Sarah’s guidebook
Food scene
There are many restuarants withn a 10-15 minute drive from the property. From excellent value tapas bars to restaurants for that special occasion - located in Villanueva de Algaidas, Iznajar and Salinas.
Also, Bar La Parrilla, a small local bar serving tapas lunch, a 10 minute walk from the property.
Venta Casa Juani - Venta Rosi
Superb Menu del Dia and views of Lake Iznajar.
Bar Vivas
42 Calle ArchidonaExcellent tapas bar, very popular with the locals in the evening.
Hotel Rural La Paloma
Superb cuisine for that special occasion.
Bar Restaurant San Isidro
35 Calle ArchidonaVery popular tapas bar for lunch
Great tapas bar for dinner. Lovely cool courtyard in the summer and quirky bar full of antiques.
Bar la Tasca
5 C. CadizGreat tapas bar for dinner. Lovely cool courtyard in the summer and quirky bar full of antiques.
A great stop off on the way to/from Granada is Rio Frio, home to 10 restaurants specialising in delicious fresh trout.
6 locals recommend
Riofrío
A great stop off on the way to/from Granada is Rio Frio, home to 10 restaurants specialising in delicious fresh trout.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing/activities within 45 minutes - 1 hour 15 minute drive away.
El Torcal de Antequera, known for its unusual limestone rock formations, is home to some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe. There are three free walking routes to choose from.
89 locals recommend
El Torcal de Antequera
70 Calle el Torcal de AntequeraEl Torcal de Antequera, known for its unusual limestone rock formations, is home to some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe. There are three free walking routes to choose from.
Ardales National Park - El Chorro Lakes & Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba. Lovely day out hiking or hiring kayaks, paddleboards and pedaloes during the summer.
92 locals recommend
El Chorro
Ardales National Park - El Chorro Lakes & Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba. Lovely day out hiking or hiring kayaks, paddleboards and pedaloes during the summer.
Golf
45 minutes drive to Antequera Golf
Antequera Golf is located at the base of the El Torcal Natural Park. It is a demanding golf course with spectacular views.
6 locals recommend
Antequera Golf
Antequera Golf is located at the base of the El Torcal Natural Park. It is a demanding golf course with spectacular views.
Adventure
Adventure activities - Both Ocio Aventure and horse riding are a 20-minute drive from the property. Sierra Nevada is approximately a 90 minute drive.
A great day out for all the family, Ocio Aventura Cerro Gordo organise white water rafting, canyoning, paint ball, zip lines, rappel, hiking etc.
OcioAventura Cerro Gordo
s/n MA-202A great day out for all the family, Ocio Aventura Cerro Gordo organise white water rafting, canyoning, paint ball, zip lines, rappel, hiking etc.
A superb way to see the stunning countryside, This 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.
Cortijo Las Minas, Centro Ecuestre
A superb way to see the stunning countryside, This 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.
Sierra Nevada is the only ski resort in Andalucía, located at Pradollano in the Sierra Nevada Mountains about 30km from Granada city. The ski season generally runs from the end of November/early December until the end of April/early May and hiking and mountain biking are available spring and autumn. Sierra Nevada is approximately a 90 minute drive from the property.
558 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Granada
Sierra Nevada is the only ski resort in Andalucía, located at Pradollano in the Sierra Nevada Mountains about 30km from Granada city. The ski season generally runs from the end of November/early December until the end of April/early May and hiking and mountain biking are available spring and autumn. Sierra Nevada is approximately a 90 minute drive from the property.
Neighborhoods
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 3 supermarkets. Algaidas is famed for winning the Andalucian LGBT Award in 2020 for promoting tolerance and inclusion when the entire town was adorned with rainbow flags for International LGBTI Pride Day.
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 3 supermarkets. Algaidas is famed for winning the Andalucian LGBT Award in 2020 for promoting tolerance and inclusion when the entire town was adorned with rainbow flags for International LGBTI Pride Day.
City/town information
From 15 minutes drive to 1 hour 15 minute drive, you'll find these fascinating towns and cities to visit.
A 15-minute drive away you'll find Iznajar town, situated on a hill overlooking Lake Iznajar. It has narrow winding streets up a steep hill, dotted with whitewashed houses and a few tapas bars. At the top is Iznajar Castle and Patio de las Comidas with great views of the surrounding area. Lake Iznajar has paddleboards, kayaks and pedaloes available to hire during summer and a chiringuito.
18 locals recommend
Iznájar
A 15-minute drive away you'll find Iznajar town, situated on a hill overlooking Lake Iznajar. It has narrow winding streets up a steep hill, dotted with whitewashed houses and a few tapas bars. At the top is Iznajar Castle and Patio de las Comidas with great views of the surrounding area. Lake Iznajar has paddleboards, kayaks and pedaloes available to hire during summer and a chiringuito.
This fascinating city has burial mounds, dolmens, Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and baroque bell towers.
100 locals recommend
Antequera
This fascinating city has burial mounds, dolmens, Roman baths, a Moorish Castle, Gothic churches, Renaissance fountains and baroque bell towers.
Granada City is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, A must-see is the majestic Alhambra (pre-booking essential), an astonishing palace complex of Islamic decor and landscaped gardens, then visit the winding streets in the Albayzín, the historic Arab quarter, before a drink in one of the many tapas bars.
491 locals recommend
Granada
Granada City is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, A must-see is the majestic Alhambra (pre-booking essential), an astonishing palace complex of Islamic decor and landscaped gardens, then visit the winding streets in the Albayzín, the historic Arab quarter, before a drink in one of the many tapas bars.
Málaga City has some of the most significant cultural infrastructures and heritages in Europe to explore. The Alcazaba of Malaga, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Teatro Romano, Malaga Cathedral, Museo Picasso to name but a few.
675 locals recommend
Málaga
Málaga City has some of the most significant cultural infrastructures and heritages in Europe to explore. The Alcazaba of Malaga, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Teatro Romano, Malaga Cathedral, Museo Picasso to name but a few.
Cordoba has a wealth of sightseeing including Mezquita de Cordoba, Roman Bridge of Cordoba, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos & the Cordoba Botanical Gardens, to name a few.
179 locals recommend
Córdoba
Cordoba has a wealth of sightseeing including Mezquita de Cordoba, Roman Bridge of Cordoba, Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos & the Cordoba Botanical Gardens, to name a few.
Trekking
GR7 & Gran Senda de Malaga Walking Routes - We are on the Gran Senda de Malaga Route (GR249 Stage 14) which is a circular route of 850km crossing 9 regions and also on the GR7 which is 9,000 km long, starting in Spain and finishing in Greece. These stunning views are a 2.5km walk (or drive) from the property.
Gran Senda de Málaga
54 C/ PacíficoGR7 & Gran Senda de Malaga Walking Routes - We are on the Gran Senda de Malaga Route (GR249 Stage 14) which is a circular route of 850km crossing 9 regions and also on the GR7 which is 9,000 km long, starting in Spain and finishing in Greece. These stunning views are a 2.5km walk (or drive) from the property.