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Ruta Bancos Gigantes or Huge Bench Route in Andalucia

A new rage is slowly spreading across Andalucia with its beginnings in the province of Malaga and that is huge benches are being installed in beauty spots across the region. The Huge Bench Route or  Ruta Bancos Gigantes #rutabancosgigantes can be found on Instagram  where they are more active with updates on the new installations of these enormous benches and they have a   Facebook  page too. Map of the Ruta Bancos Gigantes The initiative started by Forest Green an agrobroker company that supplies and works with treated wood to large construction and environmental companies in Spain. The huge bench route is steadily growing, with constant new installations spreading across Andalucia. The enormous handmade wooden benches are 4 metre long and 2.3 metre high, with the seat being 1.3 metres above ground and needing steps to get onto them, appearing in natural beauty spots hopes to encourage people out into and  enjoy the views and of course take photos to be ...

Another Fiesta Ends & Tapas Abound

'Fireworks? Why fireworks?' I asked the waiter pointing to a poster announcing them.  I was sitting outside near the cathedral in the autumn sunshine, but in the shade. It's still hot in Andalusia in September and this was midday. I was in Guadix home to troglodytes and gorgeous Spanish ceramics for a night.

Spanish Ceramics, Guadix
Guadix Ceramics


'It's the end of the fair' he said. A party to finish the four day party! An end to the fair for another year'

I looked him 'What time does it start?'  He smiled and replied oh you know, 1am, 2am whenever the guy who lights the fireworks gets around to it.'  I felt sorry for the neighbours.

Guadix Cave View
Guadix Cave View



He'd put down my third beer and tapas. What bliss no plans, no driving. I was staying in a cave house walking distance from the town. This was lunch. Not for vegetarians. Another plate of bread and meat. Not just crisps or olives but Andalusian hefty stuff. The first was very good hunks of chorizo on fresh crispy bread. The second tender thinly sliced lomo on bread and the third a kebab of spiced pork, five biggish pieces speared with a piece of bread of course.

Guadix Cathedral
Guadix Cathedral

Lunch done. Three beers 1.30€ and free tapas, well set up I went off to roam, get lost, discover and delight in Guadix, a town I've visited before and will no doubt visit again.  Just one of the many reasons I love where I live! Good beer, great food an incredible history leaving behind amazing places to discover and fascinating moments.

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