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HOTEL
BANDOLERO
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Júzcar
nr Ronda, Spain
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Hotel
Bandolero - Charming Small Hotel near
Ronda, in Andalucia, Spain
Steely
grey mountain tops, soaring eagles, deep valley vistas, verdant chestnut
trees, white villages, big sky, wild flowers & cactus, mountain goats,
boars, black pigs & rabbits…. these are some of the scenes to behold
while staying at Hotel Bandolero. El Bandolero is a small, charming rural
hotel and restaurant tucked away in one of the seven small white villages
of the Upper Genal Valley in the Ronda Mountains in the greenest part of
Andalusia.
Owners
David and Ivan welcome you to their charming accommodation in the village
of Júzcar in the Genal Valley where you can escape all the pressures
and stress of urban life. Experience the pace of traditional Spanish living
while relaxing on the terrace, sampling local Ronda wines and tapas as
you enjoy the marvellous views that the lush chestnut tree country of the
Upper Genal Valley has to offer. |
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Energetic
springtime visitors will get to view some of the 2,000 species of blossoming
wild flowers in the pristine valley while on marked walks between the seven
white villages of the Alto Genal. Autumnal visitors will enjoy the changing
colours of the chestnut trees while summertime visitors can swim &
relax poolside at the hotel or participate in extreme outdoor adventures
in and around the Genal River in Júzcar; for birdwatchers, there
are many varieties of migrating birds year round throughout the Serrania
de Ronda (Ronda mountains).
For
everyone all year, the mountaintops offer spectacular views, including
all the way to Africa! There are also two large natural parks nearby, La
Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve and Grazalema Natural Park, both
excellent locations for walking and bird watching. The European Commission
has designated La Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve to be a destination
of distinction and excellence. |
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to discover. El Bandolero, constructed in a rustic style in 2001, offers
tapas and creative cuisine along with the creature comforts of country
living.
Sample the delicious cuisine
of Chef Iván, a Cordon Bleu trained chef with work experience in
some fine London restaurants; sip a refreshing “tinto de verano” (red wine
and lemonade over ice) on any one of El Bandolero’s terraces, taste the
tapas, relax and let the views carry you away.
All of this is available
here, in the tiny, charming village of Júzcar. Stunning views of
the greenest part of Andalusia, peace and tranquillity and a warm welcome
from local residents. |
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Hotel Bandolero is perfectly
situated for special holiday escapes. The hotel offers theme holidays including
painting workshops (featuring pastels, oils and water colours), walking
holidays in the Genal Valley, La Sierra de las Nieves and throughout the
Serrania de Ronda, guided bird watching holidays and accommodation, an
extreme outdoor adventure package, wine tasting weekends featuring locally
produced Ronda wines and relaxation package to comfort & pamper you.
Some of these holiday package may be individually tailored to meet your
specific needs. El Bandolero is also very well situated to visit other
popular locations in Andalusia such as Marbella and the Costa del Sol,
Gibraltar, Tarifa, Jerez de la Frontera, Seville, Granada and many white
villages in Seville, Malaga and Cadiz provinces. |
Hotel Amenities
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Bar ('El Bar de El Tempranillo')
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Restaurant (La Bodega del Bandolero')
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Breakfast Dining Room
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The Salon / Library
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Meeting Rooms
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WiFi Access & Internet Available
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Terrace
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Swimming Pool
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Relaxing Therapeutic Massage,
available in the privacy of your room
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Communal DVD player
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DVD Library
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Street parking
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Diners at Hotel Bandolero
enjoy the ambiance of La Bodega del Bandolero, the rustic dining room,
serving lunch and dinner daily, or alternatively, can enjoy their meals
in El Bar de El Tempranillo or on the Terrace. Our cellar boasts an extensive
range of quality wines, including some outstanding vintages from the Ronda
area.
