The best bits

This is a very strange place in many ways. It has hills and small mountains, on the other side of which lies the coast and Almeria. This side is the better side, but unfortunately Trumpeter Finch habitat is 'probably' better on the other side. I couldn't bear to take pictures of the miles of white plastic greenhouses which dominate the landscape.   

The picturesque side of Desierto de Tabernas

A re-visitation to yesterday's Los Hornos de Calcination provided the opportunity to walk the new cycle/walking path on what was the old railway line.

Early 1900s - too busy for Black Wheatears

It's now the prettiest cycle track with stunning views shown in the top picture. The wild flowers are lovely.

Beautiful flowers

The hotel is of industrial desert proportions. It acts as a giant roadhouse and the main bar/feeding area is reminiscent of the saloon bar in Western films of my youth. Litter and 'swill' builds up on the floor during the day and it's only swept up when it reaches epic proportions.