The apartment house Casa del Fraile is located in the very heart of the Sierra de la Almenara. The predominating vegetation in this area includes the Mediterranean pine-tree and a large variety of aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary, marjoram etc. If you go for a walk in the mountains, it is also easy to find a specimen of the spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca). This is an autochthonous protected species. If you wish to have a look at the surrounding area, there are, among others, the following possibilities: A trip to the Ermita de Morata (the hermitage of Morata). 4 km. Campo López. 5 km. A visit to the beaches of Calnegre. 15 km. A visit to the historical centre of Lorca. 22 km. A trip to the towns of Mazarrón, Águilas or Totana. Various hiking routes in the Sierra de la Almenara and along the Lorca coastline.