Holiday Ideas while staying at Casa Verde Oliva
Painting
The picturesque white washed villages, castles, roman villas, olive and orange groves of Andalucia are waiting to be captured in whatever medium you choose - we know all the best places. We can also provide a packed lunch if you wish so that your only thoughts will be of the treat in store. (Please note we do not supply any painting equipment)
Walking & Hiking
The countryside in Andalucia is breathtaking and one of the best ways to appreciate its diversity is on foot. Take a picnic - we can provide this - and enjoy the view! Bike Trekking/Mountain Biking.
Bike Trekking/Mountain Biking
Acres and acres of open ground. A mountain biker's paradise…
Mountain biking and cycling are viewed as both serious sports and a relaxing pastime in Andalucia. It is not unusual to be overtaken by a group of lycra-clad cyclists tackling the steep mountain roads, particularly at weekends. Bicycles are inexpensive and you can buy a man's 21-speed mountain bicycle (bicicleta de montaña) for as little as 180? from a hypermarket although, naturally, the quality is not as high as that available at a specialist shop.
Not surprisingly, in a country with so many hills, mountain biking is a popular sport and better quality bikes can be rented in many mountain resorts and can even be taken on specially-adapted chair lifts to the tops of mountains. Cyclists must use cycle lanes where provided (although there are few in Spain) and mustn't cycle in bus lanes or on footpaths. In the country as a whole, cycling is a popular competitive sport, with over 5,000 annual cycling races and events staged at all levels throughout the country. These include many professional races, such as the tour of Spain held over three weeks in April and May and the third most important world cycle race after the tours of France and Italy.
Golfing
There are several good 9 and 18 hole golf courses within a 30-minute drive of Iznajar. See www.golf-andalucia.net or www.andalucia.com for a full and comprehensive list of all the golf course's in Andalucia.
