Ronda, Gaucin and Jimena de la Frontera
Andalucia is doubtless one of Spain’s most sundry areas with its mountainous regions leading down to the Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical, Costa de Almeria and to the far west bordering Portugal, the stunning Costa de la Luz. It is ideal for a holiday in winter as well as summer as there’s skiing in the Sierra Nevada.
An Andalucia holiday has much to supply from its countrywide Parks to a trip to Jerez for some sherry tasting. Also not to be missed are a day out to the amazing town of Granada with its Alhambra Palace, Jaen or similarly Cordoba which also has much Moorish history.
The white cities ( pueblos blancos ) named because of the Moorish convention of whitewashing the buildings are a glance back in time to standard Spain. Towns such as Ronda, Gaucin and Jimena de la Frontera to name just a few.
Inland, rural Andalusia has three amazing towns to explore, specifically Cordoba, Granada and the capital of the region – Seville. In addition to these historic cities with their Moorish past, there are numerous normal and quaint whitewashed hamlets to visit, as well as nature reserves or just walking or hiking in the scenic countryside.
Western agricultural Andalusia is home to the wonderful city of Ronda. It has got a spectacular setting being located on a massive outcrop of rock. It is also renowned for its bullring, which is the oldest in the country. The Punte Nuevo – ‘the New Bridge’ spans the gorge and links the old part of Ronda with the new. This part of Andalusia is also home to the whitewashed hamlets – pueblos blancos – of Gaucin, Jimena de la Frontera as well as beautiful towns and hamlets like Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre and Coin. Also in this area close to the town of El Chorro is the geographical wonder of the Garganta del Chorro, a vast natural chasm in the limestone mountain. The national park of El Torcal is also favored by walkers, hikers and nature lovers.
In the east of the Malaga region Antequera is a busy market city inside easy reach of Malaga for a day trip. It’s a more standard city and is celebrated for producing olive oil. It is feasible to walk round the walls of the 13th century hilltop castle from where there are superb breathtaking views over the encompassing area.
Some of the smaller rural villages in this area are Villanueva de la Concepcion, Alcaucin and the pretty white hamlet of Competa. Here and in similar villages you’ll find a wealth of culture and a taste of real Spain. We have many holiday fincas and cortijos to hire as well as interesting hamlet houses all set in rural andalucian locations, yet the sea in most cases is within an hours drive. If you’re looking for a holiday rental to run away from it all, then this is the area of choice.
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