Casa Algarrobo

Make yourself comfortable in our exclusive Spanish house, located by an olive grove, high in an Andalusian village, overlooking the surrounding mountains. The sun shines here for most of the year, and time is measured by its sunrise and sunset. Algarrobo is our refuge, where you can slow down and experience the vibrant culture of Andalusia. We will comfortably host you here in 4 people, but if you want, we can also accommodate 5 (there is an extra bed in the living room). Our white, cozy Spanish home has: – 2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed, 1 with two single beds), – 2 bathrooms (1 with a shower, 1 with a bathtub), – a well-equipped kitchen, – a living room with a fireplace, TV, sofas and a table, – a terrace with a fabulous mountain view, with a swimming pool, deckchairs, a grill and several corners with tables and chairs, – parking: because you will probably have to get here by rented car.

Imagine having dinner on a terrace with THIS view. Aromatic tapas, fresh fruit, good wine - you will enjoy these delicacies here. We give you the house exclusively, so you will be the chefs here. We can only assure you that with the terrace perspective and in such circumstances, the time spent in the kitchen is pure pleasure. And the kitchen is well equipped and you will not miss anything you need to cook in the Spanish spirit. A small grocery store is located in the same village, there is also a bakery and several bars with local specialties. The nearest market and supermarket in Salobreña are about 20 minutes away by car. There are also some good restaurants and bars along the public beaches. Below are a few of our favorite restaurants, and if you need more recommendations, let us know and we'll share our tips.

The part of Andalusia, where our casa is located, captivated us primarily with its natural, far from civilization character. We are 20 minutes by car from the nearest seaside town, 45 minutes from Granada, and sometimes a single goat passes by the road that runs next to the house. However, you won't get here by goat sled - to be able to enjoy the local benefits, you will have to rent a car at the airport. As a last resort: from the seaside town of Salobreña, there is a bus to our village 2x a day, but this is a rather inconvenient option for staying and exploring the area. AT LOCATION Sue us for clichés, but time really slows down here. Before you stretch well in the morning, drink your first coffee and finish your breakfast on the terrace, it's noon. When we return to Poland after staying at Casa Algarrobo, we notice that our movements are somewhat slower, and all cars overtake us on the road. To achieve this state, from the unhurried Andalusian entertainment on site, we offer you: – Spanish feasts on the terrace, until the very night, because the sun sets here late, – splashing in the pool overlooking the nearby peaks, – reading books on a deckchair that you wanted to finish a long time ago, – terrace yoga with a view – unparalleled!; at home you will find exercise aids, because Marcin is a yoga instructor, and we only suggest that Casa Algarrobo is a great place for a yoga trip, – walks to the nearby village: by the road you can pick limes, lemons, oranges, pomegranates or almonds, – autumn-winter (by local standards) evenings by the fireplace in the living room: you can watch Netflix or just talk until dawn. FOR SPORTS We love sport, especially cycling. If you are too, we get along beautifully. The secret of the polystyrene is that we chose this house also because it is located on a great cycling route, Carretera de la Cabra. We are happy to share our knowledge and knowledge of the area with you. Write to us before your arrival and we will prepare maps for you with recommended cycling and trekking routes (GPX files). Cycling The part of Andalusia in which you will find yourself is, fortunately, still not very crowded, a cycling mecca. The conditions for cycling are the best here, regardless of whether you choose road cycling, gravel or maybe DH and MTB. From Algarrobo you can go for shorter loops and demanding routes with significant climbs, for example la Carretera de la Cabra or to the Alpujjarras. We also recommend gravel routes led along gravel paths cut into steep mountain slopes, where with each subsequent kilometer a spacious view of the sea opens. You can also count on us for tools and accessories that will allow you to safely set off on the road. We have a mini-workshop where you will find: – pump, tools, service stand, – spare CO2 cartridges (you will not take them on the plane), inner tubes, tires, – energy and regenerating drinks, gels, bars, – food/smoothie mixer, – water bottles. We can also offer you: riding with us (we live separately then), renting bikes and guided tours (we have cyclist friends in the area), transporting bikes from/to the airport. Other sports that you can indulge in in the area are: – trekking, – alpine skiing and snowboarding (we send you to the mountains, to Sierra Nevada, to the most exposed ski resort and downhill park in southern Europe), – ski touring, – diving, – climbing, – ferratas, – swimming on a SUP, – windsurfing and kitesurfing (preferably in autumn). AWAY Beaching and lounging You may have ambitious plans to visit Andalusia and check off many points from the list, but when time slows down, as it happens here, the beach and the sea may be the first choice. For lovers of wild sunbathing, we recommend the direction to the west. There, among the steep slopes covered with pine forests, there are tiny beaches hidden in bays, such as Cala el Cañuelo and Cala del Pino. Going east, you will reach Playa Rijana. Sightseeing and cultural entertainment Andalusia is magical, and the local climate is inimitable. Rich culture, fascinating history and beautiful architecture will charm you from the first moment. Granada It is said that those who have not seen Granada have not seen anything. This historic city, named after the pomegranate fruit, was the center of the last Muslim state on the Iberian Peninsula in the late Middle Ages. The influence of Arab culture can be seen here in architecture and art. You go to Granada to see the scandalously beautiful Alhambra, called the 8th wonder of the world - a Moorish complex of palaces and gardens (be sure to book your visit in advance!), Generalife, the palace of Muslim kings; have a cup of tea in one of the Arab teahouses in Calderería Nueva and watch the sunset in the Albaicín district to the sounds of flamenco. Seville It is worth devoting more than one day to visiting the majestic capital of Andalusia, because the multitude of local monuments and museums is simply intimidating. The largest Gothic cathedral in the world combined with a former minaret: the Giralda, the royal palace Alcázar, the Museum of Fine Arts or the Central Archives of the Indies (the most important collection of documents regarding the Spanish administration in the New World and the Philippines) are just some of the many places worth visiting here. In spring, it's interesting to visit the Fería de Abril, an April fair whose tradition dates back to the 19th century. Cordoba The third city among the pearls of the Andalusian Golden Triangle attracts with monuments in the Mudéjar style, i.e. with a combination of Islamic and Christian elements. It is best to visit them in spring, because then the whole smells of orange blossoms and jasmine. While here, be sure to see the interior of the Grand Mosque (23,400 m²) or the Barrio de La Judería de Córdoba, the former Jewish quarter where Jews lived between the 10th and 15th centuries. And when you get tired of big Andalusian cities, find an afternoon or two to wander around the smaller ones - Bubión, Capileira and Pampaneira, Lanjarón, La Calahorra are waiting. If you need more tips, just ask us. We are happy to share our love for this region and our knowledge about it.