Article in Jet2.com magazine
July, August, Sept 2007
Cave Dweller
Location - Near Granada, Southern Spain
Perfect for - People on a tight budget in search of a country getaway
Price - £84,000
Before you go picturing Flintstone-like scenes, know that cave houses make for surprisingly practical – and popular – homes. These are located in te heart of the Andalucian countryside, in Galera, about half an hour east of Granada. Cut into the soft rock of the area, they are surprisingly comfortable and stylish, with smooth white plaster walls that maintain an even temperature all year. So there´s no need fo rheating or air-conditioning, making these properties both economic and eco-friendly.
Non-renovated caves are cheaper but basic, while better ones include spacious living and dining areas, tiled bathrooms, telephone connections, satellite TV and private front yards with terraces and parking. Some even have a pool.
With the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada and beaches of the Costa Tropical two hours away, this kind of holiday/rental home will prove very popular with lovers of peace, nature and authentic Spain.
