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NATURAL DE SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA / CADIZ
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- ...of more substantial interest than Zahara de la Sierra, and a better
place to break the journey, is ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA. This was taken from
the Moors in 1264, over two centuries before Zahara fell - an impressive
feat, for it stands high above the Río Guadalete on a double crag
and must have been a wretchedly impregnable fortress. This dramatic location,
enhanced by low, white houses and fine sandstone churches, gives the town
a similar feel and appearance to Ronda - only Arcos is poorer and, quite
unjustifiably, far less visited. The streets of the town, despite particularly
manic packs of local bikers, are if anything more interesting, with their
mix of Moorish and Renaissance buildings. At the heart is the Plaza del
Cabildo, easily reached by following the signs for the parador , which
occupies one side of it. Flanking another two sides are the castle walls
and the large Gothic-Mudéjar church of Santa María de la
Asunción; the last side is left open, offering plunging views to
the river valley. |
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Hacienda
el Santiscal Hotel, Historic Rural Hotel, Arcos de la Frontera
Our
hotel is located in Arcos de la Frontera, a historical town and the capital
of the "Pueblos Blancos" (White Towns), near the Grazalema Nature Reserve,
declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Arcos de la Frontera is one of
the prettiest towns in Spain. The very name of this exquisitely restored
and noble 15th century house evokes a sense of romance and adventure as
profound as the Spanish Golden Age itself. The hotel has seven double
rooms, three Junior Suites and two Suites with a lounge and fireplace or
private terrace. All the rooms have private remote-controlled air
conditioning/heating and fully equipped bathrooms with hair dryer and welcoming
products. |
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Hotel
El Convento, Historic Hotel in an Old Convent, Arcos de la Frontera
In
the heart of the historical and artistic old town of Arcos, part of the
cloister convent of nuns was transformed into the Hotel El Convento. In
this peaceful place, amongst churches, palaces and other interesting buildings,
our guest enjoy the serenity of the town´s ancient beauty, a monument
to light. From its rooms and roof terrace, our visitors can comtemplate
the magnificient views of the Peña and the Guadalete river valley.
Hotel El Convento guests will find here a pleasure for senses. Tradition,
good eating and natural surroundings to be discovered, and always a peaceful
ambiance. After renovation and expansion, the hotel has 11 very well
furnished rooms equipped with telephone, air conditioning, TV and a modern
bathroom with a hair dryer. |
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Hotel
Los Olivos, Arcos de la Frontera
The
LOS OLIVOS HOTEL is a lovely Andalusian house built in true local style.
It welcomes guests with its whitewashed walls, its yellow roof tiles, its
wrought iron railings on the windows, its arched balconies, the many different
plant pots containing geraniums on its sills and its indoors, full of details.
The LOS OLIVES HOTEL has a 3 star rating and is located right in Arcos
de la Frontera town centre in the province of Cadiz. It is an old, typically
Andalusian-style house that was built in 1912 and adapted to become a hotel
in 1986. It was last refurbished in 2002. The hotel sleeps a total of 37
people. |
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La
Casa Grande, Rural Hotel, Arcos de la Frontera
La
Casa Grande, a splendid 18th century mansion built in 1729, dominates the
views over a vast plain and the mountains of Sierra de Cadiz from its setting
at the cliff's edge in Arcos de la Frontera. Its present owners have transformed
this old palace into a quiet guest house, maintaining all its personality
and rustic spirit (original terracota floors, ancient wooden beams, stone
columns, hand-woven bedspreads and carpets and whitewashed walls) without
compromising in comfort (ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, TV and phone). |
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Parador
de Arcos de la Frontera, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz
Located
on the banks of the Guadalete, this parador, formerly the Casa del Correidor,
has an impressive panoramic view of the fertile plain of the river and
of the old part of Arcos de la Frontera. The ample rooms are decorated
in Andalusian style, some even have a tiled stone-seat. Some rooms have
a terrace with views to the river and the rest to the main square or the
town church. All of them are fully equipped including full bathroom.
The restaurant is a large room with wide windows overlooking the river.
It features wooden beams, white arches, typical lanterns, solid wooden
chairs and tables covered by white tablecloths. In a friendly atmosphere
the restaurant offers the characteristic dishes of the Sierra region, the
fish dish "urta rotena", bull's tail or the tempting sampling menu with
eleven dishes to savour. To accompany the meals, wines of Arcos are recommended. |
More
hotels in Arcos de la Frontera
| "El Gastor - a picturesque
village known as the "Balcon de los Pueblos Blancos". It is a typical whitewashed
mountain village where the visitor can experience a taste of real Spain.
It has an ancient pine forest above it, friendly people, and flower lined
streets. There are several tapas bars, shops, a lovely village square,
park and open air swimming pool. There are stunning views over the sierras,
the Grazalema Natural Park and the Embalse de la Zahara-El Gastor (Lake)."
