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Molino del Santo, Benaoján

A Night Away:

By Anne Fleming doors to reception. After checking passing 2 famous caves on the
in, we find our room and bring in our
way – the Cueva del Gato, and
cases. the Cueva de Pilata. We return
The coast is teeming with tourists The room is large with a spacious and have dinner on the terrace.
during July & August, so this is en suite bathroom. Shutters Excellent food, well presented with
when we retreat inland. As we are down and aircon on. A very vigilant staff, considering they are
drive through fields and valleys, we pleasant welcome! There are dealing with a large birthday party
leave the queues of cars behind, facilities for making tea and coffee. as well as normal guests.
and gaze at rolling hills and rugged We unpack and wander through the After a wonderful sleep in a very
mountains. gardens to the dining terrace at the comfortable bed, we stroll down to
Our hotel is just 20 minutes’ drive side of the river. Potted geraniums breakfast and are impressed by the
from Ronda. We take the Seville throw flashes of colour right along selection of fresh breads, juices etc.
Road, dropping into a very pretty the terrace. No doubt there is an Every member of staff is friendly
valley with Henderson’s Railway excellent gardener on hand! There and there to look after your every
and the River Guadiaro at the we sit and admire the scenery need.
bottom. We arrive in the village of – mesmerised by the sound of This is truly a little oasis – a place
Benaoján and follow the railway line the river gushing and the scent that you want to keep a secret. No.
to the end of the village. We follow of flowers in the breeze. We sip a One night is not enough – if you are
the signs for the hotel, crossing a refreshing gin & tonic with the buzz planning to visit, take a weekend
little bridge and admiring a luscious of gentle laughter from the outdoor there. We hope to return for another
vegetable patch before we find our pool area. night’s stay before the hotel closes
destination, Hotel Molino del Santo. In the afternoon, we drive onwards for the winter. Go now while you
We park in the shade, then make from the village and follow the road can!
our way through enormous wooden to the village of Jimera de Líbar,

32 Spanish Insight September 2019
32 Spanish Insight September 2019