La
Ahumada is located in the south mountainside of the Ojén Mountains,
in an exceptional place to enjoy of nature.
Overview of activities available in the surroundings of “El Chaparro”:
Hiking
There are several paths that can be hiked directly from the cottage,
some of them with light or moderate slopes, leading to peaks of up to
500 metres above the level of the house, some of them flat, such as
the one along the CA-2215 way, where guest can enjoy the traditional
Alcornacales scenery with the Atlantic coast on the background.
A
short drive away guests have access to a wide range of hiking
experiences, including the "windmill" river, the Guadalmesi
Valley, the Vultures Hill, etc
Cycling
Some of the hiking paths can also be cycled. Longer tracks, for
example the one leading to the “Nuestra Señora de la Luz”
sanctuary, or to the “Almodovar” reservoir, each one with
distances of around 7 Km, are suitable for cycling. In the house
there are two bicycles available for guests.
Environment exploring
La Ahumada (the southern part of the Alcornocales Natural
Park where the cottage lies) is rich in flora and fauna. The region
is particularly well-know for its birds, both indigenous and
migrating species. Short-toed eagles, booted eagles, red kites,
falcons, Griffon vultures, and even Egiptian vultures can be watched
around the area. Also, there are several unique plants linked to the
cork tree ecosystem. In Autumn, after the first rainfalls, it is
possible to find native kinds of mushrooms such as “Macrolepiotas
Procera”, or “Cantharellus Cibarius”.
Tarifa
The town, the southermost point of mainland Europe, is 11 kms away
and offers plenty of options for entertainment - tapas restaurants,
nightlife, kitesurfing and whale watching just to name a few. Tarifa
boasts a long history that is reflected in its architecture, such as
the Castle of “Guzmán el Bueno”, medieval city walls, morish old
city, roman ruins of Bolonia and prehistoric dolmens.
Beach
The famous beaches on the Atlatic coast of Tarifa are a short drive
away: Los Lances 11 kms, Valdevaqueros 14 kms, Bolonia 25 Kms. Even
closer to the cottage, guests can access the little-visited
Mediterranean coast of Tarifa, just 9 kms away, which is protected as
part of the Parque Natural del Estrecho and is one of the few
remaining large stretches of coast in the entire Spanish peninsula as
yet untouched by urbanization.
Water sports
Wind sports such as windsurfing and kite surf, is an undeniable attraction for tourists who come to Tarifa. There are many schools to learn or practice these daring sports.
Wind sports such as windsurfing and kite surf, is an undeniable attraction for tourists who come to Tarifa. There are many schools to learn or practice these daring sports.
Other activities
In Tarifa there are many way to discover all the aspects of the city and surrounding area. Numerous tourist companies offers varies activities such as climbing, whale watching in the middle of the Strait of Gibraltar or birdwatching.
In Tarifa there are many way to discover all the aspects of the city and surrounding area. Numerous tourist companies offers varies activities such as climbing, whale watching in the middle of the Strait of Gibraltar or birdwatching.
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