Name of object: Casa de luz | |
| Spain - Andalusia - Granada - Pitres | | Object number: | 9399 |
| Creation date: | 15.05.2008 |
| Type of object: | Holiday House, detached |
| Living area: | 400 m2 |
| Number of rooms: | 9 |
| Number of sleeping accommodations (sleeps): | 10 |
| Number of bathrooms: | 4 |
Rental Price22 Euro per person per night
Price includes following expenses- Cleaning (negotiable)
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
Description of objectCasa de Luz has 2 floors, the upper being the living space of 250sq m. The restoration has kept all the original beams and stone ceilings, and has maintained the finishing style, while creating a well appointed and equipped house. The ground floor was the original working part of the house which has been left largely intact except for the creation of an internal patio with a small pool. One part of the 'bodega' has been restored into a cool place to relax. Casa de Luz is near the edge of Pitres, one of the larger villages of the stunning High Alpujarras where many charming old 'white villages' cling to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. They are connected by ancient mule tracks (and some roads) which are the core of the beautiful walking and riding trails. Pitres has all of the amenities one needs - bars, restuarants, supermarket, bank, clinic, pharmacy - but remains very un-hurried.
Location of objectThis is a spectacular rugged and steep series of valleys and gorges, which have been softened and made more accessible by an astonishing number of stonewalled terraces, hundreds of kilometres of irrigation channels and ancient mule tracks. This terracing and especially the irrigation network are an engineering marvel, created mainly by the Berbers from North Africa who were the principal inhabitants here during the time of the Moors.
Town: Spain, La Alpujarra, PitresCasa de Luz (House of Light) is near the edge of Pitres which is more of a small town than a village.
It was once the Moorish "capital" of the Alpujarras and is today the administrative centre for La Taha, the local region comprising 8 villages.
A very Spanish town, it has several bars, restuarants,a very good vegetarian restuarant El Jardin, hotel, good supermarket, health food shop, bank, clinic, pharmacy and a few other shops. Friday mornings are market days in the plaza where all fresh produce, clothes and crafts can be bought. Prices in Spain are generally very good- you will definitely be happily surprised at the cost of a meal, wine, beer and food in shops, and prices and size of tots in bars, where you will generally still get a free 'tapa' with each wine or beer ordered! Tapas can vary from olives and cheese or ham, to generous small plates of pork stew or paella - there is a big range and they reflect Alpujarrean cuisine (which helps when you are faced with the unknown on a menu). A few drinks have often supplied a free meal.
Pitres has avoided becoming a tourist mecca, which has happened to a few of the villages in the High Alpujarra - on the positive side their more active night life can be enjoyed after a short drive. Flamenco and live music concerts (jazz, world music, classical) are regular events in summer. Pitres itself one night had the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra playing in the plaza - amazing, to say the least.
A great advantage of being in Pitres is that it is in the centre of the High Alpujarras and many of the best walks pass through or near it.
Arrival and distancesArrival day: negotiable
Distance to next airport: Granada 90 Km
Distance to next trainstation: Granada 90 Km
Distance to next motorway: A44 25 Km
Distance to next shop: 0.1 Km
Sport facilities nearbyClimbing, Cycling, Fishing, Gliding, Hiking, Horse riding, Hunting, Mountainbiking, Paragliding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming,
Theme of holidays- Cultural and sighseeing holidays
- Family holidays
- Hiking holidays
- Relaxing holidays
- Romantic holidays
- Skiing holidays
- Sport holidays
Total sleeping facilities and distributionTotal number of sleeping facilities: 5
BathroomsNo. of bathrooms: 4- thereof Bathrooms with shower: 2
- thereof Bathrooms with tub: 1
- thereof Bathrooms with shower and tub: 1
- 3 seperate WC(s)
External facilities of object- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Car Parking
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Terrace
Internal facilities of object- Chimney
- Indoor pool
- Tiled stove
Machines and equipment- Audio tape player
- CD-player
- Linen provided
- Radio
- Satellite-TV
- Stereo
- Towels provided
- TV
- VCR
- Washing machine
Kitchen facilities- 2 ring stove
- 4 ring stove
- Dish washer
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Oven
Services- Animateur
- Cleaning service
- Guide
- Maid service
Other- Handicapped: not suitable
- Seniors: suitable
- Children: welcome
- Pets: welcome
CateringCatering: Self catered (extra)
Additional InformationWe have an arrangement with a pottery/painting teacher and guided walking. Just ask. |
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