cortijo grande...

an unmistakable beauty

The valley of Cortijo Grande, flanked by mountains that rise to almost 1,000m above sea level, is an ancient oasis in the traditionally arid region of Almeria. In the heart of a province claiming the only desert in Europe, El Cortijo Grande has become deservedly famous for its verdant landscape and profuse vegetation.
Here the surrounding desert gives way to the lushness of the golf course, while almond, olive, orange and carob trees flourish on fertile terraces. Spring melts of the Sierra Nevada on the western horizon and local springs and wells in the limestone strata supply private natural water resources.

El Cortijo Grande is an exceptionally beautiful, hidden area of Andalucia surrounded by a stunning nature reserve, close to caves and archaeological sites dating back centuries.

Although El Cortijo Grande is protected from the faster-pace of the tourist zone by mountains it is ideally situated close to towns, shops, beaches and amenities.

On entering the valley, one is immediately struck by the spirit of the place: Calm, quiet, hidden, with an unmistakeable air of beauty and quality.
El Cortijo Grande has a unique microclimate that offers the best opportunity to get the most out of outdoor living. The region enjoys over 325 days of sunshine a year, the most consistent climate in Europe.

turre

Turre is a delightful village, slightly inland, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cabrera mountain range, centrally situated to all the local points of interest. Still part of the old traditional Spain with its warm and friendly population.

There are supermarkets, some interesting shops, and many excellent and reasonably priced Spanish owned restaurants and bars.

An inland village of Moorish origin dedicated to farming there are numerous restaurants specialising in regional food. A large part of the district of Turre is in the Sierra Cabrera, a mountain range of extraordinary beauty which is ideally suited to rock climbing. The ruins of the ancient Hispanic/Moorish villages of Teresa and Cabrera are worth seeing.