A Mountain Auto Tour April 8, 2009

We started out this day in the car heading north away from the coast. There were little towns in the mountains that offered a different feel than the coastal towns. We noticed how the towns are built right up the mountainside. They use terracing for growing that has been in place since the time of Moorish occupation back in the 13th century. It was incredible to see how every inch of land was utilized so effectively. The roads that have been built are switchbacks to get you up the mountain and back down again.

We stopped in the town of Tarbena that is famous for a secret sausage recipe passed down from ancestors. The streets were narrow and quaint. It was fun to walk down the streets to a cafe/bar for some coffee con leche. (Coffee with steamed milk.)

We ended our morning at a town called L'Alfar where you could hike to the head of some waterfalls. The preservation and access to this area is great for locals and tourists. After our hike we ate a typical Spanish afternoon meal at El Valle Restaurant.