El Cortijo del Pino
El Cortijo del Pino is a dignified old farmhouse, converted with great care into an intimate country retreat. It is hidden in the beautiful Lecrin valley, halfway Granada, with its famous Alhambra,  and the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean coast. The area has a tranquil beauty that makes it an ideal location both for visitors looking for a place to retreat and for those keen to discover the area by foot or on horseback.
4-9 persons

El Cortijo del Pino takes its name from the gargantuan Aleppo pine that overhangs the farmhouse. It marks the history of the house – the many years that have passed, and the many to come.

The building is sober, breathing innate aristocracy. The sandy tones of the property change with each passing hour.

This fascinating game of light must have been what attracted the artist and his wife,  who converted this old farmhouse into a lovely country retreat.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO impressive pine tree
El Cortijo del Pino sits high on a hill above the white village Albuñuelas.

The views from the wide terrace in front of the farmhouse go over the surrounding groves of oranges and lemons, almonds and olives, to the lovely distant village in the valley below and to the pine-covered mountains beyond.

This is a lovely sitting area, cool and tranquil under the shade of the ancient pine tree.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO tranquility
With their flair for interior decoration and furnishing the owners have created a warm welcoming home. 

A romantic path through the lush gardens leads to an inviting swimming pool with lounge chairs for sunbathing.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO inviting swimming pool
They have carefully designed the garden surrounding the farmhouse, with several comfortable areas to relax. EL CORTIJO DEL PINO to relax
At the back of the house is a lovely patio, partly covered, with a large dining table. A perfect place to have breakfast. 

All over are flowering plants and fragrant herbs. You will hear many birds.

You might get inspired and be unable to resist to grab a canvas and an easel yourself.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO lovely patio
The property breathes a warm and peaceful atmosphere al over.

The large living area  is full of antiques, including the attractive original tiled floor, yet comfortable, welcoming and very romantic.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO warm and peaceful atmosphere
The owners gorgeous paintings are on every wall; you would not be the first to leave having bought one of these.

The small but comfortable dining room with inviting open fire is opposite the fully fitted kitchen.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO gorgeous paintings
The bedrooms are spacious,  the beds comfortable. Most have beamed ceilings, many antiques and again - of course - the artist’s paintings on the walls. The decoration is classic and romantic.

There is one suite which consists of a double bedroom and a separate small sitting room/study with an extra single bed.

There are three more twin bedrooms.

All rooms have good en-suite bathrooms, each in different soft pastel shades and a touch of Moorish style.		 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO romantic bedrooms

Location:

Cortijo del Pino is located just above the whitewashed village of Albuñuelas in the Lecrin Valley. Albuñuelas is approximately 30 minutes (37 kilometres) from Granada and a similar distance to the lovely villages of Salobreña or Almuñecar at the Costa Tropical. Access to the Alpujarras area is about 30 minutes and Málaga airport is about 2 hours (130 kilometres).

Surroundings:

Albuñuelas is a nice village surrounded by citrus groves. In spring the sweet fragrance of millions of oranges sedates you, and the surrounding slopes are crimson-pink of almond blossom. One can make wonderful walks along the rocky canyon that cuts south from the village. The mountainous area has a unique and tranquil beauty and is an ideal location both for visitors looking for a place to retreat and for those keen to go for a great hike in the area or to go on horseback.

 EL CORTIJO DEL PINO location in Lecrin Valley

For those who look for the authentic Spain, there is a lot to explore. The most famous is the Alhambra in Granada, a beautiful example of the magic Moorish architecture. The fairytale gardens, carefully designed, with many waterworks, make you feel to have landed in the fairytale of 1001 Night.

Near Granada you find to the highest but one mountain ridge of Europe: Sierra Nevada.  Enabling you to go skiing in the morning, and relax on the beach the next hour.

Renowned is also the Alpujarras, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. A breathtaking region jam-packed with white villages, built in typical Berber architecture, in the many lovely valleys and on the terraces. This is where the Mores went, after they had been expelled from Granada in 1500.  A truly fascinating area, steeped with history.

 CORTIJO DEL PINO area around Granafa

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