Villa Rebejana has the benefit of intimate seclusion and beautiful surroundings whilst being a short drive from a range of recreational activities. A number of golf courses are available, there are the beautiful sites of El Torcol and Antequera or spend a day on the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol.
With strong Islamic roots and a history of unrelenting poverty, Andalucia is perhaps the least European part of western Europe; but the region's heritage is Spanish as well as Moorish. It gave us Velazquez, Picasso and Lorca, and is also a hotbed of flamenco, fiesta and bullfighting.
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By about 1000 BC a flourishing culture rich in agriculture, animals and metals, and largely made up of Phoenician and Greek traders, had arisen in western Andalucia. The Carthaginians toppled this society in the 6th century BC, and by 206 BC the area was in Roman hands. One of the wealthiest parts of the empire, Andalucía, gave Rome two emperors: Trajan and Hadrian. In return Rome gave Andalucía aqueducts, temples, theatres, amphitheatres, circuses, baths, its language (Spanish) and its religion (Christianity).
Such a diverse and rich past allows Andalucia to be a uniquely attractive tourist destination. Whether you wish experience this or sample the exquisite cuisine
Andalucia has over 800 Km of coastline most of which is sandy beach. No wonder going to the beach is the single most popular recreational activity for tourists and residents alike.
The sunbathing on beaches generally becomes popular from late May until late September. This is when the Chiringuitos (beach bars) start to open. The sun beds are set out and the paddle rafts and jet skis are prepared for the season. There is a noticeable increase in beach popularity during the school holidays and especially in July and August when many residents from Madrid and other cities in Spain arrive on the coast for their annual holiday.
During the winter season the beaches are enjoyed mainly by walkers, joggers and fishermen. Sunbathing is sometimes possible in the winter months as well. On one of the frequent blue sky and non-windy days it will be warm enough to sunbathe and you will have the beach to yourself. Of course, in the most popular resorts like Torremolinos you won't be alone.
There are no private beaches in Spain, you have the right to walk the entire coastline. Recent laws prohibit construction too close to the coast. "Acceso público a la playa" is a sign you may see. It means "public access to the beach" probably a right of way over private land leading to the beach.
The coastal strips or costas have been given names. General information about them can be found on the following pages. The Mediterranean seaboard is graced by the Costa de Almeria, Costa Tropical and the glamorous, cosmopolitan Costa del Sol, while the Costa de la Luz lies along the Atlantic shore to the west of Gibraltar.
Andalucia has beaches for all tastes. Wide open golden sandy beaches backed by sand dunes are typical of the Costa de la Luz. Popular bathing beaches with showers and beach bars are typical of the Costa del Sol. Hidden coves reached by paths or tracks down from the cliffs, excellent for snorkeling and diving are typical of the Costa Tropical. Open beaches and hidden coves, some of the quietest around are typical of the Costa de Almeria.
At present, Andalucia has 84 golf courses ranging from modest 9-hole ones to splendid top ones, as well as those adapted for amateurs and tourist golf. All of them are in a perfect condition and prepared for welcoming visiting golfers. The great number and variety of facilities, the privileged climate .which allows to play all year round-, and the prestige of its golf courses have definitively made of Andalucia a first-call golf destination
Spain's number one location for winter sports, the Sierra Nevada is located just two hours away from the Costa del Sol. Located above Granada, it has the best snow and the longest season in the country. One can look forward to five months of snow. Sierra Nevada has 61km of ski slopes with 45 pistes and 6 off-piste routes. There are 2 cable cars, 12 chair lifts and 5 ski lifts. The ski resort is open from 9am to 5pm although you can ski at night at weekends and bank holidays. Night skiing was introduced in 1994 with lighting along the El Rio slope (3km/545 vertical drop).
Andalucia has some of the best venues in the world for a range of sports, which should satisfy the desire for modest thrills and adventure inherent in most of us. Within a relatively small area, the region has the sea, hills and mountains, undulating countryside, forests, wide open spaces, lakes and rivers, major cities and tiny hamlets, hundreds of wonderfully sunny days, just the right amount of rain, snow, beautiful flora and fauna, dozens of species of wild animals and birds - enough to be going on with.
Andalucia is an ideal region for walking, riding and mountain biking, owing to the near 300 days of sunshine a year, a mild climate, together with extensive natural environments. Generally the environment has been kept in a good state of conservation, with 17% of the land in Andalucía dedicated to its Nature Parks.
Andalucia has a wide diversity of landscapes from rocky mountains to golden beaches and this diversity is reflected in its cuisine. The best introduction to Andalucian cooking is by means of a tapas bar where tasty morsels can be sampled either seated or standing at the bar. These tasty snacks can be hot or cold. Some tapas bars can have as many as 40 different meals on offer. If you want a larger portion than the usual tapa which is literally just a nibble, then you should ask for a racion.
Meal times are late in Andalucia, 2-3pm for the comida, or midday meal, which for the Spanish is the main meal of the day, then 9-10pm for the cena, evening meal.
Besides tapas bars, ventas are good places to eat. They are country restaurants, often in the middle of nowhere, serving good quality food at very reasonable prices. Andalucia boasts the best fruits, vegetables, hams, oils and wine and much of its cuisine still bears Moorish origins and influences. One has also to bear in mind that Andalucian people once lived off the land so food was always basic and nourishing. Much of that is still true today. The region is famous for its fresh fish along the coast and its pork inland and although paella originated in Valencia, Andalucia is also famed for it. Fresh bread, baked daily is also of the highest quality and has been since Roman times. Andalucian hams or Serrano hams are also world famous.
When it comes to sweets, Andalucia's are richly flavoured with aniseed, cinnamon, sesame and honey, many with Arab origins. Biscuits and cakes are made fresh all over the region, many of them true works of art.
The region is not without its own native drinks, not least of all Sherry from Jerez.
With over 137km of coastline, encompassing the Costa del Sol which has a true world-wide appeal, it is not surprising that along the coast, any manner of international cuisine can be found.
