Nature
Fauna
Many species of birds are living in the surroundings and can be spotted from our terraces. We see hoopoo’s, bee-eaters, swallows and shrikes. There are many species of insects, like praying mantis, bees and many species of beautiful butterflies, like the swallowtail butterfly.....
Flora
Due to the differences in humidity and geology, many species of trees grow in the Alpujarras. In the chalky and dolomitic soils grow many species of wild herbs, like rosemary and thyme.....
Food and drinks
Bodega's
There are several good quality, small-scale bodegas in the area that produce predominantly biological wines. The bodegas are pretty much all family run and most of the harvest is done manually. If you are interested in visiting one or more authentic local bodegas including wine tasting?.....
Restaurants
Several good quality restaurants in the area are worth visiting, from traditional Alpujarreño cuisine to vegetarian.....
Culture
Granada
The centre of Granada is very nice and beautiful, with lots of parks and of course the famous Alhambra.....
Córdoba
In this beautiful city, there is a stunning huge mosque with a catholic cathedral inside, the Mezquital.....
Pueblos blancos
The Alpujarras are dotted with so-called pueblos blancos, dating back from the Moorish era.....
Trevélez
The pueblo blanco Trevélez, located at 1476m, is famous for its traditional cured hams.....
Active
Hiking
There are many trails for hiking, some of them starting at our front door. You can choose from a range of distance, difficulties and altitude differences....
Cycling
For cyclists the Alpujarras is paradise. The road network is brand new, the amount of traffic is negligible and there is always a village with a bar close by for a drink and some food.....
Horse riding
A classic is a ride during the almond blossom season early spring, when the air smells like the blossom.....