Spanish Holiday Drive Iznajar, Spain
A short video featuring some of the beautiful scenery captured in Iznajar, Spain.
REDUCED TO €234,950 - A stunning 5 bedroom 5 bathroom cortijo near Cullar - REF CUL5C01
A truly majestic rural cortijo, fully renovated in the village of Las Vertientes near Cullar.
This home sits on 2503m² of urban land which is very unusual for country cortijos. So, although the property has no pool, one can easily be installed with the required permissions. The cortijo measures 477m² which includes the main house, garage, a second oversized detached garage with store & workshop and to the rear a long summer lounge with separate outdoor kitchen. This kitchen includes commercial catering equipment as the house was run as a restaurant several years ago. To the rear of the property is a huge plot of land with its own well water supply, which would be the ideal location for a pool, if required.
The cortijo´s location is great, within a very friendly Spanish village and part of a genuine community. There are local bars and a medical centre in the village and within walking distance of the home, whilst the town of Cullar with supermarkets, banks and a doctors surgery is only a few minutes´ drive away.
Motorized gates greet you as you approach the property and the front garden is planted with mature trees and laid to gravel for low maintenance. A shady gazebo with table & chairs sits opposite the front door, ideal for al fresco dining or simply soaking up the views. There is a typically Andalusian covered arched terrace at the front door whilst the entrance porch is grand with double wooden doors leading into the hall. The immaculately presented entrance hall sets the scene for the rest of the home; loaded with character and finished to a high quality. To your left is the formal lounge with high double doors and traditional ceiling beams. A door at the end leads to the rear hallway. Opposite the lounge is a dining room & bar - as previously mentioned the current owners ran a boutique restaurant from the house years ago. Double doors from here then lead into another lounge which can be closed off to form the lounge of the self-contained apartment. A door from this lounge leads to a hall with a door out to the rear terrace, a shower room & toilet, a door into the main kitchen and a set of stairs up to the first floor of the apartment. The apartment includes a spacious lounge with open plan modern kitchen and a double bedroom with feature brick wall. The pitched ceilings in the apartment are a real stand out feature!
Back into the main entrance hall and next on your right is a door leading to the staircase up to the first floor. Straight ahead are double glass doors into the most amazing modern kitchen which is a paradise for even the most demanding chef. Plenty of work space, 3 ovens, 2 fridge/freezers & many other appliances and an island unit in the centre! The kitchen even boasts 2 open fireplaces; one with a log burning stove for the winter months. A door from the kitchen then leads to another hallway which gives access to the integral garage with utility room at the rear. Also off this hallway is a family bathroom with full bath and shower above. A stable door then leads out to the rear courtyard area.
The rear courtyard is very private with high walls and plenty of sunbathing space. The area is fully enclosed so ideal for young children or pets and there is plenty of colour from the planters & pots. This space also includes a water feature in the centre and a BBQ area at the end. Opposite the house is a beautiful summer or winter lounge with air conditioning and log burning stove. At the end is a fully equipped summer kitchen with all appliances.
The last area to cover is the first floor of the property accessed via the stairs from the main hall. As you reach the top of the stairs you cannot help yourself but let out a wow - the landing area feels fit for a stately home. The pitched & beamed ceilings are a work of art whilst the space, décor and furnishings all combine to leave a lasting impression. As you turn the corner a set of doors face you and lead out to the first floor terrace with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. First on your left is a spacious & bright double bedroom followed by a long hallway. First & second on your right are two mirror image family shower rooms, both with corner shower cubicles. Next on your right is another double bedroom with another double bedroom opposite which has an impressive feature arched wall above the bed head. At the end of the hall is the stunning master bedroom which is incredibly impressive. This room features pitched ceilings with beams, air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, double doors out to a Juliet balcony and an office space at the end. A door then leads into the spacious en-suite shower room.
Oil fired central heating has been installed in the property for the winter months.
An ascent of Tozal del Cartujo, Sierra Nevada, Spain
A traverse of the north-west ridge to the summit of this 3,151m peak in Spain's Sierra Nevada. With Spanish Highs Mountain Guides
Spain - Andalucia - Sierra Nevada - Paragliding
The Spanish mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar; to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. Spanish territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, that border Morocco. With an area of 504,030 km², Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe after France.
