There isn’t a great deal to tempt the traveler to El Argamason, near Carboneras – there are no shops, bars or cafes – just a random selection of traditional white Spanish dwellings.

 

 

There is however a signposted and little frequented, circular walk starting and ending in the village.

 

 

 

 

Heading out of the village and downhill to the bridge, there is a left turn some 200m further ahead and here one can pick up the trail along the semi-dried river bed. The vegetation, typical of humid areas, acts as a shelter for various species of animals – apparently, according to the guide book – we just saw lots of frogs!

 

During the earlier sections, the river is wide but the final stretch of the river is slotted between two large masses of rocks, revealing a part underground basin at the source.

 

 

 

There were many different species of wild flowers on both the route out and the track back high above the river bed.

 

 

The weather again was hot and sunny with highs in the early 20s. Dinner was another BBQ back at the campsite.