Escaping Into The Mountains – Holiday Homes in Granada

If you've ever read South from Granada by Gerald Brenan, you'll undoubtedly have been tempted to experience the mountains of Granada. When the city becomes a little too much to stand, why not give it a shot? Nowadays getting there is far easier (no need for donkeys and endless train journeys!) and there are cheap flights galore into the area.

With scorching hot summers and snow-capped mountains in winter, Granada is full of surprises. The countryside is ideal for hikers and bird watchers, while the entire area is brimming with Moorish history. Holiday homes in the mountains of Granada are also a way to disconnect from city life, while staying close to the bustling city of the Alhambra. Here are some ideas of rural holiday homes in Granada.

Rural Retreat – Beautiful Cortijo Surrounded by Nature

This Cortijo is a beautifully traditional farmhouse surrounded by hectares of poplar groves and is ideal for nature lovers. The ideal base camp, this Granada holiday home has three bedrooms and is located near the picturesque towns of Moclín and Alcalá la Real, ideal for day trips to the Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada, Granada and the Subética National Park. Country walks, cooking, hunting for wild mushrooms or simply relaxing by the pool to take in the incredible views. If you're looking for peace, you've just found it!

Casa del Fuente – Enchanting Farmhouse in Fontanar

When it comes to holiday homes in Granada, this one is unique. Once the home of an olive farmer, this traditional three-bedroom farmhouse is located on the outskirts of the sleepy village of Fontanar and has been built into the rock. Authentically rural, this holiday house has high vaulted ceilings and a fireplace for snuggling in the winter months. In summer the pool will come in handy and there are fantastic views to the snowy Sierra Nevada mountains and olive groves. With the Sierra Cazorla National Park nearby, a holiday at Casa del Fuente in Granada is idea for those who like hiking. If you love swimming, the Lake Negratin is only ten minutes away surrounded by spectacular red cliffs.

Peace and Tranquillity – A Holiday Home in Cuesta Vinas, Valor

If you've been burning the candle at both ends of late, there are few better remedies than spending time living a healthy and ecological lifestyle in the mountains of Granada. This one bedroom farmhouse is located within the small hamlet of Cuesta Vinas known for its naturally carbonated spring water. The eco-pool and sun terrace are stunning, and you'll find it hard to tear yourself away from the view over the surrounding mountains. The owners can also provide delicious fresh vegetables from the garden. Best of all, Yegen is only 45 minutes away. If you've read Brennan, you'll want to pop in for a visit…