Neanderthal art in Andalucia

Posted by admin on January 10, 2021 | Featured | No Comments

The picture above of Neanderthal art in Andalucia may not look like much but it is something absolutely incredible. They are red ochre markings on a cave wall here in Andalucia (Ardales about an hour from Los Castaños) made by … Read More … Read More

Tags: cave art in Spain, Neanderthals in Spain, paleolithic art Andalucia

Geocaching in the Serrania de Ronda

Posted by admin on December 2, 2020 | Featured

Geocaching in the Serrania de Ronda is something we learned about some ten years ago. A Belgian couple made a reservation to stay with us. It struck us as odd at the outset as it was for 16 days. Unusual. … Read More

Tags: Alto Genal, geocache serrania de ronda, geocaching, geocaching ronda, hotel los castanos

Colouring for Grown ups at a hotel near Ronda

Posted by admin on April 15, 2020 | Featured | No Comments

Colouring for Grownupsat a hotel near Ronda On a recent trip to the UK several things surprised me: the efficiency and kindness of the NHS when my daughter broke her arm falling off a chair whilst setting up a show, … Read More … Read More

Tags: colouring books, meditation colouring, meditation on holiday, mindfulness, mindfulness colouring, mindfulness techniques

Horse Riding near Ronda

Posted by admin on March 10, 2020 | Featured

Many guests ask where they can go horse riding near Ronda during their stay with us. (horseback riding in American parlance!) Finally I have the answer! When I was growing up, every little girl had the choice of horse riding … Read More

Tags: horseback riding Spain, horseriding, riding near Ronda

Magical Malaga

Posted by admin on January 26, 2020 | Featured

Do not make the mistake of overlooking magical Malaga. Get off the plane and stay a night or two. The ancient city of Malaga is underrated not just by travellers passing through but also by we residents for whom it … Read More

Tags: Andalucia, Malaga, southern Spain, visit Malaga

Public Transportation from Ronda

Posted by admin on October 29, 2019 | Featured

Public transportation from Ronda is extremely good as it is in Spain in general . The trains and buses run on time, are meticulously clean, and the staff polite and helpful. Added bonus the prices are very reasonable. But if … Read More

Tags: Andalucia transportation, bus to ronda, how to get to Ronda

Lonely Lovely Teba Castle Ronda

Posted by admin on October 23, 2019 | Featured

After arriving at Malaga airport, you have a choice of two routes to the Alto Genal valley with its picturesque mountain villages – and the jewel in its crown, the best boutique hotel in the Serrania. One route takes you … Read More

Tags: Andalucia, crusades, Robert the Bruce, Teba

A Visit to Ronda Andalucia

Posted by admin on October 16, 2019 | Featured

Tips on where to start on a visit to Ronda, Andalucia, A lot to see and we don´t want you to miss the best bits. … Read More

Tags: Andalucia, hotel los castanos, Ronda, sightseeing Ronda, tourist sights Ronda

Wine and Food Festivals Andalucia

Posted by admin on October 14, 2019 | Featured

The Alto Genal Valley near Ronda is home to 7 small pueblos blancos, four of which celebrate a local food or wine in November. … Read More

Tags: Alto Genal, Andalusia, pueblo blanco, Ronda

Chasing the Black Bulls of Spain

Posted by admin on October 12, 2019 | Featured | No Comments

When I say “Chasing the black bulls of Spain” you must understand this is not an actual recommendation. Particularly after a recent guest of Los Castaños fell literally foul of a bull at Pamplona, I certainly would not recommend getting too … Read More

Tags: bull culture Spain, Spanish black bulls

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