November 2019

Alhambra Palace and the Sierra Nevada

geeps or shoats?

1st November. A gorgeous start to the month with clear blue skies and the temperature forecast to reach high 20's. Cycling conditions don't come much better so as today was the first day of Glynn's Cycling Down Dementia challenge we set off in the direction of Torre-Pacheco via the canal path. We hit a bit of a traffic jam on the canal when we were faced with a huge flock of sheep that were being herded to a new grazing area. When we first came across them last month we initially weren't sure if they were sheep as they look more like an English goat so we had jokingly been referring to them as geeps or shoats. With the aid of google we had determined that they were sheep (I think) . With such lovely conditions we just kept going and after a coffee break in Torre-Pacheco we carried on round to La Palma before heading towards the Mar Menor via the roads that criss-crossed the agricultural land that dominates this area. We eventually reached the coast at Bahia Bella and carried on round to Los Alcazares for another well-earned coffee break. We then decided to head back inland towards the canal and as we were so close to doing a 100km ride we carried on past our turn off on the canal and cycled a bit further so that when we eventually arrived home we had achieved the 100kms. An excellent start to Glynn's challenge and only another 1500kms to go!!

2nd November. We got off to a late start for our cycle ride today as Glynn wanted to watch England lose to South Africa in the rugby World Cup final. After lunch we took the canal path in the opposite direction to yesterday and headed towards San Miguel de Salinas before following the roads to Los Montesinos. It was a really lovely scenic ride and the temperature rose to over 30° which was much hotter than the forecast had predicted. We did a very nice 66kms to add to our total so decided to chill for the rest of the day and make the most of the sun before it set.

4th November. Yesterday we enjoyed a quiet day and went for a lovely walk to explore  the nature reserve at El Mojón and see the pink flamingoes and then practiced our jive moves ready for the next class on Wednesday. Today I had to wait in for a parcel to be delivered so Glynn went out and added another 50kms to his total while I made some thumbprint cookies and lemon curd. With the parcel safely arrived and lunch over Glynn suggested an easy flat ride along the coast. He clearly didn't realise that the coastal routes north of Torre de la Horadada are anything but flat so we did a very hilly ride to Cabo Roig exploring the area and notched up another 25kms. 

Ouch!!

5th November. Not a good start to the day!! We went to badminton as I was keen to see if my coaching lessons were paying off. I had some good games and some bad games and then suddenly, about 90 minutes in to the two hour session, I felt an immense pain in my calf muscle and initially thought my partner had accidentally hit me with his racquet. The pain immediately disappeared until I tried to walk and realised I couldn't. It then sunk in that I had done some damage of some kind so hobbled to the nearest bench to sit down. As I was in agony every time I tried to take a step Glynn had to fetch the car from the car park and get it as close as possible to the courts so that I could hold on to him and hobble to the car. After resting it and applying ice we decided it might be a good idea to get it checked out so a visit to the medical centre was next on the agenda. The local medical centre advised me to go to the bigger centre in Pilar in case I needed to be referred for x-rays. As I was clearly in pain they insisted on pushing me back to our car in a wheelchair which for some reason Glynn found hilarious and promptly produced his phone to take a photo. After seeing a doctor I was told I had damaged my calf and should rest, ice and elevate it. As I couldn't really do anything other than rest Glynn had to wait on me for the rest of the day and I must say he makes a very good nursemaid.

A misty Mar Menor

10th November. The last 5 days I have been unable to do anything other than rest as any attempt to walk causes me immense pain. Poor Glynn has had to go out cycling on his own and has added another 200kms to his total. He has then come back and waited on me as  I can do little more than hop to the bathroom. As I was going stir crazy Glynn suggested we drive to La Manga on the far side of the Mar Menor today. It had been quite windy the last few days and today was no exception. When we tried to get out of the car at La Manga we struggled to get the doors open and then we were blasted so painfully by sand that we had to immediately give up and get back in the car. The usually blue water of the Mar Menor was grey and foaming today. We headed back round to Lo Pagan and found a lovely sheltered spot outside a bar where we were served a free paella tapas while we waited for our lunch order. It was just nice to be out and get some fresh air and out of the wind it was a really lovely sunny day. As we drove home later we had to steer around huge balls of tumbleweed that were everywhere. I had never seen anything like it so Glynn stopped the car so I could take some photos. 

