Guidebook for Riogordo
Sightseeing
The Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Roman ruins, plus, plus, plus!! A great day out. 160 km (1hr45mins)
179 personas locales recomiendan
Córdoba
The Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Roman ruins, plus, plus, plus!! A great day out. 160 km (1hr45mins)
The iconic Alhambra Palace. Book online before you go to save time. It is 130 km from Riogordo (90 minutes). www.alhambradegranada.org
491 personas locales recomiendan
Granada
The iconic Alhambra Palace. Book online before you go to save time. It is 130 km from Riogordo (90 minutes). www.alhambradegranada.org
Marbella and Puerto Banus - world famous chic resort to rub shoulders with the rich and famous!
1294 personas locales recomiendan
Puerto Banus
Marbella and Puerto Banus - world famous chic resort to rub shoulders with the rich and famous!
The heart of flamenco. Less than two hours from Riogordo.. Sevilla lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and is one of the largest historical centres in Europe. It has the minaret of La Giralda, the cathedral (one of the largest in Christendom), and the Alcázar Palace. Part of its treasure include Casa de Pilatos, the Town Hall, Archive of the Indies (where the historical records of the American continent are kept), the Fine Arts Museum (the second largest picture gallery in Spain) , plus convents, parish churches and palaces.
436 personas locales recomiendan
Seville
The heart of flamenco. Less than two hours from Riogordo.. Sevilla lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and is one of the largest historical centres in Europe. It has the minaret of La Giralda, the cathedral (one of the largest in Christendom), and the Alcázar Palace. Part of its treasure include Casa de Pilatos, the Town Hall, Archive of the Indies (where the historical records of the American continent are kept), the Fine Arts Museum (the second largest picture gallery in Spain) , plus convents, parish churches and palaces.
Famous for its bullring and El Tajo gorge, Ronda is just over an hour and a half from Riogordo.
1006 personas locales recomiendan
Ronda
Famous for its bullring and El Tajo gorge, Ronda is just over an hour and a half from Riogordo.
Renowned for its caves, beaches and "Balcon de Europa", Nerja is approximately 50 minutes drive from Riogordo, along the coast. The winding streets contain many small restaurants and shops to browse.
405 personas locales recomiendan
Nerja
Renowned for its caves, beaches and "Balcon de Europa", Nerja is approximately 50 minutes drive from Riogordo, along the coast. The winding streets contain many small restaurants and shops to browse.
A great article from The Times travel
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/travel/destinations/spain/article4188476.ece
14 personas locales recomiendan
Archidona
Km, 1 A-7200A great article from The Times travel
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/travel/destinations/spain/article4188476.ece
Parks & Nature
Skiing in Spain's highest ski resort at 3,300 metres. Or simply magnificent walking with amazing views. Near Granada are the Sierra Nevada mountains. There are over 100 km of runs. The Sierra Nevada has a vertical drop of 1,300 metres. 90 minutes from Riogordo.
Consult www.sierranevada.es for details of year round activities
558 personas locales recomiendan
Sierra Nevada Granada
Skiing in Spain's highest ski resort at 3,300 metres. Or simply magnificent walking with amazing views. Near Granada are the Sierra Nevada mountains. There are over 100 km of runs. The Sierra Nevada has a vertical drop of 1,300 metres. 90 minutes from Riogordo.
Consult www.sierranevada.es for details of year round activities
A delightful 45 minute drive brings you to El Torcal Park Nature Reserve . It is known for its unusual and spectacular limestone rock formations. It is located about 30 km west of Riogordo in the direction of Antequera near the village of Villanueva de la Concepcion. Within El Torcal Park's 17 square km are some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe. The whole area was under sea until one hundred million years ago. An information centre provides details of walking trails.
115 personas locales recomiendan
Centro de Visitantes El Torcal Alto
A delightful 45 minute drive brings you to El Torcal Park Nature Reserve . It is known for its unusual and spectacular limestone rock formations. It is located about 30 km west of Riogordo in the direction of Antequera near the village of Villanueva de la Concepcion. Within El Torcal Park's 17 square km are some of the most beautiful and impressive limestone landscapes in Europe. The whole area was under sea until one hundred million years ago. An information centre provides details of walking trails.
North of Alora, west of Riogordo, there are three stunningly beautiful turquoise coloured lakes bordered by pine forests. Malaga's "Lake District" is in fact three artificial lakes created by a dam built across the dramatic 200 m. high Guadalhorce river gorge, known as the Garganta del Chorro. Watch out for the eagles which continually circle around the sheer cliffs. Von Ryan’s Express was filmed here. This is an immense 5 km cleft in a vast limestone massif. It is famous for its "Camino del Rey" which threads the length of the gorge - truly vertiginous.
92 personas locales recomiendan
El Chorro
North of Alora, west of Riogordo, there are three stunningly beautiful turquoise coloured lakes bordered by pine forests. Malaga's "Lake District" is in fact three artificial lakes created by a dam built across the dramatic 200 m. high Guadalhorce river gorge, known as the Garganta del Chorro. Watch out for the eagles which continually circle around the sheer cliffs. Von Ryan’s Express was filmed here. This is an immense 5 km cleft in a vast limestone massif. It is famous for its "Camino del Rey" which threads the length of the gorge - truly vertiginous.
