Information on Jete 

Jete folk work hard in the agricultural sector which contrasts with the quiet, peaceful atmosphere in the village. The ruins of the sugar-cane factory, 3 km (2 miles) from the village, are evidence of past prosperity. The careful way the people of Jete tend their crops of subtropical fruits is their way of showing respect for an area blessed with climate and good water supplies. The vega, or lowlands, a spectacular expanse of green, surrounds this village lying in the heart of the valley of the Rio Verde (Green River), half way between the Tropical Coast and Sierra de la Almijara.

The best way to discover the attractions of the country is by walking through it. Nature lovers can enjoy a multitude of farm tracks and woodland paths to stroll along, a world away from the mass tourism of the coast. Traditionally, the inhabitants of the region are very religious, and this is particularly fervent during the two annual processions of the Virgin of Bodijar, held on the last Sunday in April and the first in September. Those who share this contemplative spirit are especially welcome in Jete.

Information about Otivar

In Otivar the Rio Verde (Green River) zigzags beneath the Cázulas and Almijara mountains, beneath high cliffs, through gorges, tumbles over rocks, and falls precipitously. The river has profoundly shaped the countryside it passes through, and allowed a proliferation of tree cover.

The very special attractions of this landscape around Otivar led to the incorporation of Sierra Tejeda, Sierra de Almijara and Sierra de Alhama into a Natural Park. The flora and fauna to be admired, together with the beauties of this rugged landscape, makeOtivar and the lands around it an essential destination for the traveller in this region. Otivar is also home to the Junto del Dos Rios private finca which is where two rivers meet and you can follow the small rivers back up the mountain and enjoy the most amazing mountain scenery, rock scrambling and jumping off water falls. This part of Otivar is one of my favourite places ever.

The rich, fertile land enables abundant crops of subtropical fruits to be harvested. The plantations form a verdant carpet on the banks of the Rio Verde, in vivid contrast to the barren crags and peaks just a few kilometres away. Otivar is now a second home for many foreigners, as well as first home for many foreign families. The local people of Otivar on balance are delighted by the regeneration created by these immigrants from the north.

Lots of places to explore including these wonderful cave houses of which there are some fine examples in Otivar.

Information on Lentegi

Lentegi is a small  peaceful and quiet Andalusian village where neither hurry nor stress have any place. The winding road that climbs up to this little white village is flanked by olive trees and tropical fruits. During the climb, one can enjoy the nearby fields and the distant landscape - the sky, the mountains and the sea. The tranquil forces of nature have made Lentegi a lovely spot for walkers and mountain bikers. For the more adventurous, there are challenging river valleys to climb and descend with regular tours available