Our guidebook
Sightseeing & Activities
El Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range in Antequera. It is known for its unusual landforms, and is regarded as one of the most impressive limestone landscapes in Europe.
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El Torcal de Antequera
70 Calle el Torcal de AntequeraEl Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range in Antequera. It is known for its unusual landforms, and is regarded as one of the most impressive limestone landscapes in Europe.
We are on both the Gran Senda de Malaga and GR7 walking routes. The Gran Senda de Malaga is a circular route of 850km crossing 9 regions. www.gransendademalaga.es
The GR7 which is 9,000 km long, starts in Spain and finishes in Greece. www.andalucia.com/rural/walking/gr7
These are both along the same route in this area and have some stunning scenery. You can walk as far or as little as you wish.
Gran Senda de Málaga
54 C/ PacíficoWe are on both the Gran Senda de Malaga and GR7 walking routes. The Gran Senda de Malaga is a circular route of 850km crossing 9 regions. www.gransendademalaga.es
The GR7 which is 9,000 km long, starts in Spain and finishes in Greece. www.andalucia.com/rural/walking/gr7
These are both along the same route in this area and have some stunning scenery. You can walk as far or as little as you wish.
A great day out for all the family, Ocio Aventura Cerro Gordo whisk you away to various locations to enjoy the thrills of white water rafting, canyoning, paint ball, zip lines, rappel, hiking etc. Based in Cuevas Bajas, a 20 minute drive from the property. www.ocioaventuracerrogordo.co.uk
OcioAventura Cerro Gordo
s/n MA-202A great day out for all the family, Ocio Aventura Cerro Gordo whisk you away to various locations to enjoy the thrills of white water rafting, canyoning, paint ball, zip lines, rappel, hiking etc. Based in Cuevas Bajas, a 20 minute drive from the property. www.ocioaventuracerrogordo.co.uk
A superb way to see the stunning countryside, Cortijo Las Minas is a friendly family run Equestrian centre run by a Scottish instructor and Spanish guide. They offer hacking, trail riding, riding lessons and a wide range of equestrian activities. www.centroecuestrelasminas.com
Cortijo Las Minas, Centro Ecuestre
A superb way to see the stunning countryside, Cortijo Las Minas is a friendly family run Equestrian centre run by a Scottish instructor and Spanish guide. They offer hacking, trail riding, riding lessons and a wide range of equestrian activities. www.centroecuestrelasminas.com
For golf enthusiasts, there is Antequera Golf located at the base of the El Torcal Natural Park. It is a demanding course with spectacular views and great facilities. As well as being ecological and surrounded by protected species, it is well worth a visit if you play. www.golfantequera.com
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Antequera Golf
For golf enthusiasts, there is Antequera Golf located at the base of the El Torcal Natural Park. It is a demanding course with spectacular views and great facilities. As well as being ecological and surrounded by protected species, it is well worth a visit if you play. www.golfantequera.com
El Chorro Lakes, Ardales National Park & Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba
If you fancy a day out at a stunning lake and national park, then this is the place to visit. Close to Caminito del Rey these beautiful locations are perfect if you like trekking or water activities (in the summer). There are pedaloes, kayaks, paddleboards etc for hire. Take a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day in a stunning location
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El CHorro
El Caminito del ReyEl Chorro Lakes, Ardales National Park & Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba
If you fancy a day out at a stunning lake and national park, then this is the place to visit. Close to Caminito del Rey these beautiful locations are perfect if you like trekking or water activities (in the summer). There are pedaloes, kayaks, paddleboards etc for hire. Take a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day in a stunning location
At Lobo Park near Antequera, you can see four different species of wolves, including the native Iberian wolf, in a semi-natural habitat. A guided walk takes you through the beautiful landscape, while the guide explains these majestic wild beasts. The walk includes stops at observation platforms, where you can come into close contact with the wolves. There are also night tours ("Howl Nights"), where you can hear the wolf packs howling along with their keeper.
