Accessibility
Access to the house is via a steep hill, although there are steps down to the entrance to assist. This may not suit people who are physically disabled. Within the house everything is flat. Shower has a small stepover to access. Car parking at top of steps. Owners are very happy to assist with access difficulties.

Outside
A fully furnished private gated patio is outside the front entrance, with barbecue facilities.

Coast/Beach
Lakeside beaches are only minutes away. The beaches of Almeria are about an hours drive away, and would be a good day trip.

Special Interest Holidays
Spanish lessons can be included for a part or whole of your stay, subject to availability. Lessons are provided by an associated business nearby. Professional teachers. One of the owners is a fully qualified Cognitive Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist. Should you wish to take advantage of this service whilst you are here, please telephone or email for further information. Kyaking, swimming and fishing trips on the nearby Lake Negratin can also be arranged, subject to availability.

How to get there
The area is served by five international airports. Granada 1 hour by car. Almeria one and half hours by car. Murcia, Malaga and Alicante all approx. 2 hours by car. Easy access to motorway to Zujar. The owner can provide airport collection and return to and from airport of choice. Please check with the owner for details and prices. But for those who want to be fully independent picking up a hire car at the airport is highly recommended. Airport hire cars are usually much cheaper than in UK.

Distances
Zujar has local shops and facilities, and the nearest large town is Baza which is only a ten minute drive away. Very historic town with all facilities. A regional hospital is located here, which is excellent. All the other towns and villages of the altiplano area are within a half hour drive, including the lakes, and natural park areas. The thermal baths are just 10 minute drive away.

Further Details
Zujar has 17 bars and restaurants, shops, supermarkets and a bank. Doctor and dentist surgeries. All bars have to serve free tapas by law to clients who purchase beer or wine. Normal price for drink = 1 Euro! Hang gliding and para gliding are available on Mount Jabalcon, where Spanish championships were held in 2000. Free take off points. Bird watching is excellent and you can often see eagles of different varieties soaring above, including golden eagles. Some will fly very close to you and hover with interest. Mountain biking, hiking and other sporting interests are available. Water activities at the nearby lake, with restaurant facilities. A visit to the famous Banos de Zujar (natural thermal bath) is a must at less than 2 euros per visit. Famed for its healing powers for arthritis sufferers, and associated problems. The owners will provide on request airport pick ups, and local travel arrangements. Also day trips to the coast and day trips around the altiplano. Please ask for details. Owners speak reasonable Spanish and basic French. Skiing is one hour drive away in the beautiful Sierra Nevada.

Booking notes
Booking enquires can be made by telephone or email, and payment can be via paypal, bank transfer or cash. A deposit of 20% will be required at the time of booking, and the remainder on arrival. Bookings within one month of stay will require a 50% deposit with the remainder paid on arrival.