Welcome to our Andalusian-Arabic cave country house in the middle of the evergreen mountains of the Alpujarra, the fertile southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Spain's largest national park, diverse, beautiful, wild, unique, spoiled by 300 days of sunshine a year and blessed by a great abundance of water. The holiday home is partly built into the rock in a small valley on a southern slope, hidden in a quiet, lonely, rural location with a great view of the mountains and surrounded by blooming nature. It is nestled between orange and olive trees in an evergreen subtropical garden with a private, child-safe pool, a playground, a large barbecue and parking directly at the house. Quietness, calm, green nature, the proximity to the village, the special child-friendliness and safety, good building fabric and quality equipment, the special flair of ancient architecture, good insulation, modern details, our services and our personal care make this holiday property the ideal place for a relaxed and unforgettable vacation. Órgiva is only 1km away and can easily be reached by car in a few minutes or on foot in just 10 minutes. It is a 25 minute drive to the coast, 40 minutes to Granada and just over an hour to the Sierra Nevada ski resorts. THE HOUSE The whole house is built on one level and is made of very good quality throughout. Both bedrooms have direct access to a large terrace covered by an ancient grape vine, which extends about the entire front of the house and provides pleasant shade in summer. The terrace in front of the living area is covered, in front of it there is a large sun terrace with sun loungers. Its 60 cm thick walls, a bedroom carved into the rock as a cave, its rustic open fireplace in the living room and its location between hundred-year-old olive trees give this Cortijo a very unique and exclusive ambience. To reach the back cave bedroom, one have to cross through the front twin bedroom. The pool (safe for children, 4m x 6.50m + baby area; March to November) is also completely private and exclusively available to you. It is surrounded by orange trees and a green lawn to relax on. There is a playground in the large garden. FURNISHING The house is characterized by its cozy interior, its good and high-quality equipment as well as an exceptionally good building structure and thermal insulation. This guarantees a pleasant room temperature in winter and on hot summer days. All is of good quality and carefully selected and there will be everything you need for a comfortable stay and a relaxing holiday. (high efficient aerothermal heating, air conditioning, open fireplace, free 100 Mbps WiFi, 43 Smart TV incl. international sports, well-equipped kitchen with modern oven and large refrigerator, various coffee machines, sharp kitchen knives, large, delicate Bordeaux red wine glasses, wooden garden furniture, Lafuma relaxation loungers). We attach great importance to the cleaning and disinfection of our holiday accommodations. THE ENVIRONMENT The holiday villa is settled into the real heart of the Alpujarra, in the middle of the fertile southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada and its impressive flora and fauna. This green Garden of Eden stands out above all for its strong contrasts between Arabic, terraced and irrigated cultural landscapes and its wild alpine landscapes as well as for its year-round mild and sunny microclimate. You can go on hikes through the valley or to the surrounding hills and mountains directly from the holiday home. Excursions to the picturesque mountain villages or to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada can be made by car. The spectacular mountain range reaches a height of 3,484 m and is home to the most diverse flora in its five climatic zones between the subtropical coastal region and its glacier as of the clearest starry sky in Europe . Órgiva offers numerous street cafes and restaurants, small shops, a colorful weekly market and a market hall which offers al kind of fresh groceries on fish, meat, vegetable and herb stalls, as well as a sound infrastructure of small grocery stores, organic shops, ATMs, a post office and a small emergency hospital. We like to describe Orgiva as a "normal", i.e. naturally grown village with a touch of New Age, but not as touristy. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE AREA Blessed with plenty of sun and mild weather all year round, this region offers an endless variety of possibilities, activities and holiday arrangements. The Mediterranean environment - part fertile cultural landscape, part wild nature - between the sunny coast and high mountains has its own character and culture. It is consistently green in winter and also in midsummer and an ideal spot to explore the real Andalusia, away from the tourist hustle and bustle. There are inexhaustible possibilities for the nature lover. Countless hiking routes lead through olive and orange groves, past picturesque mountain villages, vineyards and wineries, through forests, wide valleys and narrow gorges, to crystal-clear mountain streams, spring lagoons and snow-capped peaks. The nearby coast offers in addition to lively coastal towns many small and hidden bays. Some have only a small fish restaurant and others have only sand or rocks. Some can only be reached on foot. This region offers all year round - even in the winter season - the possibility of relaxation and all kind of different activities as well as its varied gastronomic offer. Because in every season the region lives to the fullest and sights, cafes, restaurants and fish restaurants on the beaches are open all year round. The picturesque student city of Granada is only 50km away and is an inexhaustible source of beauty and culture. In addition to the countless sights of its Moorish history and its UNESCO World Cultural Heritages, it has everything that a vital historical metropolis can offer. The Alhambra is the largest and best preserved Moorish palace and fortress in Europe. SERVICES Our reception and caretaker service is available to you throughout the day. There we also process the printing of tickets and boarding passes, answer all questions about our offer and are happy to advise you on excursions, hikes, offers of activities in the area, the mountains, the coast and Granada, restaurants, transport services, events, doctor's appointments, as any others Services and their bookings. With our 25 years of experience working on our holiday offer and fascinated by the area and its charm, we can offer many personal tips and suggestions. For offers of eco-outdoor activities on water, sea and land we are collaborating with the company "Natural-Experience dot es". Please have a look on it. We are also happy to arrange car rental from Málaga airport with our Car hire partner, a very efficient company working on all incl. service (no queues, quick and personal handle over right at the terminal, no confusing insurance offers, no upfront fuel fee). QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Our holiday accommodation is a sustainable, registered, family tourism business that is registered and monitored by the responsible tourism authority, which guarantees the highest safety, hygiene and quality standards. We also produce solar power, have the official Andalusian organic seal AGROCOLOR as an organic farm and are planning an e-charging station for e-cars. PRICE INFORMATION The prices shown refer to the use of the entire holiday facility (accommodation, garden, swimming pool and parking space) for 4 adults and are "all inclusive", i.e. they include all additional costs and the service of a holiday accommodation such as internet, firewood, gas, electricity , beds made up, bedside rugs, all towels, kitchen towels, sponge, washing-up liquid, washing powder, soap, shampoo and toilet paper as well as a small 'basic pantry' with our homemade organic olive oil, vinegar, salt, spices, coffee, tea and sugar . The accommodation is cleaned weekly on request, and bed linen and towels are also provided weekly. Each extra bed is charged at €10 per person/night, children under 12 are free. Our welcome service includes the following: Disinfection and extra cleaning of dishes and all kitchen utensils. On request, a personal reception at the accommodation or at a meeting point as well as a presentation of the accommodation. 24 hour pre-air conditioning/heating of the house. A bottle of organic wine, a bottle of water, milk and a fruit bowl. You can order a grocery shopping service for a fee of 20€, so that it will be ready in the house when you arrive. We provide high chairs and cots free of charge. Our prices include 10% VAT, household contents insurance and liability. Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out before 11 a.m., unless otherwise agreed. The changeover day is Saturday from the beginning of July to the end of August. We are flexible the rest of the year. ABOUT OUR CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of re-letting, we will refund payments to the guest. PETS Well-behaved pets are generally welcome, but must know that under no circumstances may they jump on chairs, sofas or beds, disturb other people or soil the property. If you arrive with pets, we can ask for a deposit of 150€, which will be returned on the day of departure. We only charge an additional fee of 25€ for an extra deep cleaning. Unfortunately, we cannot accept dog breeds classified as dangerous.