Excellent accomodation in the stunning scenery of the Parque Natural. This is a traditional Finca conveniently placed for both Grenada and Cordoba, however there are plenty of picturesque local villages to explore. We arrived stressed and tired after an early flight but knew we had found somewhere special the moment we were welcomed by Clive and Maki, who are perfect... More

For our trip to Andalucia we were looking for culinary highlights, sun, quiet and some cultural inspiration. We found all that and more during our stay at Finca las Encinas. Clive's cooking was absolutely exceptional. Our cooking session was interactive and fun. This is one of the very rare places where you feel immediately 'at home' and can truely relax.... More

I had a brilliant time at Finca Las Encinas... I thoroughly enjoyed Clive's fun and informative cooking sessions, Maki's advice on sightseeing and knowledge of the the local area, together with their insights into the Andalusian way of life. It was an definitely a culinary and cultural experience to remember! I wanted a relaxing getaway, with the option of exploring... More

Lovely people, place, food. Don't stay anywhere else, eat anywhere else. Quite magical. More

Our stay at Finca Las Encinas really recharged our batteries making us able to cope with the dull weather back home. During stressful days with rain or snow we look out the window thinking of the tranquility of Finca Las Encinas. The warmth and open-heartedness of Maki, Clive, and their son Cei and the endless hunger of the dogs Smokey... More

What a find. We have just returned from 4 nights with Clive, Maki, Cei and the pets in this beautiful Finca. We went for a relaxing break in the sun and that is exactly what we got. Clive and Maki were the perfect hosts, making us feel almost part of the family. The rooms are charming, and we spent afternoons... More

Finca Las Encinas – Iznájar – Andaluciá – Spain (a rural retreat with fine cuisine and cooking courses in Andaluciá). If any place deserves the by-line of ‘mi casa es tu casa’ (my house is your house), this is it! From the moment we arrived until we left, we were treated as though we were family or best friends. We... More

We arrived almost at midnight and instandly felt welcome. A couple of times we ate what a German and U.K. guest had made during their cooking class. It was great. Everything at the finca is very good: the food, the surrounding and the room. But extra special is the treatment of the owners, Clive and Maki and their son. We... More

My wife and I stayed here for two nights during our trip through Spain. Up until this point of our trip we spent most of our time in urban areas. Arriving to the rural setting of Finca las Encinas was a welcome change. I argee with a previous post that if you are looking for a modern-chic type of accomodation... More