They do things a little differently in Spain. Time seems to move at a different pace. You don’t need to rush your moving about outside when the weather is this good.
Along the Mediterranean Coast, the landscape is hard to work with. The vegetation is tough. Butcher’s broom, juniper and heather clad the overly-farmed land and the pine forests start at higher elevations. It is not until late December when the temperatures cool enough for soil to retain some moisture that trails can take shape or be cut in.
Borja comes from Higuaruelas (fig tree), a small village 45 minutes northwest of Valencia. It is home to no more than 500 inhabitants and some incredible trails in its network. Most of them were hand built by Borja and his father, and all of them are maintained by them. Borja has an infectious smile and radiates energy. He doesn’t talk your ear off, but you can tell his engine is running at high RPMs.
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