OcioAventura Cerro Gordo
Active Tourism and Adventure Sports Company in Granada, Málaga, Córdoba, and Seville
Our main facilities are located in Cuevas Bajas (Málaga), in the center of Andalusia. Only 20 minutes from Antequera and Archidona, and 1 hour from Granada, Málaga, and Córdoba, and 1 and a half hours from Seville and Jaén. This town is located 5 minutes from the A-45 highway.
We offer adventure activities throughout the Andalusian region. (More specific details of the location in each activity)
Routes in a magical setting
The village, which is small in size, is centered around a square where the Church of San Juan (18th century) is located, the most interesting monument to visit. The rest of the urban area consists of short, narrow streets with houses adorned with barred windows and balconies. In Cuevas, the traditional craft of using cane to make baskets and hampers is still preserved, as well as the use of wicker and rushes for making chairs.
The gastronomy is typical of the Antequera region, where you can taste the cold porra. Traditional dishes include grape porridge, migas, stews, and potajes. A notable homemade drink is called “resoli.” It contains sweet anise and coffee beans, to which some aromatic herbs are added, along with the key ingredient that is unique to the town, the Morá Carrot. This carrot is famous for its aphrodisiac properties, rich in carotene, anti-cancerous, passed down from generation to generation, and cultivated in the Cuevas lands for over 1300 years. Finally, you can enjoy the town’s patron saint festival in honor of San Juan, part of a cultural week that ends with a wonderful pilgrimage, or you can enjoy other festivals such as the Candelarias, the August fair, the Morá carrot day, and more.
The towns whose municipal terms border with Cuevas Bajas are:
To the North: Encinas Reales (Córdoba province)
To the East: Cuevas de San Marcos and Iznájar
To the South and Southeast: Villanueva de Algaidas
To the Southwest: Antequera
To the West: Benamejí (Córdoba province)
To the Northeast: Lucena (Córdoba province)
Cuevas Bajas has 3 population centers: the municipality itself and the villages of Cedrón and Moheda, which have a Jewish layout and were the origin of our town.
The main water resources of the town are the Genil River and the Burriana Stream, which act as collectors for all the watercourses of the municipal term. The water from the Genil River comes from the Iznájar Dam, which regulates the flow to allow for various water sports in the summer.
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TOURISM. WHAT TO VISIT?
Church of San Juan Bautista, 18th century. Calle Real, where you can admire beautiful facades. Waterwheel of the Genil River, 19th century. Panoramic view of the town from Altos de San Antón. Villages of Moheda and El Cedrón, which preserve the typical architecture of the area. Huertas del Marqués, where the irrigation system implemented by the Arabs is still used. Locations along the Genil River, as it passes through the town.WHEN?
If you are a nature lover, the best time to visit Cuevas Bajas is in spring, when a green blanket covers the Genil River valley and the surrounding slopes are full of color and vibrancy. The best days are during Holy Week and the feast of San Marcos on April 25th. If you enjoy joy and fun, the best time to visit the town is during its patron saint festivities on June 24th and 25th, and the August Fair, which takes place in the third week of August. However, if you prefer peace and solitude, the best time to explore Cuevas Bajas is in autumn, when the trees along the Genil River turn ochre, and the sun’s rays offer a break after the summer heat.OTHER LOCATIONS