THE AREA
Located in an incomparable natural enclave Cortijo Las Minas is surrounded by the mountain ranges of Loja and Villanueva del Trabuco, where the river Guadalhorce has its source, to the east and southeast; those of Priego de Córdoba and Rute to the north, which border the immense Iznájar reservoir, that follows the course of the river Genil, and the mountains of Archidona to the west giving onto the unfolding plains of cental Andalusia. Between these mountain ranges there is a very varied landscape. Salinas is situated on a plateau surrounded by hills where there are large extensions of indigenous holm oak forest, arable land, olive and almond groves, hidden among the hills are the Lagunas de Salinas, a natural park which has great vairety of aquatic birds. The main agricultural activity in the area is olive growing, The enormous Iznájar reservoir, only a few kilometres away in the province of Córdoba, is a haven of silence. Between Salinas and Loja there is a practically uninhabited area which is difficult to get to. Streams run through natural forest and form deep gorges where Nature takes control of everything. Riding through this area is a luxury and an unforgettable experience