A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT
Posada Los Cántaros is located in Sierra de Gibralgalia (Cártama), in the province of Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, in the south of Andalusia, Spain.
Sierra de Gibralgalia is a village of 400 inhabitants nestled in the heart of the beautiful region of the Guadalhorce Valley, which takes its name from the river that crosses it to flow into the capital city of Málaga.
The Guadalhorce River is a natural area of great ecological value that offers us beautiful landscapes and unparalleled architectural heritage throughout its course through the valley.
One of the most spectacular places on the river is found in the Caminito del Rey or Garganta del Chorro, with 3 kilometers in length and 400 meters in height.
A PRIVILEGED LOCATION
Our region connects the interior of the province with the Costa del Sol, and its geographical location is a true privilege due to its proximity to Málaga, the Costa del Sol, the beaches, the airport, the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, Ronda, the Caminito del Rey, the Chorro Reservoirs, the Torcal de Antequera, and the Montes de Málaga…
The A-357 highway, known as the Guadalhorce Highway, connects the population centers along the valley while also bringing us closer to the main Andalusian capitals (Granada: 1h ¼ – Córdoba: 2h – Seville: 1h 50′) as well as the coastal towns of Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Marbella, or Nerja.
What to visit and what to do during your stay in Málaga, staying in the most romantic place:
We present an extensive list of places to visit and activities to do during your stay in our rural accommodation. We have nearby famous natural sites such as the Caminito del Rey, the Torcal de Antequera, or the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon, renowned monumental cities like Antequera and Ronda, impressive natural monuments like the Nerja Cave or the Treasure Cave, UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, and countless museums, tourist attractions, and outdoor activities, ensuring that your stay in our accommodation is a unique and unforgettable experience.
- Todo
- MUST-SEE SITES
- NATURAL SITES
- CITIES
- MUSEUMS
- NATURAL CAVES
- INTERESTING
- NATURE ACTIVITIES
CAMINITO DEL REY
The Caminito del Rey, located in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Málaga, El Chorro, has ceased to be one of the "most dangerous paths in the world" after 25 years of abandonment, thanks to a sustainable restoration project that improves visitor protection and integrates into the environment while maintaining the thrill of vertigo.
Come and visit it by staying at Posada Los Cántaros, just 30 km away by car.
WEBSITE: www.caminitodelrey.info
TORCAL DE ANTEQUERA
The Torcal de Antequera is a unique natural landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
One of the most interesting destinations in Andalusia, which will not leave you indifferent.
No matter your age or your tastes: surely your visit to the Torcal will have been worth it and you will want to return, as one day is not enough to enjoy all the wonders that this incredible landscape holds.
WEBSITE: www.torcaldeantequera.com
FUENTE DE PIEDRA LAGOON
The Fuente de Piedra Lagoon is a natural reserve located in the municipality of Fuente de Piedra, in the northwest of the province of Málaga.
It is the largest in Andalusia and offers a privileged environment for the reproduction of the pink flamingo, as well as being a wintering and passing area for many other birds. The nesting of the flamingo is the most enriching phenomenon of the annual cycle of this lagoon.
In the natural reserve, among other activities, guided visits are organized to learn about the lagoon, its history, its flora, and its fauna.
WEBSITE: www.visitasfuentepiedra.es
ALHAMBRA DE GRANADA
The Alhambra is a complex of palaces, gardens, and fortress (alcázar or al-qasr القصر) that formed a true citadel within the city of Granada and served as accommodation for the monarch and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada.
Its true allure lies in both its interiors, whose decoration ranks among the peaks of Andalusian art, and its location, seamlessly integrated with the preexisting natural landscape.
In 2016, it was the second most visited monument in Spain, receiving the historic figure of 2,615,188 visitors.
WEBSITE: www.alhambradegranada.org
MEZQUITA DE CÓRDOBA
It constitutes the most important monument in Córdoba and also, along with the Alhambra, of all Andalusian architecture, being furthermore the most emblematic of Hispano-Muslim Umayyad art.
It has been declared a Cultural Heritage Site and Cultural Heritage of Humanity as part of the historic center of the city.
It was included by the public among the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007 and was awarded as the best tourist attraction in Europe and sixth in the world according to a TripAdvisor contest.
In 2016, it had 1.81 million visits, making it one of the most visited monuments in Spain.
WEBSITE: www.mezquitadecordoba.org
RONDA
"It is to Ronda that you should go, if you ever go to Spain on a honeymoon or with a girlfriend. The entire city and its surroundings are a romantic setting.
