Photo Album | Cazorla (2023)
These are some photos from a summer camp I went to last year. We spent a few days in Cazorla, a mountain town in the province of Jaén (Spain). Although my friends and I had a few complaints about the way the activities were planned and a few unpleasant people, most of us still had some fun. I can say that I was a huge fan of the scenery all around and the feel of the town centre.
All these photos were taken with a Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro (48 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.0", 0.8µm). There are more than just these in my gallery, but either they're not good enough or they show people whose privacy I'd like to respect.
In case you want something to listen to while taking in these photos, try Rhapsody - Land of Immortals. I was listening to this band in a few of my bus rides, which makes me associate the scenery with them. If symphonic power metal is not your vibe, try Amynedd - Dingle Dell. If you know the context behind it, you know why it fits the theme (although we didn't have to walk in a straight line for several kilometres).
This work by DXD Tech is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Forest
This photo, as well as the next three, are from a hike we went on. I'm not even sure if this forest has a name. By the way, that hike was tough. At least my legs didn't end up stiff.
View of the town
From up here, we can see most of Cazorla. I bet the view from the castle on the left (Castillo de las Cinco Esquinas) is better. We didn't go up there, but it's doable (perhaps not for all of us).
Cliffs
I think that the Mirador de Riogazas is along the cliffs to the left.
Puerto del Tejo
Mountains all around! Those ones are at least 1500 metres tall.
Balcón de Zabaleta
Here's a slightly different perspective from the one in the preview. From this deck, we can see the Castillo de la Yedra.
Cerezuelo River
It flows through the town and part of our first hiking route. To follow the river, you can cross the side of a somewhat lit cavern.
La Tragantía
Inside the cavern of the river, you can find the statue of La Tragantía, a princess trapped in the dungeons of the Castillo de la Yedra who, according to the legend, became half serpent, half woman.
A cat?
While we were checking out the ruins of the Church of Santa María, we stumbled upon this surprisingly calm and friendly cat. Some people in our group didn't hesitate to pet it (as anyone with a soft spot for cats would do).
Church ruins
These are the aforementioned ruins of the Church of Santa María. It was affected by a flood in 1694 and at least two fires. Nowadays, it is occasionally used for concerts due to its size and acoustics. Can you spot the outlets?
What is this tree?
I saw this at one of our hikes, where our guide showcased the plants and birds around us. It's a tree, but I forgot what species or why I took the photo in the first place. If you can identify it, let me know!
Views of the town
There's a tower at the church where you can see the nearby plaza and a lot of the surroundings of the town. We spent too much time there.
More views of the town
The people that live over there must be skilled drivers. They need to drive and park on some very narrow streets to get home.
Views from a bus
We were going to a reservoir. It was a long way and our driver took a wrong turn (fair enough, these roads are really disorienting). We kayaked around there and this time, Rubén and I didn't tip it over (if you know, you know).
More views from a bus
Sorry about the street lamp in the middle! I couldn't get a better photo of the reservoir because we left our things in the bus, parked at a stop about 20 minutes away on foot. And I did the way back on a dirt track wearing soaking wet flip-flops. Not recommended.
Cerrada del Utrero
Yes, another cliff, but this time it's along the side of the Guadalquivir river, the same one that flows through Seville. Its source is not too far from this place, but I believe it's not so simple to get to it.
Cerrada del Utrero Dam
If you're used to seeing the Guadalquivir river in Seville, you know how wide it is. But right here it's tiny in comparison. Even though this is normal, it's still fascinating to think about.
Guadalquivir River
Another perspective of the river. Not the best photo, but you can't get much closer safely.
Peña de Los Halcones
And finally, this hiking area which is visible from the town. I used this as a wallpaper for a few weeks.