At the last minute it fell to me to take our German friends Iris and Heidi to Jerez airport for their Condor flight back to Hamburg.
We left Ronda at 06.00 am with the aim of getting to this delightfully small airport by 08.00 am.
Jerez Airport [andalucia.com]
To Jerez Airport
We only took 90 minutes, as there was very little traffic at that ungodly hour. I thought I might get sleepy at the wheel, so we had arranged that Iris would take over. As it turned out she kept me awake - we didn't stop talking for the entire journey.
At Jerez Airport, you can park right by the Terminal Building, so I went in and had a coffee with them while we queued and helped with their luggage.
My car park charge was a mere 1.85 euros.
Then I headed off to El Puerto de Santa Maria, to spend a day in this delightful area. I'd been there once before in 2024 and liked it a lot.
El Puerto de Santa Maria
It was still early when I got there, just before 09.00 am. First I went to ALDI to buy some provisions before setting off to find somewhere to park.
I found a spot near the canal, but it was early and nothing was open.
So, I headed into the Old Part to look for somewhere to leave the car. I put it in an underground car park and then went for breakfast - I was starving!
I found an agreeable looking cafe with a table on the shady terrace and ordered a breakfast to die for.
Strolling around I took a series of photos to compile a photo essay on the town.
Then I stumbled on a Solidarios charity shop where I got two pictures, a belt and a cuddly toy for a mere 10 euros.
Later, after I had retrieved my car, I headed off to La Puntilla beach for a siesta.
La Puntilla
La Puntilla beach is divided into six zones. There are no chiringuitos on the beach and no hamacas to rent. It's all very natural.
I chose Zone 1, which was not busy and had a wide beach backed by palm trees. I was able to indulge my passion of nude sunbathing. I don't think I was the only one!
It was rather cloudy, which was a good thing. I drank a beer, ate some snacks and had a snooze.
Then, I went to the quiosko for a beer and had a great chat with the owner, Paco.
[Photos by Paul Whitelock]
Home time
I left the beach around 18.00 pm and headed off home to Ronda via Median Sidonia and Arcos de la Frontera.
What a great day!
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