Want to see cave drawings and paintings from 20,000 years ago, underground lakes, amazing stalactites and stalagmites? Then, don’t miss La Cueva de Dona Trinidad (de la Calinonia) for a fascinating visit. Call 952458087 for details and to make an appointment to visit. After this, spend the afternoon on the shores of the Ardales reservoirs where you can walk through woods, swim or take out a canoe or pedal boat to cool off. For canoeing, abseiling and archery, by the hour or half-day, look out for Park Ardales.
DRIVING IN THE AXARQUIA
Sierra Nevada View
Although you can walk in this spectacularly beautiful area of pines, oaks, mountains and gorges, with historic white villages and towns, there are also driving tours. They are named for the speciality of the area, The Mudejar Route, The Raisin Route, The Oil and Mountains Route, The Sun and Avocado Route and The Sun and Wine Route. This last one starts in Algarrobo and ends in Nerja. Check www.absoluteaxarquia.com and click on the map for details of the routes. On the way, stop and look for mountain goats or birdwatch, or take a break in a bar in one of the villages.
HOWL WITH THE WOLVES!
Wolf Park Antequera
Tour the petting zoo, enjoy a delicious barbecue while watching the sunset and listening to the wolves howl, then have a great guided tour of the wolves. You’ll be surprised by what you learn and you won’t easily forget this fascinating experience. Call Lobo Park on 952031107 for details of their Howl Night and Barbecue held on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations only.
Antequera Adventure
Finca Las Navillas
Whether you liike motorised sports like 4x4ing & quadding
Paint ball Multiventura
or adventure sports like paintballing, climbing, archery or even horseriding (pony trekking for the youngsters) you’re guaranteed a fun family day out . Call Joanna for directions and bookings on tel.952 111 680 mob.652 752 124. Situated off the A-45 at km.134 Antequera - Malaga autovia (lookout for Hotel La Sierra)
JAZZ ON THE COAST
Almunecar hosts its annual Jazz Festival ‘Jazz en La Costa’, on 13th – 21st July, in the Parque el Majuelo. Set in a beautiful location next to the Mediterranean, by ancient Phoenician ruins and below the Arab castle. With international stars and a range of ‘jazz’ music, it’s not to be missed. Check the Almunecar Council website for details.
BOTANNICAL GARDENS LA CONCEPCION
Botanical Gardens
Escape the heat and take a cool walk through palms and banyans, admiring exotic blooms in these spectacular tropical gardens. It is easy to find, just outside Malaga, on the N331. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6.30pm. Closed Mondays.
BALLOONING WITH GLOVENTO SUR
Ballooning Andalucia
If you haven’t yet taken to skies and sailed over the most spectacular scenery in Andalucia, you haven’t lived! For an unforgettable experience, book a hot air balloon ride. Call GloventoSur on 958290316 or check their website www.gloventosur.com for details and booking.
CAMPILLOS KARTING
Carting Campillos
Dare to drive like a champion race driver in a competition kart round the largest karting circuit in Europe. Find it outside Campillos on the A 384. Ring 610774429 for details and bookings for an earth-shaking experience. Weekdays 10.00-19.00 Weekends 10.00-21.00 Prices start from 10 euros on their junior circuit and 25 euros on the competition circuit.
FESTIVAL OF VIRGEN DEL CARMEN
Along the coast of Andalucia, they celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Carmen, the patron saint of fishermen the weekend of July 16th.
Fishermen decorate their boats with flowers and with statues of the Virgin. There are parades and processions throughout the village streets. Have a barbecue on the beach while enjoying live music and entertainment and watch the games and contests between fishermen. You will find all kinds of food, especially seafood. Everyone welcome, just ask a local!
THE ROYAL CHAPEL AND THE MONASTERY OF CARTUJA
There’s always something to see in Granada! Next time you are there, visit the fascinating Royal Chapel, near the Cathedral, where Isabella and Ferdinand lie buried. Within you will find art, architecture and history. Opening hours are Mon to Sat 10.30 – 1.00 and 4 – 7pm, Sun 11 – 1 and 4 – 7pm. Afterwards, take No. 8 bus from Plaza Nueva to the spectacular Monastery of Cartuja to learn about the Carthusian monks and admire the church and chapels, refectory and cloister gardens. It is an extraordinary place! Opening hours are Mon to Sat 10 -1 and 4 – 8pm, Sun 10 – 12 and 4 to 8pm. Detailed English guides are available, worth reading for themselves!
SIERRA DE ARACENA & LOS PICOS DE AROCHE NATIONAL PARK
Sierra de Aracena
For great walks through dramatic scenery, along circular routes or from village to village, this National Park offers an extensive network of footpaths and centuries’ old drovers tracks, many of which are now signposted and marked on walking maps. The sierras are famous for rearing black Iberian pigs so cured Jamon Iberico can be enjoyed everywhere. Access to the Park is by N433 Sevilla-Lisbon road or N435 Huelva-Badajoz road.
PICASSO MUSEUM, MALAGA
Picasso Malaga
Love him or laugh at him, Picasso’s work always elicits a comment and is worth viewing. The Picasso Museum, c.San Agustin, is housed in the lovely 16th Century Palacio de Buenavista. Open Tues – Thurs 10 to 8, Fri and Sat 10 to 9, Sun and hols 10 to 8. Check out the special exhibitions and the archeological remains in the basement!
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There’s always something to see in Granada! Next time you are there, visit the fascinating Royal Chapel, near the Cathedral, where Isabella and Ferdinand lie buried. Within you will find art, architecture and history. Opening hours are Mon to Sat 10.30 – 1.00 and 4 – 7pm, Sun 11 – 1 and 4 – 7pm. Afterwards, take No. 8 bus from Plaza Nueva to the spectacular Monastery of Cartuja to learn about the Carthusian monks and admire the church and chapels, refectory and cloister gardens. It is an extraordinary place! Opening hours are Mon to Sat 10 -1 and 4 – 8pm, Sun 10 – 12 and 4 to 8pm. Detailed English guides are available, worth reading for themselves! 
