Cultural Treasures of Andalusia
From historic cities to authentic village festivals
Malaga: Culture, Coast & Culinary Delights
El Molino Santisteban is an excellent base from which various towns and villages in Andalusia can be visited within a day trip.
Málaga is a beautiful city by the sea with very eateries, stores and a beautiful, renovated port. In the streets there are no crowds of tourists but plenty of Spanish temperament. There are also the spectacular Alcazaba, the renovated Roman amphitheater and a number of museums including the Picasso and Carmen Thyssen Museum. Rent a bike and ride along the boulevard to Pedregalego (fishing village) to eat the famous espeto (sardines on a skewer).
Ronda & the white villages: a spectacular mountain route
Ronda with its spectacular location, less than an hour’s drive from El Molino Santisteban. The drive alone is well worth it. After a steep climb through the Sierra de Las Nieves you drive through the high plains towards Ronda, spotting birds of prey and wildlife along the way. The town itself has a beautiful setting , with an immense gorge. The bullring is the oldest in Spain and has an interesting museum.
Many Pueblos Blancos (white villages) such as Guaro, Tolox, Alozaina and Casarabonela were founded in Moorish and Roman times. They are a stone’s throw away from El Molino Santisteban and are well worth a visit. We have maps of all the villages and know the good restaurants where you will not meet any tourist.In the old center of Marbella there are nice stores and terraces and it is still quite authentic. For more glitz and glamour visit the port of Marbella, Puerto Banus.
The cities of Granada with the Alhambra, Cordoba with the Mesquita, Antequera and Seville are easily reached by car in 1 to 2 hours.
Local Festivals: From Luna Mora to Feria de Málaga
Guaro has two festivities of its own in addition to the regular holidays. In the second week of September, the “Luna Mora” is celebrated. A festival where Guaro turns into a Moorish bazaar while there are performances of music everywhere and famous artists from all over Andalusia perform in the open-air auditorium. During the evening and night, the entire town is illuminated by thousands of candles.
Around mid-May every year the “Romería San Isidro” takes place. From Guaro comes the colorful procession with the holy statue to the Río Grande and 100 meters away from El Molino Santisteban on the banks of the river is celebrated and a huge paella is prepared where everyone is welcome.
Málaga has the Feria de Málaga in August. Ten days of celebration in the city and on the festival grounds a little outside. Horses, flamenco dresses, Cartojal (Malaga wine) the fairground and very, very many sociable Spaniards partying, highly recommended!
Many villages in the immediate vicinity have their own festivals. On our information board in the hotel you will find current activities in the immediate area and we will be happy to inform you.
"De prachtige steden en bezienswaardigheden in de omgeving waren er teveel om in een week te bezoeken."
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"There is plenty to do: you can relax at the pool side, go for a hike in the nearby mountains or enjoy cultural expeditions.”
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Het hotel heeft een prima ligging ten opzichten van Marbella, Malaga, maar ook Cordoba en Granada.
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