Lenteji is a small village, with just 340 inhabitants. High in the hills, 650m
above sea level at the head of the Rio Verde valley. Accessed by a new
road, due to its location, the climate is very pleasant; the winters are mild
and it's not to hot in summer.

The vegetation comprises typically of Mediterranean species such as holm oak,
carob tree, juniper and olive. Animal life includes mountain goats, wild boar and
birds or prey.

The village itself comprises of one main shop where you can buy almost anything,
a chemist, a letterbox, public telephone, two bars. The bar La Vina offers a typical
Spanish menu each day for as little as six euros. There is an early church and a small
botanical garden. You will also find a remisable swimming pool which is open in the
summer months.

A regular bus service to the coast operates each day. For a change there is a larger
village seven kilometers away with other restaurants and typical tapas bars.

Enjoy a splendid walk through the countryside or across the mountains into the next
valleys, there are many different routes to choose from including Dos Rios with its
waterfalls and beautiful wild flowers. Walks are as easy of as hard as you want.

Fiestas are celebrated on the 25-27 December with various activities. The inhabitants
of Lenteji also began celebrating summer fiestas for those unable to be there during
the winter which take place during August.