From Marbella to El Refugio Del Burrito
In the past, the donkeys were pack animals, now these friendly animals are excellent companions. You can share with the donkeys that are in this sanctuary, and also sponsor any of them to help with their care. After a day of fun, you can enjoy an excellent dinner or lunch at the Mesón el Peñón restaurant, and enjoy a journey full of nature and green landscapes.
El Refugio Del Burrito, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of donkeys in Spain. They are to provide shelter for all those donkeys that have been mistreated, abandoned or have a sickness. Now, it is the largest equidae sanctuary in Spain.
The place has beautiful landscapes, with a typical Andalusian farmhouse and traditional buildings in the area. You can walk in this care center with the family; learn a little more about each donkey. Also, you have the possibility of adopting a donkey to make it another member of the family.
You can enjoy guided tours and interactions with these curious and sociable animals every Sunday at 11.00
They have their headquarters care or permanent refuge in Fuente de piedra. This is a good destination if you are a lover of animals, fresh air, beautiful views and / or like to participate or help with non-profit organizations like this.
It is a tapas bar and Spanish restaurant, which can satisfy any desire of the client. They have Mediterranean food, meat in embers, typical food of Spain and the best tapas of all Humilladero. They have a nice staff, beautiful decor and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy dinner.
This restaurant is on the way to go to the El Refugio Del Burrito, if you want a nice lunch with your family or date, this is the place. But if you are going back from a nice walk in the Refugio, and you want a dinner or tapas, you can also have it in this restaurant.
The exciting part of the trip is not only in the destination, but in the journey, so we will talk a little more about the route and all the beautiful landscapes that you can find on the trip.
To get to the Burrito refuge, you can take the Mediterranean highway (AP-7) until you get close to Torremolinos. In this part, you will find much vegetation travelling sides and it will be a fairly fast route.
The same route is joined with the A-7, to continue to the Puerto de la Torre, where you will have to take the AP-46. You can find some pretty houses, forests and a landscape that deserves to be photographed.
You will have to get to Villanueva de Cauche to take the Malaga Motorway (A-45), take the A-92 road, and take the A-7280 to reach the Refugio del Burrito. Throughout this trip you can make brief stops, as in the Antequera Paintball or in a supermarket to make purchases for the road.
We recommend you go at the established speed limits and have cash for the tolls. This trip can be slow and with good music, to enjoy the landscape and the trip.
*Tapas: it is a Spanish custom to go to bars, drink drinks and eat a small plate of food.