Me and David at Conesa Castle

14th November. Our friends Teresa and David arrived two days ago so we had enjoyed a lovely time catching up. As I was able to get about a bit easier we had enjoyed a short walk along the promenade and then yesterday we decided to go to Conesa Castle to enjoy their menu del dia. This morning our friends Paul and Jan arrived so we drove to the airport to get them while Teresa and David went off to explore on their own. The last time the six of us were all together was in Goa so it was really good to catch up. We had a lovely relaxing evening playing Chronology and I did a big tapas spread with help from Jan and Teresa. We played girls against guys and allowed the men to beat us 2-1 as men are notoriously bad losers!!

15th November. As it was market day in Torrevieja we set off after breakfast and enjoyed a nice morning at the market before Teresa and David left to go home. We took Jan and Paul to the Nuthouse in San Miguel for a coffee on the way back and then relaxed the rest of the day catching up on all our news and enjoying the sun on the terrace. 

Mud baths of Mar Menor

18th November. We've enjoyed some nice walks the last two days and explored the famous mud baths at the Mar Menor. The men have been out on the bikes a couple of times so that Glynn can notch up a few more miles towards his cycling down dementia challenge. It's nice that Paul is a keen cyclist and is happy to take my place while I'm unable to cycle. Today we set of on a mini break to Granada. I was a bit worried at how my leg would cope with all the walking but as the trip had been booked since before I hurt my leg there was little option but to make the best of it. We were familiar with the first part of the route as it was the same road the four of us had taken in our Motorhomes back in May when we had met up with Karen and Sean at Lake Negratin. As we got closer to Granada the views were stunning as the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains were capped with snow and yet we were driving through glorious sunshine. The temperature had noticeably dropped the closer that we got to our destination but we had come equipped with padded jackets and long trousers.

It was amazing what a difference the short distance inland made to the temperature. We had booked a lovely 2 bedroom apartment through Airbnb which meant we had the whole place to ourselves for less than the cost of a hotel room. It was in a superb location, in walking distance to all the main sites, so after arriving in Granada and off-loading our luggage we set off to explore the local area with our tourist map to guide us. We walked over 12 kms following all the main attractions on the map and my poor leg was suffering from the effort. After the long drive to Granada and all the walking we decided to save Alhambra for tomorrow and settled on a local pizza restaurant to provide our evening meal before retiring back to the apartment. So far we were impressed with Granada, it seemed to be a very clean well kept city with some amazing buildings.

Granada

19th November. Although the weather forecast had been for showers on and off during our stay we had so far enjoyed some lovely sunshine although it was chilly in the shade. Today we woke up to another bright but cold day. Alhambra palace was our destination for today so after breakfast we set off. My leg was still hurting from all the walking yesterday so I wasn't looking forward to the climb up to the Palace. We took it steady and followed much of the route we had covered yesterday before carrying on up through a beautiful wooded area and eventually reaching the palace complex. Starting its life as a small hilltop fortress in AD 889 built on the remains of Roman fortifications it had been left to ruin until it was renovated in the 13th century when the current palace and walls were built but it wasn't until 1333 that it was converted in to a royal palace. It underwent further changes in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Plaza de la Romanilla, Granada

Although King Charles l commissioned a new Renaissance palace in 1526 the War of the Alpujarras between 1568-71 put a halt to this and it was never completed. It suffered further neglect and abuse over the coming centuries including being used as barracks by Napoleon's troops. In 1828 a extensive program of repair and renovation began which continued on and off right up to the 21st century. In 1870 it was declared a national monument and in 1984 it was declared an UNESCO World Heritage sight. In all the reviews I'd read I had not come across any warning of the importance of buying tickets in advance so we were shocked to discover that we could not gain entrance to the Palace as all the tours for the day had sold out. We were so disappointed but there was little we could do. We 

Granada Cathedral

could get tickets to explore the gardens but when I questioned one of the guards he admitted we'd get better photos of the Palace from outside. After a brief rest to allow my leg to recover a bit we decided to head to the San Pedro area in search of a better view of the palace. Walking downhill caused me much more pain than uphill had and I was struggling so much that Glynn and Paul had to support me on either side. When we made it to the area of San Pedro we found some stunning views of the Palace as we wandered the beautiful narrow streets and climbed back up towards the Albaicín area. I was in desperate need of a rest so after taking lots of photos we set off in search of a restaurant we had seen the day before that offered an 'all you can eat' tapas menu for only €10!

