Cortijo La Calera

Family Activities
Aqua Parks, Ten Pin Bowling, Go Carting, Ballooning, Boat trips, Cable Car, Jeep Safari Trips, Quad Bikes, Cinema (always has a film in English).

Sea life, Selwo Marine Park, Selwo Adventure Park, Lobo Wolf Park, Fuengirola Zoo, Crocodile Park. The Tivoli World Show and Amusement Park caters for all the family from Flamenco shows, Wild West shows, to Teletubbies. Finca Siesta - Horse shows combined with dancers and camels.

Coast / Beach
There are countless different beaches along the coastline ranging from secluded coves to town promenades, the nearest of which is Torre del Mar. The town has numerous beach bars, restaurants, a good selection of entertainment and nightlife. Sea going trips from Caleta de Velez with champagne, wine, tapas and hopefully a swim with the dolphins. Nerja is a busy resort with a plethora of gift shops and restaurants, serving its large English community. Stroll along the “Balcon de Europa” and enjoy the sea views, alternately take the horse and carriage ride or tourist tram.

Local Rural Activities
Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Walking, Hill Walking, Fishing, Bird Watching, Local Fiestas-the taste of Real Spain.

El Chorro Gorge
An amazing place- the real attraction is a concrete catwalk “ El Camino Del Rey” which hangs precipitously half way up its side. Nearby are the Guadalhorce reservoirs with a campsite, canoeing, pedalo’s and restaurants. An enjoyable day trip.

National Parks
National Park of Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara and Alham are 20 minutes drive. Comprises of three magnificent mountain ranges, deep ravines and sharp ridges. Home to various rare or native species of flora and fauna. The Peak of Maroma (which can be seen from La Calera) is 2,068 metres. Well worth packing your walking boots. There are low and high levels of difficulty marked walking routes.

Special interest
Artists and Photographers Paradise Spectacular scenery, colourful flowers, butterflies and birds abound.
Every village celebrates their saint with a special procession, however the outdoor Passion Play at Rio Gordo during Easter weekend is a vivid portrayal of Holy week, internationally acclaimed. The whole town participates, including many animals. Also the ‘Belen’ (Bethlehem story) at Almayate, is a must, if you are here at Christmas.

Skiing and Golf
Ski resorts are located in the Sierra Nevada. Approx. 90 minutes drive.
The 18 hole Baviera Golf Course is only 30 minutes drive. (no membership required)
Prices for Baviera Golf Course are the best in the area

Cultural/Historical
Malaga The 11th century Muslim Alcazabar with its walls, courtyards, and towers. Nearby is a Roman theatre undergoing restoration. The romantic “ Plaza de la Merced” where Picasso was born. Malaga has five botanic gardens, one of which is “El de la Conception” considered to be the second best in Europe. Malaga’s 16th century Cathedral is one of the most important Renaissance temples of Spain. Gibralfaro the Arabic fort has marvellous views over the city and sea. “La Aduna “ houses a magnificent collection of Malaga paintings from the 19th and 20th century. There is also the “ Pablo Ruiz Picasso” museum .

Granada Situated below the snow capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The “Alhambra Palace”, the most exciting, sensual and romantic of all European monuments. It should on no account be missed, neither should the city with its network of Moorish streets, panoply of Christian monuments and the gypsy quarter.

Alhambra Palace in Granada

Antequera Splendid architecture and numerous monuments from the 16th to the 18th century. The lower part of the city abounds with baroque churches and palaces. The “Plaza de Toros” at the western end of the town with its museum,( whatever your view about the morality, it's worth a visit). Nearby is Torcal, the greatest karstic formation on earth and the Dolmens which still exist next to the city, prehistoric evidence that this was a monumental and mythical place.

Alhama de Granada Scenically sited overlooking a broad gorge. An ancient spa town where you can bathe in therapeutic, thermal springs. It is one of the unsung gems of Granada province and has a really well preserved old quarter.

Ronda Perforated by a magnificent gorge, on one side new Ronda with the bullfighting/bandit museums, on the other side,old Ronda with its quiet palaces and churches, well preserved Arabic baths and remains of an Arabic Mosque.

Cordoba A city of considerable charm, home to the “Mezquita”, the grandest and most beautiful Mosque ever constructed by the Moors. It has a Jewish and a Moorish quarter. The historical centre contains many churches, palaces, monuments and galleries too numerous to mention.

Markets
Mon: Torrox Costa. Tues: Farmers market at Puente Don Manuel. Weds: Periana. Thurs: Torre Del Mar and Velez Malaga. Fri: Rincon de la Victoria (La Cala) Sat: Caleta de Velez and Alcaucin.