Activities in the Area
Mountain Biking
Surrounded by excellent tracks going in
all directions: from the highest view points down to the dry (well, most of the
time!) riverbeds snaking along the valleys, the mountain biking here is simply
unsurpassed. With your only limits being the rare, fenced property - and perhaps
your own stamina - you can safely explore the maze of tracks leading in all
directions. You may meet a car on the tracks sometime during the day - but you
could go the whole holiday without seeing another vehicle. Please inform
us in advance whether you wish to hire bikes here or will be bringing your own.
Many airlines carry "bikes in bags" at small surcharges - just make sure they'll
fit in your hire car!
Climbing
Not far from Finca Fantastica is the
climbing Mecca of El Chorro. About 20-30 minutes to Álora and then another
20 minutes takes you to this splendid Natural Park. Particularly popular
in the cooler months, the climbing fraternity has adopted El Chorro as the place
to climb - from beginners to experienced climbers, there is something for all.
Hardly any shops in El Chorro ... but there is a climbing one! Sells maps and
climbing gear. A little closer is the still mostly undiscovered area of
Abdalajis which offers great climbing as well. And if that isn't enough,
about an hour away is El Torcal with its famous rock formations ....
Riding
Riding available in the local area
for beginners and experienced riders. We have a delightful stables in the area
that we recommend: Summer Breeze Stables
- telephone
0034 639 219 027. We have special rates with Louisa - rides cost 30
euros for 2 hours (minimum) up to 60 euros for 4 hours which includes a picnic
lunch out and about. Why not get a bit of piece and
quiet and drop the kids off at one of their Pony Club mornings, 3 hours, for
children over 5 - even non-riders. A bit of grooming, learning and riding
- all fun! 20 euros each, minimum 2.