Casa Almelara is located minutes from the Sierra Nevada National Park. Enjoy the cultural experience of an Andalusian village (the best preserved in the province), whilst having the peace of a rural retreat. Ideal for lovers of beauty and nature, popular amongst artists and walkers retreats, and with a whole range of outdoors activities in a stunning location. There are great bars and restaurants in the valley. The space Casa Almelara is located on the edge of ancient Atalbeitar. Please find our website for a huge amount of activities and links in our area. Excellent for large family reunions, workshops or retreats. You will be very welcome. There are cleaning and cooking services available at a fee from our local friends. About the village: Atalbeitar is one of the 7 white, moorish villages that make up La Taha, a South-facing valley on the slopes of the highest mountain in Spain. The village has ancient donkey lanes that make it a car-free village, peaceful and safe for children. You can unload 14 metres from our door, then park car 1 minute walk away at the entrance of Atalbeitar. About the house: The house has been recently restored using traditional materials in original ways, with beauty and comfort in mind. Chestnut beams, bedrock corners and many unique touches give it a rustic charm. We, Tom and Carmen ( the owners) are both artists, and have delighted in creating a space that is simple but harmonious, spending every winter since 2004 restoring it with all our love and care, and so we are very happy when people come to enjoy our work. We have built in the old stable a SWIMMING POOL and it is heated in the colder months. The system we use to purify the water is sand and salt, so your skin and eyes will be kindly treated here. It has also a hydro-massage and swimming against the current system so that you can exercise and feel revitalised and restored. It has a big dressing room with a large walk in shower, and also a beautiful STEAM ROOM, with Iranian tiles. There is an interior patio in the house, shady and plant-filled to escape the heat of the midday summer sun, where there is a BARBECUE available for your use. As well as 3 large TERRACES and 2 smaller ones with spectacular VIEWS and plenty of garden furniture. Get cozy beside the fire, eat out on the terraces under the pergola with the untouched valley beneath you, explore our selection of games, or just relax and read our books. But we also have a smart television with Netflix, etc. A DVD player and films are available too. There is WIFI and an office area if you need to catch up with your life, or you can work from the terraces whilst enjoying the views..... There are in the house as well as other suggestions a collection of maps with exciting detailed walks via the moorish paths. CHILDREN The main terrace is totally baby, toddler and child proof, SAFE as we have children ourselves! We have toys for them too and as the village is car free you can enjoy games through all the exciting labyrinth like streets... There are board games also. ACTIVITIES Please see our website Casa Almelara Atalbeitar for many more options. There are a number of horse-riding places either for novices or the fully-experienced (or both together), with marvellous routes in the National Park. And we can point you in the right direction for unforgettable walks with incredible views. ( maps in the house). There are also local people that provide a number of interesting activities, like flamenco classes, yoga classes and specialized walks. In the evenings or lunch time explore the variety of restaurants and bars in our valley La Taha, where the tradition is to give a free tapa with every drink, and where often you can catch an evening of local music. Nearest beach: Salobreña at 57km. Nearest outdoor pools: -Pitres Camping with large outdoor pool and lovely garden restaurant, 3 km. - Hotel Medina, large pool and cafe, 2 km. Or 20 min walk via the moorish path. -Or we can point you towards great natural mountain pools in the area. LUXURIES: Private Pool (heated), Steam Room, Log fire, WIFI Internet, DVD player and films, Books, Games, Toys, Barbacue. Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Juicer, Hair dryer Utilities: Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine, Drier, Iron and Ironing board, the cooker has gas fires and the oven is electric (including fan mode). Rooms: 9 Bedrooms. (10 in the near future, ask if needed). 6 full bathrooms and 1 with loo and sink, plus the shower by the pool. Fully equipped kitchen, with a Smeg that has 5 gas fires and an electric oven 90 cm wide. 2 dining rooms, one seats 12, the other seats 18, 20 squeezed. 3 living rooms, the largest seats 18. Other details: Linen and towels provided, as well as teas, coffee and cooking essentials like oil, herbs, spices... Beds will be made. Kids: Highchair available. 2 cots available. Further details about the pool: The swimming pool is semi-indoor, meaning that in the cold months we close it up so that it is indoor and heated. In the warmer months it is open to the leafy courtyard with access to the sunny terraces. It always has a roof. We have done it this way because these days we believe the sun is harmful and the water takes away the protection creams, so this way you and your children can swim all day without getting sun damage and then go to the sun deck and put your protection cream. PETS: We love them, but due to caring about our guests potential allergies please let us know before you bring them. IF YOUR GROUP IS SMALL: The house is very versatile and you can have several letting options, please look at the other options we have to let it in our profile, see Casa Aloe ( up to 12) and Casa Carmela.( up to 8). Guest access Everywhere Registration Details Andalucia - Regional registration number VTAR/GR/01474