Zahara de la Sierra hotels

Located in the mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema Nature Reserve, Molino El Vínculo overlooks the Zahara Reservoir. It offers a shared outdoor pool and rustic villas with a private patio. The villas at Molino El Vínculo feature terra cotta floors, cheerful colours and wooden beams. Each one has a lounge with a fireplace, as well as a kitchen with a microwave and washing machine. The property includes a mill which is open to the public, and which sells home-made olive oil. There is also a barbecue overlooking the valley. Located 500 metres from the Molino, the town of Zahara is on Andalucía’s White Towns Walking Route. The pretty town of Ronda is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Near La Playita

Offering views of Embalse de Zahara Lake, Al Lago is a boutique hotel featuring attractive rooms with balconies. Set in the centre of Zahara, it has a restaurant and a terrace. Each spacious, air-conditioned room at Al Lago has bright, modern décor. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the Al Lago’s restaurant. It offers creative Spanish cuisine and specialises in seafood dishes. The hotel has a picturesque setting ideal for hiking, canoeing, cycling and fishing. Birdwatching and visits to local vineyards can be arranged at reception. Zahara is within 30 minutes’ drive of Andalucía’s White Villages, including El Gastor and Algodonales. Ronda is 40 km away, while Marbella and the Costa del Sol can be reached in 90 minutes by car.