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EL RUBIO
Like all towns and villages El Rubio has many fiestas. Semana Santa is held the week leading up to easter and is well worth seeing, The Romario is at the beginning of May. This is another fiesta worth seeing and taking part
in. Our Feria is held at the beginning of August and lasts for four days. There are many competitions and shows and having a siesta during this time is recommended as some of them don't start until mid-night.
ESTEPA (15mins drive)
Has a beautiful monastry which has stunning views over the valley and is also famous for it's palvarones and mantecado
biscuits. The air is filled with the smell of cinnamon during the months of September to December, and people come from afar to buy the biscuits in time for Christmas.
ANTEQUERA (45mins drive)
Has at present the nearest Golf Course. (It's a challenge). There are many churches to visit and a large market held on Tuesday near the Bull ring.
SEVILLE (1hr15mins drive)
Is situated on the River Gaudalquivir which has many bars and restaurants dotted along it's banks. The main attraction is the massive Gothic Cathedral with it's rich interior, is considered one of the
most impressive in Spain. Stroll down the narrow side streets and you will find many tapas bars in unexpected squares.(There is a bus service from El Rubio to Seville)
GRANADA (1hr30mins)
Think of Granada and you think of the Alhambra(booking advised) It was built in the 13th century as a castle but later palace building were formed along with the summer gardens of the Generalife above.
CORDOBA (1hr drive)
Along with Seville and Granada this is one of the great trio of moorish cities in Southern Spain. In the old quarter, narrow white washed streets burst with flower filled balconies and courtyards. Competitions are held every May for the most beautiful displays.
RONDA (1hr drive)
Sits on both sides of a dramatic gorge with the River Guadalevir far below. Ronda has one of the oldest Bullrings in Spain.
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