This is our second visit to this lovely apartment. Once again, we have had a totally relaxing stay. Although we arrived late at night the welcome was just as warm as before. If you do nothing else, you must try the local food.      Walpole family - Jan 2008

A beautifully appointed apartment in a stunning location. Many thanks for being constantly on hand, we felt very welcome. Hope to come back soon.     K. Lillington - Feb 2008

Thank you for a wonderful vacation, our expectations were exceeded the entire time. We wish you continued success in your business and many blessings along the way. We shall see you again.           Bird family (USA) - April 2008

We couln't have had a better introduction to this beautiful part of the world. Thanks for all your advice and for the wonderful dinners we enjoyed almost every night of our stay. We'll be back.....threat and promise!     The Powells - April 2008

Thanks for the warm welcome and a lovely holiday. It's been fantastic. We couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome and peaceful stay.     Cope family - June 2007

What an excellent week! The apartment is lovely - themed rooms and cool tiles underfoot, sun and shade on the terrace.     Armitage family - June 2007

Thank you for a lovely fortnight stay. You have both been wonderful hosts and made our time in Cadiar as relaxed and easy as possible. We hope to return in the near future to relive our wonderful experiences.     Cooper family - July 2007

"The Jewel in the crown of Cadiar" Wonderful stay. You made us feel so welsome and we hope to return shortly.      Stevens family - July 2007

Fantastic hospitality!!! We had such a lovely time and the terrace - WEhat can we say?!? The meals we had were out of this world! With many thanks.     The White family - August 2007

Thanks for a lovely 2 weeks. The apartment was brilliant and the food superb. We enjoyed the peaceful terraces and local attractions. We will certainly recommend you!      Southall Family - August 2007

Thank you for your hospitality - we have had a lovely week. Drew - you cook like an angel! Hope to visit again.     Giles and Mary - August 2007

Where to start...Our visit here has been perfect! We weren't too sure what to expect but found our own little Utopia right here in Cadiar! The food has been amazing, the company was good fun and the musical recital was exhilarating.  We would recommend this place to everyone and your house is beautiful!     The Mians - September 2007

Lying between the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the north and the Mediterraean Sea to the south, the Alpujarras consist of rolling woodland, ravines and mountain rivers.

The area has unmatched beauty and air quality rated the cleanest in Europe.

Enjoy the space and the calm of the True Mediterranean, pick sun-baked rosemary from the hills, pause to smell the intoxicating fragrance of the mimosa. Wander freely and see what makes our part of Spain so timelessly special.

We provide great accommodation in the heart of the Alpujarras for couples and families who want something better. Our property will be spotlessly clean, you will be met at the door with the keys and someone will be on hand at all times to help and provide you with information. 

A short history of the Alpujarras

The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cloven by deep, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down towards the Mediterranean. The Alpujarra, as it is popularly known, in the singular, is famous throughout Spain because of its unique mini-ecology. Its terraced farmlands are constantly watered by the melting snow from above, constituting a high-altitude oasis of greenery which stands in dramatic contrast to the arid foothills below. The cultural interest of the region lies in its fifty-odd villages, which were the last stronghold of the Spanish Muslims, or Moors. Soon after the Castillians took Granada in 1492, all the city´s Moors were forced to convert to Christianity. Those who refused took to the hills, settling in this beautiful area. Constant pressure from the Christians led to a bloody uprising, the Morisco Rebellion of 1568, which was ruthlessly crushed out, with the public execution of the leader, Ben Humeya, in the main square of Granada. Soon followed a royal decree expelling from the Kingdom of Granada all people of Arab descent, since the "new Christians", as the converts were called, were all suspected of being ¨crypto-Muslims¨ in secret...

The villages of the Alpujarra were resettled with some 12,000 Christian families brought by King Philip II from Galicia and Asturias in north-western Spain. However, these unique hamlets have retained their traditional Berber architecture - terraced clusters of grey-white box-shaped houses with flat clay roofs - which is still common in the Rif and Atlas mountains of Morocco. Perhaps the most picturesque villages are the famous trio which cling, one close above the other, to the slopes of the Poqueira Valley, where red peppers and tomatoes are still set out to dry on the flat clay roofs, among the tall round chimney pots. Cadiar, at the bottom, bustles with crafts shops and restaurants, as does Bubión, half way up the slope, with its massive square church tower standing on a plaza of rough paving stones. But to savour the authentic Alpujarra, go to Capileira at the top of the valley - the name is an Arabic derivation of the Latin word for head or top - and walk down from the road into the lower streets of the village, where the rocky streets, overhanging passageways and sagging, stone houses have still not been remodelled and prettified for contemporary living...


If you stray from the beaten path, you will be sure to catch sight of the region´s abundant wild life, such as the Cabra Hispanica, a mountain goat which roams the mountains in herds and is often seen standing on pinnacles, silhouetted against the sky. But as soon as it flairs the scent of man it will bound up the steepest slopes with amazing speed... The Alpujarra is also famous for its excellent birdwatching - the colourful Hoopoe with its stark, haunting cry, is a common sight. The capital of the region is Orgiva, on the lowlands, and the village of Trevélez - famous throughout Spain for its superb mountain hams, or jamón serrano - is, at over 4,840 feet above sea level, the highest village in Europe, overhanging a fast-flowing river and plunging mountain valley.

One of the many great travel books written about Spain is devoted to the Alpujarra - Gerald Brenan´s South From Granada, which recounts the adventures of a young Britisher who, after serving in World War I, walked through Andalucia in search of a cheap place to live and write. He discovered the tiny village of Yégen, next to Cadiar, where he rebuilt a ruined house (now marked with a plaque in his memory) and lodged some of his friends of the famous Bloomsbury group of London.

General Tips

It is worth booking your flights as early as possible as there are often good bargains to be found. We accept bookings starting on any day of the week although it is advisable to book early during the peak season.

In the high season, you may not find the car you wish to hire, so, as part of your preparation, book early. Try doyouspain.com or recordrentacar.

A child-minder is available, but she should be booked early, as she gets very busy in the holiday season.


Make sure you take out travel insurance, even the most careful of travellers can lose their wallet or need some medical advice. In reality, emergency health care is free at the Health centre in Cadiar. However, insurance or a European health card is necessary for more serious problems that require the air ambulance or hospitalisation.

To help you with your preparation, you should note that the Alhambra in Granada is the second most visited monument in Europe, and there can be long queues for tickets. The day's quota can even have been sold before you get to the ticket office. It is possible to book tickets in advance by a minimum of one day and a maximum of one year. Phone +(34) 902-224-460 (you can ask for an English-speaking operator). Please follow the l.oink below for information on how to book for the Alhambra.

Tranquil garden seating area

The terraces are wonderfully peaceful and spacious with outdoor dining furniture, BBQs and sunloungers.

An overview showing the location of Cadiar in relation to the Sierra Nevada mountains and the coast.

More detailed map with Cadiar and the other towns and villages of La Alpujarra clearly showing.