THE CORTIJO The Cortijo lies facing east towards the sunrise on the slopes of the southern sierras in the province of Seville, the heart of Andalucia. It has gradually developed from a rundown old farmhouse in 1991 into a beautiful holiday complex. ​ The Cortijo ( "farmhouse" in Spanish) is set in 30 acres of its own land consisting partly of olive trees and partly of uncultivated woodland on the steeply sloping hillside. It is just one kilometre from and overlooks the village of Algámitas, with a population of just over 1000 people. SLEEPING The main house sleeps 15 There are seven twin rooms and one single bedroom. Every room has its own shower, WC and washbasin. All bedrooms are situated on the first floor with views either east across the valley or west towards the hills of Penon and Terril (at 1125mtrs, the highest in Seville province). All bedrooms and bathrooms are kept warm with oil fired central heating to make a winter stay with us that bit more comfortable! Fans are in every room for those hot summer nights. ​ DINING On the ground floor there is a large dining room with ample seating for 18 and french windows opening onto the terrace. There are plenty of tables and chairs on the front terrace and 2 covered patios if you wish to dine outside. If you are self-catering, you will have access to our fully equipped, industrial kitchen. ​ RELAXING We have a comfortable sitting room with a roaring log fire; perfect in winter. Our bar with TV Free, unlimited WIFI is availablein the whole cortijo. ​ In addition, on the ground floor there is a cloakroom with two WC’s and washbasin. Guests have access to Laundry facilities. Cleaning/towels/linen/maid service: All linen and towels are provided, including swimming pool towels. The Cortijo is cleaned at the beginning and end of each Holiday.

ALGÁMITAS Algámitas is a small traditional Spanish village with a population of just over 1000 people. There are several small grocery shops (a fantastic bakery, fishmongers), bars, a church, the village square and two banks. Algámitas is essentially an agricultural community with the emphasis on olives as well as mixed cereals and sunflowers. IF YOU ENJOY WALKING then the surrounding countryside is unspoilt and there are many tracks and paths you can use: you are more or less free to go wherever you wish! The next nearest village to us is Villanueva de San Juan - it and Algámitas are known as the "forgotten villages" as time has almost passed them by. Life goes on much as it has for decades, although the motor car and tractor have mainly taken over from the mule. However, the goatherds still watch their herds in the fields and on the hills - the tinkling of their bells is an ever present sound in the stillness of the countryside. ALWAYS TAKE WATER with you when you set off and never underestimate the power of the sun. The walking in the area is through beautiful countryside, varying from olive groves to mountain tracks. THE SURROUNDING AREA The Cortijo and Villa are within easy reach of “Los Pueblos blancos”, which are the famous Moorish white villages. There are opportunities for photography, bird watching, painting, horse riding and many other activities. Car hire is cheap and easily arranged at any of the airports servicing the area. If you get the opportunity, you should consider visiting the beautiful cites of Cordoba, Jerez, Seville, Ronda, Cádiz and Granada, all within easy reach. Nearby Osuna and Olvera are also well worth a visit with fantastic views and plenty of stunning Spanish architecture and history on display. They are ideal aswell, if you are looking to stock up at a larger Supermarket.