Subbeticas to Fuente de Viñuela – 19 miles
Even though sunrise isn’t until 8:20 we still got an early start. We had lunch in Priego del Cordoba and visited the incredible cathedral there.
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Olive harvest is in full swing. The sound of tree shakers and pruning shears fills the air.
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Each area we’ve passed through has a special sweet. This one was delicious with almonds, butter and sweet wine.
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Historic square in Priego del Córdoba. There is a castle under reconstruction to the left and a church in the background.
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Here’s the marvelous inside of the main cathedral.
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View from “La Balcón”.
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A friendly burro alongside the road after Priego.
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Couldn’t resist taking a picture of this incredibly old tree; still producing too.
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Sunset with the evening star in the upper left corner. Time for bed!