CJ479 Spanish inland Properties Cortijo for sale Alcala la Real Andalucia Spain
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This beautifully presented and spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Spanish Cortijo is situated in the hamlet of Las Grajeras just 15 minutes from the historical and popular town of Alcala la Real in the Jaen region of Andalucia. Boasting dramatic views of the countryside and the mountains from the impressive two private terraces, great size front patio, swimming pool and mature private gardens. This large Countryside home with 241m2 of stylish living space sits on a generous plot size of 594m2 and has internet, electricity and town water connections. This property offers quality spacious Spanish style living both inside and outside from the high specification fitted kitchen and 2 en-suite bathrooms, large lounge diner, alfresco dining areas, large sun terraces, good size swimming pool area and easy maintenance mature gardens with those spectacular views of the wonderful Andaluian countryside and mountains. From the impressive hacienda style entrance you immediately get the feel of the stylish quality of the property and you can see from the video how well the spacious internal flow of this Cortijo works. All the rooms are of a great size including the first floor landing area with access to your large second sun terrace and with quality fittings throughout we recommend an early viewing as we believe like us, one look and you will fall in love with this property and fall even more in love with its surroundings. For more details of the property please E-mail info@inlandandalucia.com quoting Ref CJ479.
REF:SA932 - Village house for sale in Albanchez, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain
Beautifully presented 2 bed village house with a modern twist in the charming village of Albanchez. The property has been painstakingly reformed with great care and attention to detail and it really shows as you go through the very impressive house. Contemporary in design the property feels very spacious and has recessed lighting throughout including the partially covered big rear terrace which offer some wonderful views - great for outside dining and relaxing - perfect outside space for all year round!
The house is typically Andalucian in its layout with the bedrooms and bathroom downstairs so its cooler in the summer months and the lounge and kitchen upstairs. The kitchen is a good size and comes fully equipped including white goods and silestone work tops. The lounge is very impressive with high ceilings and comes complete with fully functional log burner and furniture which is all included in the asking price. The door off the lounge accesses the terrace which could easily house a hot tub and still leave enough space for table and chairs.
Moving downstairs to the two bedrooms - the master is huge and you cannot help but again be impressed by the open space and size of this bedroom. The second bedroom is a double but those not compare to the master. The very well finished family shower room is also downstairs and unique with a basin which is supported by a log - very different and works well! As you enter the house you do so by very old and thick wooden door which opens into very nice old room with fully functional log burner and sitting chair with many original future.
The house as a whole is more than just a house but a life style home with many advantages that similar properties do not have such as the big back terrace with views. The property was totally reformed in 2007 and has a huge build of 110m2.
Albanchez is a self contained village with all daily amenities. It's situated around 50 minutes inland from the coast and 10 minutes from the main town of Albox. A very pretty village, typically Spanish with a sleepy, friendly atmosphere. Little bar's, shop's, a school, hostal and a village communal summer pool are all amenities for use. Albanchez also boasts a great 24 hour medical centre.
Summit Cairn Alpujarras Cerillo Redondo, Spain
Andy and Paul Wray at the Summit 9553ft Cerillo Redondo, Alpujarras Spain on the 14th of October 2010.
High Definition - 1080p
This is the highest we have ever walked/climbed. It was kind of hard getting used to the altitude and the heat being from the United Kingdom. I think we were lucky getting the video footage as earlier the summit was thick with cloud.
On a side note, Ben Nevis (Scotland) is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.
Example:
Ben Nevis = 1344m
This Summit - 2912
Although short, the video does give you a good idea of the views from the top.
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Dragon Festival in Las Alpujarras (Andalusia mountains)
The bone-fire :)
Andalusia South Spain motorbike February – Amazing weather in Andalusia South Spain
Andalusia South Spain motorbike February is a dream come true. Andalusia South Spain motorbike riding in February is wonderful, the sun is shining most of the days and the temperatures are pleasant.
Andalusia South Spain motorbike February.
Average temperatures and weather for Orgiva, a small mountain city in the South of the Sierra Nevada where I do live in February:
Average daily high: 18.8C / 65.8F
Average daily (night) low: 9.7 / 49.4F
Average sunny days: 10
Average partly cloudy days: 10
Average rainfall: 75mm
Andalusia South Spain motorbike February, temperatures are enjoyably over here in the mountains South of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a delight to ride your motorbike in these amazing temperatures.
Andalusia South Spain motorbike February, most days de sun is shining. I like that a lot. I’m from the Netherlands. I’ve ridden my motorbike last 2 winters. It was freezing at the time so it was cold. And now riding here in Andalusia in these temperatures I have the feeling it is late spring.
Andalusia motorbike February feels like a dream come true!
Orgiva is a small mountain villages in the South of the Sierra Nevada. From Orgiva you are riding within minutes on stunning mountain roads.
