Whatever type of holiday you want you will find it here: - Sunbathing and relaxing by our private swimming pool.
- Soaking up the culture of Granada, Cordoba and Malaga cities.
- Car tours of the white villages and trips to the beach and coastal resorts.
- Go walking in the stunning Montes de Malaga and El Torcal Natural Parks, Malaga Lakes and close to the famous GR7 European Route No4.
- We can organise week long intensive Spanish language courses.
- Local courses can be organised in Andalusian cooking felting, jewellery making, weaving and pottery.
- Activities include horse riding, climbing, caving and cycling.
- There is a Water Park at Velez Malaga, a Wolf Park at Antequera and Golf at Antequera or Baviera Golf, all only 40 minutes drive.
Here is a taste of what is on offer. |
 | Colmenar Colmenar is our local Pueblo Blanco (white village) and is only 6km from our villa. In the surrounding countryside there are numerous beehives from which the town name was derived ('colmena' is Spanish for beehive). Colmenar is a very friendly town with a good selection of bars, restaurants supermarkets, banks, medical centre and a bustling weekly market. It is also famous for its butchers where malagueños queue to buy their meat on Sunday evenings. The people of Colmenar enjoy a traditional Andalucian life and it is very different from places on the coast. In an evening you will often see locals with their mule or hear the tinkling of bells from the goat herds. |
 | Granada Granada is a must see destination with its Moorish palace, the Alhambra, dominating the city and Albaicín the old Arabic quarter of alleyways and squares with cobbled stoned streets. Booking for the Alhambra is essential in high season for timed tickets. These can be obtained from: http://www.alhambra-tickets.es/. The Renaissance Cathedral is worth a visit and when you have had enough history there are fantastic shops, cafes and bars. Here is a fantastic youtube video of Granada. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8G-MzTx0DE |
 | Málaga Málaga is the fifth largest city in Spain and remains largely untouched by tourism. The city boasts a magnificent cathedral, the Alcazaba (11th century Moorish castle) and numerous museums and galleries. The old quarter is shady and cool to wander around on hot afternoons and the streets are full of trendy bars, restaurants as well as traditional ‘bodegas’ and tapas bars. A shopaholic will not be disappointed! |
| Cordoba Cordoba is a vibrant city and it's treasures include the Great Mosque, or "Mezquita" and the Alcazar, or Fortress, built by the Christians in 1328. Cordoba's medieval quarter, once the home of the Jewish community, is called "La Judería" (The Jewry), a labyrinth of winding, narrow streets, courtyards and picturesque squares such as La Plaza del Potro. |
| The villages that you will see in our panoramic views are all worth a visit: Comares a delightful village perched on top of a rocky outcrop. Riogordo a traditional Andalucian village in the valley. Periana a pretty village with steep and narrow streets and sulphurous Moorish baths at nearby Banos de Vilo. Alcaucin situated on the western slope of La Maroma, (the highest mountain in Malaga province) with prehistoric sites including a cave near to El Boquete de Zafarraya where the remains of Neanderthal Man were found. Canillas de Aceituno where locals believe the natural spring prevents ill health and nearby is the spectacular canyon of the River Almachares.
Axalingua is an international language school based only 15 minutes drive from Casa Media Luna in Colmenar, with a team of teachers specialised in teaching Spanish to foreigners. So why not come here and learn Spanish or combine Spanish classes with tango! For more information click on the following link. http://www.axalingua.com/index.php |
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 | Montes de Málaga Natural Park (½ hour drive from Casa Media Luna) Originally created to protect Málaga from floods, this dense pine forest is home to wild cats, pine martens and badgers. There are various nature trails and a museum. It is an ideal place for a picnic or walk under the cool shade of the trees. We have maps available for guests to borrow. |
 | El Torcal National Park This 1,100 hectare designated national park is a dramatic limestone nature reserve close to the ancient city of Antequera. Wildflowers, including 30 species of orchid, can be seen in spring, while bird life includes booted and short-toed eagles, blue rock thrushes and black wheatears. There are various nature trails and a visitor centre. |
 | Malaga Lake District Three stunningly beautiful turquoise coloured lakes bordered by pine forests. A tranquil retreat where you can swim or fish, or picnic on the lake shore. Watch out for the eagles which continually circle around the sheer cliffs. |
 | The Pink Lagoon Measuring more than 6km long and almost 3km wide, the lagoon is a breeding ground for the pink flamingo. A spectacular sight! |
 | Beaches The coastline itself consists of a series of large beaches, coves hidden amongst cliffs, leisure marinas and fishing ports. The nearest beaches are at Torre del Mar, about a ¾ hr drive away, where traditional ‘chirringitos’ or beach bars serve charcoal-grilled sardines and other great seafood. |
Ski-ing at Pradollano in the Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada ski resort has numerous runs of varying difficulties to satisfy all levels of skiers. Depending on the snow levels, the season generally runs from the end of November or the beginning of December until sometime in April. For more information visit www.go-sierra-nevada.com/en/sierra_nevada/pradollano Climbing There are lots of climbing options mainly in the Desplomilandia area and El Chorro. http://www.worldtopo.com/map.php?masn=1058 Caving Andalucía is a province with a surprising number and variety of natural caves. Some of these are well-known and open to the public, such as those situated in Nerja, La Pileta and Ardales. Caves of interest include Cueva del Gato, Cueva de Tesoro, Cueva de la Tinaja, Cueva de los Organos, La Araña and caves in El Torcal Natural Park. Golf A very comprehesive list of golf courses in Andalucia is available on the Federación Andaluz de Golf web site. http://www.fga.org/index.asp?id=1&estilo=green Please note to view larger images please visit our gallery. |
