Wellness

The hotel has its own Turkish steam room, situated conveniently closely to the pool area. Easy to operate and free to hotel residents.

Golf

There are more than 40 golf courses within a 50 km radius of the hotel making it a destination for golf players. Many of the courses have year round availability. The golf courses closest to Las Orquideas are:

• Malaga, Guadalhorce Club de Golf
• Malaga, la Parador, a good course close to the airport
• Antequera, Antequera Golf (about 50 minutes away, stunning views in the Sierras, quite challenging for the erratic player)
• Benalmadena, Golf Torrequebrada
• La Baviera, Torre del Mar, within 20 minutes and a great test.
• Los Moriscos, close to Motril, a flatter course but fun.
• Anoreta, an excellent course on the edge of Rincon, about 30 minutes away.

We can provide transport to and from each golf course if required, but your own transport would be much more convenient. All clubs hire golf clubs, trolleys or buggies. The green fees are generally around Eu 50.

Water sports

Lake Vinuela, a mere three minute drive, offers almost everything one could wish for.
Here you can go for:

* sailing
* windsurfing
* canoing / kayaking
* rowing

Conveniently, all equipment can be rented at the lake.
If you prefer things bigger, you can have all this in the Mediterranean Sea too,
the Costa del Sol is just 25 minutes away.

Horse riding

There are several horse riding and trekking facilities available, catering for all levels.

Festivals

Los Romanes has three major festivals during the year in addition to several smaller festivals.

May – Towards the end of the month, the Romeria takes place. This three day event involves many people from nearby towns and villages forming a procession around Lake Vinuela. Drinks and tapas are supplied free along the route and the event attracts barbecues, beer tents, horse shows, and other entertainment.

June – Verdiales usually takes place at the end of the month. Originating in Almogía, near the Spanish port of Málaga in Andalucía, this style of music and dance is based on the fandango. For this reason, the Verdiales are sometimes known as Fandangos de Málaga.

August – The weekend closest to the 15th of August marks the festival of Feria de la Virgen de Milagrosa. This important event is celebrated with flamenco dancing and music, while every café and restaurant produces a special, celebratory paella.

Nearby places of interest

Malaga: 50 km

• Picasso’s birthplace and museum
• Cathedral, the second tallest in Andalucia
• El Alcazaba, best-preserved Moorish fortress palace in Spain
• Shopping centres Plaza Mayor and El Corte Ingles

Antequera: 30 km

• The mountains of El Torcal and the famous wolf park

Nerja: 60 km

• Best known for the Cueva de Nerja, the largest caves in Europe
• Beautiful town
• Beaches in Playa Burriana

Marbella, Puerto Banus: 60 km

• Golden beaches
• Archaeological heritage
• Cultural calendar with events ranging from reggae to opera

Granada: 116 km

• The Alhambra, the iconic palace and fortress

Ronda: 140 km

• Prehistoric settlements dating to the Neolithic Age
• Rock paintings of Cueva de la Pileta
• Puente Nuevo, a historic bridge
• Plaza de Toros de Ronda, a famous bullring