Lake Vinuela, part of the province of Malaga, is situated in some of the most beautiful countryside in Axarquia. It is also within easy reach as the Malaga International Airport is only an hour away. This man made reservoir is situated in the middle of holiday villas Andalucia and the town of Vinuela is located along its shores. Vinuela has been chosen as not only a holiday destination by foreigners but they also make Vinuela their home along with the Spanish. The reservoir was dug in an area surrounded by low hills that are covered with olive plantations. From your veranda, on a clear day, you can see the Sierra Tejada Mountains and the Boquete de Zafarraya Mountains. This picturesque little village draws people from the world of art including writers, artists and photographers due to the lush countryside and an excellent year round climate. Whereas most Spanish resorts are alive with excitement Vinuela exudes nothing more than peace and quiet in a setting of tranquillity.
Archaeological sites in the area were excavated before the reservoir was dug. In doing so they found evidence of Neolithic and Roman settlements which indicated the longevity of this area's historical past. Having said this there is still a lot of history in the area that is not underwater you can explore. In the village of Vinuela there is the 16th century Church of San Jose and the Shrine of the Virgin de las Angustias to name but a few places of interest you can visit.
The lake offers a number of activities you can take part in such as sailing or canoeing while you do nothing more than relax while topping up your tan. You don't have to worry about speed boats running you down as anything with a motor is not allowed on the lake hence it is a lot quieter than you would expect. If you would like to catch a fish or two the lake is well stocked with carp and bass and if you didn't bring any fishing equipment with you not to worry as you can hire it in the village. If you are not up for sailing or fishing the shoreline has some fantastic places where you can have a barbeque with tables and benches already in place. This is a beautiful location to do nothing more than sip a glass of local wine as you track the sun's path across the blue sky and listen to the birds singing in the olive groves.
When you arrive in La Vinuela on your holiday villas Andalucia pay a visit to one of the craft shops. The handcrafted items include baskets, mats and many other imaginative items made from the esparto grass. They also make a line of leather items including saddles and bridles to name but a few that you can buy. At the end of the day La Vinuela is just a great place for a quiet holiday.
Archaeological sites in the area were excavated before the reservoir was dug. In doing so they found evidence of Neolithic and Roman settlements which indicated the longevity of this area's historical past. Having said this there is still a lot of history in the area that is not underwater you can explore. In the village of Vinuela there is the 16th century Church of San Jose and the Shrine of the Virgin de las Angustias to name but a few places of interest you can visit.
The lake offers a number of activities you can take part in such as sailing or canoeing while you do nothing more than relax while topping up your tan. You don't have to worry about speed boats running you down as anything with a motor is not allowed on the lake hence it is a lot quieter than you would expect. If you would like to catch a fish or two the lake is well stocked with carp and bass and if you didn't bring any fishing equipment with you not to worry as you can hire it in the village. If you are not up for sailing or fishing the shoreline has some fantastic places where you can have a barbeque with tables and benches already in place. This is a beautiful location to do nothing more than sip a glass of local wine as you track the sun's path across the blue sky and listen to the birds singing in the olive groves.
When you arrive in La Vinuela on your holiday villas Andalucia pay a visit to one of the craft shops. The handcrafted items include baskets, mats and many other imaginative items made from the esparto grass. They also make a line of leather items including saddles and bridles to name but a few that you can buy. At the end of the day La Vinuela is just a great place for a quiet holiday.