For those who wish in their weekend both relax and enjoy the natualeza as practicing climbing up the maximum levels, go impressive hiking trails and even cross the biggest cave in Andalusia; Hundidero-Cath System, located at near Round (Cadiz), offers all these possibilities.
You can climb walls of tens of meters, and seek the most appropriate route to your level, or go hiking routes marked on the sidewalks printed on the landscape. But most impressive is the vast cave that opens macropeñon passage through the limestone, communicating with the outside world by two giant caves of over 50 m in some points, you trap with his charm supernatural.
The dam that we see in the previous picture was built in order to contain more water underground river of Andalusia, but never arrived at work, since these mountains contain countless cracks and pores, which leaked water, leaving it unusable.
To make the journey with full internal, it is essential to have a guide because of the sometimes dangerous nature of the interior. In the surrounding villages (Round, Montejaque, Benaojan, Atajate or Zahara de la Sierra, for example) can recruit these and many other services as well as renting the equipment needed for the “adventure”.
But if you are not a lover of risk, at least it is imperative to arrive at the caves of Hundidero and Cat, by hiking trails that exist in the place, which are properly equipped and ready for use, and admire the magestuosidad of its construction and dimensions, as well as the beauty of their surroundings, the freshness and wrapped their walls, erosion of its capricious stones, etc.., and even enjoy a swim in the crystalline waters of the river.
In the villages nearby, we can find a dozen campsites, several shelters, cottages, inns and hotels, where you can spend the night. Again, these people can visit ruins of ancient civilizations, gorges and reliefs of horror, monuments and museums; enjoy their food so peculiar, and a multitude of possibilities that offer so-called “White People” of the Sierra de Grazalema, as well as across the Serrania de Ronda.
It may be a good destination to spend Easter, or disconnecting the world admire the tradition of the place and for any weekend, offers economic aprobechando low season, if money is your problem.
The Hundidero-Cath System is one of the places you must visit some time in their lives, and that certainly wish to go back to enjoy a little time. Paraiso de la climbing, hiking, adventure, relaxation, and so on.; Romantic moments to live with your partner or fun with friends and family, but especially, you’ll find an unforgettable experience.

In planning a trip of this kind, the first concept that must be remembered is “planning”. How to combine sea and mountain paradise and closeness, nature and history, progress and harmony?
One of the few places where we can travel in search of a balanced fusion of coast and mountains, forests and desert wildlife, ruins of historical value, relaxation and good weather, food and entertainment, 1 st; lies on the Atlantic coast of Cadiz , Specifically in a small town in the Natural Park of the Strait called Bologna.
In the vicinity of Bologna are the first ruins of Baelo Claudia, which carry us at the end of the second century BC, when it is recognized as one of the most important cities of the so-called Betica Romana, thanks mainly to trade. In it we find the wall, a public square or forum, the Capitol, the courthouse, the Senate and the market, in addition to the hot springs of the city, aqueducts and the magnificent Teatro at its highest zone.
These ancient ruins appear to have already spent part of their natural environment, as a whim rocky, the thresholds of paradisiacal beaches of Cadiz, and at the foot of mountains that rise like giant lookout towers that arropa Mediterranean forest landscape. The beach Bologna melts before our eyes with immense dunes, which are erected on the natural park of trees about 30 meters high. The cliffs cut the coastline hiding small and cozy coves. And even contains an area with mud clay to give you a bath, for some medicinal, aphrodisiac for others. A whole experience.
Due to its geographical location, there is quite a landscape transformed, but a couple of dozen cottages white facades of the purest traditional style, where we can find to break our hostel or a hotel, hostel or houses for rent; inns, restaurants Typical, “Baret” and bars. And for the amantesde mattresses and low budget, there are several campgrounds within a 5 km radius.
We can complete our trip by visiting villages and nearby places, including Zahara, Punta Paloma, Barbate, Los Caños of Mecca, El Palmar de Troya, Conil, Atlanterra, Tarifa, etc.., With a wide range of tourist attractions and areas of similar beauty to Bologna.

