Superb Albaicin House with Alhambra Views
Walking Distance to Alhambra Palace, Cafes, Restaurants, Major Attractions
Two x 2 Bedroom Apartments
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The Mirador Cruz de la Rauda House offers spacious & elegant accommodations in the Albaycin of Granada, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large terrace above the Casa Cueva offers spectacular views of the Alhambra Palace, Sierra Nevada, and Generalife across the whitewashed Albaycin. The primary rental is the Calle Cruz de la Rauda House, with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, ample terraces, kitchenette, living room, and dining room. The Loft View apartment can also be rented independently, with 1 loft bedroom, kitchenette/dining room, and 1 bath. Centrally located in the upper Albaicin adjacent to the Mirador at Cruz de la Rauda, the house places you near El Salvador Church, Plaza Larga with its cafes and restaurants, San Miguel Park, Sacromonte (home of flamenco shows & classes), and the culturally-rich surroundings of this exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Cruz de la Rauda House (up to 6 persons) |
Loft View (up to 2 persons) |
Extra person | Combined Loft View & Casa Cueva |
| 2009-10 except dates listed below | 125 euros | 85 euros | 12 euros | 20% discount on combined price |
| Semana Santa 2009 | 1220 euros (week) |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property(s) per night in Euros, but will be charged in U.S. $
Discounts for stays of a week or longer can be negotiated. Discounts are available for monthly stays.
See owners website for last minute specials.
Changeover day
Check-in 2pm. Check-out 11am.
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Loft View (1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2)
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| Apartment of two floors: downstairs features marble floors, handcrafted wood furniture, dining table, kitchenette, cd player, 2-piece bathroom across the small interior courtyard. Upstairs loft has a 150 x 190 mattress, sitting area, and bathroom with shower, window with Albaycin views. The apartment has access to two terraces, one large one with spectacular Alhambra and Sierra Nevada views, as well as the charming interior patio. Rental of this unit can easily be combined with the Casa Cueva (subject to availability). | |
Notes on accommodation
All apartments feature all-cotton linens and towels, free WiFi access, tasteful decoration with original art & antiques, spacious rooms, handcrafted solid wood furniture, central location within walking distance to all of Granada's major historical and cultural attractions, satellite or digital TV, enchanting terraces. Both apartments can be combined to sleep up to 10 persons. Cooking classes offered seasonal through the Granada Cooking School. On-street parking or parking in nearby plazas.
Accessibility
The house access is via flights of stairs.
Outside
Casa Azahar features a large terrace with Alhambra views, a smaller rooftop terrace with a potted herb & flower garden, and an interior courtyard with fountain, trees, and garden. Outside the back door is Parque San Miguel. Walk easily to restaurants, cafes, shops, banks, the Alhambra, etc.
Coast/Beach
Costa Tropical about 1 hour by car.
Skiing
Skiing at Sierra Nevada about 1 hour by car.
Special interest holidays
Seasonal cooking classes, culinary vacations, food & wine tastings, and food market walking tours are available seasonally. Private dining for up to 8 persons available November-May. The adjacent house hosts the Granada Cooking School.
Travel
Granada airport, 20 minutes
Malaga Airport, 1 1/2 hours
Madrid Airport, 3 1/2 hours
Distances
The apartments are within walking distance to the Alhambra and Albayzin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, cafes, bars, ATMs, flamenco venues, restaurants, and downtown Granada. The Alhambra entrance is about a 20-minute walk. The Albaycin with charming restaurants and cafes, and Sacromonte with its many flamenco venues, are at your doorstep.
Further details
The Albaycin is the ancient Arab district of Granada, and has a variety of shops, food markets, cafes, bars, restaurants, and historic sites. Nearby Sacromonte is the ancient Gypsy quarter and home to flamenco. Escuela Carmen de Las Cuevas, a school for Spanish language, flamenco music, and culture is two blocks away.
Booking notes
We accept pre-payment by check or cash, and VISA or Mastercard charged in U.S. funds. We can also accept wire transfers. Please e-mail us for information.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due upon making the reservation, and the balance 21 days before arrival.
Guest comments
Recommended by the Olive Press!
"Makes for a most enchanting estanica! Thank you!"
For booking and further information
Property Ref S4252
Alhambra Vistas Apartments
Tel: (Spain) + 34 958 201 557
Tel: (North America) + 1 902-482-8360
Fax: (North America + 1 (800) 980-0713
Owners Website: Click here
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