Casa-Andaluz,
El Gastor. |
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Casa-Andaluz,
Bed & Breakfast/Self-Catering Apartment, El Gastor
Casa
Andaluz is a family run business, we live on site, and we offer B&B
in a light airy traditionally decorated twin room with private shower room.
Also available is a spacious self-contained apartment which sleeps up to
6 people. It has a large open plan kitchen/living area with a big dining
table, wood burning stove, comfortable furniture, colourful cushions and
a sofa bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the usual luxuries including
dishwasher, washing machine, contemporary crockery and utensils. There
are 2 double bedrooms and a large fully tiled shower room. The Apartment
is accessed via a stairway leading from the street and is not suitable
for wheelchairs. |
PARQUE
NATURAL DE SIERRA DE TEJEDA
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| Alcaucin - Pretty mountain
village situated on the lower western slope of La Maroma in the Sierra
Tejeda mountain range. Area includes prehistoric sites, mountainous
scenery and castles. |
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El
Séptimo Cielo (The Seventh Heaven), Rustic Family Guesthouse, Alcaucin
Your hosts, Els and Frank,
welcome you to their beautiful, fully equipped, family guest house (3 rooms)
set in their own idyllic surroundings of the nature park Sierra Tejeda,
Axarquia (Andalusia) near the mountain village of ALCAUCIN. Build
in traditional rustic architecture, with its own natural spring with peaceful
little lakes and fountains, the old wallnut tree, cipresses, palmtrees
and lots of fruittrees as lemon, orange, figs, olives, etc. Spice garden
and biological cultivated vegetables. |
| Canillas de Albaida
- White village situated in the Andalucian hills. The origins of
Canillas de Albaida was in a 13th century Arabic farmstead belonging to
Vélez-Málaga which received the name of Albaida (white),
not for the white houses, but for the abundance of white flowers which
according to the chronicles, surrounded the area. The village is
surrounded by high mountains of which the Atalaya and Verde mountains dominate
a landscape of pine and oak trees; the habitat of eagles, mountain goats
and wild boars. In the river valleys grapes, olives and tropical fruits
are grown. Nearby there is the protected area of the Acantilados de Maro
Nature Reserve. |
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Posada
la Plaza, Rural Hotel, Canillas de Albaida
A recently restored XVI
rural hotel in the white village of Canillas de Albaida in the Andalucian
hills in Southern Spain. Within the hotel, a blend of Moorish architecture,
local craftsmanship and traditional decor gives each room a special and
unique character.The hotel has 9 double bedrooms with en suite facilities
together with a salon area and a terrace with Jacuzzi. With dramatic
views towards the Sierra Tejada and Almijara Natural Park, the area is
a fantastic location for walkers and those wanting to experience the delights
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| Sedella - Small white
village on the border of the Natural Park de Sierra de Tejeda y Almijarra
- east of Malaga. Perfectly situated for a restful holiday in the
real Spain, but close to all the excitement of the coast. Bird watching,
walking and hiking or just relaxing and enjoying the lovely scenery are
the order of the day. |
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Casa
Lagabella, Rural Guest House/Villa, Sedella
Private
villa with swimming pool beautifully situated at the border of the National
Park "Sierra de Tejeda y Almijarra" east of Malaga (Costa del Sol), surrounded
by famous white Andalusian villages, Casa Lagabella, undisturbed by any
traffic, offers unspoilt views to the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains.
We offer 2 individually designed and decorated rooms each with their private
bathroom and terrace, several places to relax in the garden under century
old olive trees and a 4/10 m swimming pool. Ideally situated for those
seeking the mix of peaceful Spanish rural life and the more animated coastlife.
Bed & Breakfast and other meals available.
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PARQUE
NATURAL DE SIERRAS SUBBÉTICAS
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| Algarinejo - Traditional
Spanish village close to the Parque Natural de Sierras
Subbéticas area of Granada Province. |
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Casa
Cerretillo, Rural Bed & Breakfast, Algarinejo
Casa
Cerretillo, a traditional 'white' house has recently been refurbished to
a very high standard retaining the simplicity and the moorish influence
of the region. Set at 850m high on 'El Cerretillo' overlooking the very
Spanish village of Algarinejo and surrounded by olive hills, Casa Cerretillo
has many almond trees and these feature extensively on the pre-dinner tapas!
The house has an exclusive patio for guests for relaxing and dining as
well as use of a lounge and dining room for the cooler evenings. Dinner
available on request for 15 euros per person for a 3 course meal. |
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Lemon
Valley Holidays, La Axarquia
Guided
and self guided special interest holidays and weekend breaks in Andalucia.
Choose from our wide selection of holidays and short breaks including cultural
tours of the Alhambra Palace and a fiesta weekend in Andalucia, walking
holidays between the beautiful white villages of La Axarquia, birdwatching
breaks in the Montes de Malaga and 4x4 tours of Doñana National
Park... |
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