Andalucian village summer celebration 4 Aug 2013 | 03:38 pm

Cartajima’s feria has, in recent years, become the talk of the Alto Genal valley and beyond. A genuine simple Andalucian pueblo blanco event – superbly organised with fun events for all. Join us! The ...

Christmas Package Break 2013 Andalucia Spain 12 Jul 2013 | 01:23 am

Join us for a relaxing Christmas Package Break – a Christmas House Party – escape the commercial demands of Christmas this year and join us at Los Castaños in traditional Andalucia for a relaxed famil...

You will feel on top of the world lounging on our rooftop terrace 11 Jul 2013 | 02:43 pm

Andalucia and the Wonders of the Spanish Interior 7 Jul 2013 | 08:53 pm

The Spanish interior is often overlooked by discerning travellers who equate all of Spain with sol y playa package holidays. This is sad as Spain has so much more to offer – it has the most fascinatin...

A Birdwatcher´s Report 27 Jun 2013 | 12:50 pm

I received this recent report from an enthusiastic and knowledgeable birdwatcher which describes well a birder´s experience in Cartajima. Jonathan wrote: Situated effectively at the treeline level, be...

Spanish Fiesta – Cartajima Romeria 8 Jun 2013 | 10:11 pm

The people of Spain in general and Andalucia in particular have a wonderful ability to combine sacred with secular. A classic example is the romeria, essentially a picnic in honour of a favourite sain...

Walking near Ronda 18 May 2013 | 11:42 am

We just 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 Ronda and is an amazing walking experienc...

Salmorejo – Cordoba vs Ronda 6 May 2013 | 10:42 pm

Salmorejo is a Spanish dish that you may have encountered. And it probably looked like this: Like gazpacho but much much thicker as you can see. And irristible as you can tell! Thick and creamy and se...

Salmorejo – Cordoba vs Ronda 6 May 2013 | 10:42 pm

Salmorejo is a Spanish dish that you may have encountered. And it probably looked like this: Like gazpacho but much much thicker as you can see. And irristible as you can tell! Thick and creamy and se...

Best Hotel Picnic Award 23 Apr 2013 | 01:33 pm

A guest – an exceedingly well-travelled one I hasten to add – has just awarded us the Best Hotel Picnic in the World Award. Unfortunately no prize money is involved nor cup or medal but for me the acc...