POLOPOS VILLAGE

Southern Spain

In a pretty hilltop village, six miles from the sea, we have a traditional village house to let. It sleeps 4/5 in two twin-bedded rooms with one sofa bed in the living area.

The house consists of a large kitchen/diner, double size living room, bathroom, two double bedrooms, a light airy lobby to roof terrace and views over the lower village and foothills to the sea. There is a washing machine, large fridge, gas hob and a microwave oven. All linen is provided. There is also a small shelf of paperbacks, a selection of games and basic tourist information.

We live in the village ourselves, not more than two hundred yards away, and are always available for information and help if needed.

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WEEKLY RATES

June, July and August £220/€330

March to May, September & October £185/€277

Easter and Christmas £200/€300

Other Times £160/€240

CONTACTS

TEL: (00 34) 958 83 68 49

Email:- kayjohnson@arrakis.es

ABOUT POLOPOS

Polopos is a small and ancient village, situated almost directly south of Granada, on the southerly slopes of the Sierra de Contraviesa. There are magnificent views to the Mediterranean below. A little further inland, the Sierra Nevada provides an inspiring backdrop to the historic city of Granada.

This area, from the Sierra Nevada to the sea is called ‘Las Alpujarras’ and National Geographic magazine once described this area as ‘one of the inhabited beauty spots of the world’. Praise indeed! This is certainly true of the Spring when every plant flowers- the best times being April/May.

There are not more than a hundred or so residents here now, although throughout the year the number is increased by visiting families and friends.

This is still a working village and,where many areas have abandoned the land in favour of tourism, in Polopos farming still holds on. The main crops are almonds and vines. Polopos is well known for it’s wine and there are no cooperatives here! Recently,

The Perez family have set up a small museum dedicated to the production of wine in Polopos over the years-well worth a visit, and a tasting! Other crops are fruit and veg, including peachs figs, avocados, apricots and chirimoyas (custard apples).

There are flocks of sheep and goats, and the use of mules is a way of life, which, slowly, is giving way to 4X4s! Although this is a peaceful place, apart from August when the village is ‘en Fiestas’, there is much to do. Walking and Birdwatching are the most popular with visitors, while others come to generally explore the area and paint and photograph the countryside. On the coast there are uncrowded beaches where you can swim, snorkel and fish and the water is mainly calm and crystal clear.

At the foot of our hill there is a well run campsite with bar and restaurant, where you can use the pool and eat cheaply and well.

Along the coast there are many market days in various villages as well as further inland. More sophisticated pursuits can be found at the not too distant tourist resorts of Almunacar and Nerja, plus of course the city of Granada and also Almeria are not far away.

Furthermore the motorways now connect to most of the southern cities, many within a days drive. But whatever your particular interests, if you appreciate the relative peace of the countryside, you’ll like it here!

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Casa Nicolar

For a truly relaxed visit why not stay at our main house? All rooms are en-suite, and there is a guest lounge and terrace.

Rates for bed and breakfast are £15 per person per night.

To reserve accommodation tel/fax or Email to Spain direct:-

TEL:/FAX:- (00 34) 958 83 68 49

:- kayjohnson@arrakis.es Email

Village roofs- old and new!

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From the ‘campo’

This site is currently under construction.Over the next year it is to be expanded so as to cover all aspects of village life. There will be maps, history, flora & fauna, fiesta details and some commercial content, plus a large gallery of images, so keep looking in!