The best traffic-free bike rides in Embalse De Cordobilla

The section near Alameda is a particularly attractive route for cyclists, leading through vast olive groves and rolling hills. The landscape is characterized by typical Andalusian agricultural landscapes, small farms, and extensive olive plantations that stretch for miles. The focus of this bike tour is less on the physical challenge and more on enjoying the peace, nature, and characteristic Andalusian scenery. The road offers numerous opportunities to take in the surroundings at your leisure and experience the beauty of the olive groves up close.

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Aguilar de la Frontera [2] is a Spanish municipality in the southwest of the province of Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. The municipality is located in the region of Campiña Sur Cordobesa [3] and is the seat of the judicial district of the same name. [4] It lies at an altitude of 280 m above sea level [5] and about 47 km from the provincial capital, Córdoba. [6] In 2017, it had 13,476 inhabitants and a population density of 82.01 inhabitants/km². [7]

The municipality was founded under the leadership of the enlightened Pablo de Olavide and, by 1767, had a Central European population. Funded by the state at the request of King Charles III, the colonization was intended to promote agriculture and industry in an uninhabited area threatened by bandits, as well as to increase the security of the royal road connecting Madrid with Cadiz. Initially, the municipality belonged administratively to La Carlota, which, along with other municipalities, was also founded on this occasion.

Sebastian, and Easter eggs. It's safe to say that San Sebastián's colonial and "German" roots are still very present among its residents today, and they are often proud of them, so much so that even the local first name is "Sebastianenses" or "Alemanes." But... what about the language? Why has nothing of the language of these settlers survived to this day? The majority of the population was, of course, German, since the French settlers also came from German-speaking areas. It is believed that the first settlers and their children spoke exclusively German. However, when they came into contact with the locals, they had to learn Spanish. Therefore, it is quite possible that for several decades they spoke German among themselves, especially at home, and Spanish on the street or at work. Certainly, there were German expressions used when speaking Spanish, or words from both languages were mixed when speaking (as happens today in Gibraltar, where they speak the famous "Spanglish," a mixture of English and Spanish). Over the years and across generations, the German language fell into disuse until, almost 250 years later, it reached what it is today. It is striking that (at least as far as I know) there is not a single vernacular word or expression in German or of German origin. Proof that German expressions continued to exist in everyday life even when the Sebastianians spoke Spanish was provided to me by a good friend from the city named Sebastian. This man, about 55 years old, remembers how, when he was very young, his grandmother, who was already very old, fed the chickens instead of calling them with a voice of "PITAS, PITAS, PITAS!" He called them in German: KOMM, KOMM, KOMM! (come, come, come).

The loop just before here was not very smooth. Ok for my 30mm tyres but probably worth missing out.

Beautiful views of the Malpasillo Reservoir and you can also see the continuity of the Río Genil!

Morels and as it comes says some sign of the nucleus is an important and recognized place at the same time as creating wine. Its streets and surroundings are related to the vineyard and you can see it just by stepping on it.