2 bed cortijo, Valor, Granada Province, Andalusia.

OPEN YOUR HEART AND SOUL TO THE ALPUJARRAS AND DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF REAL SPAIN……

 ............The ALPUJARRAS area is a hidden corner of south-eastern Spain where the sun shines for 321 days per year and the local countryside will capture your imagination. Panoramic views can be seen from every property and the white-washed villages sparkle like jewels against the dramatic countryside. Nestled on the south-side of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains, there are many pretty villages steeped in Moorish history nowadays fully geared up for modern living offering amenities such as shops, schools, medical centres, banks and vets. The vibrant charm and friendliness of the locals is apparent when walking down the streets as they welcome foreigners to share their heritage. Mules and donkeys still carry their load of olives, straw or almonds depending on the time of year and cattle often plough the fields. In sharp contrast to the quaint side of country life here there is an excellent ALSA bus service to and from both Almería and Granada city. The magic of the Alpujarras attracts people from all walks of life especially those with a thirst for the outdoor life rambling, cycling, horse-riding etc…. Many find inspiration from the picture postcard scenery helping their creative writing, art, poetry, music, sculpture work, yoga or meditation in general…this is the perfect location to relax and feel at home. The villages of the Alpujarras are set between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Mediterranean coastline the nearest airport is Almeria at just over an hour way and Granada airport is one hour 30 mins and the newly improved road infrastructure has rendered this area more accessible.