The Costa de la Luz is situated between Tarifa and Cadiz in the Atlantic province of Cadiz:
Here you will find white sandy beaches without the visits of massive tourism. (August apart.)
Along the beaches you will find the following places:
Tarifa:- a cosmopolitan town and a windsurfer's paradise, From the port of Tarifa one can take the hydrofoil to Tangers or take a trip to sightsee dolphins and whales.
Barbate: wedged between the sea and a natural park of Umbrella Pines. This is a fishing village having a tunafishing port and modern marina;
Caños de Meca, and Zahora, with their quiet, unspoilt beaches where you can take long walks, still in the lap of the charming, natural, pinewood park!
El Palmar beach is very popular with families, fishermen and surfers alike.
The beaches in summer offer the very popular beach bars which all compete in aesthetics and general appeal. Besides the usual fishing tecniques there are those who searh for octopus and shrimps among the rocks and cockles in the retreating tides.

 

Los Cortijos is in Zahora, a small,unspoilt, Spanish community,lying between the coastal communities of Los Caños de Meca and El Palmar. (Cape Trafalgar which is located at Caños gave it´s name to the famous Battle of Trafalgar). Zahora has it´s own primary school, grocery stores and variety of good restaurants.( Fish and meat dishes are the usual but there is a good pizzeria just minutes from los Cortijos and very popular vegetarian dish- falafel to be found at Caños. A few minutes walk from the finca there is the bar/restaurant Bar Savoy that includes a 3 course menu del dia for less than 10 euros. This bar has live music at week-ends). There is a bus service linking this quiet corner to the rest of the world.
Zahora has “desert island” beaches on one side and perhaps the world´s largest sand dune to the other which is forested with umbrella pines and is now a protected Nature reserve.The surrounding area is farmland, principally crops and fields of the cattle particular to the area, Vacas Bravas and the impressive Retintos with their large shiny red/brown bodies and massive horns. It´s inspiring to pass these animals poised in the hot landscape with white egrets picking around there feet, maybe vultures circling above, and with fields of glowing yellow sunflowers contrasting wildly with the bright blue sea beyond. This is a nature lovers paradise. You can find: dolphins,giant turtles (washed up), mongeese, owls, nightjars,bea- eaters, snakes, cameleons, badgers, vultures,storks, amazing caterpillars, stick-insects etc,etc. We are on the migratory route –Africa-Europe and so enjoy the benefits of witnessing skies full of buzzards, storks etc.
At Los Cortijos we are aprox.10mins.walk to 2 very different but equally stunning beaches and aprox. a 10 min. beautiful drive from 3 very differing towns where one can sightsee,have some drinks and tapas with the locals and do the weekly shopping all in one. These towns have fresh- produce markets in the mornings:- There is the inland town of Vejer de la Frontera, a beautiful town with labyrinthian streets of white houses with beautiful patios of flowers and a typical Arab/Moorish atmosphere.This is perched high on a hill and commands impressive views both inland and out to Morocco. The other towns are Conil going north up the coast and Barbate to the south.
Los Cortijos is a place with it´s own individual character : a special place for special people, at walking distance from the beaches of Zahora and various bars and restaurants
The attraction of Los Cortijos (farmhouses) is the arrangement of rustic houses and apartments (all having their own individual character and style) which all share the large fresh, green garden where you can relax under the palm trees. Many of the cortijos have there own allocated private area too. There is no special luxury, they are just simple and rustic, decorated with taste and based on the idea that the people are the centre of Los Cortijos.
Expect a real break from your daily routine and way of life. “Spain is different”, Zahora is still an unspoilt haven and Los Cortijos will take you back to a simpler, more poetic lifestyle. Enjoy your break!.

 

Cortijo 2 is a large house with thatch roofing. It has 2 private areas, one on each side of the house,each with a rubber tree. The front area is lawn, - the back is a pavement patio under the shade of a jacaranda tree.
Downstairs there is an ample, open kitchen, and the large salon with wood- burning stove and chimney. There is also the double bedroom with an adjoining toilet and wash basin.
Upstairs there is the bathroom, one twin bedroom, and one double bedroom. The double bed can perhaps be exchanged for 2 twins if requested. All the top floor is blessed with the special atmosphere given by the thatch – a special touch – made in true Andaluz style. A door leads to a large sunny, secluded balcony where one can sunbathe and read in private.
 

Los Cortijos is a group of cottages, ranging from small -(sleeping 2), to large (sleeping 6). They are artistically designed and built using old materials and each has it´s own unique character. They are tastefully and colourfully decorated and boast original paintings inspired by this very special part of Spain.The cortijos are united by a cool, green garden with shady palm trees. The area has stunning land and sea-scapes, wonderful nature and unimaginably good weather. The area is perfect for; the beach (and there are many different ones to choose from), walks in nature where one can observe the diverse and “exotic”fauna, exploring Andalucian towns and villages, - and later relaxing, tasting the delicacies at a local bar, fishing, surfing, riding, exploring cities eg. Cadiz, Sevilla, Trips to Morocco including day trips to Tangiers, Gibraltar, the sierra and the White Villages Route and so on.

The farm house comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin and 2 cots. . This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The farm house has 1 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use.

The farm house has ....nothing specified.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this farm house.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The farm house is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has a west facing garden, a east facing patio area, a west facing balcony, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The farm house is right beside ...nothing specified.

Close to the farm house you will find a beach, swimming, sailing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, golf, tennis, a sports center, scuba diving, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the farm house you will find flying, a zoo, a themepark.

Surfing at El Palmar, yoga, pilates, bird watching

Day-Trip to Morocco,Dolphin watching, Beautiful coastline, Pine forests, typical Andaluz towns.

The farm house is....

40 min from Jerez de la Frontera airport.
90 min from Gibraltar, La Linea.
120 min from Seville.
150 min from Malaga.
30 min from Cadiz.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

3 PM

11 AM

David says: "We were charmed by the look and feel, space and freedom of the house with its interesting levels and rooms and artistic interior decorations.

The beauty and quiet of the garden was a joy at all times, and sitting under the Jacaranda tree for breakfast was very special.

With the house being so close to some of the best beaches in Europe we were able to leave the car behind and walk for miles. The swimming was fabulous. Not for everyone, but definitely for those who want to get back to a simpler way of life. Will go again.

The kitchen oven needs cleaning and servicing.

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