The heat in Lanjaron (40+!) drove me up into the mountains today. Using the Sierra Nevada ski lift for access I quickly reached 2500m. Within 45 minutes I walked up to the Collado de Las Yeguas and reached the blue mountain lake of Las Yeguas. Patches of snow still lingered artound the lake and the mountain wall of Tajos de la Virgen.
Another 10 minutes and I had reached the green paradise of Lagunillas. These small lakes still had snow banks clinging to their sides. The snow contrasted with the vivid greens of the borreguiles pastures. Time to stretch out and contemplate the meaning of life! On the way back a friendly bird (Alpine Accentor or Northern Wheatear?) sat quietly to let me take his photo.
The area is well worth a half day visit if you are suffering with the fierce temperatures of Granada!
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