Sometimes when I prepare my trips I keep in mind the weather conditions I will encounter and I check the weather forecast beforehand. For those of us who like adventures and slightly more risky trips, preparing before setting off on the route is essential to achieving the objectives we set ourselves. On this adventure, the wind, rain and snow conditions made me take a more thorough check of my vehicle than usual, tire pressure, fluids, oil and tire chains in case I found myself on difficult roads. The goal was to reach the Sierra de Béjar in the south of the province of Salamanca in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, starting from the city of Cáceres. The objectives were to visit the beautiful and picturesque town of "Candelario" and also the surrounding mountains and the ski resort of La Covatilla.
En ocasiones cuando preparo mis viajes tengo muy presente las condiciones atmosféricas que me voy a encontrar y consulto con anterioridad las previsiones del tiempo. A los que nos gustan las aventuras y viajes un poco más arriesgados prepararse antes de iniciar la ruta es esencial en la consecución de los objetivos que uno se marque. En esta aventura las condiciones de viento, lluvia y nieve me hicieron tomar una revisión de mi vehículo más a fondo que lo habitual, presión de neumáticos, líquidos, aceite y cadenas para los neumáticos por si me encontraba carreteras complicadas. La meta propuesta era llegar a la Sierra de Béjar al sur de la provincia de Salamanca en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León partiendo desde la ciudad de Cáceres. Los objetivos eran visitar el bonito y pintoresco pueblo de "Candelario" y también los montes aledaños y la estación de esquí de la Covatilla.
Candelario
Taking the A-66 motorway northwards, I got off at the town of Béjar and then took the N-630a national road that would take me to the town of Candelario. On the way I could see that the conditions were changing and I went from light rain and wind to a light snow blizzard as I climbed towards the mountains. At that time the road was still clear of snow and could be driven on without problems but with great caution. Upon arrival, a large car park at the beginning of the town where I could leave the car gave me the first views of this beautiful town. I wrapped myself up well and put on my gloves but at times I took them off as it made it difficult to take the photos I like, they rightly say that “a cat with gloves does not hunt”. I set off through the beautiful picturesque valleys of this beautiful town in Salamanca.
Tomando la autovía A-66 hacia el norte me salí en la población de Béjar para luego tomar la carretera nacional N-630a que me llevaría al pueblo de Candelario. En el camino ya veía que las condiciones iban cambiando y pase de una lluvia fina y viento a una leve ventisca de nieve en la medida que subía hacia la sierra. En ese momento aun la carretera estaba despejada de nieve y se podía transitar sin problemas con ella pero con mucha prudencia. A la llegada un gran aparcamiento en el comienzo de la villa donde poder dejar el coche me dio pie a las primeras vistas de este precioso pueblo. Me abrigue bien y me puse los guantes pero por momentos me los quitaba ya que me dificultaba hacer fotografía como me gusta, con razón dicen que “gato con guantes no caza”. Me puse en camino por las hermosas valles pintorescas de este hermoso pueblo salamantino.
I won't deny that the thermal sensation was extremely cold, but being in motion and the surprising beauty of this place made it more bearable. The fine snow was beginning to settle and as there were no people on the streets it was immaculate, the only footprints on my path were mine and they were left behind. The old wooden architecture combined with the stone of this place made this small valley of Candelario blend completely with its surroundings, making it an example of sustainability, natural progress and coexistence with nature.
No os voy a negar que la sensación térmica era de extremo frio pero al estar en movimiento y la sorprendente y hermoso de este lugar se hiciera más llevadera. La fina nieve empezaba a depositarse y al no haber gente por las calles estaba inmaculada, las únicas huellas que había en mi camino eran las mías y quedaban atrás. La arquitectura antigua de madera combinada con la piedra de este lugar hacia que este pequeño valle de Candelario se mimetizara completamente con su entrono convirtiéndolo en un ejemplo de sostenibilidad, progreso natural y convivencia con la naturaleza.
In the southern area of Candelario I left the town to get in touch with the forest in this area. One of the most abundant and most appreciated resources in this place is the forest and the respect and care of the mountains in the region.
Por la zona sur de Candelario me salí del pueblo para tomar contacto con el bosque de esta zona. Uno de los recursos más abundantes y que más aprecian en este lugar es el forestal y el respeto y cuidado de los montes de la región.
At dusk, a blizzard caught me and an extremely strong wind whipped my face. It was an emotional feeling in which I found myself between the harshness and roughness of the weather and the natural beauty of the landscapes before me. On the one hand, I wanted to go somewhere with a nice fire in the fireplace and on the other hand, it was very difficult for me to leave that magical place with the peculiarity of being in the middle of a snowstorm.
En el atardecer me agarro la ventisca y un viento extremo y fuerte azotaba mi rostro. Era una sensación emocional en la que me encontraba entre lo duro y áspero del tiempo y la belleza natural de los paisajes que tenía delante. Por una parte tenía ganas de ir a algún sitio con un buen fuego de chimenea y por otro se me hacía muy difícil abandonar aquel lugar mágico con la peculiaridad de estar en medio de una tormenta de nieve.
Adventure lovers love to experience these situations and I suggest, if you are thinking of visiting this region, that you visit this beautiful town of “Candelario” and the entire Sierra de Béjar area. I share my trip and record my experience on the world map. I extend an invitation to visit the beautiful places that I present to you. Greetings friends.
A los amantes de las aventuras nos encanta vivir estas situaciones y os sugiero, si estáis pensando visitar esta región, pasar por este hermoso pueblo de “Candelario” y toda la zona de la Sierra de Béjar. Comparto mi viaje y dejo constancia de mi experiencia en el mapa mundial. Les extiendo una invitación para visitar los bonitos lugares que les presento. Saludos amigos.
| Categoría | Phototalent |
| Ajustes | ISO-100 f/8 1/100s |
| Cámara | Nikon D7100 - Olympus E410 y Kodak Z |
| Lente | Nikkor or Olympus |
| Localización | Spain |
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Lindas imágenes..!
Un abrazo
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Gracias por tu apoyo @fermionico, te agradezco mucho estas palabras y espero ver tus aventuras y viajes. Saludos.
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It is a real adventure but in cold weather how do you manage to click the camera? Here if I go in the snow or minus degrees My figures and hands are not focus on the target great photographs and place. Greetings. :)
Well, I'll tell you that I took turns. Sometimes when I was going to take the pictures I took off my gloves and endured the cold, then when I finished and continued walking I put them back on to keep warm. I know it's tedious but it's worth it. @hindavi
Have a nice weekend :)
Cada fotografía es más linda que la anterior 😁
Muchas gracias, eres muy amable con tus palabras, saludos @mairimmorales