Approaching the village of Cabañas del Castillo with the Moorish tower, opposite is the abrupt rock known as La Peña Buitrera, rock of the vultures. Not only Griffon vultures frequent this area but black storks and various species of eagle.
Steep climb from the village up to the castle rock but the path is secure and quite easy
Eerie rock formations with amazing lichen colouring.
Looking down on the other side of the castle rock down into the deep river valley
Still climbing up through a narrow defile, rocky underfoot and full of slender young cork oaks.
Finally reaching the top
Rewarded by stunning views of the Sierra de Villuercas
Looking back the way we came to the Peña de Buitrera. We explored on this side of the castle tower and found the most heavenly spot for eating our picnic, perfect peace except for the cries of the circling birds far up in the pristine sky.
On the way back Lotti looks apprehensively at the iron bridge crossing between the rocks.
Back down the steep path, we look down to the village and renovations of the moz-arabe church.
A bit of a scramble, walking sticks are useful. Back past the church, it was open, we had a quick look.
Very austere and not very characterful but with a pretty 17th century polichrome azulejo side altar
Back down at the bottom in the village looking up at the bridge, we had to drag Lotti over in the end.
with you in spirit, what a gorgeous trip. love that church doorway too
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