Casa rural Cortijo Balzaín (La Zubia, Spain)

About Cortijo Balzaín

A place to live nature ... Cortijo Balzaín is situated in the Sierra Nevada National & Natural Park, declared as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and just 8 km from the wonderful city of Granada. Balzaín is a place full of charm, peace and tranquillity, ideal for relaxing and enjoying nature. Their country cottages remind us of a small village in the countryside, surrounded by snow capped mountains, pine forests and rural roads that invite walking. Its lands are covered with almond, walnut and poplar and surrounded by mountains and trails that penetrate to the heart of Sierra Nevada. From its privileged position one can see splendid views of the city of Alhambra and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada, and from their vantage points you can see magnificent sunsets with the city of Granada in the background while you breathe the peace and quiet of the afternoon fall. By nightfall, the city lights and all the villages of the valley, spread like a blanket at the foot of Sierra Nevada, will invite you to stay in expectant silence. Balzaín offers peace and quiet in nature, without sacrificing the attractions offered by the city of Granada and its province, with its diversity of landscapes and cultures, integrating all the activities you desire for an unforgettable vacation: mountains and sea, sports and adventure, culture and gastronomy. The Cortijo and its cottages. The origin of Balzaín goes back to the earlier XVII century. This old farmhouse was restored in 9 cottages, through a restoration that has retained its original structure, with stone walls and roofs of wood and cane, while maintaining all the flavor and authenticity of its rustic past. The names of the houses evoke their ancient customs and reminds us of the rural life of our ancestors: the stable, the corral, the barn, the shed ... These cottages are set within a beautiful countryside, near a spring of water surrounded by rocks, walkways and poplar, with the rustic and authentic atmosphere of an Andalusian cortijo. Inside you will find a simple equipment, but with all the comforts you demand today. In its facilities you will enjoy their Country Tavern with WIFI area, a salted water pool, a small farm, a children's play area, a sports court and an old farm museum with ploughs, threshing and farming tools. The Andalusian Government and the RAAR (Andalusian Network of Rural Accommodation) awarded Cortijo Balzaín with the “Best Rural Tourism Initiative "in 2000 for his" excellent example of rehabilitation and restoring the architectural heritage, a clear commitment to quality rural tourism, contributing to the revitalization and diversification of the economy of the area and raised under the criteria of sustainability and preservation of the environment. " Cortijo Balzaín has the official rating of Casa Rural Superior and has received the “3 spikes” qualification ASETUR (Spanish Association of Rural Tourism). Granada and Sierra Nevada offer a world of beauty and emotion without limits. There are few cities in the world such as Granada with a story so dense, and so plural as well as reflected in its streets and monuments. Granada holds an entire cultural world that will captivate you, the monument of the Alhambra and the Generalife, the jasmine scented streets of the Albayzín arabic neighborhood, Sacromonte, Realejo, the Royal Chapel and the Mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs, the Cathedral, the Royal Hospital, the Basilica of St. John of God, the Monastery of San Jeronimo ... and a Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine that will not leave you indifferent. Be sure to see the Alhambra at sunset from the Paseo de los Tristes and from the viewpoint of St. Nicholas in the Albaicin, and then tour its streets and bars to dive in its Arabic past. And do not forget the Alpujarras, where you can still breathe and contemplate the magic of the last redoubt of the Moors in Spain ... and the Costa Tropical, crystalline waters and lovely beaches. In Granada, you can enjoy five protected areas: the Sierra Nevada National Park and 4 Natural Reserves (Baza, Castril, and Sierra Tejeda, Huétor). These parks are ideal and highly suggestive for (an) the most intense and rewarding outdoor activities: skiing, hiking, horse riding, quads, balloon flights, mountain biking, 4x4 routes, canoeing, paragliding, etc ...