There are a wide variety of activities available in the area around the mill and as this is a developing holiday area prices, where applicable, are often considerably less than you would pay nearer the coast.

Walking

Molino la Ratonera is set in rolling olive groves on a network of tracks. This makes it an ideal centre to explore the surrounding area on an number of self-guided walks all of which are graded low to moderate difficulty. We provide detailed instructions with distance, duration, historical information and maps to enable you to enjoy this beautiful environment entirely on foot. Click here to download our short walks instructions. Our town hall has also produced instructions for a range of walks that will take you farther afield. Click here to download their guide. Some of these itineraries can be joined to make long 'round trips'.

There are also a number of walks with set itineraries around Loja. Ask us for more details.

Further afield is the Sierra Subbética, a mountainous region in the south of Córdoba province, with many well marked walks, 8 of which are either round trips or suitable for a day's walking. Visit the website for more information.

Beach

The beach at Iznájar, located on the far side of the lake, provides safe, freshwater bathing, water sports and a selection of bars. Nearby is the historic and attractive town of Iznájar with a selection of bars and restaurants.

Cycling

The network of rural tracks on which the mill is situated is ideal for exploring by bike.

Donkey Trekking

A local stables offers donkey trekking for a more relaxed view of the countryside.

Archaeology

Sierra Martilla, within 15 minutes drive from the mill, is the renowned archaeological site of a necropolis dating back 6000 years. Farther afield is the Peñon de los Gitanos near Montefrío. This site is an area of terraces in the rock where more than 100 megalithic burials have been discovered.

Fishing

Riofrio near Loja is well known for trout fishing where the reserve is open all year, Tuesday-Sunday.

Sierra Loja

Sierra Loja is a centre for active tourism with a permanent station for hang gliding, climbing, caving and signposted itineraries for walking and mountain biking.

Skiing

The Pradollano ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains provides excellent skiing from December until April or May dependant on snow conditions. Prices for lift passes and equipment hire are appreciably lower than many other European resorts. Visit the website for more information.

Flamenco

Granada is a centre for flamenco. The gypsy area known as Sacromonte is the heart of this very Andalucian tradition.

Courses

We run a course called "Interactions" - a short course in literary appreciation with optional creative writing several times per year. Read more…