The cave house has been fully restored to a very high standard. It is in a quiet peaceful location with outstanding views. All the major routes and amenities are a short drive away. If you want avoid the crowds and the hassle that go with them, then Cortes de Baza is the place for you. Read the article below and look at my pictures on the Picasa Link above, you will see the attraction of inland Spain. The beach is only 90 minutes drive away. Granada Airport is only 75 minutes drive.

Cortes de Baza is a municipality located in the north of the province of Granada along the eastern banks of the Rio Castril. It has been the site of human settlement since prehistory. It has been settled by Romans, Moors and later by the Christians after the Reconquista of Andalucía in the fifteenth century.  According to the 2005 census, the town has a population of 2335 inhabitants. Although most of the town’s people live in traditional town houses a growing number of cave houses are being renovated and occupied by tourists as well as permanent residents of different nationalities.  There are about 30 English expats in the village and surrounding areas.

Cortes de Baza has a fine example of a sixteenth century church built in the Mudéjar style constructed by Moorish Craftsmen. The town is probably one most unspoiled  in the area with nice open spaces and tree lined streets. It has a swimming pool that would be envied by most other towns which is open during July and August.

 The town is very rural with Farming and Poplar tree plantations covering a wide area along the river valley, tourism is also becoming a main source of income. They are some outstanding views and areas to walk and cycle in this area.  The Lake Negratin one of the largest reservoirs in Granada is very close by, as well as Mount Jabalcon and the Sierra de Baza. Cortes de Baza has its annual fiesta in August every year, the town is then full to bursting point and very lively. At most other times despite having several bars and all the other amenities you could want the town is very peaceful and trouble free. The local population are friendly and always willing to help anyone, although very few speak or understand English. The town is 701 meters above sea-level so during the winter can become cold at night, and have the occasional heavy snowfall once every few years, but generally it is sunny and warm during the day, all year round.