After leaving the Alhambra yesterday, we are looking for a bit of peace and quiet. In the last few days we have collected many impressions: Ronda, Setinil, Olvera, Caminito del Rey, Lobos Park, Antequera and most recently the Alhambra in Granada. Now would be the perfect place to calm our senses a little. We kept hearing about hot springs on our tour. More than seventy hot springs are said to bubble up from the earth around Granada. That sounds like just the right place to spend some time. - The most famous and probably warmest spring is said to be near Santa Fe, about 40 minutes by car from the Alhambra. We quickly find two pitches in Santa Fe via Park4Night, because we want to be free again. So we make our way to Santa Fe. The city of Santa Fe, sacred faith, originated from an army camp that the Catholic kings set up here when they besieged the Moorish city of Granada at the end of the 14th century. - However, I find it much more exciting that tranquil Santa Fe is considered the cradle of modern Spain, as it was here that the treaty was signed that gave Christopher Columbus the right to sail to the "Indies" and made him viceroy and governor general of all the territories he discovered. - We know what became of that. - Completely lost, isn't it? - But the city really does seem to be quite cosmopolitan. - I'll just mention 15 city partnerships, including of course Santa Fe in Argentina, Cuba, New Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela.

When we arrive in Santa Fe, we first pass through a small industrial area. The road becomes narrower and, as is usually the case, the path eventually turns into a rutted, washed-out track. - However, as it hasn't rained, this is only a minor challenge. There are several campers at the first campsite, so we decide to continue. Around the next bend, we see even more campers on a hilltop. They seem to have gone to a lot of trouble to get there. We decide to drive a little further. - Shortly afterwards we find an olive grove. The adjoining area is laid out in terraces. We find a quiet spot, all to ourselves and on top with a view. - In the evening, as we try to locate the exact spot of the spring on the map, we have to smile. It is exactly the spot behind the bend where several campers have parked. - So it's clear that this won't be quite as tranquil as we thought.

We start to do a little research. - We read about the hippie community, about techno music, about exciting Spaniards. Or is that exciting Spaniards? - But also about the temperature of the water in the bathtubs. It's supposed to be around forty degrees. That sounds very good. There is also talk of calcium, magnesium and finally sulphur. The springs are said to have a healing effect, especially for acne, eczema and inflammation of the muscular system. - What a time it was when these things were still treated with Clerasil. I can already see myself surrounded by a bunch of pimply hippies blasting me with either Jefferson Airplane, Mamas and Papas or Technohead, I wanna be a Hippy. - We are excited.

I am most unsettled by the subject of sulphur. Does it smell like rotten eggs? - My friend Michael could tell you about our diving experience with a layer of sulphur in a cenote in the Mexican Yucatán. - It felt like you could breathe the sulphur through your skin. - That could be fun.

One blog says that if you want to get to the source, you need nerves of steel or four-wheel drive. - Good tip, we have nerves of steel, because we are known to lack four-wheel drive. - So will the place be free of white goods?

It is still chilly when we wake up, but the sun is shining. So we prepare ourselves for the fact that it will certainly be full at the spring. - We set off on our way. It soon turns out that the approach to the hill is a bit of a challenge, but only a small one. Even the white truants have found their way up here. But the mix is still colorful. - Several Bullis, a few colorful vans, a Defender from the Siegburg area. But also two white campers. - These guys must have had a lot of nerve. But above all, the hill is occupied by a few permanent campers, including various breeds of dog. All in all, a cozy place.

You don't need to have brought anything to smoke, the cannabis cloud wafts through the air. The water source itself is fenced off. But it bubbles diligently and runs through pipes into several pools. The edges of these are clayey and therefore a little muddy. But the ground itself consists of gravel. I also find the pool pleasant because the water flowing in ensures a lively exchange. Above all, the water is really warm, which is good for us after the cool night. The sulphur content can't be too high, the smell is barely noticeable. I can't really detect any peeping toms either. As I said, a colorful mix, a few would-be hippies, a few Spaniards on a weekend trip and a few permanent campers. If you like, you can go naked in the spring pot. There was also talk of a lot of garbage. I was already prepared for a collection campaign. But there was nothing to pick up. All in all, very relaxed. Or is it the cannabis that I automatically consume here?

The weirdest thing is the owner of one of the white campers. His vehicle is parked right next to the spring pot. Camping table and chairs, but above all a whole workshop for model cars, drones and airplanes. He uses them to entertain his two large dogs. Alternatively, they chase after drones or model cars. Another way for the four-legged friends to let off steam.

And what about loud techno music? - Today Parov Stelar was booming over the hill instead, with booty swing and cat groove. So really good mood music. - Electroswing, just my thing. I like this music and especially the dance style. - At least to watch. Otherwise I'd have to rest my aching limbs in this spring.

But after a while we set off again. We want to get back to our place in the olive grove. Back to peace and quiet. The sun is now high in the sky. So we unpack our chairs and table. We enjoy a snack and relax in the sun. The books are quickly opened. We enjoy the peace and quiet and decide to stay here tomorrow.

It will cool down quickly after sunset. Tonight the temperature is expected to drop to 1 degree. - So we start by cooking soup. Lentil soup. Delicious!