looking up and watched the demeanor of the huge oak which would indicate the status of Giant's Tomb, following a path bounded by rocks we reached it, the aroma of thyme or fennel filled the room and lilac flowers splashed mandrakes the roadside.
Fennel - Foeniculum Vulgare
Mandrake - Mandragora Autumnalis
The roots of this species have been used throughout history in rituals and spells, now pagan religions still do.
Tomb anthropomorphic gallery, with more than six thousand years old, about 9 m. long and 2 m. wide, constructed of vertical limestone boulders, some of considerable size, keeps well covered three stones in it were found ceramic bowls, arrowheads and flint knives, which determined that we talked about the period Chalcolithic or Copper Age .
vultures hovered overhead
Before the group was divided, with loads of people
After our visit to Charcón Dolmen retrace our steps until cortijo here group part drop to El Gastor to visit Villa the rest we face stony rising Lagarina , take this occasion make the group photo.
We take the trail that climbs steadily to prevent falls, climbed between gorse, horehound and wild olives feet, we reached up to reach the fence at the slope that separates the Farm of Lagarina , following the edge of the site we're giving away the barbed wire to keep climbing.
The rocky terrain made us exercise caution, but minutes later conquistábamos the top, a couple of mates vying for promotion, but as expected the stubborn Gilberto came before, such as goats took the geodetic point.
Here it is, basking in his victory
Those who arrived
The day was perfect, so we could enjoy turning 360 º panoramic view of the Sierra de Lagarina offered us.
La Granja
Algodonales
Embalse de Zahara
The Gastor
After the short break, back on the road and walked, carefully went down the first stretch of the rocky hillside Lagarina , some used to lower buttocks, rather than falling on his face.
Those who fell by the wayside as we ascended, our colleague Anne solidarity towards them decided to accompany them, thanks friend for your understanding.
or Santateresa Praying Mantis, curious piece of silver, we find the way down, carefully as to not step aside as a curiosity and , I commented that is the only known animal that has only one ear and is located in the chest.
goofing
Anecdotally, some participants wondered whether this was also a Dolmen , because if we answer, this is the Dolmen of Rest and we let up on the mountain was Dolmen Retreat, Grace laughed and continued to decline.
Again we crossed the pine to enter The Gastor its charming streets We gave way to reach Town Hall Square , shortly after we met with the rest of the group.
Isidro The Town Crier
The office of town crier is so remote and strange, his mission was to disseminate a news by proclamation, loudly, slowly, at strategic points in the streets and squares gastoreñas.
The Patch Isidro was a cave where he lived, was a simple and humble man, surprised the villagers with their speed, as they walked endless miles on foot in a short time.
The Gastor paid tribute to the character by name to one of the squares of the town, located in the Patch , because as a man who could not read or write who fulfilled the righteous role exercised his office of " messenger and herald."
Coincidence or not Algarín Street also known as the Sierra gave us the parting of the Villa del Gastor .
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