La Fructuosa (5 bedrooms)

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La Fructuosa is an old village house in the centre of one of the most beautiful and quietest villages in the Serranía de Ronda, Gaucín, known as the balcony of the Serranía. The town offers spectacular views over the valleys of the Genal and Guadiaro rivers and as far as Gibraltar and Africa . Under the current owners, Jesús and Luis, the house has been fully renovated and carefully decorated, and is a warm and welcoming place to stay.

Facilities

The five large bedrooms are on the top level with views over the Straits of Gibraltar from all of the rooms. On the ground floor, an ancient wine press has been preserved, and is now an original setting for the restaurant. Diners can also savour our excellent cooking while enjoying the breathtaking views from the terrace.

Rates here http://www.lafructuosa.com/habit_en.html

Two houses are also available for weekly rental . ( La Terraza and Vistasur): two traditional two bedroom rustic style houses with the same spectacular views. La Terraza includes also a refreshing small plunge pool. Both houses are available for a one week stay or more.

•  Details of La Terraza here http://www.lafructuosa.com/casa_en.html

•  Details of Vistasur here http://www.lafructuosa.com/vistasur_en.html

Restaurant

Terracotta floors, white-painted walls and the well-preserved wine press system define the cozy-style of the restaurant. The dining-room extends naturally into the patio where you can enjoy the pergola and the views over Africa and Gibraltar .

Activities

•  Guided walks around the beautiful countryside of Gaucín are offered free for stays of three nights or more. One of our guides is an expert birder.

•  Located in a privileged situation within the Serranía de Ronda: close to the most interesting white villages of the area.

•  Woodland , Pileta cave with its prehistoric paintings or swimming in the Genal river.

•  Gaucín with its Castillo del Águila , the church of San Sebastián and its typical white Andalucian streets .

•  Less than an hours' drive are other White Villages (Algatocín, Benadalid, Benalauría and its most interesting Ethnographic Museum , Benarraba, Atajate, Benaoján, Casares, Jimena de la Frontera, Cortes de la Frontera)

•  Ronda ( 42 kms). Absolute must-do visit with its very impresive Tajo , palaces and the oldest bullring in Spain .