(…) Beautiful walks, good wine, excellent food, nothing to do..." - Ernest Hemingway
WEBSITE: www.turismoderonda.es
ANTEQUERA
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antequera is a sensory gem: history, tradition, monuments, archaeology, and nature blend together to make this enclave one of the most interesting places to visit in Andalusia.
As a transit point and settlement for the various communities that have established themselves on the Iberian Peninsula since the Paleolithic era, it has acquired an unusual character.
WEBSITE: www.antequera.es
EL CHORRO NATURAL PARK
Located between the towns of Antequera, Ardales, and Álora in the province of Málaga, is one of the most stunning ecological enclaves in southern Europe: the El Chorro Natural Park.
El Chorro Natural Park is a wonderful place to enjoy nature and to relax, but also to engage in a variety of adventure activities. Besides being one of Europe's climbing paradises, the area allows for activities such as canyoning, trekking, canoeing, and paragliding.
Undoubtedly, an essential destination on the itinerary of any avid traveler seeking to lose themselves in order to find themselves.
WEBSITE: www.andaluciadeviaje.es
CAMINITO DEL REY
Its impressive natural vertical walls, reaching up to 300 meters in height, and its narrow width, barely exceeding 10 meters most of the time, make the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Site, also known as the Garganta del Chorro, one of the most spectacular landscapes in the mountains of Malaga.
It is surprising to find its more than 3 kilometers in length, dividing the space into two halves.
Attached to its high and dizzying walls runs the famous Caminito del Rey.
WEBSITE: www.caminitodelrey.info
SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES
The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, classified as a Biosphere Reserve, is located in the province of Málaga and is worth visiting if you enjoy nature.
It boasts a great diversity of animal and plant species, with its fir and oak forests (pinsapares and quejigales, both protected species) being particularly noteworthy.
With the Torrecilla peak (1919 m) as its flagship, it was declared the sixteenth national park of Spain in 2018.
WEBSITE: www.sierranieves.com
MÁLAGA
Known for its sunny beaches, this Andalusian city on the shores of the Mediterranean, which saw the birth of Pablo Picasso, has reinvented itself in recent years, becoming an interesting cultural city.
With trendy neighborhoods like the Soho district and leisure areas like Muelle Uno at the port, it has been transformed to offer a more modern face, which, without diminishing its centuries-old monuments, results in an exciting city that anyone would want to visit...
WEBSITE: https://visita.malaga.eu/
MARBELLA
Marbella offers visitors the widest variety and highest quality of tourist products found in the Mediterranean.
A tourist, cultural, leisure, and entertainment reality that you won't find in many other places.
WEBSITE: www.turismo.marbella.es
CÓRDOBA
The origins of Córdoba are lost in time. Its proximity to the river and the richness of the countryside made it an ideal place for the first prehistoric settlements.
From then until now, the city has been enriched by the diversity of cultures it has embraced: Roman Córdoba, Muslim Córdoba, Christian Córdoba...
Come and discover them all!
WEBSITE: www.turismodecordoba.org
GRANADA
Granada, the jewel of Andalusia, dazzles with its rich history and vibrant culture. The magnificent Nasrid fortress, the Alhambra, stands out alongside the charming neighborhood of the Albaicín, with its narrow streets and breathtaking views.
The Sacromonte, heart of flamenco, and its gastronomy of authentic flavors offer unique experiences. A few kilometers away, Sierra Nevada attracts nature and sports enthusiasts. Granada is a city that captivates with its beauty and tradition.
WEBSITE: https://turismo.granada.org/
SEVILLA
Seville, the heart of Andalusia, enchants with its rich history and vibrant culture. The imposing bell tower, the Giralda, and the majestic Cathedral stand out alongside the charming neighborhood of Santa Cruz, with its narrow streets and flower-filled patios.
Triana, the cradle of flamenco, and its exquisite gastronomy, with traditional tapas and delicacies, offer unforgettable experiences. The Guadalquivir River adds a picturesque touch, while the Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza de España provide beauty and tranquility. Seville is a city that captivates with its charm, tradition, and joy.
WEBSITE: https://visitasevilla.es/
MÁLAGA BOTANICAL GARDEN
It is an English landscape-style garden with over one hundred and fifty years of history, located at the northern entrance of the city of Málaga.
It is one of the few gardens with subtropical plants in Europe. It boasts over fifty thousand plants from two thousand tropical, subtropical, and native species, highlighting a collection of more than one hundred different species of palm trees, bamboos, aquatic plants, and its historic garden.
