About Rondalucia

There are few places in Western Europe that remain as evocative as Andalusia, the region surrounding El Hondon. The white villages, some of which are balanced on rocky precipices, are accompanied by myriad topographical surprises such as the ever-changing hues of the earth, the shifts between stretches of land rising to a far horizon and secret valleys of terraced pastures, the alternating grazing and agricultural lands. A goat climbing a fig tree over here, a mule and three mares tethered on golden stubble over there; airborne eagles, falcons or vultures are the backdrop. Andalusia is also known for its spectacular Catholic festivals, whether through the celebration of the local saint or Semana Santa, Easter Holy Week. Bullfighting and horse carriages are also rooted in the feria life of the Southern towns. The landscapes inspired Ernest Hemingway’s writing as he worked on Death in the Afternoon; Eastern Andalusia also motivated former Genesis drummer Chris Stewart to buy a decrepit farm and chronicle the idiosyncrasies of his new home patch.