Hikers 'could try Spain's olive oil route'
Monday, November 23, 2009Keen ramblers have been encouraged to head to Andalucia and pick up the historic Olive Oil Green Route by Eddie Fiegel.
Writing in the Guardian, he suggested starting in Jaen and hiking along the disused railway lines to Alcaudete - among some 60 million olive groves - and take advantage of the serene surroundings.
"Epic valleys" and stunning views are there to be discovered by explorers, he said, while history buffs may be interested in the perfectly preserved 19th-century Luque train station.
He added that the 55-kilometre trail also offers a chance for travellers to try and buy traditional olive oil, which can be found in large cans and bottles in long-established family-managed mills such as Pydasa in Martos.
Visitors to Andalucia may also want to consider heading to Seville, Grenada or Parque Natural de Cazorla, which are listed in Lonely Planet's top places to visit while in the region.
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