After our Spanish breakfast of poached eggs in a chorizo tomato sauce, 
we packed our backpacks with some water and a banana or two and headed off down the Finca Los Pinos driveway toward the dirt track, which was the starting point of our four hour hike.
We had only been walking for five minutes when the backdrop of the stunning Almijaras Mountains came into view. We walked for a further twenty minutes until we crossed a wooden bridge over a stream and started up a gentle slope on the other side of the valley we had come from.
After 20 minutes of a gentle climb we reached the break in the shrubs on the side of the road and started our ascent of the hillside. It took us about 40 minutes to reach the top ridge, where we sat on a few rocks, had some water and took a few photos of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding mountains.
The next part of the walk took us around the top of one of the peaks, before we started our descent to the other side. As we meandered our way down, the backdrop constantly changes and allowed for good photo opportunities. We reached the main dirt track which connects Competa and Frigiliana through the natural park, and headed South towards the coast. The odd ruin crossed our path, evidence of the old trading routes, and casually strolled along the winding track until we reached the turn for Acebuchal, The Lost Village
The final part of the walk took us through a welcoming, partly shaded, dry river bed. Upon reaching Acebuchal we enjoyed a few cold beers, served in clay mugs, and feasted on some of the wild game dishes on offer for lunch. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. We took a few photos of the quaint, well manicured village and we were picked up by our hosts, and arrived back at the Finca fifteen minutes later and spent the afternoon in and out of the pool. An enjoyable day indeed!