Car hire is not essential as everything you need is in the village with good food and beautiful local walks. However, for those wanting to explore further afield, car hire is highly recommended.

• Ronda – stunning hill-top old town set astride 100 metre deep El Tajo gorge. 1 hour's drive, or 1 hour and 10 minutes journey by train from Estacion de Jimena.
• Gaucin – One of the white villages of Andelucia – topped by castle. 30 minutes drive
• Golf – 45 minutes drive
• Mediterranean coast - 45 minutes drive
• Cuevade la Pileta – prehistoric caves in Benaojan. 45 min drive
• Gibraltar – 30 minutes drive