Michael Madsen shares the authentic Andalusia with you

Andulusia is known for many things, especially its stunning whitewashed villages. With their whitewashed houses, orange tiled roofs, and colourful pots of flowers hung at the entrances, Spain’s “Pueblo Blancos” are the stuff of picture postcards.

 

Michael Madsen,
– sharing the authentic with you

 

Any itinerary for Spain must include at least a few of its picturesque white villages, especially when you get away from the crowds. One of these gems is a small village located on the edge of some cliffs known as Zuheros.

Zuheros has been crowned several times as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain

The village is located in the province of Cordoba, between Doña Mencía and Luque, right next to the Natural Park “Sierras Subbéticas” and near the abandoned railway lines known as “Vias Verdes”, which have been converted into a lovely footpath that takes you through pristine and natural beauty.

 

vias verdes and Zuheros in the background

The “Sierras Subbeticas de Cordoba” Natural Park, bordering Zuheros, is a large nature reserve with beautiful hiking trails as well as many scenic routes by car.

The beautiful chapel “Ermita Virgen de la Sierra”, a little unknown treasure that you may have all to yourself when visiting.

Higher on the mountain behind Zuheros you may find the bat cave “Cueva de los Murciélagos”, the actual location of this place is unknown to most foreigners.

You´ll have to book here beforehand – otherwise it will be closed.

Zuheros is best explored by bike

As mentioned before, The “Vias Verdes” path runs right in front and below Zuheros – and is the best place to view and experience the pretty village.

“Vias verdes” is perfect – both for cycling holidays and for a single bike tour on your vacation.

There are great accommodation options along the railway lines – and lots of choices when renting bicycles.

Via Verde by Zuheros

The region is particularly known for its olive oil

The neighbouring town of Baena is the best known location for high quality olive oil in Andalusia – and the entire area is filled with olive groves as far as the eye can see.

 

Try the fresh, green and fragrant local oil on a slice of bread – that is the ultimate ‘tapa’ in the Cordoba area.

Endless olive groves by Zuheros

 

Two nice accommodation options near Zuheros:

El Cortijillo (Luque/Zuheros). You found it on Autentical.com! It can, however, only be booked on Booking.com:

 

 

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Sierra de Araceli (Lucena). You found it on Autentical.com! It can, however, only be booked on Booking.com:

 

 

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Don´t take our word for it! Hear our guests´ opinions:

Lakeside Andalusian Finca In A Protected Natural Park by The King’s Litte Walkway; The Caminito del Rey
Fantastic Finca for 2-5 Persons With Private Pool, near the village of Sayalonga, east of Malaga
Truly exceptional places to stay away from tourism in Andalusia
Exceptional rural cottage for 4-7 people located in a quiet environment with views of Sierra Nevada
Great Casita For 2-5 People In The Whitewashed Village Of Gaucin, Near Ronda
Fantastic Country House for 3-5 Persons, near Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas. Paradise On Earth
Charming country house for 3-6 people with amazing views, by the Subbetica nature park, near Cordoba
Rural cottage for 2 persons in the whitewashed village of Cónchar, in the Alpujarras
Traditional Cave Houses for 2-5 persons in the cave house area of Baza, near Granada
Country house for 4-6 people with private pool near the whitewashed village of Comares
Cute Little Finca For 2-4 Persons With Private Pool Near Village Orgiva, In The Alpujarras
Other beautiful places to stay away from tourism in Malaga city
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Studio Apartments for 2 Persons In Lakeside Andalusian Finca Near The Caminito del Rey
Beautiful places to stay directly in Gibraltar
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Incredibly beautiful country house for up to 8 persons outside the whitewashed village of Olvera
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Love Nest For 2 Persons, Between Seville And Cordoba. A love nest, wide and comfortable, full of charm, details and comforts.
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Villa For Up To 6 Persons With Waterfall In The Private Pool
Fantastic Luxury Villa For 8-12 Persons With Private Pool And Lots Of Beautiful Details
Beautiful Country House For 10-15 Persons With 3 Independent Accommodations And Great Views Over The Valley
Cottage For 2-4 Persons In A Pine Forest Directly By The Lake And The King’s Little Pathway; The Caminito Del Rey
1-, 2- And 3-Bedroom Bungalow Apartments With Sea Views In The Hills Behind The Coast
Great Manor House For 2-6 Persons In the Santa Cruz District Near The Center Of Seville
Stylish And Spacious Apartment For 2-3 Persons In The Trendy Soho District Of Malaga City
Great Duplex For 4-7 Persons With Terrace, Swimming Pool And Wifi, Next To The Mezquita Of Cordoba
Luxury Penthouse For 4-5 Persons In The Heart Of The Old Jewish Quarter Of Cordoba
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Don´t take our word for it! Hear our guests´ opinions:

“Our stay and Rikke and Michael’s place was incredible!”
“Our stay at Rikke and Mikes was fine”
“We stayed here as part of our Andalucian bicycle tour”
“El Arpa is a truly exceptional place”
“Rikke & Michael’s place was a perfect base for us to climb, walk and explore the gorgeous surrounding area”
“You rarely go to a place where the photos don’t do it justice, but this was just that.”
“Rikke and Michael’s place was perfect”
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“This place makes you connect with the nature its so beautiful there”
“Thank you both”
“My husband and I were traveling to Spain for a climbing holiday and stumbled upon El Arpa”
“Michael & Rikke were the most attentive and wonderful hosts you could imagine”
“Beautiful location”
“Great location for climbing”
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