The Serra Gelada Natural Park celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. For the city council, it is an important fact to highlight its ecological and environmental value, so they also made a short video clip about the park and the anniversary. It is in Spanish, although the landscape you can see, whether you understand the language or not, is already worth watching.
Although I have walked these paths countless times, especially the one leading to the lighthouse, I always like to see aerial footage as well as pictures from the other side of Serra Gelada. We once visited a part of this park that can only be approached from the sea by catamaran, where we saw these high cliffs and how completely different this mountain is from that other side.
What we usually see from the side of the town, gentle slopes covered with vegetation, gives a different picture. Tame. So attractive that people settled and built streets and houses in some parts, I assume before the territory was declared a natural park.
Birds and other small animals, such as squirrels, lived here before people arrived. Last Wednesday, when I walked here, I saw a few of them, but I have no proof in the form of a photo. Two quails ran across this path, and later, one squirrel came down from a tree, drank water from a puddle, and returned to the tree in its super-dexterous acrobatic act. It is as if they have all practised for the Animal Olympics, perfected their speed, and left people unable to photograph them. Ah, maybe I am just slow and no longer used to photographing scenes on my walks at all.
Anyway, something I got from this walk. Nice moments of tranquillity and that blue background - the blue blanket covering the shore and the cliffs, as I said to my husband the other day while talking about the sea.
The water was so calm in the bay that afternoon. It provided a perfect place for those having a little boat to come here and spend some time in the bay, maybe having a nap or taking a snack.
It is perfect to have such a watercraft to visit this paradise; however, even though one doesn't own a boat (like me), our feet can be used to reach these corners and enjoy the views. It is also much easier than some decades ago, when this asphalted path didn't exist.
It just happened in 1961 when this tunnel and the current path to the lighthouse were built. Before that, it was more challenging and dangerous to reach the part where the lighthouse is.
The text on the board explains when and how it was built. It says that drills were used to cut into the rock so the explosive could be placed there to open a bigger hole. There is also a question asking can we recognise the marks of the drill.
On the left side, we can clearly see these marks in the rock.
In this walk, I didn't make it to the lighthouse as I had a date with an old friend/former student, who was spending some weeks here in Spain, so we agreed to have a cup of coffee together. Somewhere here, around halfway to the lighthouse, I turned back, considering the time I would need to get back to the town.
The boats in the bay got smaller...
...but some rocks were growing huge in front of me!
No worries, the tunnel is there, I can pass it (interestingly, there is always light at the end of a tunnel, of course, in case you don't walk during the night 😁) and arrive at my meeting point without being late.
I'm in love with so much beauty! And not just what I see in these perfect photos, but also the way you describe the moment with such passion. Just a week ago I was flying over you all, hahaha. The pilot said we were over Valencia, and I actually think I saw the lake that overflowed last year; I took some pictures there. I was just thinking that my good friends were so close and yet so far away ❤️ Keep enjoying yourself, walking, taking photos, and experiencing all those beautiful feelings that life offers, because in the end, those memories are the most important thing. I love you so much mipiano 🙏
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Flying over nice places and seeing them from the sky is cool; moreover, if the pilot explains about the places you see. Valencia, maybe you saw my son hahaha
I do enjoy life, walks, the sun but also the rain (it was raining just a little bit this morning here) - the moments that become memories later, those that are not forgotten. Thank you @jesuslnrs, I am happy you had this trip to Europe, and I hope you are having a great time now, gathering the experiences! 😇 Thank you very much Jes!!
Awe, a stunning place of Spain 🤩 and all of your shot is on point!
I want to see a squirrel in actual. 😣😍
Hahaha, the squirrel was cute ;)
Thank you
You're welcome, have a nice day. 🤗
It’s amazing to see how the park has preserved its beauty while becoming more accessible, the walk to the lighthouse sounds so peaceful!
You are right, it preserved its beauty. Last Wednesday when I walked there it was just a few people I met but on weekends it's full. Good that people do respect the nature and the park and also the city council takes care of it. Unfortunately, many pine trees dried last summer due to extreme heat and the lack of rain.
What a lovely place! Nature is so beautiful around there...!
Es una Belleza y luce tan calmado y pacifico, realmente un paraíso...
Así es, un paraíso. Uno nunca se puede cansar de caminar por allí 😇
I just wanted to say that Buhito and his mom Yami missed our favorite pianist ❤️🦉
Hello! 👋🦉
I love the site, although if I were to explore it, I wouldn't be able to do even half of it. I get tired quickly hahaha 😂
Thank you very much Buhito and mamá Yami 🦉🤗
You would be fine!! I would ask some of these birds to help you reach the lighthouse easily (I shared my lunch with them so they owe me a favour 😆)
Great! Thank you so much for the help, I'm happy to accept help from these feathered friends, yei 😍 hahahaha
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📌 Thank you :)
Muchas gracias a ti, España eusta llenándose de pines bonitos en @worldmappin
😉
That weather leaves me green in envy. You'll experience way gloomier and colder Prague in like two weeks :))
This was last Wednesday, it was so warm!! Today it is a few degrees colder, so no need to have envy, just a bit 😛
I hope those shiny thingies in Prague will still be there? They serve as heaters as well, right? 😆
Not the ones I shared lately, but perhaps other ones. And as for heaters, they are served in form of pints and shots ;)
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I would do that trip even at night! What a beautiful place, paradise, and the video you brought us is beautiful... Spanish... perfect for me, ha ha ha.
