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The gorge sits on the border of Campillo, Cárcheles and Cambil. Caused by fluvial erosion, the limestone wall is approximately 400m high. Between the 1970s and 80s, the construction of the Bailen-Motril highway transformed the area of Puerta de Arenas, opening a new tunnel in the rock as well as a bridge over the river. This modified the landscape and offered improved communication routes. Visitors can also find a recreational area which allows for bird watching and hiking and features a botanical garden and picnic area.
If you are considering visiting Rota you may find our maps a useful tool, we provide three maps, one of the region of Andalucia with Rota highlighted. The second handcrafted map gives the location of Rota with the corresponding local road network. In order to help our readers we have also embedded a Google map which is centered on Rota.
The villancicos are also known by the name of zambombas in Andalucía, a name which comes from the instrument that is traditionally used to accompany them. A zambomba is a drum like instrument that has a stick inserted through the skin, and the stick is moved up and down, creating the rhythm.
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Almócita, opening from Monday to Friday.
The Guadalhorce river has sliced through limestone to create a spectacular gorge 50km northwest of Malaga, the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, otherwise known as the Garganta del Chorro. Its 4km length has sheer walls towering up to 400m in places, while its width is only 10m wide at certain points.
Jayena is a village in Granada province located in the valley formed by the Río Grande and offers a natural environment ideal for outdoor sports such as hiking.
Andalucia features massive swathes of fertile lowland, largely along river basins in Cadiz, Malaga, Sevilla, Granada and Cordoba provinces. Crops such as wheat, cotton and sunflowers are grown on the plains which stretch along near various rivers:
Málaga's Holy Week celebrations were declared to be of interest to International Tourism in 1965 and they have also obtained the regional stamp of approval "Fiesta of National Interest". Thousands of visitors from across Spain and abroad come to follow the processions throughout the city's historic centre.
Lebrija is a walled town enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding vineyards. It has about 27, 400 inhabitants.
In Spain, it is possible to arrange civil and religious marriages between foreigners or a foreigner and a Spanish national provided you do your paperwork first. In addition, the Spanish government is working on agreements with major non-Catholic faiths in terms of accepting their religious marriage ceremonies.
Due to its location and natural resources, Cuevas de Almanzora has been a settlement for various cultures throughout history. The area was once home to a mining village called Villaricos, from which the Phoenicians established a neuralgic trade centre from the seventh century BC.
Apartments in Salobreña are popular, perhaps due to the freedom that they can provide. Apartments are generally located in the coastal strip close to the old town. Salobreña offers a range of apartments, from those with sea views to those with mountain views.
Andalucia has one of the world's top courses. In Sotogrande close to Gibraltar, is widely acknowledged as being one of the best courses in the world, and number one in continental Europe.
The economic activity of Fines is based on the harvesting of wheat, grain and vegetables, as well as marble work. It has around 1,900 inhabitants. Many archaeological remains have been found in the town in the Loma de la Estación and in the Rambla de las Arcas, both of which date back to the Bronze Age. These discoveries include some Roman artifacts.
Fernán Núñez is surrounded by rolling hills, cereal fields and olive groves. It has roughly 9.600 inhabitants and is home to the famous Palacio Ducal.
This is a tarmac greenway which runs for just over a kilometre and a half to the town of Olula del Río. The route is accessible on foot, by bike and in a wheelchair. Sierra de las Estancias and Sierra de Los Filabres are highlights in terms of beautiful landscapes which can be seen from this greenway.
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Benizalón, opening from Monday to Friday.
Matalascañas is a popular destination for beach lovers and visitors to the Parque Nacional de Donaña. It has a small number of self-catering options, predominantly apartments, located in complexes near the beach offering all possible facilities including swimming pools, gardens and childrens´ play areas.
Set within a residential development of the same name, the course offers magnificent views of both mountains and the sea. It was designed by architect Juan Carlos Martínez, from Bilbao, and is laid out over 4,476 metres with a mixture of Par-3, 4 and 5 holes.
