We left Granada and starting driving back to and along the coast northward. Barcelona, our destination is a total of 850 km. That means at 100 km/hr; it's only a 8 1/2 hour drive. Doable in 1 day or 2 if leisurely. We are doing in 11 days. We like to stop and "smell the roses". There really are roses in this area but we are most interested in the roadside views. Spain has a well maintained highway system. The controlled access roads similar to our Interstate System are somewhat removed from the coast. Speed limit is 120 km/hr. We like the coastal roads. They wind around the mountains and follow the coast. Wonderful turnouts with view and several small coastal villages. We stopped at them all. For a Fanta or small snack and or just a quick dip in the Mediterranean. Very reminiscent of the summer I spend with 3 of my friends in 1970 touring thru Europe in a rented Renault. We also have a Renault. How about that for a coincidence 52 yrs later.
As far as one can see in this area are tarped covered greenhouses. Agriculture is the main commerce in this area. Apparently the technology is advanced and they are able to grow and export multiple crops with a minimal amount of fresh water. This area is very arid and hot, so I imagine the only fresh water is the runoff of the coastal mountains.
About mid afternoon we stopped for lunch in a coastal development called Roquetas de Mar. A 26 km stretch of beach which was developed in the 1960's... Many Miami Beach looking hotels and beach promenade. After a great afternoon and early evening we got up the next moring and drove until we happened upon another coastal overlook called Mojacar. Its not well known in the States but very popular with the Brits. We found a neat hotel across from the beach with a great deck and pool and ended up staying 2 nights
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Great time travelling with you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, thanks,Judy
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