OUR hamlet, Puerto Blanquillo or 'white haven' is nestled in the Sierra Martilla, at the heart of Granada's olive growing region just an hour's drive from the coast, airport and Granada.

THE nearest villages, Zagra and Ventorros de San Jose, both retain a peaceful, traditional Andalucian way of life that is quickly disappearing on the coast and in many of the well visited pueblo plancos or 'white villages' elsewhere.

NONE of the bars or restaurants will appear in the Zagat or Michelin guides, however armed with a few Spanish words and a phrase book you will be welcomed by the friendly patrons and locals.


HISTORIC Loja is only twenty minutes away from us. It's the largest town in western Granada. There are two large supermarkets and one indoor fresh market for all your weekly grocery needs. FOR the shopaholics amongst you, there are numerous varied shops in Loja and Granada and there is a large weekly outdoor market in nearby Huetor Tajar.

GRANADA and the Alhambra Palace is just under an hour away and nearby Malaga is just over the hour. Both offer extensive shopping and leisure facilities.