South Spain motorbike February a great place to stay is El Diamante de Orgiva. Reasonably priced luxury holiday apartments and a parking garage to keep your bike safe. For more information and reservation, click the link:
The staff at El Diamante does speak English!
And one of the staff members, MotorJean, is an avid motorbike rider with lots of knowledge of motorcycle roads in South Spain.
This MotorJean in Andalusie video is about Andalusia South Spain motorbike February
Andalusia South Spain motorbike April – Amazing weather in Andalusia South Spain
Andalusia South Spain motorbike April is a dream come true. Andalusia South Spain motorbike riding in April is wonderful, the sun is shining most of the days and the temperatures are pleasant.
Andalusia South Spain motorbike April.
Average temperatures and weather for Orgiva, a small mountain city in the South of the Sierra Nevada where I do live in April:
Average daily high: 23C / 73.4F
Average daily (night) low: 13 / 55.4F
Average sunny days: 9
Average partly cloudy days: 15
Average rainfall: 61mm
Source: buienradar.nl
Andalusia South Spain motorbike April temperatures are enjoyably over here in the mountains South of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a delight to ride your motorbike in these amazing temperatures.
Andalusia South Spain motorbike April, most days de sun is shining. I like that a lot. I’m from the Netherlands. I’ve ridden my motorbike last 2 winters. And in April temperatures are in the Netherlands 9C lower! That is still chilly.
Andalusia motorbike April feels like a dream come true! Almost everyday you can ride your motorbike here in the sunshine!
I live in Orgiva, it is a small mountain village in the South of the Sierra Nevada. From Orgiva you are riding within minutes on stunning mountain roads.
South Spain motorbike April, a great place to stay is El Diamante de Orgiva. Reasonably priced luxury holiday apartments and a parking garage to keep your bike safe.
For more information and reservation, click the link:
The staff at El Diamante does speak English!
And one of the staff members, MotorJean, is an avid motorbike rider with lots of knowledge of motorcycle roads in South Spain.
This MotorJean in Andalusie video is about Andalusia South Spain motorbike April
Felicidad En Firenze - SÜPER HiPPiES
Felicidad En Firenze - SÜPER HiPPiES
Paz
REF: SA882. Village house for sale in Cantoria, Almeria, Spain
This traditional yet stylish renovated 4 bedroom Spanish town house is in a central and yet quiet location of Cantoria. The house offers a spacious fully fitted kitchen and dining area and the lounge has feature log burner. The whole space downstairs is opened planed apart from the utility room which has traditional double doors and is accessible from the lounge. From the utility room you can access the outside patio/garden area, at the bottom of the patio is a beautifully reformed cave room which can be used as a forth bedroom. There is also a toilet/cloakroom on the opposite side of the patio and above the toilet/cloakroom are stairs which lead to a raised space which hasn't been utilised, but could be used for a patio/garden of approximately 30m2.
Back in the main house the upstairs comprises of three bedrooms and big family bathroom with walk in shower. All the bedrooms are finished to a high standard as is the bathroom. The whole property has been rewired and has new pluming throughout and newly fitted quality fixtures and fittings.
It’s very unusual for property to become available in Cantoria - being a typically Spanish country town most properties are owned and lived in by Spanish families. Cantoria has all the local services a small town has to offer, with schools, doctors, chemists, banks and a good selection of bars and restaurants. Cantoria is a very popular and friendly town and this home offers a real taste of traditional Spanish living. There is a communal swimming pool only 2 minutes drive away and other facilities.
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The Immersion at Hidden Paradise
We invite you to join us at Hidden Paradise for a unique experience to connect deeply and be part of our growing community. In this sangha, we aim to support each other in our journey towards truth and deepening our connection in harmony with nature. Join us for a minimum of 7 delicious days to reawaken to your natural state of being. You are going to rediscover your passion for living in community.
If you feel called to be a friend of our community, come and join us.
During your stay you immerse yourself into the lifestyle that inspired Hidden Paradise. You are free to opt in and out of the following offerings: yoga, meditation, sauna, massage exchange, yin yoga / mantras, dance, debating hot topics, high vibe (raw) cooking skills, sharing circles, talks guest speakers and other surprises.
