Finca La Donaira
Rustic Andalusian eco-luxury with genuine working-farm grit. Whitewashed walls, exposed stone, reclaimed wood, copper bathtubs, and bespoke antiques. Feels more like a friend's extraordinary country house than a hotel.
Check in at the local bar in El Gastor village — that's the official reception point before you're driven up to the finca
Why It Matters
One of Europe's most credible agritourism projects: a Relais & Châteaux member and Condé Nast Traveler nominee that operates a genuine biodynamic farm, breeds world-class Lusitano horses, produces its own natural wines, and keeps the guest count to nine rooms. All meals, all drinks, spa access, and mountain bikes are included in the room rate — no hotel-formality pricing games.
A 111-year-old cortijo sitting on 1,700 acres of Andalusian hillside in the Serranía de Ronda. Nine individually designed rooms, full-board included in the rate, and a working organic farm that supplies the kitchen with vegetables, eggs, meat, honey, and wine. The equestrian center breeds and trains 70+ Lusitano horses under natural horsemanship principles — and it was a serious stud farm long before the hotel opened.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Ana & Adrian
A comfortable deluxe suite suited to friends or families traveling together who want a bit more space and privacy within the main cortijo.
Deluxe Yurt
A Mongolian-style yurt in a private, secluded spot near the spa building and pools, accessed by a stone path with some steps. The elevated hillside position delivers some of the best views on the estate. King bed, bathtub, and a private terrace. Two guests maximum — this one's all about couple intimacy.
1 king-size bed · 52 sqm
Glass Suite
A circular, glass-walled suite perched on the upper part of the estate near the spa and pools, reached via a stone path with steps. The full-glass walls make the surrounding countryside feel like part of the room. Features a distinctive wooden barrel bathtub. A sofa-bed allows for one child.
1 king-size bed + sofa-bed · 50 sqmLaura
A deluxe suite positioned as the pick for young couples and honeymooners. Unique design character within the cortijo.
Magnolia
Built directly into the rock face, which gives the suite an unusually cozy, cave-like warmth. Private terrace, fireplace, and copper bathtub. King bed on the ground floor, with a double tatami bed up a ladder to a small mezzanine loft — great for older kids who want their own perch.
1 king-size bed + 1 double tatami bed (mezzanine) · 55 sqmMirto
The most compact room on the property at 24 sqm, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character. Located opposite the main house with a private patio — good for solo travelers or couples wanting a lower price point without sacrificing the farm experience.
1 king-size bed · 24 sqmPiano
The second superior room, suited to couples or solo travelers. Individually designed like all rooms at La Donaira, with the same access to the farm, spa, and full-board dining.
Priam
The largest suite in the cortijo, with several Juliet balconies and panoramic mountain views you can enjoy from the bed. Copper bathtub and a double walk-in shower. One-story layout (no stairs) makes it ideal for families with young children in addition to honeymooners. Extra beds can be added.
1 king-size bed (+ 2 optional extra beds) · 65 sqmSophia
Family-oriented deluxe suite with a private terrace and direct access to the medicinal herb garden. A good base for guests who want to be immersed in the farm's botanical landscape from the moment they step outside.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Introduction to archery with target practice at the range and a simulated forest hunt using life-sized 3D animal targets among the trees.
Mountain bikes provided to explore the 700-hectare farm freely.
Horse-drawn carriage tour of the farm. Ideal for families and those who want to cover the estate in relaxed style.
An introductory exercise in trust, balance, and strength — ideal for first-timers or those working through a fear of horses.
Classical riding lessons for beginner, intermediate, or advanced riders on the estate's Lusitano horses. Computerized dressage arena on site.
Observation of daily training sessions of young Lusitano horses aged 6 months to 3 years, guided by the expert horsemanship team.
Hands-on pony experience for children, encouraging connection with animals and time in nature.
Trail ride through the 700-hectare estate for intermediate to advanced riders. Minimum age 10. One of the best ways to cover the mountain terrain.
Grooming, hugging, and bonding with the estate's sweet Andalusian donkeys. Particularly good for children and anyone needing gentle therapy.
Guided hike across the estate and surrounding mountain terrain with a wildlife expert covering La Donaira's conservation work and local biodiversity.
Stargazing sessions on the estate, benefiting from very low light pollution at this remote Andalusian elevation.
Behind-the-scenes look at daily life on the farm: vegetable gardens, animal visits (cattle, goats, chickens, bees), and an introduction to biodynamic farming principles.
An introduction to the 300+ healing and edible herbs and flowers in La Donaira's monastery-inspired medicinal garden, designed by Gerhard Bodner.
Learn to cultivate and brew kombucha using a living culture. Guests take a starter culture home at the end.
Beginner's workshop on soap making using the Cold Process Method with natural farm materials.
Paragliding over the estate and surrounding Serranía de Ronda. Also available: parahawking, rock climbing, canyoning, and speleology.
Hands-on cooking session with the estate chefs, featuring Andalusian recipes and farm-fresh produce.
An aromatic and sensory workshop to sharpen wine tasting skills. Multiple themes: Wines of La Donaira, Roca Viva, Andalusia, Biodynamic Pioneers, Sherry, and more.
Private tour of the estate bodega followed by an introduction to biodynamic winemaking. The estate grows Petit Verdot and Blaufränkisch and collaborates with local winemakers via the Roca Viva Wines project.
Japanese forest bathing practice combined with the calming presence of resident Andalusian donkeys. Deeply mindful, surprisingly moving.
A mindful walk alongside the estate's donkeys through the Serranía de Ronda landscape, focusing on birdsong, flora, and biodiversity.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, aperitifs, and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included in the room rate.
The entire finca can be booked exclusively for weddings, private groups, corporate retreats, and special events.
Pets welcome in select rooms upon request. Fees apply (approx. €150 per stay per cloudbeds listing).
Lap pool inside the spa building with panoramic windows to the mountains. Available year-round.
Chemical-free, spring-fed outdoor pool. Seasonal — open in warmer months.
Full roaming access to the organic farm, woodland, and 300+ species medicinal herb garden.
Bikes available to guests to explore the 700-hectare farm.
Paid airport shuttle service available. Check-in is handled at a local bar in El Gastor village from which guests are transferred by 4x4 to the finca.
Outdoor yoga platform with mountain views (summer). Moves indoors to the massage house during winter.
Dry sauna in the spa building, included in the room rate.
Steam bath facility in the spa building, included in the room rate.
Cold plunge pool adjacent to the sauna and spa for contrast therapy.
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