View from roof terrace

Open plan lounge and dining areas

This large 4 bedroom townhouse has been completely rebuilt and refurbished, using local materials and in keeping with traditional Alpujarran style. Centrally located in a quiet street close to the main square of the market town from where there are splendid views of the dramatic and beautiful surrounding countryside. The traditional construction of the house means that it remains pleasantly cool during the warmer summer months. The wood burning fire provides some welcome warmth during cooler winter evenings. There is a private walled yard where a car may be parked. You enter from the main street into a spacious, open-plan sitting room and dining area. A large private roof terrace with solar lighting and terrace furniture offers panoramic views across the rooftops to the Sierra Lujar Mountains. Beautiful Mediterranean beaches are less than an hour's drive to the south and the historic city and skiing resort of Granada a similar distance to the north.

Modern fitted kitchen

Roof terrace with solar lighting

 

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Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday, but this can be flexible in special circumstances.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
The traditional construction of the house means that it remains pleasantly cool during the warmer summer months. The wood burning fire provides some welcome warmth during cooler winter evenings. The tiled kitchen is large, comfortable and well equipped. The house is newly decorated and floors have been neatly finished with easy to maintain laminated pine flooring or with attractive marbled tiles. Furnishings are new, but traditional in style with items such as the wrought iron kitchen table set complementing the traditional bookshelf in the lounge.

Outside
There is a large private walled and south facing roof terrace with pergolas and outside furniture in which to relax and enjoy spectacular views over the Sierra Lujar mountains. You may perhaps prefer to read a book on the balcony of the covered terrace on the first floor while watching out over the neighboring orchard and private walled and tiled recreation area below. Outside and to the right is a pretty cafe/ restaurant garden where you can sit and chat in the shade of orange and lime trees. To the right a road leads down to the main square with cafes, bars restaurants and shops all within easy reach.

Coast/Beach
The warm Mediterranean beaches can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. Known as the ‘Costa Tropical’ this region is mostly associated with the pretty coastal town that sits at its centre, Almuñécar. The other important cities and towns that make up the Costa Tropical are Motril, Salobrena and Almunecar's more picturesque appendage, La Herradura. Nerja is only about a 5 minute drive from the La Herradura border past the picturesque Marina del este with its popular scuba diving beaches.

Golf
A number of good quality golf courses in Granada (Armilla) Motril and Otivar are easily accessible in less than 45 minutes by car.

Travel
There are direct flights to Granada The airport is located about 8km outside the city of Granada. There are several bus services from the airport which meet the arriving planes and take you direct to Granada. By car, leave the airport on the A-44/E-902 travelling south from Granada towards Motril and after 34km take the exit east for Lanjarón. Then follow the signs to Órgiva. Malaga airport is now easily accessible thanks to the new motorway links and a daily bus runs direct to Orgiva (3p.m.)

Distances
Órgiva is 50km south of Granada in La Alpujarra, a beautiful region of fertile valleys south of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, bordered to the south by the Sierro Lujar Mountains which run down towards the Mediterranean. Perhaps the most picturesque villages of the Alpujarra are on the slopes of the Poqueira Valley. From Orgiva you can drive up to the beautiful ‘white villages’ of Pampaniera, Bubion and Capileira. The nearby spa town of Lanjaron has a distinguished history as a health resort

Further details
The Alpujarras has an interesting history which is today still evident in the Moorish architecture and terraced hillsides that exude a sense of times past. The most distinct features are the flat roofed houses with long narrow chimneys and the balconies (tinaos) which join one house to the other across the narrow streets. If you stray from beaten path, you will be sure to catch sight of some the region´s abundant wild life, such as the Cabra Hispanica, a mountain goat which roams the mountains in herds and is often seen standing on pinnacles, silhouetted against the sky. But as soon as it smells the scent of man it will bound up the steepest slopes with amazing speed. The Alpujarra is also famous for its excellent birdwatching - the colourful Hoopoe with its stark, haunting cry, is a common sight. The village of Trevélez - famous throughout Spain for its superb mountain hams, or jamón serrano - is, at over 4,840 feet above sea level, the highest village in Europe. The landscape itself is a series of gorges and surrounding hills with whitewashed villages clinging to the hillside, beneath the imposing Sierra Nevada peaks of Mulhacen, Veleta and Caballo, all over 3000m. There is water everywhere from the melting snows of the high sierras; rivers, streams, cascading waterfalls and irrigation channels (acequias) built centuries ago. The walking routes have been here for centuries and were the main communication routes for the area, originally the mule tracks which were used for all commerce in the area. Some of the paths (caminos) exist since medieval times and are part of longer walking routes including the GR7 which runs all the way from Algeciras in the south of Spain to Andorra in the north.

Booking notes
We require a deposit of 25% of the inclusive holiday price in order to confirm the booking. We will also need to know your postal address and a telephone number where we can contact you if necessary.

The outstanding balance must be paid one month before the holiday begins.

Guest comments
We had wonderful holiday in this lovely Spanish style house in the pretty market town of Orgiva. The house is really tastefully decorated, comfortable and well fitted out. The roof terrace was amazing with wonderful views of the mountains, so private and peaceful. It is ideally situated to enjoy walking in the mountains and only a short drive to the coast. We took a bus to Granada and spent two days exploring this fascinating city. A truly unforgettable holiday.

Great holiday! Very nice house and well decorated. Surprised there were 2 bathrooms! View from roof terrace wow! 2 mins walk from restaurants/bars. Great farmers market, locals very friendly. Short drive to Granada. Secure parking.

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