Impressions of the life at Hidden Paradise
Arrival Day
15:00 - 17:00 Welcome Meeting & room allocations, unpacking
17:00 - 18:15 Guided walk through HP or Yin Yoga
18:15 - 19:45 Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Sharing Intentions Circle & Sacred Songs
Daily Schedule
07:00 - 08:30 Meditation & Yoga
08:30 - 09:00 Personal Morning Ritual
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 - 11:30 Walking
11:30 - 13:30 Free time / Sauna / Treatments / High Vibe cooking skills
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 - 16:00 Free Time / Treatments / High Vibe cooking skills / Karma Yoga
16:00 - 18.30 Talks Guest speakers / Debating Hot topics / Sharing Circles / Dance
18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
19:30 - 20:30 Evening Rituals
Departure Day
07:00 - 08:30 Meditation & Yoga
08:30 - 09:00 Personal Morning Ritual
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 Closing meeting
12:00 - Departure
Looking forward to meeting you!
Capileira Spain January 2012
Visiting the town of Capileira Granada Spain. Walking along beautiful streams just outside of the town. Extremely high up in the sierra nevada.
Sierra Nevada Motorcycle Tour
Tour up to the top of the Sierra Nevada, starting near Orgiva, Spain.
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Jilliana Ranicar-Breese - with David Collett #2 in Orgiva, Spain May 2017.
With Israeli British born David Collett showing his wonderful black and white portraits of OLD women aged 80-90 who are his friends. His passion is to photograph the art of the naked body and facial expression. David has exhibited his work in Tel Aviv and the Upper Galilee where he is a recognised photographer.
Cortijo for sale with yurt tourism business in Sedella Malaga Spain
Unique Dwellings for Sale presents this beautiful home set in beautiful rural surroundings. This Charming Southern Spanish Home Plus Income is 8km from the small whitewashed village of Sedella. Sedella is nestled below Mount Maroma. Canillas de Aceituna is approximately 10km from the property and is slightly larger. Both villages have primary schools and amenities. Velez Malaga is 25 minutes south and has all amenities, banks, supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Torre del Mar is a 30 minute drive with beaches and all amenities. Malaga airport is a 45 minute drive from the house. Lake Vinuela is 20 minutes by car, great for water sports (not petrol), kayaking, sailing, picnics and walking. Puente don Manual is close to the Lake, with shops and restaurants, many expats live here.Up the track about 200 m are the two Yurts, one sleeps up to 3 people and the other one sleeps 2. They share a small structure with the shower, kitchen and bathroom. Also there's an area with sun loungers, Jacuzzi which fits about 6 people and a small stone storage shed. With plenty of land the new owner could easily expand the businesses by introducing more yurts.Priced at €499,000 contact info@uniquedwellingsforsale.com
Our Magical Weekend in Las Alpujarras
White villages, local wine, gorgeous scenery, delicious jamón, incredible history and a true sense of magic. The Alpujarras is one of Spain's most enchanting tucked away spots. Explore it with us!
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Just sound of Granada, hidden in the Sierra Nevada mountains is one of the most magical regions of Spain. Las Alpujarras. It's a remote spot, dotted with gorgeous white villages, where you truly feel like you're getting away from it all. Yoly and I spent a few days there recently, and this is the vlog of our trip. Below, I've included the itinerary, for anyone who'd like to explore this region of Spain.
Before you go, I suggest reading the following two books to really understand the destination:
DRIVING OVER LEMONS: All about Chris Stewart's famously challenging and fun experience of buying and moving to a farm in the Alpujarras :
SOUTH FROM GRANADA: Writer Gerald Brenan moved to the Alpujarras in 1919 and the book is an incredible insight of life in an Andalusian at that time :
We stayed at the cosy CASA ALPUJARRAS in Bubión:
Some tips for your stay:
Stay in either of the three most famous villages: Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira
We stayed in Bubion. It's not the most beautiful of the three villages in the area, but that also means it's a little cheaper and you can walk between the villages relatively easily - so it forces you to walk, which is great! Of course, you'll have a car as well, and each village is only a few minutes from the other by car.
We explored both Pampaneira and Capileira on foot in one day. We had lunch at Casa Ricardo in Pampaneira, which was good for rustic fare and has a lovely terrace
Between Capileira and Bubion is the bar called El Secadero [ Definitely check it out. Great place to drink costa wine and eat ham.
La Cebadilla is the abandoned village we explored. It's interesting, but access via car is rough and takes about 30 minutes from Capileira. I wouldn't go out of your way if you're tight for time.
Trevélez is a fun place to go for the serious predominance of ham. We ate at La Piedra Ventana which was very good.
If you want to visit La Mezquita (the abandoned medieval settlement) then here is the location: Park on the side of the road and get walking. It's not easy, and I suggest using Google Maps to locate yourself. Be ready for an adventure!
We didn't get time, but you could also visit Yegen, which is where Gerald Brenan lived (author of South from Granada).
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