Originally, it was a recreational estate for a high bourgeois family in the city since the mid-19th century.
WEBSITE: laconcepcion.malaga.eu
LA MALAGUETA BULLRING
Located in the Este district of Málaga, in the area that gives it its name, La Malagueta is the bullring of Málaga.
The bullring is of Neo-Mudéjar style, shaped as a hexadecagon, and houses the Antonio Ordóñez Bullfighting Museum.
In 1976, it was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument, coinciding with the centenary of its inauguration, and in 1981, it was designated a Site of Cultural Interest.
WEBSITE: www.malaga.es
MÁLAGA VIRGEN WINERIES
This winery, one of the most distinguished on the national scene, was founded in 1885 by Salvador López López.
At its production center located in Fuente de Piedra, wines are primarily produced under the designations of origin Málaga and Sierras de Málaga.
Grape varieties such as Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel, Chardonnay, Verdejo, and others are cultivated.
Guided tours of the winery can be arranged through their website.
WEBSITE: www.bodegasmalagavirgen.com
PICASSO MUSEUM MÁLAGA
Few words are needed to describe one of the most famous museums in Málaga, dedicated to the work of the internationally renowned painter from Málaga, Pablo Ruiz Picasso.
WEBSITE: www.museopicassomalaga.org
MÁLAGA MUSEUM
The Museum of Málaga is one of the largest exhibition centers in the city: the fifth largest museum in Spain and the largest in Andalusia.
Housed in the Palacio de la Aduana, an impressive 18th-century building, it hosts the Museum of Fine Arts of Málaga and the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Málaga, with over 15,000 archaeological references and an extensive collection of 2,000 paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
VIRTUAL TOUR: http://museo-aduana.diariosur.es/
MÁLAGA WINE MUSEUM
Located in the former Biedmas Palace, it constitutes a space in the heart of the city's historic center where visitors can take a journey through the HISTORY and CULTURE OF WINE in the province of Málaga.
WEBSITE: www.museovinomalaga.com/
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND POPULAR CUSTOMS
Ethnographic museum located in the Historic Center of Málaga, with nineteen rooms representing the rural and urban life of Málaga and its province.
WEBSITE: www.museoartespopulares.com
BANDIT MUSEUM
Located in the heart of the historic center of Ronda, less than 200 meters from Tajo, this museum is considered the primary center of information about the History of Banditry, Romantic Travelers, and the Civil Guard, within the romantic past of Andalusia and Spain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
WEBSITE: www.museobandolero.com
JOAQUÍN PEINADO MUSEUM
Built in the early 20th century and located in the old town of Ronda, between the Mondragón Palace and the Church of Santa María la Mayor, this museum reflects part of the life of the painter Joaquín Peinado.
WEBSITE: www.museojoaquinpeinado.com
LARA MUSEUM
Located in the heart of the old historic center of Ronda, next to the Tajo, and housed in the Palace House of the Count of the Conquests of the Batanes Islands.
It is a space where the world of Communication, Art, Archaeology, Science, and Popular Arts come together to offer a broad and varied journey through our past.
WEBSITE: www.museolara.org
WINE MUSEUM OF RONDA
Bodegas La Sangre offers you the opportunity to discover, smell, and taste a history that spans over 6,000 years in Ronda.
The museum is housed in a beautiful palatial house with over two thousand years of history, with a long tradition as a winery throughout the centuries. In fact, it operated as a winery until 1970.
WEBSITE: www.museodelvinoderonda.com
CONVENTUAL MUSEUM OF ANTEQUERA
Located in the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites (1632), it was created to bring visitors closer to the Carmelite order and contribute to the cultural life of Antequera.
"We conceived the idea of the museum as a way to evangelize from our cloister and to share the artistic wealth of our monastery," explain the sisters of this congregation (founded by Saint Teresa of Jesus).
WEBSITE: www.museoconventualantequera.com
THE ANQUEQUERA OLIVE OIL MUSEUM
Capturing the olive-growing tradition of the Antequera region, where the olive grove is the main economic activity, DCOOP, the world's largest olive oil cooperative, decided to pay homage to the oil culture in these lands through the creation of the DCOOP Museum.
Currently, the museum exhibits three olive oil mills (from the 1st, 17th, and 19th centuries).
WEBSITE: www.dcoop.es/info-dcoop/museo-dcoop
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF FRIGILIANA
The Archaeological Museum of Frigiliana (one of the most beautiful towns in Andalusia) aims to disseminate the cultural and historical heritage of the municipality, promote its knowledge, protection, and conservation.
