Castles and bean stew. Marquesado to La Calahorra - Granada

This is another walk on the northern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The starting point is just outside the village of Jerez del Marquesado, very famous locally for a rich bean stew eaten as a staple by locals.

The village's origins may have been founded in prehistoric times due to the wealth of mineral deposits in the area.

The first part of the walk has southerly views dominated by the Jerez Peak. The most eastern peak of the Sierra Nevada to exceed 3000 metres.

The trek takes you through the Renaissance villages of Aldeire, Alquife and Lanteira and at the turning point an opportunity to visit the castle at La Calahorra. The most recent castle to be constructed in Spain dating back to 1500, it stands impressively guarding the village with a 360 deg. aspect across the surrounding valley. Over 45 kms. in total the walk can be split in stages using various hostels in the villages or the Refugio Ballesteros under the peak of Penon del Puerto at 2758 metres.

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