walking in andalucia
 

I am planning a week vacation in andalucia.(flying from UK to seville via ryanair, mid may) We don't like to move around a lot so we will split our time between Seville (stay in apt no car) and a self-catering place in the countryside (rent a car for 3 days). I am inclined to rent a place in the white villages (around Grazamela? or Ronda). But was wondering about Is anyone familiar with this area in the Sierra de Aracena? The website is http://www.fincabuenvino.com/house.html mentioned on the website.

Thoughts from the experts? (I have spent a day reading postings so get some of the differences but would prefer a direct comparison). Love walking, authentic villages, not lots of tourists.. thanks. couldn't plan my vacations without all of you!

Millie

what is your budget?

Vintage Travel have some beautiful properties - be careful about where you base yourself. Some areas are very isolated.

This may be the place you are looking for. Have not direct experience (yet), but have friends there, and I know south of Badajoz (nearby). The finca really looks great, ten mins. from Aracena town. Take a look at http://www.sierradearacena.net/ for general info, and http://www.andalucia.org/modulos.php...vegacion=atlas on trekking routes.

Do you think this area would be better than the white villages? re budget we tend to go what I would consider midrange.. 10 to 150 euros. Thanks. Also do you recommend Michelin's map of the area

We just got back from a great vacation in Spain. From Sevilla, we went to an organic farm called Cinco Lunas near Zahara de la Sierra. Here is the link: www.cincolunas.com

The owners, Gonzalo and Aniya, are incredible. They have a kitchen which is available for your use, and they are familiar with the countryside and can give you great ideas for walks.

This was a magical experience for us. We walked to Zahara de la Sierra one day (steep climb but not a long distance) and Algodonales the other. It was peaceful, especially coming from Sevilla during Semana Santa. I highly recommend it.

Also, we loved Grazalema, though we only stayed there one night. It was a really nice town, very friendly people.