There is also a petting zoo where you can see, feed, and learn about other animals such as foxes and goats. There is also a restaurant and terrace with views of El Torcal, and a shop.
www.lobopark.com
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Lobo Park, Antequera
km 16 Carr. de AntequeraAt Lobo Park near Antequera, you can see four different species of wolves, including the native Iberian wolf, in a semi-natural habitat. A guided walk takes you through the beautiful landscape, while the guide explains these majestic wild beasts. The walk includes stops at observation platforms, where you can come into close contact with the wolves. There are also night tours ("Howl Nights"), where you can hear the wolf packs howling along with their keeper.
There is also a petting zoo where you can see, feed, and learn about other animals such as foxes and goats. There is also a restaurant and terrace with views of El Torcal, and a shop.
www.lobopark.com
The Sierras Subbéticas is a stunningly beautiful, rugged park located in the heart of Andalucía between the three great cities of Cordoba, Granada and Seville. It designated a natural park in 1988. It is home to one of southern Spain's largest breeding colonies of griffon vultures, as well as around 70 other bird species, like booted, Bonelli's and short-toed eagles.
The park comprises 32,056ha of largely limestone plateau, from 500m to the 1,568m peak of La Tiñosa, the highest in Cordoba province.
The seventeen towns and villages in the park include Cabra where San Juan Bautista church is said to be one of the oldest in Spain and Rute with its ruined Moorish castle and a fascinating Baroque church. Rute's fame is based on Anís production. You can taste this at any of several bodegas in the village.
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Naturparken Sierras Subbéticas
The Sierras Subbéticas is a stunningly beautiful, rugged park located in the heart of Andalucía between the three great cities of Cordoba, Granada and Seville. It designated a natural park in 1988. It is home to one of southern Spain's largest breeding colonies of griffon vultures, as well as around 70 other bird species, like booted, Bonelli's and short-toed eagles.
The park comprises 32,056ha of largely limestone plateau, from 500m to the 1,568m peak of La Tiñosa, the highest in Cordoba province.
The seventeen towns and villages in the park include Cabra where San Juan Bautista church is said to be one of the oldest in Spain and Rute with its ruined Moorish castle and a fascinating Baroque church. Rute's fame is based on Anís production. You can taste this at any of several bodegas in the village.
Historic
Spain's most iconic monument, this sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens. It is Spain's best example of Islamic architecture and people flock from all over the world to visit, so booking your ticket well in advance is essential.
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Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la AlhambraSpain's most iconic monument, this sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens. It is Spain's best example of Islamic architecture and people flock from all over the world to visit, so booking your ticket well in advance is essential.
The top attraction for all our guests!!! If you want to visit one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world, you must visit The Great Mosque of Cordoba, a symbol of the Umayyad dynasty in the city of Cordoba, which has become an emblem of the city and one of Spain's main tourist attractions. You won't see anything like this in the world: a mix of cultures and styles that blend together within one of the most important mosques of its times, later converted into a cathedral.
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Mosque of Córdoba
1 C. Cardenal HerreroThe top attraction for all our guests!!! If you want to visit one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world, you must visit The Great Mosque of Cordoba, a symbol of the Umayyad dynasty in the city of Cordoba, which has become an emblem of the city and one of Spain's main tourist attractions. You won't see anything like this in the world: a mix of cultures and styles that blend together within one of the most important mosques of its times, later converted into a cathedral.
