Spain - regional highlights

Andalucia • Subbética

The Subbética, with its emblem of the noble peregrine falcon, offers an ancient landscape of grandeur and rugged beauty. The scenery is spectacular, with white limestone cliffs and distant mountain views, yet there is an intimacy among the ancient ruins, fields and villages of the farming communities.

Set high on a crag, amidst olive and almond groves, is the village of Zuheros – a tapestry of gleaming white walls and earthred roof tiles where Carlos provides a warm welcome at his family's hotel.

Narcissi, irises, peonies and orchids are among the many flowers in spring, while autumn brings mushrooms, figs, almonds and quince. Throughout the year, griffon vultures patrol the sky.

This comfortable family-run hotel is loved by our guests for the warmth of its welcome. The rooms are airconditioned, with lovely views, and attractive bathrooms. Journey time 1½ hours.