Galera
Galera is unique among Spain's thousands of villages, steeped in 4,000 years of history it is home to thousands of cave houses, each one distinctly different. The village of Galera has long been a favourite holiday haunt to the discerning Spanish holiday maker looking for peace, tranquility and the chance to explore the varied and amazing country that surrounding this oasis set in the high plains of Granada.
Galera is set in lush green valleys carved out of the surrounding plateux by the Rivers of Galera and Huescar. Lying just off the A330 it is easily accessible from the A92N running between Granada and Murcia.
Galera is located centrally among the Natural Parks of Cazorla, Castril, Maria Los Velez, and Baza, which are all withing easy driving distance. In the parks you can partake in the many country pastimes afforded by these wonderfully preserved areas. You can also visit the neighbouring villages and towns of Huescar, Orce, Cullar, Puebla de Don Fadrique and Baza. All within easy reach, stroll through their streets and visit their markets, restaurants, bars, museums and monuments. Also close to hand are the nearby archaeological sites revealing the first human presence in Europe and representing practically all cultures (historic as well as prehistoric) of Mediterranean origin.
The Cave Holiday Homes of Galera
The cave houses of Galera, some of which are hundreds of years old are fully equiped with the amenities of modern life offering comfort and tranquility for their visitors. They are tastefully decorated in such a way as to preserve their traditional style but at the same time offering a comfortable accommodation for today's tourist. Ideal as a base to visit local attractions, the cave homes offer a relaxed atmosphere where you can rest after your days excursions.
Each cave home is unique in appearance, internal layout and location. Purchased as holiday homes they are let, under the management of Spanish Inland Properties, to visitors requiring a different kind of accommodation to the usual hotels and villas.
You can learn more about the individual cave holiday homes by visiting the owner's websites:
www.country-holidays-granada.com: Three spacious cave houses in a rural setting with an Indian restaurant nearby (open three nights per week. Price examples for two people: 55 per night, 275 per week and 550 per month.
www.cueva-abejaruco.com: Price example: 2 people 7 nights 350 Euros
www.cueva-rosa.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 270 Euros
www.cavehouseholidays.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 275 Euros
www.caveholidayhomecueva-paz.com/: Price example:2 people 6 nights 275 €
www.cueva-hencha.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 330 Euros
www.cuevacasteve.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 354 Euros - has a 20% discount on prices excluding June, July and August
www.cueva-las-hijas.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 354 Euros
www.cave-rentals.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 354 Euros
www.cueva-sonrisa.co.uk: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 354 Euros
www.cortijos-andaluz.com: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 360 Euros
www.cuevamelissa.co.uk: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 360 Euros
www.freewebs.com/cavehouse: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 360 Euros
www.freewebs.com/cavehousebreaks: Price example: 2 people 6 nights 360 Euros
SAMPLE RATES FOR 2007
| NΊ of People | Total Cost for a 2 day stay | ONE WEEK |
| 2 | 120.00 | 359.00 |
| 3 | 169.00 | 506.00 |
| 4 | 213.60 | 639.80 |
Notes:
- Minimum stay 2 nights, except for bank holidays and August
- Rates may vary slightly depending on cave
- Bedding and towels provided
- Some cave homes charge a daily rate of up to 10 euros for wood in winter months
You can book using either the owner's web sites (above) or by using our service. Click here to go to our booking form.
If you fancy staying in a cave house but don΄t want the "hassle" of self-catering we can recommend a lovely Cave House Bed & Breakfast - Called Cueva Pedro
For 50 Euros per room per night, Sally and Kate invite you to taste the "real" Spain in the heart of rural Andalucia. Situated in the pretty, tranquil village of Castrillejar, Cueva Pedro is one of the very few family-run guest cave houses in the area. It is within easy reach of the coast and the mountains and is just over an hour from Granada airport.
Contact them via email on: enquiries@cuevapedro.co.uk ; by phone on 00 34 958 737230. For more information visit www.cuevapedro.co.uk
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