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The Guardian
28-02-2025
- The Guardian
From wildlife in Andalucía to an alternative camino in Galicia: readers' travel tips on unsung Spain
The city and the province of Jaén can be overlooked by tourists heading to nearby Granada or Córdoba. That's a shame, given that they are filled with Renaissance architecture, including a magnificent cathedral, and renowned as one of the homes of olive oil. Thanks to its historic position between Christian Castilla and Muslim Granada, the city is surrounded by castles. I recommend staying at the Parador de Jaén. It sits at the top of the hill of Santa Catalina next to the castle, and the views from its rooms towards the Sierra Morena mountains are unparalleled. Felix A little further along from the Camino de Santiago is the Camiño dos Faros, a week-long 124-mile (200km) hike along the Galician coast. Designed by a group of friends who wanted to share the beauty of their region with more people, the Lighthouse Way follows the coastline through forests, across rivers, estuaries and secluded beaches. You can enjoy immense views from the cliffs and delicious seafood in the fishing villages. Fisterra, believed in Roman times to be the end of the Earth, feels a fitting place to finish this beautiful Guardian Travel readers' tips Every week we ask our readers for recommendations from their travels. A selection of tips will be featured online and may appear in print. To enter the latest competition visit the readers' tips homepage - Sanlúcar de Barrameda, at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, is my top tip for a foodie long weekend in a lesser-known part of Andalucía. To sit outside one of the many bars and restaurants in the Plaza del Cabildo, deconstructing a plate of langostinos washed down with a local manzanilla sherry is an unparalleled joy. Finish a lazy afternoon off with a walk along the beachfront, before stopping in one of the many fish restaurants in Bajo de Guía for a plate of pescado Teruel, in the Aragon region of eastern Spain, offers rich gastronomy, enchanting architecture and Dinópolis … a dinosaur park, but one minus the crowds of better-known sites. Admire the old buildings of Plaza del Torico while enjoying a meal in one of its many restaurants, stroll through the charming old town or visit the local museum and cathedral. For a trip back in time, stop at the medieval town of Albarrací Most people, when they arrive in Santander, head east to cultural Bilbao or foodie San Sebastián, but for a more peaceful stay head west to the coastal village of Suances. It's only a short bus journey away and is perfect for seafood lovers. We had amazing sushi at Suka, and more traditional food at Amita. Add to that the wonderful sandy beaches on both sides of the peninsula and it's no wonder the Spanish love Mason Sign up to The Traveller Get travel inspiration, featured trips and local tips for your next break, as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays after newsletter promotion Just 40 miles from the over-visited heart of Barcelona lies a Unesco biosphere reserve, its peaks more than a thousand feet higher than Ben Nevis. The Montseny massif (insider tip, the y is silent) might be just an hour's drive, but it feels a world away from the city. Here, thick Mediterranean oak forests rise on all sides as you follow the single road threading its way up the huge horseshoe-shaped valley. About halfway up is the village of Montseny itself. Stop for a hike on any of the well-marked trails, followed by an ice-cream at Can Manel, a small bar with a big terrace and enormous 'Hang' out in Cuenca. This world heritage city is a revelation: off the tourist track in Castilla-La-Mancha, it can be reached in a day by train from London or by train and ferry via Santander. It's spectacularly situated along the Huécar gorge, its hanging houses seemingly ready to take the plunge at any moment. You can see how it feels to be inside one by visiting the abstract art museum now in the Casa Colgadas. Originally built by the Moors, the city offers wonderful cobbled streets, a (rebuilt) medieval cathedral and a ruined The Meicín hostel in Asturias, on the border with the ancient kingdom of León, is surrounded by jagged mountains, wild ponies and, if you're lucky, bears. Climb Picos del Fontán (2,414 metres) and you'll be unlikely to encounter any other hikers as you walk through a hidden valley and year-round snowfields. Peña Ubiña, after which the national park is named, has views south to the Castilian plains, and north to the far busier Picos de Europa. The hostel offers full board in dorms, and you can hike or taxi to it from the local high-speed station (Pola de Lena).Robert Graham With its low white houses furnished with hitching rails and streets thickly lined with sand, El Rocío brings to mind not so much Andalucía but the wild west. At Pentecost, the small town hosts a million pilgrims; in spring and autumn it's migrating birds that flock to the neighbouring lagoons of the Doñana national park. We visited off season but still enjoyed birdwatching with local guide Manuel Bárcena, of Oxyura Birdwatching, and were also thrilled to catch sight of a European lynx. Quirky El Rocío makes a relaxing stopover and is easily combined with a road trip to Seville and Cá Brazier I was lucky enough to spend a year living in the province of Castellón, which is yet to be really taken over by tourism but has so much to offer. The beaches of the Costa del Azahar are pristine, and historic towns like Peniscola and Morella are fascinating. However, the highlight for me was Desert de les Palmes natural park, which has Mediterranean views along scenic hiking trails – particularly from the highest point of El Bartolo at 729 metres. Rich in history, it has ancient monasteries, castle ruins and lush landscapes, making it a perfect retreat for nature and adventure L
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thaw finally coming for Detroit as police joke about polar bears
There's hope that the deep freeze enveloping southeast Michigan –—and much of the country — will begin to thaw next week, but for now, it is prompting some generally serious folks to wisecrack. How cold is it? Well, it's so cold one suburban Detroit police agency posted to Facebook: "We are not saying it is cold outside, but this is an actual photograph from one of our in-car cameras last night." The picture is of a polar bear prowling a snow-covered street. We are not saying it is cold outside, but this is an actual photograph from one of our in-car cameras last night. Posted by Berkley Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Residents took the humor in stride, adding their own jokes. "I keep saying this is probably what Alaska feels like," one person commented. Others pointed out that Berkley High's mascot is a bear — but not a polar bear — and others urged making sure that Nuka and Suka were still at the Detroit Zoo. The cold, with wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero this week, is expected to linger for a few days, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal, the National Weather Service warned. Thursday morning is expected to bring light snow, with highs reaching the low 20s. Friday and Saturday's forecast calls for it to get warmer, in the upper 20s. By Sunday, the temperature could rise above freezing, but just barely, in the mid-30s. More: It's cold, but your car doesn't care. Why you shouldn't warm your car up in the morning Monday, it could get warmer with highs in the 40s, with a chance of snow and rain. Still, cold weather, Michiganders know, is no laughing matter, and can be deadly. Funerals were held this week for two children who Detroit police said appeared to have frozen to death while they slept in a van in a downtown casino parking garage. Their caskets, one blue and the other pink, were adorned with flowers and stuffed animals. And in southwest Detroit, a water main break flooded hundreds of people out of their homes. Still, this week's more light-hearted social media post offered some respite from tragedy, if not the cold, and was good humor with a few folks imagining a polar bear actually was roaming around. A couple of them even mentioned the white bear looked like it wanted a Coca-Cola. Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Metro Detroit weather forecast: Warmer temperatures on the way
