XTreme Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Abandoned railway station and abandoned farm buildings in Caniles! However, the real purpose was to try and find a way into the abandoned sugar factory there.....it's been closed since 1972. The complex is huge and still contains a lot of the old machinery......I've seen pics of what it looks like inside and it's amazing. I walked round the perimeter walls and it's totally sealed......in my younger days I could have scaled the wall, but that ship has sailed now. But I ain't giving up......I know somebody who got in there so I'm going to try and find out how. In the meantime, here's a short vid and a few pics! The Sugar Factory is the first shot! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 We could always go there when me n anyone else visits probably be easier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Richzx6r said: We could always go there when me n anyone else visits probably be easier Good thinking Rich! You're young enough to scale the wall and you may be able to find a door you can unlock for us old people! But that's presuming you survive the boat trip with @Bruce 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 minute ago, XTreme said: Good thinking Rich! You're young enough to scale the wall and you may be able to find a door you can unlock for us old people! But that's presuming you survive the boat trip with @Bruce I like how you think im some young whippersnapper..... but I'm sure i can find a way in using powers of brute force and ignorance. And who doesn't like abit of running aground with a bunch of geriatric casuals 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 ahhhh, another beautiful day in Spain. Very nice ride! It amazes me how well things are preserved in that climate. Something just that old around here would be a pile of moss, ferns and berry bushes in no time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 If I ever get the chance to visit Spain I would love to visit these places, and I can bring my ninja skills for gaining access to the locked doors. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: I like how you think im some young whippersnapper..... but I'm sure i can find a way in using powers of brute force and ignorance. And who doesn't like abit of running aground with a bunch of geriatric casuals Mid 30's isn't exactly the generation associated with smelling of mothballs and stale urine Rich. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: ahhhh, another beautiful day in Spain. Very nice ride! It amazes me how well things are preserved in that climate. Something just that old around here would be a pile of moss, ferns and berry bushes in no time. Low humidity and very dry air Michelle.....there's 40 and 50 year old cars still going round without a spot of rust on them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 2 hours ago, XTreme said: Good thinking Rich! You're young enough to scale the wall and you may be able to find a door you can unlock for us old people! But that's presuming you survive the boat trip with @Bruce nah he is still probably swimming in the bilge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Cool pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Bruce said: It's a jacuzzi with essential oils and fragrances fragrance of crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Nice one. You should have a Spain thread with the places worth a visit on. I joined a Facebook group about rides in Spain but as I only go on facebook to check for messages it was pointless. The guys written books about Portugal and Spains backroads though so I bought one. You’re probably already familiar with them but just in case your not- https://www.duncan-spanish-travel.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Nice one. You should have a Spain thread with the places worth a visit on. I joined a Facebook group about rides in Spain but as I only go on facebook to check for messages it was pointless. The guys written books about Portugal and Spains backroads though so I bought one. You’re probably already familiar with them but just in case your not- https://www.duncan-spanish-travel.com Don't know those areas.....only Granada, Almeria, and Murcia. Legacy of working non-stop here for 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just now, XTreme said: Don't know those areas.....only Granada, Almeria, and Murcia. Legacy of working non-stop here for 15 years. I dunno if thats right Pete, I mean working non stop so you dont get to see the country you chose to be in seems to me a bit of a wasted opportunity? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: I dunno if thats right Pete, I mean working non stop so you dont get to see the country you chose to be in seems to me a bit of a wasted opportunity? That's what it took to get where I needed to be Caroline! I've been established for years now so it's not so hectic......I'm trying to get a better work/life balance. However, due to the nature of what I do I can never truly close the door and get away from everything. Because the Internet never sleeps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, XTreme said: That's what it took to get where I needed to be Caroline! I've been established for years now so it's not so hectic......I'm trying to get a better work/life balance. However, due to the nature of what I do I can never truly close the door and get away from everything. Because the Internet never sleeps. Fair enough, you gotta do wot u gotta do n all that. Wouldnt it be possible to manage some of it on low from a laptop for a while or is that just too much hassle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Fair enough, you gotta do wot u gotta do n all that. Wouldnt it be possible to manage some of it on low from a laptop for a while or is that just too much hassle? As technology has advanced it has become easier....but time has taken it's toll. Son 1 left for NL in 2013, Son 2 left for Poland in 2016. So everything in terms of the