Huerta Atienza

Feel like a troglodyte in Setenil's streets of overhanging rock and cave-like buildings. This pretty town has some interesting historical monuments and good restaurants, many of them built into the mountainside.

Have a long lunch Spanish-style in a traditional 'venta', with traditional home cooking and local produce, at really great value prices. There are several Ventas along the main road not far from Huerta Atienza.

Many of the wine cellars in Jerez include other attractions such as art galleries, museums, equestrian demonstrations and flamenco shows as well as bodega tours and wine sampling. Go for the day and enjoy the whole Jerez experience under one roof.

Take a boat trip along the romantic Guadalquivir River in Sevilla, before climbing to the top of the Giralda Tower for a bird's eye view of this beautiful city. Explore the historic Barrio Santa Cruz district on foot to see the flower-filled patios and tiny squares. You can easily visit Seville using the Park and Ride metro. Train run every 15 minutes from the outskirts of the city.

Drive for miles through one of the natural parks - Parque de los Alcornocales or Grazalema - without seeing another vehicle. But remember that you are likely to come across cows, mountain goats and deer, and they have right of way......

Granada can be reached in just over two hours’ drive from Ronda. Explore the old Muslim quarter of Granada city, the Albaicín, then wander around the mesmerising Alhambra Palace.  Entrance tickets are timed, so you can book in advance and plan your day in this lovely city accordingly. Tickets must be booked well in advance, so book online before your holiday to avoid being disappointed! https://tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en/
 

Ubrique is known for its leather industry, and the town centre is full of shops selling good quality leather items at very reasonable prices. Whilst there, sip a coffee outside the café in the tiny, picturesque main square and marvel at how the town seems to nestle into the side of the mountain which towers above it.

See the house where Málaga's most famous son was born, then visit the Picasso Museum in the city's picturesque Jewish Quarter. All Málaga's main attractions are a short walk from each other in the historic city centre, or you can hop on or off one of the tourist buses to explore those which appeal to you most.

and soak up the lovely rural views that can be seen from the windows that line each wall of this elevated sitting room.

The Grazalema natural park is idyllic for walkers, whether beginners or experienced hikers. As the park is a protected area, permits are needed for some walks but these can be obtained free of charge from park offices in El Bosque, Grazalema and Zahara. Go alone, or hire an experienced guide.

Flamenco is passionate and seductive, mysterious and misunderstood. A culture that has been burning in Andalucía for hundreds of years. Enjoy a chance to see some Flamenco dancing at its best with truly mesmerising guitar performances and song at El Quinqué, near to the bullring Ronda. https://www.elquinqueronda.com/
 

Visit the Roman ruins at Acinipo, a few kilometres outside Ronda. This was an important town which minted its own coins, and the theatre is still well-preserved. There are also the remains of a Bronze Age settlement at the entrance.

The Cueva del Gato cave and lagoon are on the road between Ronda and Benaoján. The waterfall flows all year round, and all attempts to build a dam have failed, because the water always finds a way out. The cave is thought to have been a favourite hiding place for bandits in the past, but its depths are now only accessible by very experienced and qualified potholers.

Featured recently on many travel and cuisine TV programmes, Cadiz is just a 90-minute drive away. This small city known locally as "la Isla", the island, it is completely surrounded by the sea. Its majestic Cathedral sits along the shores of the Atlantic coast. Narrow streets full of charm and old-world character can easily be explored on foot. Visit the lively fish market and be amazed at the fresh tuna caught locally.  Then spend the afternoon on the beach relaxing!
 

The old town of Ronda, on the far side of the famous bridge, is know as La Ciudad. It’s a labyrinth of narrow lanes leading to atmospheric squares and lookout points into the gorge. Home to many museums and typical houses of fascinating architecture.
 

Some excellent wines are produced by 'bodegas' in the Ronda area and some bodegas offer guided tours and wine tastings. Ronda also has a wine museum where you can sip a glass as you wander around the beautiful old building and discover the history of wine production in the region.

Malaga has more museums than any other Andalucian city? Don't miss a trip to see the Pablo Picasso Museum,  the Thyssen Collection or the new Pomipdou Art Centre with some fabulous collections.