The Dolmens of Antequera comprise three megalithic monuments: the Menga and Viera dolmens and the Tholos of El Romeral, and two natural monuments: La Peña de los Enamorados and El Torcal mountainous formations, which are landmarks within the property. Built during the Neolithic and Bronze Age, these three tombs are one of the most remarkable architectural works of European prehistory and one of the most important examples of European Megalithism. The new Dolmen museum opened in December 2021 http://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/conjuntoarqueologicodolmenesdeantequera
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Dolmen de Menga
Km. 5 Carr. de MálagaThe Dolmens of Antequera comprise three megalithic monuments: the Menga and Viera dolmens and the Tholos of El Romeral, and two natural monuments: La Peña de los Enamorados and El Torcal mountainous formations, which are landmarks within the property. Built during the Neolithic and Bronze Age, these three tombs are one of the most remarkable architectural works of European prehistory and one of the most important examples of European Megalithism. The new Dolmen museum opened in December 2021 http://www.museosdeandalucia.es/web/conjuntoarqueologicodolmenesdeantequera
City/town information
Granada is in the foothills of the mighty Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the Alhambra Palace.
The Moorish Albaycín quarter is also well worth a visit. It is a maze of narrow streets and squares combined with whitewashed houses. Soak up the atmosphere of shop vendors and tea houses in the winding streets up to the stunning view the Alhambra or visit one of the caves for a spectacular flamenco show.
Granada is one of the few cities in Spain that still gives you a free tapa with every drink.
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Granada
Granada is in the foothills of the mighty Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the Alhambra Palace.
The Moorish Albaycín quarter is also well worth a visit. It is a maze of narrow streets and squares combined with whitewashed houses. Soak up the atmosphere of shop vendors and tea houses in the winding streets up to the stunning view the Alhambra or visit one of the caves for a spectacular flamenco show.
Granada is one of the few cities in Spain that still gives you a free tapa with every drink.
Voted the favourite city to visit by our guests, Córdoba is famous around the world for its Great Mosque. Its historic old town is a World Heritage site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns where you can enjoy a good flamenco performance or try the local cuisine.
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Córdoba
Voted the favourite city to visit by our guests, Córdoba is famous around the world for its Great Mosque. Its historic old town is a World Heritage site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns where you can enjoy a good flamenco performance or try the local cuisine.
Antequera's historic centre is made up of more than 50 monuments and buildings dating as far back as the Bronze Age, such as the Menga Cave, Viera and Romeral dolmens.
The castle and Santa María Basilica can be found at the top of the town. In the historic centre there are a series of churches, collegiate churches, monasteries and convents, palaces, arches, gates, shrines, stately houses and a citadel. Most outstanding are Nájera Palace (18th century), currently the municipal museum, the Catalinas Convent and the palace of the Marquises of La Peña, in Mudejar and Renaissance style.
Why not combine a trip to Antequera with a visit to the El Torcal Nature Area nearby.
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Antequera
Antequera's historic centre is made up of more than 50 monuments and buildings dating as far back as the Bronze Age, such as the Menga Cave, Viera and Romeral dolmens.
The castle and Santa María Basilica can be found at the top of the town. In the historic centre there are a series of churches, collegiate churches, monasteries and convents, palaces, arches, gates, shrines, stately houses and a citadel. Most outstanding are Nájera Palace (18th century), currently the municipal museum, the Catalinas Convent and the palace of the Marquises of La Peña, in Mudejar and Renaissance style.
Why not combine a trip to Antequera with a visit to the El Torcal Nature Area nearby.
A 30 minute drive will take you to Archidona, a beautiful town, with narrow cobbled streets. Perfect to wander around and have a coffee or tapas at one of the many bars and restaurants.
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Archidona
Km, 1 A-7200A 30 minute drive will take you to Archidona, a beautiful town, with narrow cobbled streets. Perfect to wander around and have a coffee or tapas at one of the many bars and restaurants.
Overlooking the Subbética Cordobesa, Iznajar is located in the middle of the largest reservoir of Andalucia. Wander up the winding narrow streets to the top of the hill to Iznajar Castle for some spectacular views of the surrounding area, whilst stopping at one of the bars or restaurants for a coffee or refreshing drink.
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Iznájar
Overlooking the Subbética Cordobesa, Iznajar is located in the middle of the largest reservoir of Andalucia. Wander up the winding narrow streets to the top of the hill to Iznajar Castle for some spectacular views of the surrounding area, whilst stopping at one of the bars or restaurants for a coffee or refreshing drink.
