Orgiva, 3 Lovely cottages in the Alpujarra, for rent direct from the owner.

The Finca lies in the valley of the Alpujarra between the Sierra Nevada and the Costa Tropical only 15 minutes from the Coastal towns of Motril and Salobreña and 30 minutes from the

ancient city of Granada.The Area is of great interest to Bird Watchers, Walkers, Painters and Botanists, Amongst the many local activities are Pony Trekking, Hang Gliding, Golf, and Skiing.

The 3 cottages are owned by an English architect who has practised in Spain for some years, so as you may imagine they are magnificently designed.

They have all the comforts you will need to make your holiday memorable right down to the wood burning stove and outdoor barbecue. The resident animals on the Finca - cats and dogs - are simply delightful and have a way of making you right at home. The swimming pool is set against the hillside amongst scented oleanders, share it on summer evenings with skimming swallows as you swim.

Shopping is easy in the local village of Orgiva and there is a good supply of restaurants and bars to suit every pocket. A good read is the book by Gerald Brenan, "South form Granada", a lucid

Places to visit include: Granada, Nerja, Salobrena, Motril, Carchuna, Orgiva, Alpujarras, La Herradura, Marina del Este, Torrox, Frigiliana and the ski resort of Sierra Nevada.