All meals are prepared by
Chef Iván Sastre Pascual who trained in both pastry and savoury
cuisine at the Cordon Bleu, London and has worked at some of London's finest
restaurants including Terence Conran's Almeida restaurant. |
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Hotel
Bandolero is found in the small amd charming white village of Júzcar.
Júzcar (pronounced "WHO-th-car") is situated among the lush chestnut
tree country of the spectacular Serranía de Ronda, 20 odd kilometers
from the town of Ronda. It offers various walks for the energetic, peace
and quiet for the weary and is centrally located in the Serranía
for those wanting to explore the area. The history here goes back for thousands
of years, stretching from pre-historic cave paintings through the traces
of Phoenician visits to the long periods of Roman and Moorish periods to
the latest era of Christian Spain. Visitors may enjoy it all; cool mountains,
Andalucian architecture, soaring eagles and other wild life, stunning views
and delicious cuisine…... all while enjoying the tranquillity and peacefulness
of the Genal Valley. |
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Genal Valley is divided into two parts, the Upper and Lower Valleys. The
Upper Valley comprises seven white villages with the largest being Igualeja
and the smallest being Cartajima. The Lower Valley comprises eight white
villages found mainly along route A369 between Ronda and Algeciras. Each
village has something different to see, most have a place where one can
enjoy a tapas or two and a drink, all have spectaular views of one sort
or another and share in the history that goes back thousands of years.
In summer, all have their dates for their annual fiestas, a traditional
event that should be experienced at least once. |
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Upper Valley may be of particular interest to writers or painters. The
incredible mountain and valley views, old tiled rooves of houses and whole
villages, crumbling ruins, constant changing light, all offering a wide
variety of subjects for painters. The tranquillity of the area may be just
what a writer needs to get that latest work completed, whether reading
or writing it. It would certainly be of interest to bird watchers. There
are eagles, owls, woodpeckers, thrush, wheateatters, bee-eaters and vultures
amongst the bird life available in this area. One can sit on the terrace
of the Bandolero and see or hear owls, eagles and sometimes vultures; the
odd European bee-eatter has been spoted as have woodpeckers from the Bandolero
terrace. And if you´re interested in the stars, what better place
to come than the mountains of southern Spain to see a night show of lights? |
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is also home to the source of the Arroyo Riachuelo, one of the arroyos
(streams) that contribute to the Genal River. In the bottom of the valley
below Júzcar village, there is a chiringuito (snack stand) selling
cool drinks, ice cream and tapas. There is a campsite covered in Poplar
trees creating lovely soft shade from the strong Andalucian sun... the
Genal River passes through here as well. During the summer months, the
bridge is blocked under which passes the river thereby creating a natural
fresh swimming pool. This is a lovely, peaceful location to sit and read,
drink a beer or other refreshment, have a siesta, and a swim.... very refreshing,
relaxing and cool. Júzcar also has a municipal pool, cool mountain
tops, groves of chestnut trees, a couple of bars, a "pub/club", residents
with character, an old church, four fountains with mountain fresh, pure
water and fantastic views of the surrounding area. |
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ACTIVITIES
Outdoor
Extreme Multi-Adventure
Activities
include:
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Canyoning
in Júzcar's river in La Sima del Diablo -
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Paintball
in Júzcar
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Climbing
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Treking
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Mountain
biking
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Caving
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Scuba
diving
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Urban
routes
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Tours
in 4X4 & Quads
Designed
for individuals, groups, schools, events, company incentives, etc. Training
courses also available for all activities offered at all levels.
Bird
Watching with Orni Ronda
Birds
of the Serrania de Ronda guided by Peter Jones
Telf:
+34.616.891.359
Email:
info@spanishbirds.com
Website:
OrniRonda
- Spanish Birds
Hot
Air Ballooning with Andalucia Balloons
by
Aero Andaluz SL
Tel:
+34.952.166.358
Website:
Andalucia
Balloons
Ronda
la Vieja (Acinipo)
Ruins
of a Roman hilltop town with a partially reconstructed amphitheatre.
