El Amparo

El Amparo – a great base to explore hidden Spain

El Amparo is ideal for short breaks or longer holidays throughout the year. There are a wealth of activities in the immediate vicinity of the grounds including walking, hiking, skiing, windsurfing, swimming, horseback riding and fishing. Within the Sierra Tejeda National Park are numerous paths and hiking trails and we can supply maps for those wishing to travel by themselves, or arrange for the services of an experienced English-speaking guide.

The beautiful lake at Bermejales with its mountainous backdrop is only 20 minutes by car. Here you can enjoy a cooling swim in the crystal blue waters and take lunch at the local restaurants. When the coastal beaches are crowded in the summer, a trip to the lake is far more tranquil, and is the place local Granadinos visit at the weekend.

Because of our proximity to the Washington Irving Trail we offer our guests complimentary use of mountain bikes – and a packed lunch, too, if you wish! You’ll have the opportunity to cycle for miles without having to use tarmac roads. Ideal for those wishing to get out of the rat race!

In fact Alhama de Granada and the Hot Springs can be reached on a bike in less than 20 minutes, or maybe longer if you stop at the local tapas bars, or are visiting during the fiesta period. A spectacle not to be missed!

Santa Cruz del Comercio and the surrounding region have altered little in the past 30 years. The land is still farmed by generations of families; people are more important than possessions and life is to be enjoyed, not rushed. What Seville, Cordoba and Granada may have in size, this area of Spain has in accessibility.

Even now, in this part of Andalucia, goat herders still use the old Roman bridge to tend their flocks, 2000 years on!

Alternatively you could just sit back, relax by the pool and watch the eagles soar

Getting Here!

Arriving from Granada

From Granada airport take the Autovia A92 signposted Malaga.
After approximately 10 kilometres take exit 211 signposted Moraleda de Zafayona and Alhama de Granada A402.
**Follow signs for Alhama de Granada and pass through Moraleda de Zafayona. Proceed through Buena Vista until you reach Santa Cruz del Comercio.
After crossing the bridge turn left opposite Bar Ferubi, signposted El Amparo Casa Rural. Continue straight across the square taking the road opposite, passing the church and clock tower on your right. After 200 metres fork left, continue uphill for 1.5 kilometres until you see a track on your left. Turn here and follow the track to El Amparo.

Arriving from Malaga

From Malaga airport, initially, follow signs for Malaga and then Granada-A92. Then A359 to A92 for Granada. Take exit 211 signposted Moraleda de Zafayona and Alhama de Granada A402.
Then follow from ** as above

For those with GPS/Sat Nav our location is: 37.077 , -3.981

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For those of you who wish to completely unwind, we also offer a collection service from Granada Airport, although we do recommend a car to fully enjoy the area. Please ask us for more details.