Apartment Castallico is very much a semi-detached cottage and has a private entrance, full self catering facilities and outside there are covered and open terraces with fabulous mountain views providing the perfect backdrop to alfresco dining or just supping a glass of the local tinto.
There is a spacious living room with ceiling fan, wooden shutters, central heating radiator and wood burning stove. A double bedroom with ceiling fan, wooden shutters, central heating radiator and built in wardrobe. The family bathroom has central heating radiator, bath with shower over along with WC and hand basin. The kitchen includes a gas oven and 3 ring hob, a fridge/freezer and microwave. Entertainment includes a DVD player with large DVD library, book library and board games.
Outside has 2 private terraces with BBQ and garden furniture. The east terrace greets the morning sun with a cup of coffee and the south terrace is south facing with oodles of sunshine.
The communal pool is shared with a maximum of 4 other persons, and was converted from the farm’s water storage. It is not a lounging pool. When guests are not in the village or exploring nearby, they spend most of their time in their own private garden and open and closed terraces with loungers and umbrellas and pop up to the pool to cool off before returning to their loungers to pick up their book or glass of wine or both!
Everything else you need can be found in the whitewashed village of Lubrin, adorned with bright geraniums and bougainvillea, endless sunshine and narrow cobbled streets leading to uncomplicated squares where butchers, bakers, tapas bars, supermarkets, ATM and just five minutes from your door.
Where to go and what to do!
The Cabo de Gata National Park is one of the most beautiful and ecologically rich coastal strips in the western Mediterranean and is the first Natural land and sea park in Andalucia. The drive takes just over an hour and the route down the mountain, via Nijar, is very dramatic. The park offers walks on marked trails and tracks amongst native scrub and grasses, amidst the scent of wild lemon balm and the distinctive aromas of curry plant and herbs. You are able to follow inland trails and coastline.
The ancient Andalusian city of Almeria(1 hour away) lies sheltered at the base of a bay, proudly dominated by the amazing Alcazaba, a huge Moorish citadel with three walled enclosures dating from 995.
The Alhambra in Granada is a very popular place to visit by our guests. It takes just 2 hours to drive to Granada along the Almeria to Sevilla motorway with stunning view. There is a shuttle bus that takes you from the Alhambra direct to the Plaza de Nueva where it’s a short walk to the Cathedral and Royal Chapel.
Best time to go
June to September for "chill" by way of R&R
October and November for an Indian Summer.
November through May for winter sun or self guided walking or cycling.
February for the start of Spring and the almond blossom.
March to May for bird watching and wildflowers.
