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Zuheros Town, Cordoba, History, Charm and Stunning Views

It´s not the first time Zuheros has featured here on Andalucia Explorer. This very charming, white-washed hillside town is just 45 minutes from home and a favourite to take visitors too. Recently I had viewings there with some lovely clients looking for another home in this area. Leaving early to grab coffee and explore a little - there´s always a new corner I´ve not seen and the views always change with the different light depending on the time of day and year. Zuheros Approach The day was going to be a scorcher, nearer 40c than 30c so an early start was needed. Being a hill town means steep streets, lack of parking and a bit of hill walking. There are a couple of car parks but, as you can imagine, they are just out of town and, with a bit of a climb to get there. Following an older lady (can I say that at 62?) up hill she turned through an archway, one I hadn´t spotted before- I had to follow. It´s knowledge rather than nosey - surely? Then I saw a sign saying Mercado. I had every ri...

Vias Verdes for Walking, Cycling & Reduced Mobility - The Greenways in Spain

This month sees the 20th National Via Verde Day or Dia Nacional de las Vias Verdes and this year it's the 25th anniversary of the FFE (Fundacion de los Ferrocarriles Españoles) or the Vias Verdes and also sees the collaboration between them and environmental agencies - to give it its proper title ....
"Vías Verdes y Red Natura 2000: Divulgación de Espacios Naturales Protegidos y Geoparques a través de la Red Estatal de Vías Verdes"

Via Verde, Greenway Poster

There are 114 Greenway routes across Spain covering over 2,400 and ranging from 1k to over 100kms all suitable for walkers and cyclists. Being old train routes the inclines are slight making easy walking and cycling for all ages. Ten routes are accessible by wheelchairs and adapted cycles, these can be seen here - Accessible Vias Verdes.

Locations, itineraries and further information can be found in English on the ViasVerdes.com website.


Read my post about my nearest Via Verde Walking & Cycling the Green Ways in Spain - Via Verde del Aceite Jaen - Cordoba

Some more posts and Monday Morning Photos about the Vias Verdes.


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