El Geco Verde
Anglo-Italian family-run eco-hotel close to the natural parks, lakes and mountains of he Altiplano de Granada. Converted farmhouse at the top of a beautiful valley. Peaceful rural location, incredible views, friendly atmosphere. Off-grid installation, solar electric and hot water, biomass central heating.
Three romantic double rooms, three spacious family rooms (for up to five people), large dining area, cosy living room and library, galley kitchen for group hire with tea and coffee-making facilities for hotel guests. Log and pellet fires. Magnificent terrace with panoramic views of farmland and mountains. Honesty bar and fresh home made meals, organic ingredients, many home grown. On site mountain bike hire and workshops in Italian and Spanish cookery, jewellery making, Local artesanal products available for sale, such as honey, olive oil, saffron and blown glass products.
Two fantastic natural parks, Cazorla and Castril, on the doorstep - largest protected natural space in Spain. Four incredible lakes within 30 mins drive, Fishing 365 days a year. Spectacular walking routes for all levels, opportunities to spot rare birds and wildlife (e.g. Lammergeier, otters, brown trout). All outdoor activities catered for including canoeing, canyoning, horse riding, mountain biking. Highest peak outside of Sierra Nevada, La Sagra (40kms).
General information
Languages spoken
Lodging
Group accommodation
Food
Facilities
Campfire/barbecue
Bicycles for rent
Wellness activities (massage, etc.)
Open-air swimming pool
Guided excursions in the surroundings
Tours of the farm
Participation in daily farm-activities possible
Workshops and courses
Facilities and activities in the surroundings (< 15 km)
Bicycles for rent
Marked trails
Guided nature tours
Horseriding
Boatrent
Open-air swimming pool
Children
Small live stock for children
Open air children's pool
Highchair
Cot
Special target groups
Working on the farm (in exchange for board and lodging) possible
(Partially) wheelchair accessible (ramp, doorsteps, stairlift, elevator, etc.)
Facilities for wheelchair users (toilet, shower, bathroom, kitchen, etc.)
not allowed to smoke in the rooms
Pets allowed if agreed upon
Landscape characteristics
Farm production
Organic or biodynamic farm
Horticulture, Fruticulture, Poultry