A Place in Bubion
A newly refurbished two bed apartment located in the white village of Bubion in Las Alpujarras, Andalucia, Southern Spain. The apartment is modern and comfortable and on one floor. It is located at the southern end of the village of Bubion and is available to rent as a holiday home throughout the year . There is access to a large swimming pool with a sun bathing and BBQ area, open during July and August. The pool is shared with the immediate neighbours only
Bubion is an enchanting, peaceful village. It lies at 1,350 metres up in the heart of La Alpujarras, a charming region of astonishing beauty on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucia, Southern Spain. The views in all directions are exceptional.
The Alpujarras gives you a choice of holiday. Whether you prefer a quiet retreat or a week full of activity such as hiking in the high Sierras, mountain biking or horse riding - 'A place in Bubion' is an ideal place for you.
About Bubion and the area
The village of Bubion sits quietly in the middle of three white village in the Poqueira Valley – the other two being Capileira – the highest and Pampaneira. From these villages start some of the very best walks the Alpujarras has to offer. The nearby villages of La Taha are also worth a visit whilst here.
The nearest town is Orgiva and Thursday sees it come to life with a large market selling everything from local produce and gifts to clothes and the occasional puppy! Just down the road is the Spa town of Lanjaron with its youth giving and healthy waters.
Travelling inland to the fabulous city of Granada is a must with a visit to the world famous 8th New Wonder of the World – The Alhambra.
Only an hour from Bubion is the Costa Tropical with the coastal resorts of Almuñecar, Salobreña and La Herradura. They all have good beaches and a great selection of restaurants.
The Climate and views
This newly refurbished apartment is available to rent as a holiday home throughout the year and can sleep up to five people with two bedrooms and a sofa bed.
There are spectacular views down the Poqueira Gorge to the Sierra de Lújar and the Contraviesa mountains. The Mediterranean Sea and, on clear days the Riff mountains of Morocco can be seen and are a stunning sight especially with the Spring and Autumn sunsets.
In 1986 the Sierra Nevada was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO and has the purest air in Europe! For a relaxing holiday with a wonderful mountain climate, clean air and bright sunshine, there is no better place than this.
In July and August, ‘a Place in Bubión’ is enhanced by the use of a large kidney shaped swimming pool, which is shared with a few other houses in the area. There is a BBQ area and large patio to enjoy the long summer days.
Spring and autumn holidays are a superb mix of bright sunny days and cooler evenings – ideal for people looking to have a walking holiday or for mountain biking, painting, horse riding and bird watching. Winter is a time for cosy log fires, hearty meals in local restaurants and the wonderful light with snow peaked mountains of the Sierra Nevada.