The exhibited collections allow a journey through the history of Frigiliana, expressed in the main archaeological sites of the municipality.
WEBSITE: www.museodefrigiliana.org
THE HONEY MUSEUM OF MÁLAGA (IN COLMENAR)
In the town of Colmenar, in the province of Málaga, there is this thematic space dedicated to beehives, bees, beekeeping, hive products, and Malaga honey.
The museum has explanatory panels and screens, and large-scale reproductions of beehive panels and a bee over two meters tall.
WEBSITE: www.museodelamiel.com
COIN TRADITIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC AND CERAMIC MUSEUM
Located in Las Vistillas, a site of tourist and cultural interest situated in a privileged enclave on the southern slope of the Guadalhorce Valley.
The Ethnographic Museum is located next to a ceramic workshop where Coín's centuries-old ceramics are produced, thus maintaining the pottery tradition of the locality.
WEBSITE: www.ceramicalasvistillas.com
BREAD MUSEUM IN ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE
The First Bread Museum in Spain pays tribute to all those bread artisans who throughout history have made this profession a symbol of unity between civilizations and religions.
WEBSITE: www.museodelpan.es
THE HISN ATIBA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM IN TEBA
It presents a collection of archaeological pieces found in the municipal area, originating from various archaeological excavations and private collections.
The exhibition covers from prehistoric times (Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iberians) to the Roman, medieval, Renaissance, and modern eras.
WEBSITE: Museo Histórico Municipal de Teba
BONSAI MUSEUM MARBELLA
Located in the historic center of Marbella, the Bonsai Museum houses one of the most significant bonsai collections in Europe, featuring olive trees up to 400 years old. Notable specimens in the collection include a Chinese Hackberry and an Acebuche olive tree over 300 years old. A visit to the museum offers a remarkable sense of peace and tranquility.
WEBSITE: www.museodelvinoderonda.com
TREASURE CAVE (RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA)
Rincón de la Victoria boasts one of the three unique sea caves known in the world: the only one of its kind in Europe. It is formed by underwater galleries that, once emerged above sea level, have been decorated with stalactites and stalagmites, typical of terrestrial caves, due to freshwater seepage. The cave owes its name to the legend of a hidden treasure in one of its grottoes during the Arab era.
WEBSITE: www.rincondelavictoria.es
THE NERJA CAVE
The Nerja Cave is located in the municipality of Maro (Málaga). It contains paintings of seals that have been dated to possibly be the first known artwork in human history, dating back 42,000 years.
The extensive cultural heritage of the Nerja Cave led to its declaration as a Historic-Artistic Monument and later, in 2006, it was declared a Cultural Heritage Site with the category of Archaeological Zone.
It allows visits, and every year an International Music and Dance Festival is held there, which is gaining increasing prominence.
WEBSITE: www.cuevadenerja.es
THE PILETA AND EL GATO CAVES (BENAOJÁN)
"The Pileta Cave" is a prehistoric site declared a National Monument (1924) and Cultural Interest Site (1985).
It has a controlled visitation regime to minimize the impact of visitors on such a sensitive environment.
It gathers numerous Paleolithic cave paintings and engravings, being one of the main tourist attractions in the Ronda mountain range.
"The Gato Cave," located between the municipalities of Montejaque and Benaoján in the province of Málaga, is the most important speleological system in Andalusia and one of the largest in Spain, with over 9000 meters surveyed.
With permanent water, chasms, lakes, siphons, and certain dangers due to the intense rainfall in the area, which rapidly alters the underground watercourse.
WEBSITE: www.cuevadelapileta.org
ARDALES CAVE
"The Ardales Cave" is a prehistoric Paleolithic site located in the municipality of Ardales (Málaga), also known as the Doña Trinidad Grund Cave.
The prestigious journal Science published in February 2018 that the cave paintings of the Ardales Cave, along with the Maltravieso Cave (Cáceres) and La Pasiega Cave (Cantabria), would be the oldest artistic representations in the world, dating back over 66,000 years and attributed to the Neanderthals.
WEBSITE: www.cuevadeardales.com
LOBO PARK (ANTEQUERA)
Do you find yourself fascinated by wolves when you see them in movies and photographs? Do you feel like you want to get a closer look at these fascinating animals?
Lobo Park will allow you to observe and understand the dynamics of a wolf pack, one of the most socially organized animal species on the planet.
Just 15 minutes from Antequera, and with over 400,000 square meters of land, you can enjoy this unique experience.
