Cueva de la Pileta
Sistema Hundidero - Gato
Caving
The Sierra de las Nieves lies in a large area of karst containing numerous caves and potholes including Sima GESM with a depth of 1101m. The Hundidero–Gato system is an hours drive away which provides a sporting 4½km through trip for experienced cavers.
An experience not to be missed is the showcave “Cueva de la Pileta” near Benaojan which contains numerous paleolithic cave paintings. Another showcave is the “cueva de Tesoro” at Rincon de la Victoria near Malaga which is believed to be a prehistoric sanctuary of the Moon Goddess Noctiluca.
If any cavers would like more information on the caves of the area please contact us.
The Sierra de las Nieves lies in a large area of karst containing numerous caves and potholes including Sima GESM with a depth of 1101m. The Hundidero–Gato system is an hours drive away which provides a sporting 4½km through trip for experienced cavers.
An experience not to be missed is the showcave “Cueva de la Pileta” near Benaojan which contains numerous paleolithic cave paintings. Another showcave is the “cueva de Tesoro” at Rincon de la Victoria near Malaga which is believed to be a prehistoric sanctuary of the Moon Goddess Noctiluca.
If any cavers would like more information on the caves of the area please contact us.
Walking
The Sierra de Las Nieves national park (declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1995) offers a wide variety of walks with spring and autumn being the best times of year. There are several walks starting from the village which range from gentle walks through orange groves and forests of Andalusian Pine, the ‘Pinsapo’, which only grows here and northern Morrocco, to more strenuous mountain walks which afford spectacular views. Maps of the area and suggested walks can be found in the house.
The Sierra de Las Nieves national park (declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1995) offers a wide variety of walks with spring and autumn being the best times of year. There are several walks starting from the village which range from gentle walks through orange groves and forests of Andalusian Pine, the ‘Pinsapo’, which only grows here and northern Morrocco, to more strenuous mountain walks which afford spectacular views. Maps of the area and suggested walks can be found in the house.
Many of these can be seen without venturing from the village. Yunquera is on the migration route between Europe and Africa with northern migrations taking place between mid-February and June, (during April the village is a haven for swallows), while those birds heading south will set off between late July and early November. Ornironda offer wildlife and trekking trips. A days birdwatching for 2-4 people costs 34 Euros per person.
Organised Adventures
Canyoning, hiking tours, mountain biking, horse riding, rock climbing and jeep adventures can be arranged through Exploramas who will collect you from the village for bookings of four of more people.
Canyoning, hiking tours, mountain biking, horse riding, rock climbing and jeep adventures can be arranged through Exploramas who will collect you from the village for bookings of four of more people.
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Due to the uniquness of the landscape a wide variety of plants, animals and birds can be seen, including cabra montes (mountain goats), fallow deer (gamo), wild cats, wild boar, Quejigo - dyer's oak, an Asiatic tree which yields a dye.
Bird Watching
Bird Watching
The varied terrain provides a suitable habitat for a wide variety of birds which include raptors (golden eagles, Bonelli’s eagle, griffon vultures), hoopoes, wheatears, oriol, warblers, shrikes, rock thrushes, choughs, to name but a few.
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Andaluciaballoons offer flights over Ronda complete with picnic breakfast of local specialities accompanied by a refreshing glass of cava. An experience not to be missed, it is best to book before leaving for Spain.
Climbing
Yunquera lies within a short drive of some of Spain’s most popular sport climbing areas with El Chorro less than an hour away, Turon and Puerto del Viento around 30 minutes away and Valle de Abdalajis just over an hours drive away. For more information on climbing in the area click here.
Andaluciaballoons offer flights over Ronda complete with picnic breakfast of local specialities accompanied by a refreshing glass of cava. An experience not to be missed, it is best to book before leaving for Spain.
Climbing
Yunquera lies within a short drive of some of Spain’s most popular sport climbing areas with El Chorro less than an hour away, Turon and Puerto del Viento around 30 minutes away and Valle de Abdalajis just over an hours drive away. For more information on climbing in the area click here.
Horse Riding
An ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside is on horseback. There are local stables with well trained horses who cater for all abilities. Riding can be arranged through a local English speaking contact who will also act as your guide, details are provided in the house or through contacting ourselves before departure. To avoid disappointment please try to give as much notice as possible. The cost is 15 Euros per hour.
An ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside is on horseback. There are local stables with well trained horses who cater for all abilities. Riding can be arranged through a local English speaking contact who will also act as your guide, details are provided in the house or through contacting ourselves before departure. To avoid disappointment please try to give as much notice as possible. The cost is 15 Euros per hour.
