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Mountains of the South, Andalucian Cottages

Andalucia – white towns & rugged mountains

Holiday information

Nights: 7
Accommodation: village cottages
Meals: self-catering
Activities: walking, biking, kayaking, climbing

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Accommodation at a glance

• 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms (sleep up to 6)
• 1-2 bathrooms
• open-plan living/dining room
• basic kitchen
• barbecue available on request
• nearest shops and restaurants in village

About Andalucia >Andalucia may have returned to Christian rule in the late 15th century, but the legacy of the Moors, who held power for nearly eight centuries, is still very much in evidence in its customs, gastronomy, architecture and language. The fact that Andalucia is such a melting pot of cultures is what makes it so captivating. There are two very striking features of this part of Andalucia: the pueblos blancos – towns and villages of whitewashed houses with terracotta roofs, whose inhabitants still see themselves as culturally apart from the people of the lowlands; and the rich flora and fauna of the Alcornocales Natural Park, which owes its name to the expanses of cork oaks, and the Grazalema Natural Park. The latter’s craggy limestone mountains belie the fact that it shelters over 1,000 species of flowers – best seen in April or May – and 136 species of bird, among them hoopoes, bee-eaters, Bonelli’s, golden and booted eagles, and one of Europe’s biggest colonies of griffon vultures.

modern and traditional houses dotted around the village of Montejaque
wide choice of activities such as walking, biking, climbing and kayaking
explore the region’s famous white towns
walking notes included
7 days' car hire included

These cottages are the ideal base for an active holiday. There is rewarding walking amid dramatic mountain scenery, a host of other activities such as mountain biking and kayaking, the surrounding area is a natural paradise full of birds and flowers, and, if you tire of all these, you can visit the region’s famous pueblos blancos (white towns and villages) – this fascinating corner of south-west Andalucia truly has something for everyone.

At these cottages you’re right in the heart of the mountains – so much so that some of them are actually built into the rock! One great advantage is that you don’t need to use your car every day – you’ve got enough on your doorstep.

Mariana Mier y Teran, Operations Team

The small pueblo blanco of Montejaque (pronounced ‘montay-hackay’) sits on the side of a mountain in the Libar Sierra and is a typical white town of the area, with whitewashed houses and weathered terracotta roofs. Unspoiled, and with walking direct from the village, it is an ideal choice for an active family, and when you stay here you will feel part of a real Spanish village.