Royal Chapel of Granada

After enjoying an excellent variety of tapas and a glass of wine we decided to head back. My leg was too painful to consider walking up to the area of Sacramento and we had pretty much explored the rest of Granada over the last two days. We stopped at a supermarket to pick up a bottle of wine and some snacks for the evening and headed back. It was a relief to be able to finally rest when we got back to the apartment and I sat with a hot water bottle under my calf to ease the pain. Doing a tour of Granada with a torn calf muscle wasn't ideal but everything had been booked before I hurt my leg so I was loathe to cancel it and we had actually managed to see just about everything there was to see. It had been a fantastic trip and the apartment was lovely and so much better than booking hotel rooms. 

Statue of Christ, Totana

21st November. When we left Granada yesterday we detoured to the Sierra Espuna mountains to show Paul and Jan the Statue of Christ that sits on one of the highest points above Totana and offers amazing views over the surrounding countryside. There is also the stunning sanctuary of Santa Eulalia as you descend the winding road back towards Totana, a beautiful collection of buildings surrounded by forest. It was well worth the detour to show them. Today we decided to see if I could ride my bike. As we use combination pedals with a flat side it meant I could wear trainers and not have to clip in as twisting my calf to unclip was a definite no go. Much to my delight I could cycle easier than I could walk, probably because all the pressure was off my calf, and we ended up cycling to Santiago de la Ribera on the Mar Menor. It was a beautiful sunny day so on the way back we stopped at Lo Pagan for coffee and tapas. I managed a pain free 21kms so I was really pleased. To cap off a perfect day myself and Jan beat the men playing a game of Tension although they were sore losers and tried to claim it was a draw!! 

Flamenco dancers

24th November. Yesterday was the big Christmas light switch on at La Zenia boulevard so we enjoyed a couple of hours shopping before the show started. Unfortunately it was so well attended that we couldn't see the children performing on the stage so we left before the lights were actually switched on but we had still enjoyed the trip. Today we had heard of a flamenco festival that was taking place at La Union, near Cartagena, so we set off early to make sure we could get a good position to watch the dancers. It was a lovely show and after we got back we decided to head out on the bikes again. We did a short 21km ride along the canal path and again I managed fine so I was delighted. As it was a beautiful sunny day we decided to chill for the rest of the afternoon on the terrace and read our books. 

Canal path ride

25th November. No visit to Spain would be complete without trying their famous churros and chocolate sauce so this morning we went to San Pedro del Pinatar market so that Jan and Paul could try them. Although that kind of sugar overload is something we would normally avoid we couldn't resist joining in so after exploring the market we sat outside the churros stall with a big bag full of churros and a tub of chocolate sauce to dip them in. Well worth the treat!! After lunch we decided to go for another ride and this time we took the canal path to San Miguel de Salinas and had coffee at the Nuthouse. Jan was delighted that she easily managed a 45km ride and I was delighted that I was able to cycle without aggravating my calf. 

Lovely view in the castle grounds

28th November. The weather has been unbelievably hot the last two days with temperatures hitting around 27°. We enjoyed a lovely meal at the castle at San Miguel and did a nice walk around Torre and along the promenade. We've also taken advantage of the unexpectedly good weather to just chill on the terrace and relax. Sadly today it was time to take Paul and Jan back to the airport. We have enjoyed a fabulous two weeks with them, the highlight of which has been our trip to Granada, and we are sad to see then leave. As I am still struggling with a lot of pain in my leg I have phoned our travel insurance company and they have agreed to pay for some physio so after we got back from the airport I went for my first session. Hopefully this will help speed up my recovery. 

30th November. We've done a couple of really nice rides the last two days as Glynn was keen to end the first month of his Cycling Down Dementia challenge with 500 miles of his 1000 mile target achieved. With a lovely 62km ride yesterday to San Miguel and San Cayetano and another 62kms today cycling up to Roldán he has done 821kms (510 mls) and has already gone way above his initial target to raise £150. He is so blown away by everyone's generosity that it has spurred him on even more and he is hoping to complete the challenge by the end of December. He also managed to get another puncture today but at least it was in his front wheel for a change so much quicker to fix. After getting back from our ride we met up with our friends Colin and Sandra who are passing through the area in their motorhome and we drove over to the Castle to enjoy another menu del dia. With such a large choice on the menu I haven't grown tired of it yet!! A lovely way to end the month.

