Riofrio is just off the A92 motorway midway between Malaga and Granada. It is a favourite place for people who like the countryside - and it is as popular for those who like to eat trout as it is with people who like to catch them! There is fishing all year round but you will need a fishing permit.

Riofrio is also famous for its caviar and sturgeon and they have Russian specialists to teach them how to care for the sturgeon.
The fish farm here is thought to be the first organic certified sturgeon farm in the world - it is the only farm to have the Acipense naccari species of southern European sturgeon - indigenous to Andalucia but thought to be extinct in the wild.

On Sunday there is a busy craft market and people come from miles around to spend the morning at the market, trout for lunch and then a walk along the riverside in the afternoon.

There are 14 restaurants in the village - serving local specialities including my favourite - grilled trout with an almond and saffron sauce.

4km away is the historic town of Loja - dominated by the limestone massif of the Sierra de Loja. The Alcazaba fort is a monument from the time of the Moors. Close by are a series of magnificent waterfalls, Los Infiernos, on the Genil river. There are also over 50 limestone caves close to the town.

Granada is not far away with the famous Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada Mountains – so if you like skiing you can do so – all year around. Guadix is worth a visit - it is a village with many cave houses.

Take a trip to ski in the Sierra Nevada, golf on one of the many courses along the coast or book a tennis court nearby. There are hot springs down the road at Alhama de Granada and the historic towns of Malaga, Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba are all within striking distance.

Other popular activities in the area include caving, fishing, horse riding, windsurfing cycling and hiking and several more. The area is extremely beautiful, with breathtaking views and plenty to do and see for a great holiday in Andalucia, southern Spain.
In the house Casa Alma Buena is a file with information and details on a lot of the activities and possibilities in the surroundings - any questions please contact me.