Las Parras

About Las Parras

This large house has been carefully renovated, respecting its original architecture and traditional features. It has attractive beamed ceilings, thick walls and Moorish archways. The house is far larger inside than its external appearance suggests, and can be viewed in a virtual tour by following the link from our own website. The house rambles over four floors and the rooms are large and airy, cool in the summer, with a wood-burning stove to take the chill off the cold mountain evenings in winter.

There is a private patio for dining al fresco, and the spacious split level roof terrace enjoys views of the surrounding hillsides and the town's imposing fifteenth century church. The house is situated in a delightfully quiet street in the oldest part of historic Alhama, yet the main square, with its shops, bars and restaurants, is a gentle stroll away.

Alhama de Granada is built on the edge of a gorge (El Tajo), and is described by the Rough Guide to Andalucia as ‘one of the unsung gems of Granada province’. It is the perfect location for anyone wishing to experience life in a traditional Spanish town whilst exploring the fantastic countryside around – the Tajo, the Sierra de Loja, Lake Bermejales. The hot springs, used since Roman times, are just outside town. The owners used to live in Alhama, and meet and greet is done by an English friend who is lucky enough to still live there.

Prices include bed linen and towels (except beach towels) and a small welcome pack (tea,coffee, milk, juice,biscuits, butter and bread). Extra shopping can be arranged if required.

Holiday rental prices

We accept bookings for part-weeks - daily rates are 15% of the weekly rates shown above. Reductions for letting periods in excess of 2 weeks by arrangement.

We ask for 25% deposit to secure your booking, the balance to be in our account a month before your arrival. Payment may be in Sterling, Euros or via PayPal. Spring/autumn prices include heating.

Please note if you cancel your booking within 6 weeks of arrival we reserve the right to retain your deposit if we are unable to secure a replacement booking

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Map of Alhama de Granada

Owner's Tips

Alhama’s main square, with its shops, bars and restaurants, is only a short walk away. Check out Seguriya for a special meal out, or Bar Ochoa for great tapas and atmosphere. There are hot springs, used since Roman times, just outside town. The eastern edge of the town is built overlooking the gorge (El Tajo), and various stunning walks through the gorge are well-signposted. In summer, you can walk its length to reach the splendid swimming pool at hotel Pato Loco. This is open to non-residents and is very quiet, especially on weekday afternoons. Lake Bermejales (15k) offers fresh water swimming and mountain scenery.
Granada, and the Alhambra, are an hour's drive.

Meet the owners...

About us
We moved to Alhama in 2005, but unfortunately things didn't work out, so we are back in the UK. I think we moved to Spain for all the right reasons, but our timing was wrong. Might move back there some day......

What we love about our property
I love the space inside and the flow of the house, and how quiet it is. I love the little patio just off the kitchen. I love the fact that we renovated it with two of the most spiritual, zen-like builders I have ever come across, who felt they had to put themselves into the building almost as a point of faith. I love the age of the house and that we have helped to preserve it for the next generation.

Year we bought the property: 2005

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Advertised with España Breaks since December 2006, last updated April 2013.