Snow capped mountains on the way to Granada

Flamenco dancers at La Union

Granada

Granada

Church of Santos Justo y Pastor

Court House, Granada

Church of San Gil y Santa Ana

Old buildings lining the Darro River

Granada

Paul striking a pose!

Alhambra

Beautifully decorated shop

Snow capped Sierra Nevada in the backgrtound

Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real

So many beautiful buildings in Granada

Granada Cathedral

Fascinating ceiling in a museum

Alhambra Palace Hotel

Justice Gate, Alhambra

Wooded area leading down from Alhambra

Beautiful streets in San Pedro area

Alhambra

Looking out to the Sierra Nevada

Alhambra

Alhambra

So much tapas to choose!

October 2019

Torre de la Horadada

The Promenade

2nd October. Chris and John departed yesterday leaving us to enjoy their house for the winter and we spent the rest of the day doing shopping and getting our kit organised. Glynn had already made contact with Torrevieja U3A cycle group so today saw us up early to find our way to Los Dolses to meet the group for their ride. Their destination for today was San Miguel de Salinas via the canal path which runs from Cartagena in the south towards Orihuela, just south of Alicante. Although the pace was much slower it was a great way to start learning about the area as we didn't know about the canal path and had cycled the much hillier road way to meet the group. We stopped at a great little cafe called the Nut House in San Miguel which seemed very popular judging by the number of people there. Legend has it that it got its name from the days before it held a drink licence so you would order some nuts and then get a free beer with it!! I was delighted to discover that our coffees came with a lovely little muffin on the side, not exactly low carb friendly but hey, we all need a bit of sugar sometimes!! It was great to meet so many people so early in our stay and we were given loads of information on the area. It looks like this could be a fun and active winter indeed!! It was a nice gentle 44km ride and armed with all our new information it had been a very productive day. 

Traffic jam on the canal path

3rd October. Armed with a better understanding of the area we headed straight for the canal path just north of Pilar de la Horadada and turned left. Some areas of the canal path were covered in dirt and debris from the recent gota fria storm that had caused substantial damage in the area but it was still possible to cycle easily along the path. We continued on for some time before taking one of the many roads that link to the path and headed south towards Los Alcazares on the Mar Menor. We must have taken the worst road possible as it was well overdue for resurfacing and we rattled and bumped our way for nearly 10 kms before reaching the coast. The damage from the gota fria was also evident all along the Mar Menor although it didn't detract from the beauty of the views. After a coffee stop we decided to head back along the coast road  rather than experience the bumpy route back to the canal path and we got back in no time, a nice 52 km ride.

Embalse de la Pedrera

6th October. After a couple of relaxing days enjoying the local beach and doing some lovely walks in the glorious sunshine we decided to head out on another ride today. Glynn had been looking at the map and suggested we ride to Torremende which appeared to involve a few nice climbs without being too taxing. We were amazed at how hot it still was for October as we had expected it to be cooler, most days it was hitting around 30°. It was a fantastic route that took us up through Pilar de la Horadada and past Pinar de Campoverde. There was a really nice balance of climbs and descents and the slightly steeper sections were short and sweet making them bearable in the heat. We found a lovely little cafe in the town and enjoyed a nice coffee before heading towards a lake we had spotted on our ride in to the town. It turned out to be the edge of the Embalse de la Pedrera reservoir but we couldn't find the road to get us closer so we decided to save that for another day. A very nice 50 km ride. 

