The water for the village comes from a spring (nacimiento or manantial) on the other side of the river.
Due to the limestone nature of the rocks, there are many springs which appear suddenly from the mountainside, and the one which supplies the village is known las Artezuelas, which probably derives from a word meaning small troughs, as there is a series of bowls down which the stream flows.
With all the rain over the winter, there is plenty of water, some of which is piped off and pumped up to the water treatment plant above the village. Cortes de la Frontera also gets its water from las Artezuelas.
Benaojan, the next village has a much bigger nacimiento, a regular river emerging from the rocks. It is amazing how much water appears from weird places after a lot of rain.
And, of course there is the Rio Guaduares which flows under the mountain and comes out, or this year rather bursts out, at the Cueva del Gato, where, beneath the waterfall, is the mountain pool where hardy souls can swim.
Friday, 14 May 2010
Springs in Spring
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Spring
In a hidden valley above Jimera, where the almond trees are covered in blossom and the ground covered with irises. The wild flowers in the early months of the year are breathtaking. Swathes of yellow, red, blue and white.
Jimera in the evening
The westerly aspect of the village means that in summer the sun shines on the village until late in the evening.
On the road to Jimera
Jimera is tucked into the mountains. You can just see the top of the church above the first ridge.
The garden of the Guadiaro
The part of the Guadiaro valley where Jimera is situated has its own micro climate which allows oranges and other fruits to flourish in addition to the almonds and olives typical of the area.
Jimera looking south west
The village does not get the same valley mists and winter rain that affect villages nearer the coast. Often, the sky is clear when Cortes de la Frontera, the next village to the south west, is hidden by cloud.
Near the village
Surrounding the Village there are numerous tracks and paths, some dating back to roman times and beyond, which you can follow and find a quiet spot to sit and read or write. Or just sit.
The swimming pool at La Jara
Don't forget your swimming costumes, although a few prefer the more social aspect of the village pool.
El Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas in winter
It doesn't snow very often, but, when it does, it is a big event. Here at the Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas (Pass of the Drunken Holm Oaks), there was enough snow two years ago to close the road for a day. The next day though, it was sunny, if a bit cold.
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