Casa Maribel - Overview

This excellent newly restored holiday villa is situated in the village of Niguelas, overlooking the Lecrin Valley in Andalucia. It nestles on the edge of the village and has huge windows looking out to the mountains, with wonderful views.

Property Description

A beautiful, very large swimming pool. A lovely location for holidays all year round in sun, sea and snow.

On the edge of the Lecrin Valley adjacent to the Alpujarras and within easy reach of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucia, Spain this imposing holiday house is on the edge of the village of Niguelas. The property has huge windows looking out to the mountains, with wonderful views. The house has been beautifully restored and its large, light spaces on three floors, high quality materials and lovely furnishings create a restful, comfortable ambience.

Local Information

Niguelas is on the edge of the Alpujarras, close to the Sierra Nevada, Spain. There are bars, several supermarkets and a bakery all close to the church. There are also one or two restaurants/bars within easy reach. The village is one of the quiet, unspoilt villages dotted around the hillsides and mountains of this area between Granada, the Sierra Nevada and the coast.

The nearest beach and the historic city of Granada are about 40 minutes drive and there are also the picturesque villages of the Alpujarras. Nearby is the enormous fresh water lake of Beznar with its many pretty picnic spots.

On the coast there is the horseshoe bay of La Herradura with its bustling beach restaurants and wonderful snorkeling and the busy, sandy beach with crystal clear waters at Nerja with many beach-side restaurants.

Further afield is the scenic coastline of the National Park, Cabo de Gata and wide expanses of deserted sandy beaches. Excellent walking, horse riding, cycling, tennis, diving, paragliding and a great base for snow skiing or snow boarding at the excellent ski resort of Sol y Nieve in the spectacular mountains of the Sierra Nevada, only about an hour's drive away from the Lecrin Valley, December - April.

Activities nearby include: Horse-riding * Walking * Cycling * Tennis * Diving * Paragliding * Skiing * Beaches about 20 kms away * Skiing in the Sierra Nevada, about 35 kms * Granada, about 25 kms away

Many activities can be arranged with our agent on the ground.

Directions

To get to the Lecrin Valley, you can either fly into Malaga or Granada, although Malaga has more incoming flights.

We recommend that you pick up a hire car at the airport and then drive to the village. From Granada, it is about a forty minute drive. From Malaga, it is a 2½ hour drive.

Clients are given directions and maps, and are directed to our agent’s offices in Melegis and they will then be shown to the property. There is also a contact telephone number for any assistance required.

Nearest Airport: Malaga (AGP)