Finca La Molina, Spain
Accommodation in self-contained casita (small house), comprising living area with twin beds, 2 leather armchairs, kitchen area, wardrobe etc.   Terrace with views to Med. and Casares (famous, pretty white hilltop historic village).   Private attached large bathroom with walk-in shower and
laundry area, wash basin, loo etc with large, sliding window giving views up the mountain at rear.   Secluded garden at rear with views to Sierra Crestellina - eagles etc. £200.00 a week or 300 Euros.

A moth trap is run on alternate nights approx. weather permitting (which it usually does!)    Photographs taken of all species, strictly no collecting.   Photos of most species available if required as a record of your stay (nominal charge).  300 species have been identified so far, including over 100 Geos. and over 100 Noctuids. It is rare to open the trap without finding at least one new species!   If you are a micro specialist, there will probably be several - we're not!  A full list of potential species depending on the month of the year is available.   Moths fly all year round, so up to 100 insects, representing 30 species can be expected even in Dec and Jan.   April, May and June are probably the peak months, but usually 100 plus insects year round. Library of 18 books on identification is available, together with a photographic record of all species identified so far.

The moth trap is operated under a permit held in collaboration with the University of Toledo.

More than 200 wildflower species occur on our 25,000 square metres plot. Butterflies include Scarce Swallowtail, Cleopatra etc..
Birds are abundant especially Griffon Vultures - an excellent telescope is available to aid study of the Blue Rock Thrush above our terrace! Other fauna includes a pair of Mongooses and Natterjack Toad but these are not often seen.

Accomodation includes the use of a 12 metre swimming pool with saltwater system.   Good local walks. Driving time from Malaga airport is 1 and quarter hours.   Hire car can be arranged for approx. £100.00 per week, including insurance and no excess - will meet at Malaga airport or Gibraltar airport which is only 45 mins away and much "nicer"!!

Email pennyhale@terra.es  for further details
Please see Atropos for "letters from Andalucia" to have further ideas on the species we find!