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I regretted that our time in Torcal was so short that we could not properly enjoy the outstanding landscape scenes that were assaulting our eyes! The shapes of the rock formations are amazing enough even though they are beside the road - I can only imagine what they must be like if you manage to get some time to hike there. Even in winter there was green vegetation showing between the various rock formations.

I guess the ruggedness and high altitude of El Torcal made it an ideal place in which to settle during pre-historic times - possibly explaining the Neolithic remains that were found in one of its caves, now known as the 'Cave of the Bull'. Evidence of more 'modern' habitation (by the Romans) has also been uncovered in the park.

Whatever it's history, after two hectic days of dealing with traffic and 'big city' life in Granada, I was more than ready for the short but tranquil time we spent just enjoying the scenery of El Torcal Nature Park!