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Master bedroom with View of the Orchard

Enjoy this view from our roof terrace

Casa de la Lagartija (House of the Gecko) is a restored village house of great character situated in the spectacularly situated Moorish Village of Albunuelas - which overlooks the Rio Santo gorge and is reputed to be the most beautiful village in the Lecrin Valley. The house is an upside-down house on three floors with the Master Bedroom, Living Room and Roof Terraces all having wonderful views over the orange orchards and the gorge. The house has retained its Chestnut beams, colourful local tiles and copper sinks. The house also has its own orange orchard which can be used by tenants for picnics or splashing about in the paddling pool. In the right season the oranges (as many as you can eat) are free! La Lagartija is situated just around the corner from La Joya and Casa Idrisi - (see s4745) and the properties can also be rented out together to larger parties if desired. For more information on the houses and the area, please see our weblink (at the bottom of page).

Casa de la Lagartija recently featured on Channel4

Twin Bedroom overlooking the garden

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in Euros. Min. rental 7 days. 15% supplement for 5th person. Please contact us for details of discounts on late availability & long winter lets.
Can also be rented with La Joya (1 bed cottage), or Casa Idrisi (2 bedroom cottage) which are situated adjacent. See http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/spain/S4745.htm or contact owner for details. Guejar Sierra, close to skiing, 3 bed apartment & 1 bed apartment - see http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/spain/S467.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Wood for stove provided in winter. Also heaters. Fans provided in summer. Families with children welcome.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Outside
Fully equipped roof terrace with sun recliners, table & chairs, BBQ etc. Fantastic views. Guests are also welcome to use our lovely (fully equipped) garden among the orange groves where they relax, picnic, splash in the paddling pool (if no water shortages), or simply take refuge with a glass of something under the shade of the orange trees and enjoy the stunning views of the Rio Santo Gorge.

Coast/Beach
The dramatically situated coastal town of Salobreña, clinging to a rock with its castle perched on top, is a 35 minute drive away. The larger town of Almuñecar a few minutes further on has an interesting market on Friday mornings. Marina del Este has a few exclusive shops and a couple of nice waterfront restaurants overlooking the Marina. More secluded beaches can be found around La Herradura. A little further on still lies the more cosmopolitan coastal town of Nerja with its famous caves.

Golf
There are two golf courses in Granada province, plus a new one to be completed soon. The 18 hole Granada Club de Golf in Las Gabias is 30 mins away and is signposted from Armilla. No reservations necessary. Clubs can be hired and if you play in the morning, the cost for 18 holes is approximately 20 euros (more on Sundays and festivals).
The 9 hole course Los Moriscos is 40 minutes away in Motril.

Skiing
Skiing is available at the Sierra Nevada ski resort - one of the most exciting places to ski (the venue for the 1996 world ski championship). At over 9000 ft (skiing from 3500 metres down to 2000 metres) it is one of the highest resorts in Europe and can be reached within a drive of about 45 mins - 1hr 15 mins, depending on conditions. Ski hire and ski passes are available either in the resort itself or in the centre of Granada, next to the bus stop for the Granada-Sierra Nevada bus (which runs regularly). An international ski school is available on site. There are 70km of ski runs, 45 pistes (with more than enough variety to suit all levels), 300 snow machines and views of Africa from the top. Night skiing by floodlight!

Travel
The most convenient airport is Malaga - about 2 hours drive away. Car hire is essential.

Distances
The historic city of Granada (with its vibrant Moroccan quarter and the attractions of the Alhambra and the Generalife) are a 30 minute drive. The Lecrin Valley is adjacent to the Alpujarras (the highest villages in Spain -made famous by Chris Stewart's book 'Driving Over Lemons'). The spa town of Lanjarron is a short drive and higher Alpujarran villages such as Pampaneira, Capileira and Bubion are accessible within an hour.

Further details
The lower barrio of Albuñuelas has a bar/restaurant of some character and the local bread van and fish hawkers visit each morning to sell their wares in the street just below the church. The upper barrio, a short walk away, has several shops, a bank, bars and restaurants and a weekly market on Thursday mornings. There are several nice swimming pool/restaurants in nearby villages. Guided walks are available from local English residents which start from the village and can take in items of historical interest (Moorish, Roman, Iberian) as well as the flora and fauna of the valley. Ideal for relaxation and perfect for walkers or bird watchers. The epic GR7 walk from Algeciras to Istanbul passes the door and one of the GR7 markers can be seen upon the wall. The lush valley just beyond the house is rich with oranges, almonds, grapes, figs, pomegranates, persimmons, and prickly pears. In the spring the air is perfumed with orange and almond blossom. The higher slopes of the gorge abound with olives and the scent of wild herbs. In the evenings one can sit upon the roof terrace and watch the eagles soaring as the sun sets over the gorge. The Moors christened this place the Valley of Joy.

The beautiful Lecrin Valley is also great base for fishing with huge carp in the Embalse de Beznar and barbel fishing in the Rio Santo. Nearby, the Embalse de Quentar, north-east of Granada & further into the Sierra Nevada, is easily accessible despite its remote location. It has steep sides but with several flat areas ideal for a range of fishing styles. A little further still on the same road is the Embalse de Frederico Abellan. This is bigger and more open in aspect with large shallow coves all round. Both have carp, barbel, trout and bass & the restaurant built into the cliffs at the Frederico Abellan has a fantastic view to boot.
Contact us for details on how to easily obtain a Spanish fishing licence.

Booking notes
Deposit of 50% required when booking, balance due 4 weeks before arrival. If you have to cancel after paying any money and we can re-rent the house for those dates we will refund any money paid.

A welcome pack of essential food items is available by arrangement.

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and has advertised this property with us since October 2004.

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