Detour to Bologna: Km.70 of Rd. N-340 (Cadiz-Malaga).

The Sierra de Grazalema, Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO, encloses a landscape of broad contrasts, in which we find a capricious relief boulders eroded by the passage of time, valleys and canyons, caves and grottoes; upholstery by dense vegetation basically Mediterranean some ninety different species, and most characteristic of a variant of forest fir only find in this mountain range, Spanish firs.
Because it is the area of the peninsula with highest rate of annual rainfall, we can find a wealth of rivers and streams scattered throughout the mountains, and escorted by huge cottonwoods, elms and willows.
We can also find the largest colony of griffon vultures of Europe, among other species carrion, majestic raptor and the great diversity of birds on the Serrania de Ronda.
It is imperative to visit in our journey through the Sierra de Grazalema the Botanical Garden “The Forest”, where we will find all species that make up the flora of the area as well as the “Green Throat” (vertical cliffs up to 400 m), ” Cueva de la Pileta “(globally considered by the archeological remains of prehistory that contains), or” Complex Hundidero - Gato “(the cave Andalusian larger).
Its thirteen people hold cultures, customs and traditions almost intact from its origins border between Catholics and Muslims, as well as full integration into the landscape. Among these traditions highlighted his outstanding cuisine CHACIN, cheese, sweet and varied wort; their fairs and festivals, and the most entrenched of all, the battle between “Moors and Christians” Benamahoma, which allude to the struggles that originated the current villages (s.XIII and XIV). Without doubt handmade clothing in Grazalema wool and leather, jewelry, production of tiles Arabs, honey, esparto articles, etc.. Well as the bagpipes gastoreñas, crafts typical of the place. We also find pockets of the Roman Empire, as the cities of Acinipio and occurs, significantly increasing its attractions.
In these villages to find our getaway shocking trekking routes, or if you prefer, riding a horse; visits to archaeological sites, including the ruins of “Ancinipio” and the “Cueva de la Pileta”; attend the great number of museums, monuments and varied exhibitions in the area (Lara Museum, Museum of Bandolero, Palacio de Mondragon, Alameda del pit, Arab baths, the Wine Museum, and a largísimo etc.), or guided tours to visit landmarks and picturesque of the Ronda, among many other activities for all tastes. We must not forget that a few kilometres we will find the Natural Park “Sierra de las Nieves” and the Natural Park “Los Alcornocales” equivalent of tourist interest.
We have to accommodate a wide range of options, from luxury hotels and cozy cottages to mansions fully upgraded, shelters and campsites in the countryside.
The Natural Park “Sierra de Grazalema,” in the Ronda (Cadiz), is undoubtedly one of the best places in Andalusia for a weekend unforgettable, surely you’ll want to repeat. Here’s what imperative for a romantic getaway, relaxing, charming … and if you plan well, you’ll find good financial offers.

It spans the northern slope of Sierra Bermeja, located in Alto Genal, within the region of the Serrania de Ronda. Instant the river, is arropa of dense masses of brown passing pine forests as it descends to the bottom of the valley. There, in the place known as The Mill Bridge, next to the ruins of the old mill, is the river Genal, one of the most appreciated landscapes where you can find superb corners to cool off in the summer months.

People white stored in your memory trace of its past Andalusí of narrow, winding streets, track extremely irregular. Most homes are masonry with whitewashed walls and tiles Arabs. In some, a few bricks are embedded with the monogram of Christ, composed with Greek letters (original name Yesous Christos) that marked the graves of Christians and whose date corresponds to the second century. The most prominent building is the Holy Spirit Church (XVI century), but above all, what truly noteworthy is its environment and the ecological value of it. As for the craft is concerned, is very remarkable work craftsmen in leather and leather.

Among his dishes you can taste the pot (variety of cooked), gazpacho, crumbs, pinchitada, must and posture. And in pastries, homemade highlight threaded, doughnuts and specialty called “tostones.” Finally, the festival of Pujerra are held during the month of June in honor of San Antonio de Padua, the patron saint of the village for four days the streets are filled with celebration to commemorate one of the most important events of the people.