Fishing:
Fishing on Lake Vinuela offers a quiet and relaxing environment with beautiful views of valleys and mountains. There are some areas where you can drive very close to the edge of the lake. No motorized sports are allowed on the lake, so there is little to disturb the tranquillity. Here you can catch mirror and common carp (up to about 8 lbs,) bass, eels and the ubiquitous terrapins.
Walking:
From Arthur’s Vineyard there are numerous paths and tracks, offering spectacular views and the chance to enjoy the local wildlife. These tracks range from the easy stroll to the more physically demanding. The walk to the Torre Atalaya would take you not only up to the medieval watch tower but also along to the Buddhist Retreat and Stupa.
Bird watching:
Make sure you pack your binoculars! The area offers a variety of species from common pied wagtails to honey buzzards and eagles. Our local sparrow hawk patrols the territory close to the house, and in the summer., flocks of bee-eaters line up on the telephone wires. In the autumn, we witness hundreds of buzzards and eagles soaring over the house, to gather at a local rocky outcrop, before making the long flight down to Gibraltar and across to north Africa.
Painting and Photography
There are great opportunities for creating your very own bit of magical Andalucia to take home. Tranquil olive groves, ruins of old fincas, lakeside vistas, picturesque villages or soaring mountains. The choice is yours.
Cycling and Quad Biking
The Spanish are a nation of cyclists, and the tracks around Arthur’s Vineyard and it's surrounding are perfect for mounting biking. Quad bikes are becoming very popular and Quads can be hired or you can join one of the local quad tours.
Golf:
There are two local courses close by Baviera and Anoreta, and others in the vicinity of Malaga, all with lovely views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains and country side. Equipment, trolleys and buggies are available for hire, and we can arrange tee times for you. Prices will vary, depending on the time of year you visit, but are far cheaper than the courses around Marbella. Bring a hat as the sun is very fierce, and plenty of sun cream.
Village Festivals
The village festivals, which start in May and continue throughout the summer are unique to Spain and are not for the faint hearted as they always continue well into the early hours of the morning with music and dancing for everyone from babies to grannies and grandpas. During the days there are lunch time festivals where you will often be offered food prepared by the local housewives, and in the afternoons the men like to show off their horse riding skills. All through the summer at Arthur's Vineyard you will hear the festivities going on around you and because of our unique position you will be able to go down to the villages and take part or sit on our hill top and view from afar.
