Fishing, birdwatching, swimming,canoeing, rockclimbing and scenic walks are among some of the activities at the nearby picturesque, turquoise lakes of El Chorro and Ardales with a handful of good restaurants and bars that have stunning and colourful views.
Teba, our nearest village is a typical ‘Pueblo Blanco’, the name given to the many small whitewashed Andal.ucian villages. Teba has an historic Moorish castle which looks protectively over the valley. It is also home to the final battle of Sir James Douglas who was carrying the heart of Robert the Bruce to his last resting place.
Ronda, 20 minutes by car has breathtaking views from the gorge that divides this historical town. There are supermarkets, restaurants, tapas bars, boutiques, good shoe shops and souvenir shops to browse. The bullring, one of the oldest in Spain, has an interesting museum with shop attached and once inside it is evident that Ronda was one of Orson Wells´ favourite haunts. A market is held in Ronda on Sunday mornings.
Teba also holds a cheese festival (Feria de Queso) each year in October when thousands of visitors flock to this small village to sample products from all over Andalucia.
The lakes at Ardales are Andalucia’s “Lake District”.
Fuente de Piedra, a pretty village with a Donkey Sanctuary is well worth a visit. www.elrefugiodelburrito.com Look out for "Hope". Fuente de Piedra is also home of large lakes, a breeding ground for flamingos and other wildlife.
Just half an hour by car brings you to Antequera, a city steeped in history with numerous convents and churches. Known for ancient tombs (the Dolmens) the most important in Europe that date back 2,500 b.c. A visit to the mountains of "El Torcal" is unforgettable, rock formations way above sea level with peculiar shapes and stunning views. Golf is also available in Antequera and try their very own "mollette" bap.
Visit a Wolf "Lobo" Park 10 minutes from Antequera www.lobopark.com
