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January 23, 2024

Day 3: Almogía to Villanueva de la Concepción, Nov 11

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The day included a lovely viewpoint with all the peaks noted on a panoramic photo—so great to know what we were seeing.

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January 25, 2024

Day 5: Antequera, Nov 13, rest day

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Although early on this camino for a rest day, Antequera was high on my list of places to visit.

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January 25, 2024

Day 6: Antequera to Cartaojal, Nov 14

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Our visit to the dolmens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was an absolute highlight.

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January 25, 2024

Day 7: Cartaojal to Villanueva de Algaidas, Nov 15

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No need to navigate to find the camino this morning—just leave the charming Cortijo and turn left!

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January 25, 2024

Day 8: Villanueva de Algaidas to Encinas Reales, Nov 16

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The day included the hamlets of El Cedrón and La Moheda, that in earlier times – before their expulsion in 1492 – were Jewish and Islamic.

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January 25, 2024

Day 9: Encinas Reales to Lucena, Nov 17

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Another day among the olive groves and the fascinating process of harvesting.

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January 25, 2024

Day 10: Lucena to Cabra, Nov 18

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Today's section follows the Vía Verde del Aceite, which is an old rail line converted to a cycling and walking path.

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January 25, 2024

Day 11: Cabra to Zuheros (off the camino), Nov 19

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Veering slightly off the camino to spend the afternoon and night in the fabulous pueblo blanco of Zuheros.

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January 25, 2024

Day 12: Zuheros to Baena, Nov 20

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A short but challenging day returning to Doña Mencía and on to Baena.

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January 26, 2024

Day 13: Baena to Castro del Rio, Nov 21

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The day started with a bit of rain and lots of mist as we walked among the olive trees.