Altiplano de Granada
ALTIPLANO DE GRANADA
ALTIPLANO DE GRANADA - Huescar, Castril, Galera, Castillejar, Baza
Situated in the Northeast of the province of Granada, an area well known for its cave houses, mountain ranges, lakes and many natural parks. Old Farmhouses Granada, located in the town of Huescar, offer a variety of properties in Castril, Huescar, Galera, Castillejar, Freila, Entredicho etc..... From Ruins for restoration to fully renovated Cave houses, Cortijos, Townhouses and New Builds. We have many plots with fantastic views. All within easy reach of the lakes and natural parks an ideal location for all outdoor activities - Mountain Biking, Walking, Canoeing, Fishing and Bird Watching etc.......
CAVE HOUSES
In this area of Southern Spain, the Altiplano de Granada – Castril, Huescar, Galera and Castillejar etc, caves (casas cuevas) are man-made, intentional dwelling places that have been carved out of the hard clay. They have been occupied for at least 500 years and probably much longer.
The temperature of a cave is maintained at around 19 – 20 degrees centigrade all year round with natural earth insulation. So beautifully cool in the summer when temperatures reach 40 degrees and easy to keep warm in the cold of winter when occasionally it snows.
No two caves are the same and within certain limitations, they can be built to specification. Many have high domed ceilings, others cosy nooks, alcoves and even seating carved into the walls. A cave can have all the amenities of a normal house, electricity and plumbing is easy to install. Natural light can enter via doors and windows and strategically placed lighting only adds to the effect.
It is also possible to have a frontage built on using conventional building methods this obviously adds more living accommodation but also protects the cave entrance.
We have a number of cave houses for sale, many are still in there original condition offering lots of potential to the more adventurous and for those who want to move straight in, we have many that have been totally reformed by specialist cave developers.
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