I missed you!! So much!!! What a joy to see you and see this wonderful post with such beautiful landscapes, the roads, the sea, the boats, all of nature. Thank you for this! I hope you are doing really well, big hug!😘💗
At night, you would need a torch 😁
Oh well, the lighthouse is giving some light!
Espero que te gustó el vídeo.
Y muchas gracias, estoy muy bien de verdad! Te mando un gran abrazo también 🤗. Esta mañana me levanté temprano y sin pensar mucho me vino el pensamiento de que voy a publicar este paseo jajaja. Pues así vino aquí esta caminata 😊 And I also saw your beautiful walk by the sea 🌊
Your walk is much more beautiful, I love the wooden paths!!! Tomorrow I'll paint some stones that I can't get out of my mind!😃
This place in Spain looks beautiful and magical like from the most beautiful fairy tale. ✨✨✨
It is indeed a very nice corner, located in the province of Alicante. Tu smo ziveli mnogo godina, pre nego sto smo se preselili u drugi grad, ali jos uvek dolazimo tu cesto. Thank you and greetings @bojang :)
Ti si iz Srbije?
Da, no u Spaniji smo vec dosta vremena
Wow, such a peaceful walk, love the views, so calming 🌊✨
That is indeed a very nice place, loved by many people whol like to walk there :))
Very beautiful view of the blue sea,coral hills, perfect. Thank you.
Thank you for visiting this post 😇
Thank you again.
Thank you @jlinaresp :)
Thank you @stresskiller :)
Dziękuję, @ewkaw 🤗
Wow! Que hermoso lugar! Se ve muy pacífico, me encanta! Como para ir a pintar las montañas, el mar y el cielo jeje 😍☀️✨
Saludos 💜
Sí, este lugar puede inspirar mucho! Gracias @manujune 😇
Wow, this place looks so peaceful 😍 I can imagine how relaxing it must be to walk there! I’d love to visit a place like that someday.
I am sure you would enjoy the walk, indeed it is very relaxing and the views are calling to walk more and more. :)
Hello, a hug, good to know that you have enjoyed those beautiful landscapes.🥰❤️❤️
Hello Mamani, good to see you! :) I hope you are doing great, that you are in good health and with happy vibes!! Take care, and hugs 🤗
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Thank you for this nice surprise @lauramica and @worldmappin team, muchas gracias! 🤗
You are very welcome @mipiano! it was well deserved. ☀️
We are already looking forward to reading more about your adventures!
Holaa Mipiano, me alegra mucho volver a pasear a través de tu narración e imágenes. Que lindas vistas, contraste perfecto entre montañas y mar. Espero que esté todo bien, un abrazo 🤗.
Hola @mdrguez 😀, muchas gracias. Sí, es entre las montañas y el mar donde nace esta calma, esta bella naturaleza.
Nosotros todos estamos muy bien y espero que tú y tu familia también. 🤗
Hola Mipiano, me alegro que estén todos bien. Por acá estamos todos bien también, gracias 🥰. Un abrazo y lindo finde 🤗 🌼.
A nice little hike to welcome you back, your absence had been noted!!
Thank you 😌
This place is the complete opposite of the town that is located on the other side of the hill... you know which town I am referring to 😁
I am thinking Alicante??? 🤔
Bonitas fotos. Qué bueno que pudiste hacer el paseo el miércoles pasado. Este miércoles está muy lluvioso aquí en España.
Sí, la semana pasada todavía parecía verano. Aquí ha llovido un poco esta mañana pero luego ya nada, ha salido un día soleado luego :)
Gracias @beaescribe!
Good evening @mipiano. What a great walk through Serra Gelada Natural Park! I love those views of the bay from above; it really does look quite relaxing. Regarding the animals and how difficult it is to photograph them, that's normal. They have a habit of moving around, I'm not entirely sure why.
There's no doubt that the light always finds its way.
Big hug. 🤗
Good evening @enraizar :)) Be sure that it indeed is a relaxing place!
Because they have practised for the Animal Olympics and gained in speed and hiding abilities 😆
You are right, light always finds its way, as well as music (I listened to the songs from your post 😉). Thank you once again, and good night. 💤
Good morning @mipiano, I think I went to sleep earlier... I hope you liked the songs. Dobre Tonina, the last reference I had about her about five years ago was that she was still in Valencia... very close to Alicante.
I wish you have a great day.
Thanks to you. 🤗
Good afternoon @enraizar
I think this time it was me who went to sleep earlier yesterday (código - cuando el señor Catarro y la señorita Migraña atacan el mismo día 🤷♀️)
Good afternoon @mipiano. Well, I'm the one who's sorry I'm posting so late. It's been a tough morning... and it's dragged on. I hope your migraine is feeling better.
Big hug. 🤗
Good evening @enraizar
I hope your day today was less busy than yesterday; after all, it is Saturday. 😉
Feliz día de Todos los Santos. ✨ 🤗
Good evening @mipiano (or good morning), it's been a long and busy day, but for other reasons. 🎆🍻😀
I hope you've fully recovered your health.
Happy Sunday. 🤗🤗
That was a great coffee with your student and being in this lovely place. The light house was so nice and the view was so perfect. The place even magical watching those boats in the turquoise water.
The water indeed has that beautiful turquoise colour, so lovely indeed!
That place is spectacular. The photos are incredible; I hope I can visit it someday on my motorcycle.
Thanks ;)
This place in Spain seems beautiful and magical.
It is ;)
Thank you 😊