Outside
The house was built about 5 years ago. It sits well in the rural landscape, but has the benefit of all modern amenities. This beautifully located country property is a wonderful retreat from today´s hectic world, set in a peaceful location surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and fruit orchards. The panoramic views are extraordinary and the sunsets out of this world. And as the name suggests the night skies are crystal clear. Ideal for those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. Here you can enjoy the experience of absolute silence.

Coast/Beach
There are many long, palm fringed beaches and small bays in both Almunecar and Salobrena, a short 20 minutes away. Going out of Almunecar and La Herradura there are many 'hidden' bays and beaches, most with traditional beach restaurants offering an excellent menu. There is also a very pretty naturist beach.

The famous 5 million years old Nerja Caves are 40 minutes away, a must see is the centre column in the Sala del Cataclismo (Cataclysm Hall) which reaches a height of 32 metres.

Golf
The Moriscos Club, Motril. The course weaving its way alongside the coast, is 25 minutes away.

Special Interest Holidays
The Moorish mountain village of Otívar with 4 excellent restaurants is a 10 min drive (7km) the views from the village over the green valley (Rio Verde) are stunning. Visit the waterfalls of Otívar, and swim in the cool, clear mountain water cascading from the snow melt of the high peaks of Sierra Nevada. For the more adventurous there are river walks,abseiling and canyoning. For a truly spectacular drive take the old road up through Otivar to Granada.

The traditional village of Itrabo is 2kms (5mins), here you will find a couple of bars, shops and a bank.

The Costa Tropical remains one of Spain´s best kept secrets, and although popular with Spanish families is delightfully unspoilt, and never over-crowded. This is an excellent base for exploring the rugged Costa Tropical and mountainous hinterland. Granada and the World Heritage Alhambra Palace are only 60 mins away.

How to get there
Malaga Airport - 80 mins.
Car Essential. From the tarmac road the property is approached by 5 minutes of track, part concrete and part unmade. Fine for a normal car (we have a Peugeot 307).

Distances
Almunecar - great beaches, restaurants & shops 20 mins -15kms
Itrabo, 1.5kms - small supermarket, bank, pharmacy, baker etc.
Jete 5kms
Otivar 7kms - excellent restaurants and bars, waterfalls and river walking.
The Alpujarras (of "Driving over Lemons" fame) 30 mins.
Historic Granada and the Alhambra World Heritage Site 60 mins.
Salobrena 20 mins.
La Herradura 30 mins.
Nerja (& Nerja Caves) 40 mins.

Further Details
For the more culturally minded there is the poet Lorca’s house/museum near Granada, and the Picasso gallery/museum in Málaga. And for history lovers the area is steeped in Moorish influences.

Nearby there is boat hire, golf, tennis, parascending, sailing and windsurfing, mountain biking, archery, 4x4 trips, a Kite Surfing School and water skiing. Riding in both Almunecar and La Herradura, for younger guests the pony club in Nerja is extremely popular.

Any activity you wish to pursue is almost certainly well catered for. 10 mins away is a British/Scandinavian owned activity centre offering mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, triathlon and personal fitness training.

The famous 5 million years old Nerja Caves are 40 minutes away, a must see is the centre column in the Sala del Cataclismo (Cataclysm Hall) which reaches a height of 32 metres.

Nearby there is boat hire, golf, riding, tennis, parascending, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, diving, mountain biking, archery, 4x4 trips, and a Kite Surfing School.

The Alpujarras, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, made famous by Chris Stewart in Driving Over Lemons, are 30 mins away.

Booking notes
25% deposit on booking
Balance payable 6 weeks before commencement of the holiday