Bolnuevo Beach

We're still in Bolnuevo, moving on to La Garrofa, near Almeria on Monday. We walked along the beach today and couldn't believe that you wouldn't be able to find a spot even in the height of summer yet talking to people who are here all year apparently you struggle to put up your deck chair in July and August it gets that busy. Looking at miles of empty sand today we found it hard to believe.

 

Whilst strolling along we came upon this scene:

 

No, we have no idea either!

 

Bolnuevo is famous for its sandstone features. The rocks have been eroded for millions of years leaving these weird shapes.

Weather wise today hasn't been much to shout about. It actually rained this morning! And it's been a bit chilly all day. We stopped for tapas and a beer on the way back from our walk and now we're back at Chez Lulu thinking about watching a movie. I loaded the iPad up with films before we left and we still have about thirty or so left in the library. Ideal for lazy days when the weather isn't too good although I hope there aren't too many days like that. The forecast is better for tomorrow and I'm told there is a big Sunday market in Puerto de Mazarron which is just a ten minute bus ride away. The couple next door to us have lived and worked in Spain for ten years and they say they buy enough veg in the market to last them a week for not a lot of euros. We haven't been to a big market yet in Spain to we're looking forward to it. We've found a big difference in the variety and quality of fruit and vegetables between here and France. There is much more variety in France and the quality is much better, especially salad and tomatoes which is surprising really. The tomatoes in Spain are tasteless unless you can find the really good green tomatoes which are excellent. So we'll try the market tomorrow and then on Monday do a big Lidl shop before we set off to Almeria. We pass Aguilas on the way and my French niece who now lives in England has been there and recommends it for a visit. Then it's polytunnel country again, which is why the tomatoes are tasteless eh?

 

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