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Located off the tourist trail in the northwestern corner of Granada province near the Cordoba border, this friendly village enjoys one of the region's most striking settings, with one of its churches perched on top of a bare, rocky pinnacle, overlooking the town and its surrounding hillsides clothed in olive groves and fields of cereal crops. It nestles between two memorable hilltop churches; you can't miss either of them since they dominate the skyline.
There is only one basic hotel in the village of Montefrio itself called Hotel La Enrea. This is clearly the most convenient to explore the village on foot. There is also a modern apart-hotel called Montefur which is equally convenient. Cortijo la fe - spa is located a few kilometers south if the village in a beautiful rural setting. This Spa hotel is ideal for couples. South of Montefrío village on the access road to Granada.
Signposted off the road to Illora, about 7km east Montefrio, is an intriguing and unmissable archaeological site, the Peñas de los Gitanos, which has evidence of human settlement from Neolithic times to the Bronze Age.
There are a number of holiday homes to rent in the village and in the surrounding countryside. These are ideal for families and stays of several days or a week. There are also luxury villas with pools to rent in the surrounding countryside.
The first round of the women's competition consists of eight heats, with two or three riders in each, seeded in reverse order. All 19 registered female riders took part in the first round, with the final heat seeing Lilly Holzner (Denmark) and Mia Suardiaz (Tarifa, Spain) battle it out. Local hero Mia Suardiaz scored a disappointing 6.70 points from her two best runs after crashing in her other two attempts. The top score was 17.66 points from Maria Schlittenbauer (Germany), achieved over her two best runs.
Gibraltar is famous worldwide for its dramatic rock. It is located in a strategic position at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. It overlooks the Straits of Gibraltar and is linked to Spain by a narrow isthmus. Gibraltar is often known as the 'meeting of continents'.
Palma del Río is particularly stunning when the orange trees that line its street are out in flower and the fragrance of orange blossom fills the town. It has about 21,100 inhabitants.
Punta Plata district of Estepona, the mountainside area of Punta Plata occupies the inland section of the district north of the Avenida del Literal (former N-340) extending west towards the Arroyo de la Cala and bounded to the north by the A-7. The landscape consists of agricultural land, natural vegetation, and scattered residential properties.
Reinoso and Los Llanos are two small rural-residential districts located on the eastern side of Estepona, between the El Padrón and Punta Plata districts. Although their boundaries are not formally defined, the district occupies roughly the area between the Río Padrón and the Arroyo de la Cala north of the A-7.
El Padrón Mountainside is a largely rural district east of Estepona, extending inland towards the Sierra Bermeja mountains. The area is characterised by pine forests, eucalyptus, olive trees, and scrub-covered hillsides, with views across the Mediterranean coastline.
El Velerín is a mountainside area known more for its natural scenery and access to the lower slopes of the Sierra Bermeja mountain range than for dense development. it is characterised by spacious villas, farmhouses, and low-density urbanisation. With its elevation, many properties enjoy scenic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Cancelada is a growing district to the east of Estepona, extending from Arroyo Taraje (towards Marbella) to the Río Guadalmansa in the west. The original residential area developed as a small village with traditional Andalucían character, defined by low-rise, whitewashed buildings and pedestrian streets.
A half hourly L-79 bus service runs east to San Pedro and Marbella . This bus leaves from Avenida Juan Carlos and round Avenida Andalucia and stops outside Carrafour before travelling east to Marbella.
Selwo is a residential area on the eastern side of Estepona, situated just inland from the A-7 coastal road. The area is centred around Selwo Aventura theme park.
Parque Antena is a small, low-density residential area located on the mountainside between the Rio Guadalmansa (to the east of Marbella), Camino de la Boladilla and Calle Rio. The district comprises several established urbanisations and a golf course, offering a quiet and well-spaced living environment.
Estepona extends much further east and west along the Costa del Sol than just the town centre area. Within the Estepona municipal limits you will find a wide variety of districts or neighbourhoods, most of which are dominated by spectacular views of "Sierra Bermeja" mountain which towers behind the town.
This page offers links to pages with information about the districts of Estepona that are located to the east of Estepona town area. They are reached from the A-7 (old N-340 coast road). Most districts outlined below are located on one sitde or another of the coast road. These are usually refered to as Mountain side or Alta (high) or Sea side or Baja (low).
This night club disco which is located on the Istan road near the Marbella Mosque above the Golden Mile. Housed in a purpose built Moorish structure with a vast dance floor, several bars and an outdoor terrace for al fresco cocktails. Formerly Olivia Valerere from 1997 to 2025. Seriously swanky venue which always delivers a euphoric punch. Excellent for celebrity spotting and a club for the seriously cool.
The city of Cadiz is an amazing place to explore on foot. Situated at the end of a peninsula, Cadiz is surprisingly compact and easy to navigate, even for the most timid of visitors. Its cathedral, its ancient walls, its old fortifications, and its narrow streets all work to invite the visitor into the city's heart and engulf them in the soul of the place.
Andalucia has some of Europe's most exciting, beautiful and sunniest cities. Cosmopolitan but also historic and traditional, with great shopping, vibrant cultural scenes and some charming, characterful hotels, they're perfect for a city break.
