Self-catering properties in Andalucia | Spain

Finca de Alpujarras, near Capileira

Andalucia – the Sierra Nevada’s southern slopes

Holiday information

Nights: 7
Meals: self-catering
Accommodation: beautifully appointed apartments
Capacity: 2-4 (1-2 bedrooms)
Start: varies according to season

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Accommodation at a glance

• 1 or 2 bedrooms (sleep up to 4)
• 1 bathroom
• living/dining room
• kitchen with fridge-freezer and microwave
• heating
• terrace
• shared garden
• shared pool
• nearest shops and restaurants 5km

About Las Alpujarras >Las Alpujarras owes its unique character in part to its geography and in part to man’s attempts to tame the landscape. High above towers the Sierra Nevada, Europe’s second highest mountain range, whose eternally snow-capped peaks contrast with the green of Las Alpujarras, the steep-sided river valleys on the Sierra’s southern slopes which run down towards the sea. Early settlers toiled to cut terraces into the slopes, and these were refined by the Moors, who developed an intricate irrigation system – still in use today – and introduced lemons, oranges, peaches and pomegranates. They also built the Berber-style villages so typical of the area – rectangular stone buildings with flat roofs and tall chimneys. Each season has its own charm, be it the spring almond blossom, the tinkling of mountain streams in summer, or the glorious autumn colours of the oaks and sweet chestnuts. The area is well known for its cured hams, which owe their superb flavour to the purity of the mountain air.

beautiful, secluded apartments beneath Spain’s highest peaks
low and high-level walking, route notes provided
astonishing variety of scenery an hour from Granada
7 days' car hire included

Framed to the north by the Sierra Nevada, mainland Spain’s highest mountain range, the fertile valleys of the Alpujarras are full of surprises and, as such, are a delight to explore by car or on foot. The scenery ranges from steep-sided gorges to orange groves, and from bubbling streams to expanses of cacti, the snow-capped summits of the Sierra Nevada adding extra drama in the first part of the season.

That these apartments are a real labour of love is immediately apparent the moment you step through the door – Ludet spent years finding exactly the right spot, and years crafting the exquisite interiors by hand.

Mariana Mier y Teran, Operations Team

Such astonishing scenery is the setting for this elegant mountain retreat, whose inspirational views stretch as far as the mountains of Morocco in clear weather. Here, you stay in beautifully appointed apartments, the perfect base for an away-from-it-all week walking and exploring in these magnificent surroundings.