REASON TO SAY WITH US NUMBER 3 - GRANADA IS GREAT

At weekends in the summer the good people of Granada rush to the beach. Every Friday the newly improved motorway is full of cars racing to see who can get to the beaches of the Costa Tropical first. That leaves the city of Granada much quieter and ideal for strolling around. Providing you go in the morning or, the best time, later in the evening. Temperatures are now too high to walk around Granada in the middle of the afternoon.
The city is a joy to discover. There is so much more to disvoer other than the most visited tourist attraction in all of Spain, the Alhambra Palace. Granada is so varied and has so much more to it than the main streets full of the usual suspects of the high street. Get off the beaten track. Take a good map. Circle a district or barrio you want to explore and stick to that. Next time, try another barrio. Make the walk even more enjoyable by buying the guidebook to 100 of the best tapas bars in Granada.
No, do not try them all at once! This book has 18 tours to choose from. 4 bars on each tour. Something to suit all tastes and walking ability. The book has sold well and has helped visitors to Granada avoid the more tourist driven bars where, at best, you receive a plate of crisps with your drink.
By using this book you will sample some of the best tapas on offer in Granada and see the city and its sights at the same time.

Buy the book via the buttons on this site or go to www.guiribooks.blogspot.com

REASON TO STAY WITH US No.2 - COUNTRYSIDE ON YOUR DOORSTEP

If it is too hot or busy for you on the coast, then walk the valleys and mountains of inland Spain and enjoy the views and scenery we sample on our regular morning walks. The Lecrín Valley looks its best first thing in the morning, at sun up, and again at sunset.

It's cool enough to walk at those times. Be it a short stroll around one of the many beautiful white washed villages or a trek up a small or larger mountain. The choice of walks is endless. For those serious walkers, there are tracks up to the Sierra de Mondújar, to Lake Beznar and beyond or to the mountain villages of La Alpujarra. They are all a joy to behold. Somehow after our morning walk we feel more energised to take on the day. Time seems to go fast here in authentic Spain so it is vital you take time to walk, sit or stand back and enjoy all the splendour that is on our doorstep.

For reservations e-mail verninspain@gmail.com or call (00 34) 958 788 252

REASON TO STAY WITH US No.1 - SUMMER IS HERE & THE BEACH IS CLOSER!

Photos courtesy of the excellent site www.stylemed.blogspot.com

Over the coming days i will be alerting you to the many reasons why you should jump on a plane and come and holiday in our home village of Mondújar in the Lecrín Valley, Spain.

Firstly, the exchange rate has improved a little. The sun is shining. The beaches are quieter than last year. The city of Granada is a delight to stoll around in summer and the ever beautiful Lecrin Valley in which we live, experiences hot days and lovely warm evenings. So come on over to Granada using low cost flights from London Stansted, East Midlands or Liverpool in the UK. The sunbeds are up on the roof awaiting you. The local bars have their seats and tables outside. The sea is warming up and only 20 minutes away thanks to a new motorway link. Freshly caught sardines grilled on the beach. Anyone fancy a long lunch? Contact us now to rent via verninspain@gmail.com

CASA JAZMIN - PRICES PER WEEK

July 1 - October 15
1-2 persons € 300.00 Euros
3-4 persons € 350.00 Euros

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October 16 - December 15

1-2 persons € 250 Euros

3-4 persons € 300 Euros

December 16 - January 3
1-2 persons € 450.00 Euros
3-4 persons € 500.00 Euros

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January 4 - March 31
1-2 persons € 250.00 Euros
3-4 persons € 300.00 Euros

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April 1 - June 30

1-2 persons 300 Euros

3-4 persons 350 Euros

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For per night prices (minimum stay is 3 nights), or to make a reservation, contact verninspain@gmail.com

RENT in LECRIN VALLEY, GRANADA, SPAIN - AVAILABILITY FROM JULY

Mondujar (pictured above) is in the Lecrin Valley and convenient for the motorway that runs from Granada to Motril.

As you can see from the photos on this site, the area around the Lecrin Valley is varied. The culture of Granada, the Alhambra Palace and the beaches of Motril are all 20 minutes away. On your doorstep are rural walks, City Centre shopping, the free tapas bars of Granada, beach life, watersports and the Sierra Nevada ski resort.

The Lecrin Valley represents genuine Andalucia. The area is famous for its orange, lemon and almond trees. In May the Valley smells of orange blossom. It is a beautiful area comprised of small white washed villages. Bars, banks and shops are all within 5 minutes walk of Casa Jazmin. Our local town hall now operates the large open air swimming pool located behind the Bar Acropolis. Entrance is 2 Euros during the week and 3 Euros at weekends and during fiesta holidays. This charge is made irrespective of whether you use the pool. Soft drinks are available for 1 Euro or you can take your own refresments to poolside. The pool opens in July and August.

During those months bars on the beach at Motril stay open until dawn. The more commercial resorts of Almunecar and Salobrena are a thirty minute drive from our sleepy village, Mondujar. For those of you into history, this is one of the most historic areas in all of Spain. There are many examples of the Moorish influence, including our local Mudejar church.
As for the weather, this is an area of extremes. In July and August temperatures can exceed 40 degrees celsius. In February they can sink as low as -12 (yes it does snow in Spain - see above photo). The nicest times of year are Spring and Autumn. December is usually warm enough for the beach. Come here only if you want to sample what is often labelled "real Spain".

More photos are available upon request.

BOOKINGS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN ON (00 34) 958 788 252 or e-mail verninspain@gmail.com

ALL GARDEN & PATIO PLANTING SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS WAS VIA www.granadagardens.blogspot.com