WEBSITE: www.lobopark.com
DONKEY SANCTUARY
The Donkey Sanctuary was established in 2003 in the town of Fuente De Piedra, located in Malaga, 15 minutes from Antequera, next to Spain's largest flamingo reserve.
It is a subsidiary of The Donkey Sanctuary in the United Kingdom, founded in 1969 by Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen MBE, and its main mission is to promote the welfare of donkeys and mules in Spain.
They allow visits where you can meet their "residents" and hear their stories as you walk through the sanctuary discovering how they are cared for. You can even sponsor one at their Visitor Center.
WEBSITE: www.elrefugiodelburrito.com
CACTUS BOTANICAL GARDEN (CASARABONELA)
The Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden "Mora i Bravard" is located in Casarabonela, a beautiful village in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park.
Visitors can find one of the best collections of cacti and succulents in Europe, with over 2,200 species from various botanical families.
During your visit, you can explore different continents and countries within a unique location set in a beautiful natural environment.
WEBSITE: www.cactuscasarabonela.es
FREE FLIGHT
The Sierra de Abdalajís, located between the reservoirs of the Guadalhorce and the Torcal de Antequera, neighboring the Gaitanes Gorge and therefore very close to Posada Los Cántaros, has been a very important reference for practitioners of free flight in Andalusia, in any of its modalities: hang gliding or paragliding.
The location, orientation, orography, continental microclimate, and the excellence of thermal currents have turned the Valley of Abdalajís into an ideal place for practicing this sport.
If you are a lover of free flight, without a doubt, this is your place.
QUAD AND 4X4 ROUTES
Come and enjoy guided QUAD routes along the Guadalhorce River and its surroundings, with expert monitors so you can relax and enjoy observing our rural environment.
The quads are fully automatic and very easy to drive, only requiring a B driving license. The paths we travel on are very safe and suitable for motorized travel.
You will have a blast with maximum safety, always protecting the environment.
Come and experience nature to the fullest!
CANYONING
If you enjoy canyoning, the canyons in the province of Malaga offer a wide variety:
There are dry canyons in the summer that are still exciting, such as Garganta Verde in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, and others like Río Grande in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, very close to Posada Los Cántaros, which have flowing water.
Others are known for their long calm pools, such as the Cañón de Las Buitreras in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park.
Just imagine how remarkable these places must be for some of them to be protected!
KAYAKING
This is a 7 km descent along the Guadiaro River, through a lush forest and flanked by the high limestone mountains of the Grazalema Natural Park, with fun rapids, wave trains, jumps...
The Guadiaro River is probably one of the most fun in southern Spain.
The descent is done with self-bailing single kayaks, very stable and which do not sink or trap us even if we capsize.
Don't let them tell you about it...
live your own experience.
FERRATA TRAILS & CLIMBING
Ferrata routes offer a safe opportunity to explore places that are difficult to access for hikers.
They allow for both vertical and horizontal itineraries along rock walls without requiring any climbing knowledge, using steel steps attached to the wall and always secured to a safety cable.
Various types of itineraries are available, featuring different "challenges" that will raise your adrenaline: a Tibetan bridge, a monkey bridge, a zip line...
Are you going to let others tell you about it?
MULTISPORT ADVENTURE
If you like to try everything, we have multi-adventure packs so you don't miss anything: Archery, Climbing Wall, Kayaking, Rappelling...
The activities include the necessary technical equipment, a monitor or monitors (depending on the number of participants), civil liability insurance, and entry to the Ardales Park, which allows you to enjoy its recreational area, with tables, benches, water fountains, barbecue area, restrooms, garbage collection, café-bar, supermarket, swimming area, and pier.
Design your own adventure or enjoy everything together!
SPELEOLOGY
The Cave of La Tinaja is spectacular both for its formations and for its location: the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park.
The speleology activity we carry out in it includes certified guides, civil liability insurance, assistance insurance, permits, helmet, headlamp, first aid kit, and photographic report.
You just need to bring boots or sports shoes, comfortable and spare clothing, as we always get muddy in caves, and a lot of desire to have fun in an impressive underground world!
HORSEBACK RIDING TRAILS
At Posada los Cántaros, we also offer the opportunity to enjoy horseback riding trails, an enriching ride in the midst of nature for you to fully appreciate our beautiful rural environment: our magnificent landscapes, rivers...
And if you're one who always wants more, choose our nighttime horseback excursion UNDER THE MOONLIGHT...
...we can't describe it to you, you have to experience it, it's a whole different story!