A stunning lake, a few kilometres from Riogordo. Depending on the time of day, the colour of the water ranges from bright turquoise to grey. A couple of restaurants with terraces provide a great lookout point to enjoy a cold beer or tapa.
11 personas locales recomiendan
Viñuela
A stunning lake, a few kilometres from Riogordo. Depending on the time of day, the colour of the water ranges from bright turquoise to grey. A couple of restaurants with terraces provide a great lookout point to enjoy a cold beer or tapa.
This is in a stunning setting especially popular with bird watchers. You will find it on the most northern point of the Province of Malaga, about 60 kms from Riogordo. It is easily to find by taking the A92, the main Malaga - Seville road. It is 443 meters above sea level and just 19 kilometers out of the town of Antequera. Fuente de Piedra is famous for its beautiful lake, which has been described as a 'Natural Paradise'. The elliptical lake of 'Laguna de Fuente de Piedra' is the largest in the Iberian Peninsular at 2.5 wide and 6.5 kilometers long and is visited by the second largest colony of flamingos in Europe. There is also a guide service available, which allows you to observe the birds and other wildlife and overall views from the best vantage points.
7 personas locales recomiendan
Fuente de Piedra
This is in a stunning setting especially popular with bird watchers. You will find it on the most northern point of the Province of Malaga, about 60 kms from Riogordo. It is easily to find by taking the A92, the main Malaga - Seville road. It is 443 meters above sea level and just 19 kilometers out of the town of Antequera. Fuente de Piedra is famous for its beautiful lake, which has been described as a 'Natural Paradise'. The elliptical lake of 'Laguna de Fuente de Piedra' is the largest in the Iberian Peninsular at 2.5 wide and 6.5 kilometers long and is visited by the second largest colony of flamingos in Europe. There is also a guide service available, which allows you to observe the birds and other wildlife and overall views from the best vantage points.
Arts & Culture
The birthplace of Picasso. Wonderful museums, shopping, markets. Easy access from Riogordo. You can get there in just over half an hour.
675 personas locales recomiendan
Málaga
The birthplace of Picasso. Wonderful museums, shopping, markets. Easy access from Riogordo. You can get there in just over half an hour.
The world famous El Paso de Riogordo is the performance of the passion play held over the Easter weekend. It draws people from all over the region and Spain. A true spectacle!
Riogordo
The world famous El Paso de Riogordo is the performance of the passion play held over the Easter weekend. It draws people from all over the region and Spain. A true spectacle!
Entertainment & Activities
The nearest beach to Riogordo. Just 35 minutes away. Enjoy grilled sardines on the beach.
99 personas locales recomiendan
Torre del Mar
The nearest beach to Riogordo. Just 35 minutes away. Enjoy grilled sardines on the beach.
Food Scene
Try Meson El Pilar for regional dishes. Ten minutes from Riogordo. www.mesonelpilar.com
12 personas locales recomiendan
Colmenar
Try Meson El Pilar for regional dishes. Ten minutes from Riogordo. www.mesonelpilar.com
45 minutes inland towards Granada, Riofrio is renowned for delicious Trout in all shapes and forms! We enjoyed Meson Pelaez. For something different, book a tour and tasting of the ecological caviar production at "Caviar de Riofrio" www.caviarderiofrio.com.
6 personas locales recomiendan
Riofrío
45 minutes inland towards Granada, Riofrio is renowned for delicious Trout in all shapes and forms! We enjoyed Meson Pelaez. For something different, book a tour and tasting of the ecological caviar production at "Caviar de Riofrio" www.caviarderiofrio.com.
Although Sherry is by far the most famous wine in the area, Jerez is some way from the house. Montilla, however, can be found just north of Lucena on the way to Cordoba (just over an hour from Riogordo).
Montillas make deceptively perfect aperitifs, ‘slipping down like table wines despite their high strength’ (Hugh Johnson).
Montilla
Although Sherry is by far the most famous wine in the area, Jerez is some way from the house. Montilla, however, can be found just north of Lucena on the way to Cordoba (just over an hour from Riogordo).
Montillas make deceptively perfect aperitifs, ‘slipping down like table wines despite their high strength’ (Hugh Johnson).
Essentials
This is the main square in Riogordo where you will find the town hall building, banks and grocery stores. Also a focal point of the village. Look out for local market nearby on a Wednesday and other village activities....
Plaza de la Constitución
Plaza de la ConstituciónThis is the main square in Riogordo where you will find the town hall building, banks and grocery stores. Also a focal point of the village. Look out for local market nearby on a Wednesday and other village activities....
Shopping
This shopping mall is anchored by Eroski (a hypermarket) and also contains clothes stores such as Zara and Mango. It has a department store, Dunnes, and a multi cinema complex occasionally showing films in English. 30 minutes from Riogordo.
242 personas locales recomiendan
Shopping Centre El Ingenio
18 Av. del Rey Juan Carlos IThis shopping mall is anchored by Eroski (a hypermarket) and also contains clothes stores such as Zara and Mango. It has a department store, Dunnes, and a multi cinema complex occasionally showing films in English. 30 minutes from Riogordo.