Our daughter is presently camping in the New Forest with her friend Em, basking in the glorious bank holiday weather. We did offer them the chance to stay with us at the National Park, Cabo de Gato but flights were expensive so it didn’t really work out.

They had challenged us to a weekend steps competition via our fitbits and whilst Mo and I are trailing heavily after day 1, we felt we ought to make more of an effort on day 2 of the weekend.

We decided to hike from Las Negras to Cala San Pedro and whilst we hiked some 6 – 7 miles in the afternoon, this doesn’t begin to tell the story.

Not only was the hike tough, but the scenery along the high coastal path was stunning and breath taking. As always, the pictures don’t recall the true beauty of the landscape nor just how close to the cliff edge much of the walk meanders.

Cala San Pedro itself is an isolated village – so far as we can tell there is no road access to it – around a 1.5 hour hike around the mountains being the only land access. Perhaps it would be better described as a commune as the place had a distinctly “hippy” feel to it and the village was dotted with various tents, ramshackle buildings and shelters constructed on the side of the mountain and lower down near to the beach.

It is worth noting that there is a boat service (via rubber dinghy) from Las Negras to San Pedro – not for us because we need the steps!

At one point, the coastal path crosses a natural spring and a group of locals were busy taking it in turns to bath in it. Completely naked. Mo says its the most naked men she’s seen in a day during the entire trip!

Following our return to Las Negras, we sat outside one of the beach bars and enjoyed a beer or two. Another glorious day and a late evening BBQ to round things off. Despite our exertions, we came a poor third and fourth in the steps challenge.