Hours:
10.00 -17.00 hrs, closed Mondays, free admission.
Located
16km from Ronda; exit off Seville road, 6km from Ronda. |
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Cueva
de Pileta, Benaoján
Palaeolithic
paintings of horses, goats, fish and a seal dating from 20,000 to 25,000
years ago preserved in this impressive cave located 4km from Benaoján
village; there are beautiful stalactites & stalagmites. The cave was
discovered by a local farmer in 1905 while looking for bat dung to use
as fertilizer.
Telf:
+34.952.167.343
Hours:
Visits are guided tours (Spanish / English) of roughly 1 to 1.5 hours at
10, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17 hours.
Admission
6€ per person. Opening hours vary by season; please call for more
specific information on entry hours.
Flamenco
Performance in Ronda
Enjoy
an evening performance of authentic flamenco at Ronda's Lara Museum.
Hours:
21.30 -23.30 hrs, admission - 23 Euros .
Reservations:
952.87.12.63. |
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Euros
Double
Occupancy
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Euros
Double
Occupancy
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Rooms
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Bed
& Breakfast
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Half
Board
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Double
x 2
(Twin
or double bed) |
64,00
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102,00
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Superior
Double x 4
(Twin
beds, wood-burning stove, terrace) |
74,00
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112,00
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Suite
x 2
(Double
bed, fire place, salon, terrace) |
90,00
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128,00
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Single
Occupancy
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Half
Board
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Double
Superior
Double |
45,00
50,00 |
64,00
69,00
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Notes
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Half board includes room, breakfast
and lunch OR dinner.
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Fixed menu includes first and
second course, bread, dessert.
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All prices include VAT of 8%.
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High season:- minimum stay -
two (2) nights.
High Season Dates
2010 & 2011
2010
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26 February - 01 March - Andalusia
Day
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19 - 21 March - Feast of San
Jose
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26 March - 04 April - Holy Week
& Easter
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30 April - 02 May - Labour Day
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14 - 31 August - Feast of the
Assumption & Juzcar Annual Fiestas
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08 - 12 October - Hispaniola/Columbus
Day
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29 October - 01 November - Feast
of All Saints
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03 - 08 December - Constitution
Day & Feast of Immaculate Conception
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23 December 2010 - 06 January
2011 - Christmas, New Year & Feast of Epiphany
2011
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26 - 28 February - Andalusia
Day
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19 March - Feast of San Jose
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15 - 24 April - Holy Week &
Easter
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29 April - 02 May - Labour Day
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14 - 31 August - Feast of the
Assumption & Juzcar Annual Fiestas
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12 October - Hispaniola/Columbus
Day
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28 October - 01 November - Feast
of All Saints
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02 - 11 December - Constitution
Day & Feast of Immaculate Conception
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23 December 2011 - 08 January
2012 - Christmas, New Year & Feast of Epiphany
Booking & Cancellation
Policies
Please note our booking &
cancellation policies, as they are a vital part of the management of a
small rural hotel. Because of our size, cancellations affect us significantly.
Booking Policy:
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To confirm and guarantee a reservation
at Hotel Bandolero:
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a deposit is required in the
amount of the first night's stay per room reserved including VAT;
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deposit to be paid via credit
/ debit card, Visa, Maestro or MasterCard, please;
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card details required: name
on card, 16 digits of card and expiry date;
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all other room charges will
be settled upon check-out;
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special provisions may apply
for holiday periods;
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American Express and Diners
Club cards are NOT accepted.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations cancelled:-
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more than fourteen (14) days
prior to arrival date, 100 percent refund less 10 Euros Cancellation Fee;
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more than seven (7) days prior
to arrival date, 50 percent refund less 10 Euros Cancellation Fee;
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seven (7) days or less prior
to arrival date, deposit becomes non-refundable; a cancellation fee of
10 Euros may apply at our discretion.
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