8th October. As we had done little yesterday other than visit the huge market at San Pedro Del Pinitar to get our vegetables and then chill on the terrace we decided to head out on the bikes again today. We had been told there was a cycle path that ran all the way to Torrevieja so we set off in search of it. It was easy to find the cycle path just at the top of the town however it clearly hadn't been maintained in some while and maybe the recent gota fria storm had added to the state of it. It wasn't a route I would do again but we made it to Torrevieja and stopped for a coffee break. As I hadn't enjoyed the route I suggested we head inland towards San Miguel and head home via the canal path. In spite of being a main road it felt very safe and traffic was minimal so we were making good time when I suddenly heard that dreaded sound, a loud hissing noise from Glynn's rear tyre!! Note to self..... carry wet wipes as it's always Glynn's rear tyre that punctures and he ends up with chain oil over his hands. The spare tube had a previous repair that clearly hadn't been done very well as we only got another 1km up the road before it had gone flat. Stupidly we hadn't brought a repair kit with us as we had the spare tube so a quick google showed there was a bike shop in San Miguel and we would have to be quick to get there before they closed for a long lunch break. As we were 4 kms from the town we did a fast walk which in that heat and wearing cycle shoes was not easy!! We caught the bike shop just as they were about to close early so we made it in the nick of time. New inner tube purchased and fitted and we headed over to the Nut House for coffee and a muffin before back along the canal path. It was a very nice (well most of it!!) 55km ride. Time for a visit to Decathlon for more inner tubes I think!!

Embalse de la Pedrera

9th October. We did a really lovely ride today. After setting off early to ride to Los Dolses to meet some of the U3A group we then carried on to San Miguel to meet the rest of the group so there were thirteen of us in total on today's ride. We did a stunning route that took us around the Emblase de la Pedrera reservoir. It was a nice mixture of climbs and descents with nothing too taxing and after a coffee break in Torremendo we headed back to San Miguel. After another leisurely coffee break myself and Glynn set off back to the canal path with 2 of the cyclists, Neil and Jackie, who lived near us in Pilar. When we got back we had done a very nice 75kms. This was the longest ride I had done on the test saddle and I was really impressed that I'd managed a decent length ride with no discomfort but as it had been a very casual ride because of the differing abilities of the U3A riders I was looking forward to testing its comfort level on a normal faster ride.

San Javier

11th October. Today we went out for a ride with Jackie and Neil and headed towards San Cayetano along the canal path and then after a quick coffee break we cycled down to San Javier and then Santiago de la Ribera on the Mar Menor. By this time we had progressed from coffee to caña, well there is only so much coffee you can drink!! We then cycled along the coastal roads and they showed us a track that cut through from Lo Pagán to El Mojón via the nature reserve, avoiding the need to cycle the N332 back. It was a great route and we did a very pleasant 43kms. Another thumbs up for the saddle comfort. 

13th October. After a quick 36km training ride to San Cayetano we headed back home so Glynn could watch the Japan/Scotland rugby game. After the game Jackie and Neil picked us up and took us to San Luis Square  in Torrevieja to see The Big Jam.  An entertaining afternoon where singers and musicians get together and perform a variety of songs and people get up and dance. It was great fun and Jackie told us about modern jive classes that are run by Paso A Paso in the area so we decided we would check it out out as we'd had a few bachata classes when we were in Goa last winter so we liked the idea of learning modern jive and it added a new dimension to our activities. 

16th October. After a couple of quiet days enforced on us by some rain normal weather has resumed and the sun is shining again. Today we went on another bike ride with Jackie and Neil to San Miguel de Salinas clocking up a nice 52 Kms, another decent length to test the new saddle which was so far passing every test. Wednesday evenings the jive classes are held at the Olympia in Mil Palmeras which is not far from us so we spent the evening learning our first jive moves and we had a great time. Everyone was so friendly and we soon picked up the basics. During the free-style dance session afterwards we were both asked up several times by various members and it is amazing how well you can dance when being expertly led by someone who knows what they are doing. Poor Glynn had the disadvantage as he is expected to lead but the women were gently with him and led him instead. We videoed the routine we had learnt so that we would be able to practice all week. We had also been told about a badminton club at the local sports centre several times a week so guess where we will be at 10am tomorrow!! 

20th October. After a hectic 2 hours of badminton on Thursday and walking round the enormous market at a Torrevieja followed by a very fast 40km ride to San Cayetano on Friday we spent yesterday just strolling along the beautiful seafront to ease our poor aching muscles!! With bad weather forecast for the coming days and the potential for another gota fria storm we went out on the bikes again while the sun was still shining and did a lovely 37km ride to Lo Romero and then down to the Mar Menor.

