Cortijo "Rio Claro" (River Clear) is set
within the "Sierra Maria - Los Vélez Parque Natural" in Andalucia, with
stunning views over the mountains
"Mahimon" and
"Muelar". It is only
3kms from Vélez Blanco yet the locals call it 'tranquilo' due to its
private and secluded location.
The house is set in the ideal location for either an adventure or
totally relaxing holiday vacation for eco-friendly tourists. Guests are "spoilt
for choice" with walking, cycling, endless scenes for painting, and
naturalists have an abundance of wildlife including regular visits
overhead from Golden Eagles and Griffon Vultures (flock of
78 maximum
seen so far!). There are even walks to the tops of both the mountains
mentioned above from where you can see hundreds of square miles and as
far as the
Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The view whilst relaxing on the terrace in front of the cortijo is
breathtaking and unspoilt. In fact, although there are some 5 or 6 local
Spanish living nearby, only one other house is actually visible from the
cortijo! Sit on the terrace of an
evening and gaze at the Milky Way
whilst listening to the sounds of Cicadas and, in the spring, Frogs from
the stream at the bottom of the grounds. In the almond and olive groves
(part of the 6 acres of land with the property) we even regularly get
Nightingales singing.
Construction is traditional with exposed beams and thick stone walls
keeping the inside cooler in the summer months. The property is divided
into 2 units as described under
Accommodation,
but is let exclusively i.e. if your needs are such that you only require
one of the 2 parts of the cortijo, a discount is given and the other
unit IS NOT let to anyone for the duration of your stay. You will have
complete privacy.
This is the holiday location for those who demand more than just the
sun.