If you fancy a coffee, cake or tapa then a 10-minute drive away is our town of Villanueva de Algaidas, a traditional working town with bars, cafes, shops, banks and supermarkets. It is also home to the Berrocal Musuem dedicated to award winning Spanish figurative and abstract sculptor, Miguel Ortiz Berrocal.
Villanueva de Algaidas
If you fancy a coffee, cake or tapa then a 10-minute drive away is our town of Villanueva de Algaidas, a traditional working town with bars, cafes, shops, banks and supermarkets. It is also home to the Berrocal Musuem dedicated to award winning Spanish figurative and abstract sculptor, Miguel Ortiz Berrocal.
Málaga has some of the most significant cultural infrastructures and heritages in Europe to explore including the The Alcazaba of Malaga, the Castillo de Gibralfaro, Teatro Romano, Malaga Cathedral, and Museo Picasso to name but a few.
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Málaga
Málaga has some of the most significant cultural infrastructures and heritages in Europe to explore including the The Alcazaba of Malaga, the Castillo de Gibralfaro, Teatro Romano, Malaga Cathedral, and Museo Picasso to name but a few.
Food scene
Tapas Bar in Algaidas - Very popular with the locals. Comes alive at night in the summer. Doesn't start serving until 20:30/21:00 at night.
Bar Vivas
42 Calle ArchidonaTapas Bar in Algaidas - Very popular with the locals. Comes alive at night in the summer. Doesn't start serving until 20:30/21:00 at night.
Algaidas - Located in an old town house over 100 years old, decorated with museum pieces. Lovely cool courtyard in the summer.
Bar la Tasca
5 C. CadizAlgaidas - Located in an old town house over 100 years old, decorated with museum pieces. Lovely cool courtyard in the summer.
Algaidas - Popular with the locals. Good selection of tapas and Spanish cuisine.
Bar Restaurant San Isidro
35 Calle ArchidonaAlgaidas - Popular with the locals. Good selection of tapas and Spanish cuisine.
Hostal Restaurante Chovi
1 Calle de GranadaAlgaidas - Specialises in fish, Mediterranean cuisine and lovely tapas
Bar Chorreones
Calle ArchidonaAlgaidas - Popular with the locals. Extensive burger menu and grills
Near the top of Iznajar town, lovely shaded terrace and beautiful views over the lake.
Nuevo bar marcianos
n8 Calle Cruz del PostigoNear the top of Iznajar town, lovely shaded terrace and beautiful views over the lake.
Iznajar - Popular restaurant among locals and visitors alike. Specialities of meat and fish.
Meson Abuela Maria (Cuatro Esquinas Bar)
Iznajar - Popular restaurant among locals and visitors alike. Specialities of meat and fish.
Nelson's
Serves paninis, sandwiches, curries, cottage pies etc.
Iznajar - Pizzas, hamburgers, kebabs, racciones, salads and event nights such as curry and fish and chips.
La Cocina
11 Ribera del GenilIznajar - Pizzas, hamburgers, kebabs, racciones, salads and event nights such as curry and fish and chips.
Salinas - For something a little special, excellent food and very friendly service.
Hotel Rural La Paloma
Salinas - For something a little special, excellent food and very friendly service.
Restaurante Casa Manolo
s/n Carr. Jerez a CartagenaA firm favourite with locals and visitors alike.
Archidona - Highly recommended by visitors to Archidona. Located within natural caves that were originally used as a Mozarabic church. Award winning cuisine - a fusion between tradition and innovation.
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Restaurante Arxiduna
7 Plaza Ochavada de AndalucíaArchidona - Highly recommended by visitors to Archidona. Located within natural caves that were originally used as a Mozarabic church. Award winning cuisine - a fusion between tradition and innovation.
Arte de Cozina
27 C. CalzadaVery special place with 27 professionals in the kitchen.