business and family commitments was then dumped onto me singlehandedly. At the same time the wife's osteoarthritis got worse very quickly. One hip is done, waiting for the other one, plus it's now spread to her back where it's too dangerous to operate. So I'm now working on my own, plus helping the wife with all the stuff she needs doing. Driving, fetching and carrying, lifting, shopping, horses, chores in the house etc. She can't travel far, there's no one here besides me to help her......so the likelihood of me ever getting anywhere is pretty remote really. It's just the way things turned out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, XTreme said: As technology has advanced it has become easier....but time has taken it's toll. Son 1 left for NL in 2013, Son 2 left for Poland in 2016. So everything in terms of the business and family commitments was then dumped onto me singlehandedly. At the same time the wife's osteoarthritis got worse very quickly. One hip is done, waiting for the other one, plus it's now spread to her back where it's too dangerous to operate. So I'm now working on my own, plus helping the wife with all the stuff she needs doing. Driving, fetching and carrying, lifting, horses, chores in the house etc. She can't travel far, there's no one here besides me to help her......so the likelihood of me ever getting anywhere is pretty remote really. It's just the way things turned out. Bit of a shit sandwich then. Suppose better to focus on what you do have to stay happy. I was decidedly pissed off Covid stopped me moving to Spain and even more pissed off that might be a permanent state of affairs given we dont know what’s going to happen business wise so my long made, hard to fruition plans disappeared in puff of smoke and I’m stuck in grey Blighty when I just want to ride my bike in the sunshine. But then again I’m grateful everyone I care about is still alive, I have a nice home that everyone enjoys being in, I get on with my children (they’ve turned out to be a good laugh), a loving husband, I have motorbikes to ride, good food to eat and have more time to myself than the average schmo who has to work mon to fri 9-5 so what’s to be annoyed about? Not a lot. Pretty damn lucky really. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 45 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Bit of a shit sandwich then. Suppose better to focus on what you do have to stay happy. I was decidedly pissed off Covid stopped me moving to Spain and even more pissed off that might be a permanent state of affairs given we dont know what’s going to happen business wise so my long made, hard to fruition plans disappeared in puff of smoke and I’m stuck in grey Blighty when I just want to ride my bike in the sunshine. But then again I’m grateful everyone I care about is still alive, I have a nice home that everyone enjoys being in, I get on with my children (they’ve turned out to be a good laugh), a loving husband, I have motorbikes to ride, good food to eat and have more time to myself than the average schmo who has to work mon to fri 9-5 so what’s to be annoyed about? Not a lot. Pretty damn lucky really. We live in very uncertain times really.....very hard to make any plans now due to Covid and the volatile political climate. We're just happy that we dodged the bullet and got out in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: But then again I’m grateful everyone I care about is still alive, I have a nice home that everyone enjoys being in, I get on with my children (they’ve turned out to be a good laugh), a loving husband, I have motorbikes to ride, good food to eat and have more time to myself than the average schmo who has to work mon to fri 9-5 so what’s to be annoyed about? Not a lot. Pretty damn lucky really. Moving to the Iberian peninsula might be a good way to mess with all that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max GSSR Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Photos of the inside of this huge sugar factory can be seen here: https://www.gssr.es/slideshow2.php?Ref=AC and here: https://www.gssr.es/slideshow3.php?Ref=AC . It is now owned by a private company (biochemicals) and may have guard dogs loose inside. When I took the photos the gates were open so I just walked in...and then got thrown out by a security guard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Max GSSR said: It is now owned by a private company (biochemicals) and may have guard dogs loose inside. When I took the photos the gates were open so I just walked in...and then got thrown out by a security guard. Is it actually a working factory now Max? Because it doesn't look as if the building has been repaired in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max GSSR Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 There are actually two bigger factories that you can get into easily: https://www.gssr.es/slideshow2.php?Ref=SCA and https://www.gssr.es/slideshow2.php?Ref=ST - relics of a previous industrial age. Well worth a visit and you don't have to leave the province of Granada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Max GSSR said: There are actually two bigger factories that you can get into easily: https://www.gssr.es/slideshow2.php?Ref=SCA and https://www.gssr.es/slideshow2.php?Ref=ST - relics of a previous industrial age. Well worth a visit and you don't have to leave the province of Granada. Guadix is on my list to be visited...... ......just waiting for the weather to warm up! No idea when I can get to the rest of the Almeria ones though....I think we'll be back in a Perimetral Lockdown again soon cos of these stupid twats over Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 04/04/2021 at 18:46, Grasshopper's Ride said: It amazes me how well things are preserved in that climate. Something just that old around here would be a pile of moss, ferns and berry bushes in no time. that's why Pete moved there... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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