Algodonales is a real Spanish town, ideal as a base for paraglider and hang glider pilots or flying school groups, and for those who love the outdoors - artists, birdwatchers and walkers alike.
Algodonales (from algodon - cotton) sits in stunning countryside, 30 kms from Ronda, 90 from Seville, and less than an hour's drive from Jerez. It is served by airports in Malaga, Jerez or Seville.
In the surrounding countryside you will find the Grazalema national park which has many species of protected birds, and which is a breathtaking ride from Algo. The road goes via Zahara, perhaps one of the most beautiful hill towns in the region, and which boasts another selection of value-for-money restaurants.
Algodonales is the paragliding mecca of southern Spain, and you will find a number of international flying schools able to offer tuition in English, Spanish, French and German.
Calle Feria 28 is a typical Spanish family apartment, with 4 bedrooms, a large kitchen and comfortable lounge with TV and DVD. It has a terrace at the back, which looks onto the Lijar mountain. You will be surrounded by swifts catching insects on the wing, and you will also see the rare Griffon vultures which glide effortlessly from their roosts on the side of the mountain.
Upstairs is a space that can be used as an artist's studio, and a large sun terrace. The kitchen has everything you will need and there is a washing machine in a scullery accessed from the tiled kitchen balcony.
No. 28 is a stone's throw from the main plaza in Algodonales, where townfolk sit out in the evening shooting the breeze with their neighbours.The plaza which is lined with restaurants and bars which offer good, inexpensive fare. Algo is not a tourist trap, and you will be surprised at how little you will spend on a meal here. While no more than 2 minutes walk to the main square, Calle Feria is remarkably quiet. In the same street is JJ's bar, run by Johanne and Jacqueline. It is the watering hole of the paragliding community and boasts a pool table and a large screen TV especially installed for the world cup. The bar stays open as long as the customers are interesting! Generally things quieten down around 11.30 in Algo.
KEY FEATURES :
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Child Friendly
- Near Town
- Near Shopping
- Near Restaurants