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
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Happiness Holiday Retreat
Happiness Holiday Retreat Miriam was happy to answer some questions about her experience during her Happiness Holiday based at Los Castaños in Andalucia. She came from Germany to spend this time in Spain with the goal of rebuilding confidence and … Read More

Best Team Building Venue Andalucia
Best Team Building Venue Andalucia is in the Alto Genal valley just 15 minutes south-west of Ronda. A group of ardent young techies from a small company in the south of England came to stay at Los Castaños recently for … Read More

One of the Best Walks near Ronda
Download detailed notes here. My descriptions are purely poetic! We recently discovered a walk near Ronda that we have overlooked for too long. Called in Spanish Tajo del Abanico or the Fan Gorge, it is just on the outskirts of … Read More

Retreat in Spain
Retreat in Spain – the seed and the fruit! Los Castaños is the perfect venue for a group. A family group celebrating a big birthday or a wedding or a retreat to practise mindfulness, yoga, painting. With six luxurious ensuite … Read More

7 Day Walking Holiday Andalucia
Varied self guided walking holiday in an unspoilt part of Andalucia … Read More

Walking the Serrania de Ronda
Walking the Serrania de Ronda Walking the Serrania de Ronda Walking the trails of the Ronda mountains (aka Serrania de Ronda), in the south of Spain, can be wild and undiscovered. There is a multitude of routes through pristine countryside, … Read More

Best Hikes in the Ronda area
Best Hikes in the Ronda area Best Hikes in the Ronda area The Serrania de Ronda is one of Spain´s last secrets – a little known walking destination offering hiking routes that are scenically magnificent, historically fascinating, and with a staggering diversity of flora … Read More

GR141 THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SERRANIA DE RONDA
GR141 THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SERRANIA DE RONDA The Andalucian government devised this magnificent route restoring ancient paths and connecting them to make a six-stage hike through a beautiful part of Spain, beginning and ending in the stunning town of Ronda. … Read More

Guide to walking the Genal Valley
Recent guests of ours, Ned and Elaine, have been kind enough to let me share their incredible blog about walking the Genal Valley. You will never find a more detailed and fascinating trip file. … Read More