Whether you are seeking:

• an "away from it all" holiday experience;
• a holiday of rest and relaxation; or
• a holiday of discovery and adventure.

We believe that our holiday villas and region of Western Granada will have something to offer most guests.

Active Leisure

Guests seeking an active leisure pursuit holiday will find that Western Granada has much to offer the most dedicated of enthusiasts.

Many active leisure pursuits, together with an instructor, are available for our guests to enjoy, be it a day spent canoeing, canyoning, mountain biking, climbing or potholing.

The Alhambra Palace

No holiday to the Granada Province of Andalucia is complete without at least one visit to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.

To make your holiday experience a memorable occasion guests of Cortijo la Loma can, as an additional service, pre-book an exclusive private transfer to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in our luxury, well appointed courtesy vehicle.

Archaeology

On the road between Montefrío and Íllora visitors are able to visit the Neolithic dolmens at “La Peña de los Gitanos”- one of the most important archaeological sites in the Province of Granada.

Entertainment

Both Cortijo la Loma Granero and Cortijo la Loma Villa are equipped with:

• a selection of classical and flamenco music CDs;
• both fiction and non fiction books;
• a backgammon set and playing cards;
• children's jigsaws.

In addition to the above within the sun patio of the the Granero there is a giant size chess set, whilst in the Villa there is a giant set of dominoes.

Fiestas

Fiestas are a time of joy, celebration, fairgrounds, music, dancing and generally being merry. The local pueblos commence their annual fiesta celebrations as early as the month of March/April and the season of fiestas continues through until the month of October.

Across Spain the Easter Celebrations, Semana Santa, mark a particularly important celebration and time of year. The significance of the Easter celebrations in Spain has to be witnessed in order to be fully appreciated.

Film Library

As both the Granero and the Villa has a private outdoor cinema so too do they have a private film library, each film library is comprised of over 150 film titles, in DVD format, ranging from the latest blockbusters to all time classics and from "Jazz sessions" to "In Concert" collections.

Although the selection of films caters for guests of all ages, should you have a particular favourite film that you wish to watch under the Andalucian star lit skies please feel free to bring it on your Andalucian holiday.

Golf

The City of Granada Golf Club is situated less than 10 minutes drive from the City Centre and boasts a superb 18-hole golf course together with a modern and superb Club House. The Club offers guests many services and facilities including:

• Practice Course & Putting Green;
• Golf Buggy;
• Golf Bag & Trolley Hire;
• Tuition with a Qualified Professional;
• Restaurant & Bar.

Horse Riding

In association with our specially selected stables guests can live the dream of trekking through the Andalucian countryside.

Guests enjoy a minimum of one hour professional tuition followed by an accompanied ride with a knowledgeable representative from the stables.

Our appointed stables also offer the opportunity to discover the countryside in an open carriage.

Folk Festival

For a number of years we have proudly co-sponsored the Parapanda Folk Festival.

The Parapanda Folk Festival, which is held in the pueblo of Íllora is a week long celebration of culture, heritage and vision through music, song and dance.

The Festival, which takes place during the last week of July, showcases both local, National and International artists as well as emerging talent.

Private Outdoor Cinemas

Whether you are holidaying in the Granero or the Villa, after a relaxing day around your own private swimming pool, taking the occasional dip to cool off, what better way is there to spend the evening with family or friends than enjoying your own private outdoor cinema.

Both of our holiday villas have a private outdoor cinema and many guests have commented upon how they have enjoyed the cooler and often late evenings watching a film under the Andalucian nights skies - sometimes being distracted by the abundance shooting stars in the skies above.

Private Pools

Holidays are often a time for well deserved rest and relaxation and in support of such relaxation guests may be pleased to learn that each of our holiday villas has a private pool.

Private, being that guests have:

• exclusive use of their own pool,
• total privacy, i.e. the pool is not overlooked.

Not only are the pools private and for guests' exclusive pleasure but both pools are fully tiled and illuminated. The Villa's pool is also solar heated.

Restaurants

Though there are hundreds of restaurants in the City of Granada, and although - unfortunately we have not visited them all, we are able to advise guests on the restaurants we would recommend both in the City of Granada and the surrounding pueblos.

So whether you are seeking a restaurant with a romantic atmosphere, a lively atmosphere, traditional atmosphere or perhaps a restaurant with stunning views of the surrounding countryside we are confident that we will be able recommend a venue.

We offer a free service of making your restaurant reservation and as an additional service we are able to provide private transfers to and from the restaurant of your choice.

Shopping

Guests whom enjoy shopping will discover that the City of Granada offers a wide selection of shops, ranging from souvenir shops and small independent shops to large department stores.

Guests who are intent on "shopping until they drop" will particularly appreciate the afternoon siesta time when most shops close for the afternoon. As the sietsa time provides the perfect excuse to find a local bar or restaurant to enjoy the gastronomic delights of the City whilst reviewing the mornings purchases - before heading back out to the shops when they reopen during the late afternoon and remain open until early evening.

Ski-ing

The Sierra Nevada boasts 70 kilometres of ski slopes and 59 different ski runs – appealing to skiers of varying ability and skill.

Swift and efficient access to the slopes is made via the Resort’s 20 modern ski lifts and perfect skiing conditions are maintained by the Resort’s 300 or more snow cannons.

Snowboarding

The Sierra Nevada International Ski Resort is Europe’s most southerly ski resort and over one million people come to this Iberian Peninsula to enjoy a wide range of winter sports.

So, be it skiing, snowboarding, endurance skiing, sledging or snow biking the Sierra Nevada has it all.

Waterpark

The waterpark in Granada, just a short drive from our holiday villas, is open from June through until September and makes for a great day out for the entire family.

The facilities are clean and well organised; attractions for very young children include a Pirate Ship with small water slides and a wave pool with waves every 30 minutes.

For slightly older and more adventurous children as well as adults there are a number of water slides ranging from "rapid decent" water slides to twisting water slides one of which "The Black Pipe" water slide takes the 'riders' through a totally enclosed and hence dark cavern and tube before crashing out into the splash pool at the bottom.