Andalucia is famous the world over for its relaxed style of life and the friendliness of its people and if you need to step of the treadmill and recharge your batteries Cortijo La Pura is ideal. Finca La Pura translates into English as Farm of the pure. No we did not name it so. It is it,s historical name and is a very old house. There has been a house on this farm and on more, or less the same site for some 2000 years and possibly longer. Finca La Pura lies in the heart of the Sierra Las Nieves nature reserve, a beautiful part of rural Andalucia, in what is refered to as "The real Spain". You will find fragments of pottery within the house which have been dated as Roman, or pre Roman. Why has this small part of Spain been so popular through the ages? In part through a natural spring that feeds it even during the long hot summer months. A mineral water bottling plant has now been established at the bottom of the valley taking water from a nearby source. Golf, the beach, fishing, and hill walking are just some of the activities available from this private Villa, or maybe you would prefer to relax by the private pool. The choice is yours. Finca La Pura has been carefully restored and extended over a period of years and now offers comfortable and well equipped accomodation. A large and private pool and extensive grounds will add to the enjoyment of your stay. Olives, almonds and advocados are the principle crops grown and if your stay coincides with harvest time ( Advocados april-June, Almonds August-October, Olives September-December) you are welcome to pick from the trees. Finca La Pura offers the opportunity to step back from the treadmill, relax, rest and enjoy the fantastic views and beautiful countryside that abounds in this part of Andalucia. Alternatively there are two of Andalucias white villages within easy reach (approx 6 klms) Casarabonela and Alozaina. Both of these villages boast restaurants and a choice of shops. Should you wish to eat locally and flavor the style of life lived in the area Mention to the following Restaurant owners that you are staying at the house of Finca La Pura in Los Almarajes and I,m sure you will receive a great welcome. Casarabonela. Bar Nuevo run by, Antonio, Maria, or Paco. Bar Parada, run by Pedro and Yoli Alozaina. Bar Nuevo run by Alberto AK Ortuna run by Isabel, or David. Hotel Calcunes Rural Restaurant.......very close,it is a little more expensive, but only a 5min drive. Just tell them that you stay at Finca La pura........Aprovecha