About the Lecrin Valley:

Just south of Granada, beyond the "Sigh of the Moor" pass (so called because here the last Moorish king paused on his journey into exile, and sighed for the beautiful city he had lost) lies a valley so beautiful that it was named by the Moors 'the Valley of Joy' - El Valle de Lecrin.

See our Lecrin Valley Properties in the villages of Albuñuelas, Saleres, Restabal, Melegis, Chite, Pinos El Valle, Mondujar, Acequias & Niguelas.

Traditional White Village of Albuñuelas

Here in the traditional white village of Albuñuelas, overlooking the dramatic Rio Santo gorge, we have four lovingly restored houses for you to choose from. In these houses you will find the chestnut beams, copper sinks and handmade tiles of local tradition, combined with discreet comforts such as limitless hot water and underfloor heating in winter.

All of the houses have roof terraces and all have breathtaking views of the Rio Santo gorge and the Las Güejaras Sierras. In addition all of the houses have free use of our private garden where, if you wish, you can have a paddling pool for children, or alternatively just sit among glossy leaved orange trees and drink in the vistas of the distant mountains.

Fresh Baked Bread & Catch-of-the-day !

Albuñuelas is a unique place - the most beautiful of the villages in the Lecrin Valley, where the narrow winding streets are free from cars and troubled only by the occasional donkey winding its way back from a day's work in the orange groves. Although tranquil, this village has a restaurant, a choice of 4 tapas bars, 2 shops, a pharmacy & a Thursday morning market - and the breadman and the fishman honk their horns each morning as they wind their way through the streets selling freshly baked bread and cakes and the catch of the day straight from the Mediterranean Sea.

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Outdoor Activities

Epic walks start, literally, from the doorstep. The great GR7 route from Algeciras to Istanbul passes the door (the marker is on the wall of one of the houses) and there are plenty of other routes for walkers of all levels. Or, for those who prefer to ride, horse riding is available from the Upper Barrio of the village. Granada with its flamenco culture, historic buildings, lovely tapas bars and fascinating Moroccan souk is a 25 minute drive away.

Sun, Sea and Ski

The coast can be reached in 35 minutes and the ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains in about 45 minutes. Lanjaron - gateway to the Alpujarras (the highest villages in Spain, made famous by Chris Stewart's book 'Driving Over Lemons') lies just at the other end of the Valley - 20 mins away. The warm waters of Lake Bermjales and the hot water springs of Alhama de Granada can be reached in about 45 minutes by a beautiful drive over the Sierra de Albuñuelas. Or, for a quick dip closer at hand, there is a choice of local bars and restaurants with summer pools for the use of customers.

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