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Casa Aloe

Casa Aloe is located on the very edge of the ancient village of Atalbeitar, one of a collection of seven white-washed, moorish villages that make up La Taha of the Alpujarras, a south-facing valley on the slopes of Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain, the house is situated minutes from the Sierra Nevada National Park.  The village has ancient donkey lanes that make it a car-free village, peaceful and safe for children.   The house has been recently restored using traditional materials in original ways, with beauty and comfort in mind. Chestnut beams, bedrock corners and many unique touches give it a rustic charm.   We, Tom and Carmen ( the owners) are both artists, and have delighted in creating a space that is simple but harmonious. We have spent the last 8 winters restoring it with all our love and care, and so we are very happy when people come to enjoy our work.  In the colder months you could get cosy beside the open fire, eat out on the terrace
with the untouched valley beneath you, explore our selection of games, DVD’s or just
relax and read a book...and from now on you can also enjoy our new indoor swimming pool with a
relaxing hydro-massage system....the pool will be available all year round (with an additional heating
supplement in the winter months), open to the patio in the summer, and closeable with double-glazed
glass on colder days. There is also a swimming against the current system for those who want to keep fit.

Enjoy the cultural experience of an Andalucian village, whilst having the peace and quiet of a rural retreat if you so wish.   It makes an ideal holiday base for lovers of beauty and nature, popular amongst artists and walkers, and it´s proximity to the Sierra Nevada National park offers a whole range of outdoors activities in a stunning location.  We can help you organise horse-riding for novices or fully-experienced (or both together), tennis or point you in the right direction for unforgettable walks with incredible views. There are in the house as well as other suggestions, a collection of maps with detailed walks via the moorish paths.  In the evenings explore the variety of restaurants and bars in La Taha, where the tradition is to give a free Tapa with every drink, and where often you can catch an evening of local music. But for now, enjoy exploring this website where we try and share with you some of the secrets of this remarkable corner of the world.