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CORTIJO CEREZO, LANJARON
Cortijo Cerezo (Cherry Tree Cottage) is situated above the spa town of Lanjaron, on the edge of the Alpujarra foothills of the Sierra Nevada range of southern Spain. Only 40 minutes from the coast, half an hour from Granada and one hour from the Sierra Nevada ski centre, it is ideally placed to explore this fascinating area. Although summer temperatures can be sizzling the rest of the year is pleasantly warm. Conditions are comfortable with light cooling breezes keeping the heat at bay. Even in the winter it is normal to sit outside for breakfast!

Sleepy white villages, Capileira, Pampaniera, Bubion, Canar and Trevelez, line the hillsides with their Moorish architecture. There is something for everybody in the area. Whether you are into mountain biking, walking (the GR7 long distance path passes by the cortijo!), horse riding, skiing, mountaineering or just relaxing by the pool, all are catered for. The area is very serene and beautiful, and has a large "alternative" community with yoga, meditation and many other "healing" forms available. There is a Buddhist monastery at Orgiva, which is 10 minutes away.

The cortijo is sited in a shallow valley at 700 metres above sea level. It overlooks the Lanjaron valley, town and ancient Moorish castle. The town is a 10-minute walk away. The cortijo sleeps up to 6 people, with one double and two twin bedded rooms available. There is a shower/bathroom and washing machine and large kitchen/lounge with open fire and satellite TV. Outside the walled courtyard gives wonderful, elevated views. A covered barbecue area is conveniently adjacent to the swimming pool. Outside, the gardens are strewn with terraces, home to olive, fig, cherry, lemon, avocado and orange trees.

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Lanjaron itself is famous throughout Spain for its mountain waters and spa baths. People venture here from around the world to experience its magic. Mountain waters from the Sierra Nevada snows appear from the depths of the earth at various locations in the town and are free for all to use. The water tastes wonderful and is very pure, free from additives. The town also has many shops and bars and restaurants. Lanjaron mixes the old with the new, muleteers being as familiar a sight as four wheel drive vehicles.

The cortijo is available year round at a cost of £500 per week. This cost includes bed linen, towels, winter firewood (the nights can be cool), electricity and gas for cooking. Airport transfers can be arranged if you wish at a cost of 70 euros per trip. We can also assist you with planning your holiday if necessary. We can arrange sightseeing tours, guided walks or other activities on your behalf

 




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Originally created on 12th Oct 2002