Also known as "balcony of the white villages", El Gastor is a beautiful typical mountain village with white washed walls and balconies adorned with flowers. Located just above the shores of Lake Grazalema and on the edge of Sierra de la Grazalema Natural Park, the surrounding scenery is stunning and breathtaking.

This traditional village has several "sell all" shops, 2 banks, a post office, a pharmacy, 24 hr medical centre and countless tapas bars. The Thursday morning market sells everything from fruit to furniture.

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El Gastor could not be better placed to visit the rest of Andalucia. Just 20 minutes from Ronda, the historic town perched spectacularly on a gorge spanned by the famous Puente Nuevo. Ronda is renowned for its beautiful Moorish architecture, one of the oldest bullrings in the country and the many Roman ruins.

Within 1 hour's drive are the cities of Seville, Jerez and the port of Cadiz with the famous seafood area of Puerte de la Santa Maria. Less than 2 hours drive is the world famous Alhambra Palace in Granada.

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Closer at hand are the magical white villages of Arcos de la Frontera, Setenil, Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra to name but a few and all worth a visit.

For nature lovers and artists alike, the Grazalema and Sierra de la Nieves Natural Parks boast exceptional flora and fauna and amazing landscapes.

A 45 minute drive south from Ronda will bring you to San Pedro de Alcantara on the Costa del Sol, only a few kilometres from Marbella and the millionaire's playground of Puerto Banus. Drive west and reach the Costa de la Luz with Tarifa at its southern most point. Popular with kite and wind surfers and with whale and dolphin watchers.

 

The area is noted for its walking, rock climbing, cycling and wildlife watching (notably the Griffon vulture, eagles, ibex and rarely seen wild orchids).

Activities on the nearby lake include fishing, swimming and canoeing. Horse riding, pot holing, ballooning and paragliding are available nearby for the more adventurous. During the summer months the village opens its municipal swimming pool with its own restaurant and bar.

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B&B - Our main house is situated on the edge of the village opposite a shady pine forest. Here we offer B&B accommodation in 2 superior rooms with en-suite bath/shower and tea and coffee making facilities. There is satellite TV in the main lounge and a sunny roof terrace where you can relax, read a book, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the stunning view.

54 euros per room (2 people) per night including breakfast. Single occupancy 49 euros per night.
Extra single bed – 18 euros per night. 2 nights minimum stay.

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Village house - The village house is in the heart of the village just off the main square. It is a charming cottage over 200 years old. It has recently undergone extensive renovation but has retained many of the original features. Double doors lead from the entrance hall into the kitchen/diner. Off this is a separate lounge (with double futon), wood burning stove and TV/DVD player. Upstairs there is a large hallway with seating area and double doors leading onto a small balcony. There are 2 double bedrooms and a shower room.

79 euros per night - (max. 6 people - min. 3 nights)

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Studio apartment - The 2 person studio apartment is next door to the village house and has its own separate entrance. This is part of an ancient house so please be aware that there are some low beams in the bedroom and the bathroom. The studio has a living/kitchen space with large open fireplace. There is a separate double bedroom and full bathroom. Plenty of parking is available at all 3 lodgings.

49 euros per night - (max. 2 people - min. 3 nights)

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The nearest airports are Seville and Jerez (less than an hour). Ryanair www.ryanair.com fly from Stansted and Liverpool at extremely reasonable rates. Malaga and Gibraltar airports are approximately 90/120 minutes away respectively, with many schedule and charter airlines operating from most UK airports.

Car hire is essential to fully appreciate the El Gastor area and Andalucia in general. We can recommend www.carjet.com Alternatively, we can arrange airport transfer and supply you with details of local car hire in Ronda.

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