What’s on in the Serrania de Ronda

The Guardia Civil is the oldest law enforcement agency in Spain. It is organised as a military force charged with police duties under the authority of both the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defence. As part of its daily duties, the Guardia Civil patrols rural areas (including highways and ports) and investigates crimes there, whilst the Policía Nacional deals with safety at urban situations. Many towns and cities also have a Policía Local. The three forces are nationally coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior. The Guardia Civil is usually stationed at casas cuartel, which are both minor residential garrisons and fully equipped police stations. Patron: Our Lady of the Pillar Motto: El honor es mi divisa (Honour is my badge)

Traditional style village house in pretty, white mountain village. Two terraces, one for dining, one with jacuzzi/plunge pool – available all year. Comfortable and peaceful. Open views from the private terraces – only overlooked by the neighbouring olive grove and mountains. Parking directly outside, unlike many similar properties. Free wifi coverage throughout property and terraces. There is a large, split-level living/dining/kitchen with great views to the rear. Both bedrooms are upstairs, with a large family bathroom. Outside is a small laundry area, dining terrace, jacuzzi terrace and shower room and toilet.

Establishment in the centre of the town, with one bedroom for two people. Decorated in rustic style, with beautiful wooden ceilings. The living room is dominated by a beautiful fireplace.  

Holiday home with character in a very private country setting. Beautifully restored old blacksmith’s forge that has been in the same family for generations. Reached by a short track a few kilometres from Gaucin the property is surrounded by unspoilt countryside where goats, sheep and cattle still graze. It has four bedrooms and a lovely swimming pool in the garden.

Good local food served as either a main course or tapas. Friendly service and a fabulous selection of homemade cakes. Great sweeping views towards the sea from the lovely terrace at the rear of the café-bar. On the main scenic tourist route from Ronda to Algeciras and located just opposite the petrol station in Gaucín.

AIL (Agente de Innovación Local): Francisco Martín

Crystal-clear and exceptionally cold water rushes out of the mountainside and into a natural lagoon. A fantastic spot for a picnic and/or to cool off after a morning’s sightseeing in the Serrania Ronda. Take the road from Ronda to Benaoján and look for a parking area on the right. There’s a small sign for the hotel/restaurant Cueva del Gato to help you locate it. Park at the top and walk down the concrete road to the hotel. Cross the wooden footbridge (in need of repair) over the river, and then under the railway bridge. If you head up to the mouth of the cave be careful – the stone steps can be slippery and there is no handrail. It is forbidden to venture into the cave.

Pharmacist: Ana Fernández García

David Sánchez Muñoz leads the Town Hall of Jubrique, a white mountain village in the Genal Valley.

The Mayor of this village, also known as the Balcony of the Serrania, is Pedro Godino Martín.