23rd October. Rain might have stopped us cycling but it didn't interfere with badminton. After 2 hours of badminton yesterday we went back again today as I was advised there was a coach available on Wednesdays and to be fair some guidance wouldn't go amiss based on my current level of ability. I did have to feel sorry for whoever got drawn as my partner in each game and I look forward to the day I don't need to make my apologies at the start of every game. On the plus side I can only get better!! The coaching session was great and I left there optimistic for my chances of occasionally winning a game!. An evening of Jive practice in Mil Palmeras rounded off a very nice but hectic day and I don't think I crushed too many toes in the process.

Enjoying the sunset

26th October. We've enjoyed a very relaxing couple of days and our friends Jan and Del, who live in Calpe, came to stay for a night so we had a great evening catching up as we would being with them in Goa this winter. Today after watching England beat the All Blacks in the semi final of the rugby World Cup we decided to head out on a quick training ride but the weather was so beautiful we got carried away and ended up doing 62kms exploring lots of the local areas that link to the canal path. To stretch our legs afterwards we did a lovely walk along the seafront just before sunset when the temperature was a very comfortable low 20's. 

view from Conesa castle restaurant

27th October. After watching Wales lose to South Africa in the other semi-final we decided to mirror the route around the Embalse de la Pedrera that we had done with the U3A group albeit with the freedom to do it at a much faster pace. It really is a wonderfully scenic ride and with a couple of 10% gradients thrown in it gives a good balance to a ride. We stopped at the Nut House in San Miguel for a coffee and as it was really busy we were invited to join a local Spaniard and his mate that were enjoying a beer. We had a lovely chat with them while drinking our coffee. Their English level matched our Spanish so we managed quite a good chat and a bit of sign language filled the gaps in understanding. After carrying on and cycling round the reservoir we headed back via the main road as there are a couple of nice climbs as you head towards Pinar de Campoverde. A very nice 70 km ride although the test saddle failed to keep me comfortable today so maybe my seating position when doing climbs accounted for that? We will see as the weeks progress.

Conesa Castle

30th October. After a terrible badminton session yesterday when I was convinced I had no strings in my racket we went to the sports centre again this morning so that I could have another coaching session. There were 4 of us wanting help this week so John, our coach, had us doing all sorts of exercises to improve our game before letting us loose with the main games. I felt much better and even managed to be on a winning team a couple of times. Afterwards we dashed home for a quick shower before cycling back to the centre to meet Neil and Jackie. We had arranged to cycle to Conesa Castle at San Miguel where the restaurant does a fantastic choice for a 3 course menu del dia at only €8.95. This was our second visit as myself and Glynn had driven over for lunch one day after it had been recommended to us. We were so impressed we invited Jackie and Neil to join us and decided to cycle there. It would hopefully help counteract the tiramisu that I planned on having for dessert!! We enjoying a really chilled afternoon in a fabulous setting and we were all rather full when it came time to cycle home. Being a Wednesday meant it was jive night at Mil Palmeras so it was another quick shower and then a quick practice jive around the lounge before we set off for the Olympia bar. It had been a really busy day with 2 hours of badminton, a 44km cycle ride and 3 hours of jive. We were shattered when we got home!!

With Jackie and Neil at Conesa Castle

31st October. We spent the last day of the month taking it easy after such a busy time yesterday so I baked a few cookies and some brownies before we enjoyed a nice walk along the beach. We have now been in Torre de la Horadada for a month and it has far exceeded our expectations. We have been introduced to so many lovely people and discovered there is so much to do with the badminton, jive lessons, the cycling and the beautiful walks. It really is a stunning area and offers so much. There are more activities, such as paddle tennis, that we haven't tried but to be fair I'm not sure we can fit anything else in. I'm impressed at how cheap everything is as a 2 hour badminton session is only €2 and an evening learning to jive is €6. I have never felt so fit. The weather is far hotter than I expected for this time of year and seems to be averaging around 27° most days with the occasional day where it was over 30°. I was initially worried we would miss our usual winter in Goa but I have to say that so far this area of Spain is making a very good substitute and actually has a lot more to offer. We have an exciting challenge ahead as Glynn has signed up to do the Cycling Down Dementia challenge which by default means I will be doing it too. This means we will be cycling 1600 kms (1000 MLS) over the next 3 months to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK. Following Glynn's mums diagnosis it is a cause close to our hearts right now so we look forward to doing our best to raise money for them. 

The Mar Menor