Hotel Finca los Llanos
Capileira
Amidst the breathtakingly beautiful and remarkably green countryside of the Alpujarras lies the attractive, charming village of Capileira. The views from this village, which is situated on the southern flank of the Sierra Nevada, are simply spectacular. For nine months of the year, the village is set against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains, and this in the south of Spain! A stay in this mountain village will make you feel like you are on top of the world.
Capileira lies at 1436 metres and is one of the highest villages in the Iberian Peninsula.
This is a walkers' paradise but there are also plenty of other activities on offer to keep everyone entertained. Or why not enjoy the stunning surroundings by simply unwinding for a few days or exploring the region by car, for example. We really wanted to find a hotel in the village of Capileira to include on our site, particularly because this is such a spectacular location.
In our quest to do so, we must have visited just about all of them and the hotel that stood out for us was the Hotel Finca Los Llanos. This is a well-presented, spacious hotel, nicely maintained and with all the facilities you need to make your stay enjoyable. The hotel's 40 rooms are spread over three adjoining buildings, so it is effectively one complex.
There is a restaurant at the hotel but there is also a good choice of places to eat in the village, so opportunities galore to savour the typical dishes of the Alpujarras region.
The hotel's swimming pool with sunbathing area is set against a backdrop of fantastic views of the valley. Situated above this, shaded by the walnut trees, you will find a terrace offering the same far-reaching views.
Don't expect the room decor to be fancy. We found the rooms rather basic, with no frills and fuss, no non-sense furnishings but, most importantly, they were absolutely spotless. However, we did feel that the room decor was in keeping with the hotel's rugged surroundings.
The hotel management is conscious of the fact that the hotel lies within a protected nature reserve and consequently, is very active where this is concerned. For instance, you will find plenty of reading material in the hotel library about the area, there are various activities on offer such as organised walking trips which depart from the hotel and ecological cleaning products are used throughout the hotel.
A truly special place!
Cons:
• The rooms are basic and a little boring, the hotel grounds, however, are very well maintained and presented
Pros:
• The rooms are spotless
• Spectacular surroundings
• Charming mountain village
• Plenty of activities organised by the hotel
• Hotel management respects the fragile natural surroundings
Hotel Finca los Llanos
facilities
Hotel
- There is a restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner.
- Bar.
- Swimming pool.
- Garden.
- Hotel has an internet connection (Wi-Fi) in reception.
- Children are welcome.
- One room with wheelchair access.
- No lift.
- Pets are not welcome.
- The hotel offers a range of different excursions.
- Hotel has its own parking facilities (free of charge).
- Hotel is situated in the village of Capileira.
Rooms
Every room (basic) has heating, fridge and safe. Almost every room has its own balcony/terrace.
Fully-equipped bathrooms.
The hotel has 40 rooms, including 2 single rooms, 30 double rooms, 6 triple rooms, 1 cuadruple room and 1 Junior Suite.
Hotel Finca los Llanos
surrounding area
Capileira
ut of the trio of Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira, Capileira is situated the highest (1436 m above sea level), by a magnificent gorge, carved out by the Poqueira river. These are charming little villages, quite touristy, with restaurants and shops (selling among others things jarapas = handwoven rugs, ceramics and jewellery).
Active&Nature
Hiking in the Alpujarras.
Cultural
Take a tour around the Alpujarras and visit the many charming villages in the region such as Lanjaron, Orgiva, Trevélez, Pitres, Cadiar, Yegen and Válor.
Granada is a cultural city, with plenty on offer! Be sure to catch the Alhambra and the Generalife.
The following villages/towns in the area are definitely worth a visit:
Trevélez (24km; 30min):
This village, situated 1476 m above sea level, is known as the highest village in Spain and is a popular destination in the Alpujarras. The village is, of course, famous for its jamón serrano (ham)! The ham is not smoked but dried, covered in a thin layer of sea salt.
The ham is available anywhere in the village and you can even take a look around some of the ham companies.
Granada (73km; 1h15min):
Anyone visiting Granada will have heard of the Alhambra, the city’s main attraction. The Alhambra was the part of town where princes, nobility and court staff dwelled, on the hill right in the middle of Granada. The Alhambra is a huge complex, 720m in length and 220m wide. Clever use of space, light, water and decorative features are the Alhambra’s defining features. A miniature town in its own right, a world of palaces, beautiful gardens with ponds and fountains, a fortress, baths, museums, a church, and even a hotel.
The Generalife, to the north of the Alhambra, was the Nasrid sultans' country retreat. They would find some welcome relief from the intrigue at the court here, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Generalife translates as ‘the garden of heavenly paradise’.
On the hill opposite the Alhambra, the Albayzín quarter, is where Granada’s Moorish past is still most tangible. Stroll around its narrow streets, past villas with Moorish decoration and gardens, up to the Mirador de San Nicolás. This is where you will have the best views, of the roofs of Granada, with the Alhambra behind them, which makes for a stunning view, especially at sunset!
When you get tired of strolling, you can take an Arab bath at one of Granada's 2 hammans, the Aljibe Baños Arabes or the Hamman Baños Arabes.
And Granada also happens to be one of the hippest cities in Andalucía, with great nightlife, lively flamenco shows and tapas culture.
Granada is also a good place to learn Spanish or take dancing lessons.
Alhama de Granada (100km; 1h45min):
Alhama de Granada is beautifully situated, balancing on sprawling rocks over a gorge, and it has a compact, nicely renovated Moorish centre. The village received its name, derived from the word alhamma, from the hot springs that you can still visit at the Hotel Balneario on the edge of the village.
In the higher part of the village, behind the Iglesia del Carmen church, a plateau offers stunning views of the deep gorge of the Alhama river.