We are in one of the most beautiful regions of Andalucia and have started to put together a guide to various walks, drives, restaurants and general sight seeing tips in the area.
Below is a brief guide to the region
Please click on the links at the bottom left hand side of this page for more detailed guides
(as they become available)
Also, Velez Blanco has one of the finest pools around, set in a wooded park on the slopes of mt. Mahimon and overlooking the Blanco Valley. There is a restaurant and tapas bar beside the pool area.
Golf: There are various golf courses within approximately 40 minutes drive in the Vera and Mojacar area.
Skiing: The Sierra Nevada, with it's 78kms of ski runs and 24 lifts, is approximately 2 hours drive (motorway most of the way).
Travel: Alicante, Murcia and Almeria airports are all about 1hr30min drive away so a car is highly recommended. However, by seperate agreement, we can organise transport to/from the airports and there are taxi services in Velez Blanco and Velez Rubio. Velez Blanco is walking distance at about 3kms and Velez Rubio and Maria are both about 8kms. We also have a limited number of mountain bikes which we do allow our guests to use, at their own risk, when possible.
The A91/92N motorway runs just south of Velez Rubio from Granada to Puerto Lumbreras where it joins the E15 coast motorway from Almeria to the north of Spain via Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona.
Further details: There are various restaurants within 4kms of Rio Claro including the Michelin guide "Meson el Molina", our personal favorite "El Palacil" and many cafe/bars frequented by the locals and serving drinks and tapas. Both Velez Blanco and Velez Rubio have medical centres, between them covering 24hrs/day. All 3 local villages have weekly markets (Wed, Sat and Sun) offering freshly grown local produce.
Special Interests: Nick and Claire are happy to accomodate your needs if possible. Please ask if you would like any special assistance or arrangements made.
Claire is also an NVQ3 trained Chair Based Excercise leader with 28yrs experience in care for the elderly and/or handicapped. Respite care can be provided by prior arrangement if required.
We are also able to offer our guests private English, Spanish or Dutch lessons. Please enquire prior to arrival.
Seperate food and laundry services are also offered for a small charge.
