Picacho

"This area of Puerto Garruchal must have a microclimate, as today's temperature is closer to spring. In fact, the area has been remarkably green, despite its semi-arid climate. Near an olive tree laden with ripe fruit, several small birds were brazenly pecking at the olives. A little further on, a globeflower (Globularia) was displaying its blossoms. At the edge of the dry riverbed, the green grass reflected the sun's rays, and a mile further on, a one-and-a-half-inch mantis egg case was basking in the sun, clinging to some branches. At the summit, I planned to eat a salad, but I left my fork in the car, so I took it back unopened." — franciscobirruezo • Nov 28, 2025

"Route up to Picacho from Carril de Los Serranos, the rains that fell weeks ago have managed to green up hundreds of pine trees and other bushes, I also see many flowers and birds. The sky is covered in clouds this afternoon and some photos are a bit dark, at the top there are new information signs on the wooden platform, from here the views are very good of all the cities and towns in the valley." — franciscobirruezo • Feb 18, 2025

"The day started cool and cloudy, but halfway up Puntarrón it began to clear up and the sun was beating down hard. From the top of Puntarrón I take a path indicated in Peakery that descends quite vertically along the northwest face and connects with the path that leads to Picacho peak. At the top of the Picacho a wooden platform has been placed where I have been able to eat and rest comfortably. I was surprised to see some ponds at the base of Puntarron because we are in a situation of drought due to lack of rain." — franciscobirruezo • Apr 23, 2023

"It usually happens, the shortest peaks make you sweat your shirt and undermine your strength. This is hard to upload so I was the only one to do it. The reward has been to see an eagle, a hawk and a spider. Also a feeling of freedom that is not paid even with a gold bullion." — franciscobirruezo • Aug 29, 2019

"Spring morning in this natural place. We do the route almost always by path,sometimes we see cyclers and other hikers. We follow near Barranco de Los Garres and hereinafter we look the path that turns to the left side to get Picacho Peak. Returning, Elvira relaxes walking and looking at Los Mamellones Peak and nearly breaks her head." — franciscobirruezo • Mar 10, 2018