Casa Cleopa      

Casa Cleopa

A quiet retreat in Andalucia

 

 

Calle Gracia 17, Bcana, Granada, Spain 18381

       

                 

 

 Location:   

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Bracana&state=Granada&country=SPAIN

 

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=calle+gracia+bracana+spain&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=37.224314,-3.94362&spn=0.011072,0.028839&sll=54.667775,-6.802165&sspn=2.042717,7.382813&hnear=Calle+Gracia,+18381+Br%C3%A1cana,+Granada,+Spain&t=m&z=16

 

 Enjoy al fresco dining on the rooftop terrace with stunning views

of olive groves and the Sierra Nevada

 

Drive 30 minutes to Granada 

                                               http://granadainfo.com/english.htm 

 

Casa Cleopa Bracana is an ideal base to radiate from when exploring 

The Washington Irvin Route

http://www.rutawashingtonirving.com/index.html

 

                                           3 bedroom accommodation 

 sleeps up to 6, ideal for 4 people

   

Ground floor Bedroom 1 : 

2 bunks

office desk & chair

Wifi (2M)

 

  

 

Bedroom 2 :  first floor

1 single, 1 single trundle bed, shower, wash basin and ceiling fan 

 

 

 

 

Toddler friendly: Two level cot, high chair and child rail are available

 

Bathroom: ground floor

Shower over full bath

 

 

Hair dryer, towels and linen provided

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Bike ride to Tocon for a coffee & wifi at 'Plaza cafe' 

 

Lounge room: ground floor

 Dining for 6

Spanish and British satellite TV, DVD, CD

 

 

Freshly renovated with modern furnishings

Exposed original beams retaining its Andalucian charm

 

 

Books, jigzaws, dvd and games for a relaxing day at home

 

 

Kitchen: fully equipped, electric stove

 iron & ironing board

 washing machine & airing rack. 

 

 

 Master bedroom: first floor

Double bed

Invertor: air-con / heating 

Tallboy, wardrobe, ceiling fan, cd player / ipod charger.

 

 

 Visit Granada markets on Sunday morning

  

 

 

Stroll through the village practicing your Spanish with the locals.

 

 

Picnic in the beautiful canyon at Alhama de Granada, a 30-minute drive away

 

  

Hike, snow board or ski in the Sierra Nevada (40 minute drive)

  

 

TRANSPORT 

Local bus to Granada via Tocon, Alomartes, Illora and Pinos Puente.

 Line 325 http://www.ctagr.com/consorciotransportes/operadorestransporte/horarios/LINEA_325.pdf 

  

 30 minute drive to historic Granada 

Visit the Alhambra Palace, the top tourist attraction in Spain.

http://www.alhambradegranada.org/en/

 

AIRPORTS

Granada airport 20 mins drive

Malaga airport 1.15 hour drive 

 Car hire recommended 

 


Bracana is a ten minute drive to Illora, on the edge of the Sierra Parapanda, which has a historic church and Moorish castle. Bracana is well located for exploring Granda as well as the neighbouring provinces of Cordoba and Seville. 

Things to do

During winter, Bracana is within easy reach of skiing resort at higher elevations. Golfers have a choice of clubs within easy reach. The Medina Elvira Club de Golfe at Atarfe is 22 km away and Granada Golf Club is 32 km away. Just over an hours drive will take you to the beaches of the Costa Tropical. The best way to explore the magnificent scenery is by cycling, hiking, or on horseback. The nearby valleys and mountains offer trails and opportunities for enjoying the wild flowers in spring. 

Places to Visit Around Bracana, Andalusia

The city of Granada is just 40 minutes drive and has a cathedral, Parque de Ciencias and the Alhambra Palace which sits on a cliff and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Montefrio is an olive-producing town with a historic church just 30 minutes scenic drive away.

 

Information Andalucia       http://www.andalucia.com

Tourism Granada         www.turgranada.es

Check the weather at       http://www.weather.com 

3 golf courses nearby           www.golfinspain.com/golf

Visit Montefrio           http://www.montefriointhesun.com/

 Sierra Pelada horse riding school           http://www.sierrapelada.com/

 

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English and Spanish speaking owner

 

RATES 

Minimum stay - 3 nights

Oct - May    45 Euros per night (1 week 180 Euros)

 Easter week, June - Sept    60 Euros per night (1 week 240 Euros)

 

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BOOKING TERMS

 100 euro refundable bond to be paid on arrival, returned in full if no breakages

50% bank transfer to secure booking, balance in cash on arrival

Towels, linen and electricity included in rates.

 No refund on cancellation