Activities around Montecorto, near Ronda
Walking
El Tejar and Dar Hajra villas are at the northern edge of the beautiful Grazalema Natural Park and are just a short drive from the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. Both houses make ideal bases for a walking holiday.
The Villas' owner leads guided walks in the area. He has written his own walking guide 'Walking in Andalucía' which has become a trusted companion for hundreds of walkers. The book is now in its fifth edition and describes walks in Andalucias' most beautiful National Parks, including six walks close to El Tejar and Dar Hajra villas. There will be a copy of the book in the house. 'Walking in Andalucía' by Guy Hunter-Watts (Santana: ISBN 84-89954-55-0) can be ordered from the publisher's website: www.santanabooks.com There are also copies available at El Tejar as well as copies of Guys' 'Small Hotels & Inns of Andalucía' (Santana: ISBN 84-89954-30-5) which can also be ordered from www.santanabooks.com The book lists his 125 favourite places to stay in Southern Spain.
Click here for recent updates to Guys' book 'Walking in Andalucía'
Just a few kilometres west of Montecorto you will find the beautiful white washed village of Algodonales which is home to a number of paragliding schools, and has recently staged the World Championship. Courses can be arranged for beginners as well as tandem flights.
Horse riding
Horse trekking into the high sierra can be arranged at stables just a ten minute drive from the house.
Cycling
Bike hire can be easily arranged in Ronda and guided tours can be arranged departing from El Tejar. There are excellent cycle ways in the area including the Via Verde which runs along an abandoned railway line. And there are plenty of more challenging tracks for mountain biking. Click here for more information.
Ballooning
There is no more thrilling a way of viewing the Ronda mountains than from a balloon. End your once-in-a-lifetime flight with a champagne breakfast overlooking Ronda’s old town.
Bird watching
The area around Grazalema and Ronda is a great place for orinithology, especially for spotting the big raptors. There are binoculars and guide books at El Tejar and guided trips can be arranged with an excellent English-speaking ornithologist. Click here for more information.
Sailing & Canoeing
Just a ten minute drive from El Tejar is the Zahara reservoir where different water sports are on offer. Swimming is also possible at a number of secluded coves along the lakeside.
 Flamenco & Other music
There is a strong flamenco tradition in the area. The nearest traditional peña (flamenco club) is in Ronda and there are also shows of song and dance in the old town. During the summer months all of our local ferias have flamenco concerts as part of the celebrations. Ronda has regular concerts of classical music as well as occasional operatic events in the Plaza de Toros.
Paragliding
Algodonales, just a few kilometres west of Montecorto, is home to a number of paragliding schools and has recently staged the World Championship. Courses can be arranged for beginners as well as tandem flights.
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