Finca & Cortijo La Alcaidesa
San Roque’s Country Estate for High-Quality Rural Tourism
This estate, which belongs to the Andalusian Regional Government, is one of the borough of San Roque’s best kept secrets. The park borders with the north east of Pinar del Rey Pine Woods. Come off the A-7 dual carriageway, at exit 130. The access to the park is via the A-2100 main road, at kilometre point 8.5.
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Just before a sign indicating the boundary of the borough of Castellar, there is a t-junction turning left leading into the estate. Drive along this country lane for about three and half kilometres, until you get the 18th century Country House and the complexes main facilities.
The estate has an impressive surface area of 1,500 hectares with wild olive trees, cork oak trees and pine trees, this natural habitat is ideal for herds of wild goats, deer and boar that inhabit the area.
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This pioneering public-private project, which has slowly, but surely taken shape, was successfully inaugurated in 2004. The initiative is managed by the highly-experienced adventure tourist firm called “Sotosportyocio”, specialized in accommodation and adventure tourism. This company is now working closely with San Roque’s Tourist Information Office to maximize the promotion of the facilities.
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As far as facilities are concerned, tourists and visitors will find a renovated Andalusian country house on offer as rural accommodation of the highest standard with 5 suites and 8 wooden cabins ideal for kids doing Environmental Studies, as well as a restaurant (bookings must be made in advance), a café-bar, a tourist information point and a souvenir shop.
With regards to amenities, the estate will feature nature trails with rope bridges, artificial cliff faces for climbing, zip wires, hacks, mountain bike routes, 4x4 excursions, canoeing, orientation, survival, archery, ecological and eco-system familiarisation courses for children with specialised guides.
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A day out at Finca La Alcaidesa is an unforgettable experience, which should not be missed when staying in the Gibraltar Area. To book a visit, contact Sotosportyocio: Tel: 956 615 505
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Web sites: http://www.laalcaidesa.es
http://www.sanroque.es/tourism/routes/nature-areas/finca-alcaidesa/
