Hotel La Alcazaba de Busquistar

Trevélez

Set in a spectacular location, 4 kilometres from the charming village of Trevélez (where the most famous Spanish hams are produced!), lies this wonderful hotel. We had been looking for a suitable hotel in the Alpujarras region to add to this site and suddenly this hotel literally appeared out of nowhere, totally unexpected in this spot. Fantastic views of the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, excellent walking opportunities which will take you past romantic villages and babbling brooks, and plenty of fresh air. How could you not end up falling in love with the Alpujarras? And set amidst this scenery, we stumbled on Hotel La Alcazaba de Busquistar. A fairly big hotel, but you really don't get this impression, particularly because it is situated in the middle of the countryside and has a spacious lay-out, reminiscent of a small white-washed village. As such, the hotel offers: large rooms (some of which with a kitchenette, giving you the option to cook your own meals), plenty of space, facilities of a larger hotel, a big outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area, a heated indoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, a bar and a spa.
There is plenty of opportunity to spoil yourself at the spa: sauna, solarium, Turkish bath, hydro-massage, gym etc are all available. We should also mention the playground for the children, the squash court and that there are mountain bikes available.
In conclusion, an extremely nice hotel and we were also pleasantly surprised at the prices which we certainly don't find too high for what you get!
All the more reason, therefore, to visit this stunning, yet relatively undiscovered region. You will definitely be able to find us here at some time this winter!

Cons:
• The rooms have no aircon which may result in warm nights now and again during the hottest summer months

Pros:
• Spaciously laid out hotel, totally in keeping with its surroundings, both where its interior and exterior decor are concerned
• Big rooms
• Beautifully situated outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area
• Spectacular location
• More than reasonable prices

Hotel La Alcazaba de Busquistar

facilities

Hotel

- There are 2 restaurants for lunch or dinner.
- Bar.
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pool.
- Garden.
- Relaxing in the hotel´s Spa.
- Gym.
- Squash.
- Ping-pong.
- Games room.
- Hotel has an internet connection.
- Children are welcome.
- One room with wheelchair access.
- No Lift.
- Pets are not welcome.
- The hotel offers a range of different excursions/activities.
- Hotel has its own parking facilities (free of charge).
- Hotel is located 4 kilometres outside Trevélez.

Rooms

Every room has heating, TV, Telephone and a kitchenette (on request).
Fully-equipped bathrooms with hairdryer.
The hotel has 51 rooms, including 21 double rooms, 3 Especial double rooms (spacious and spectacular views), 13 rooms with salon and 1 bedroom (2-4 persons) and 12 rooms with salon and 2 bedrooms (4-6 persons). About half of the rooms have their private terrace.

Hotel La Alcazaba de Busquistar

rates, terms & conditions

Hotel La Alcazaba de Busquistar

surrounding area

Trevélez
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.
A perfect base for walking enthusiasts.

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, Capileira, Pitres, Cadiar, Yegen and Válor.
Granada is a cultural city, with plenty on offer! Be sure to catch the Alhambra and the Generalife.

Family
A visit to Tabernas (124km, 2h) and Mini Hollywood is a must! This used to be a film location for westerns and every now and again, it is still being used as a film set. However, these days, it is more an amusement park, including zoo, where visitors are entertained by sheriffs, bank robbers and cowboys who perform stunts, and, of course, dancing girls in the saloon.

The following villages/towns in the area are definitely worth a visit:
Granada (99km; 1h30min):
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.

Guadix (99km; 1h45min):
The ‘Barrio de las Cuevas’ (cave-dwellers quarter), with 2000 caves, which have been inhabited for centuries, is the main attraction of this town. A museum has been established in one of the cave dwellings near the church, in order to give you a good idea of what life in such a house is like.

Almería (127km; 2h):
The fortress situated on the coast (Alcazaba) is a reminder of the golden age of Almería when it used to be a major seaport town for the caliphate of Córdoba. The Alcazaba offers fantastic views of the city. Within the city walls, you will find exquisite gardens.
Another place of interest is the cathedral (which looks more like a fortress than a church as it used to be frequently raided by Berber pirates), situated in the district of La Almedina. This is an old Moorish district with narrow alleyways, attractive squares and whitewashed cave houses. In this district, you will also find the Templo San Juan (remnants of the most important mosque in Almería). Other places of interest include the Plaza Vieja (square surrounded by arcades with the town hall), the gateway Puerta de Purchena (gate in the city walls).
The park 'Parque de Nicolas' forms the border between the old town and the port. Another sightseeing option is a visit to the gypsy and fishing quarter La Chanca, where some families are still living in cave houses today.

Hotel La Alcazaba de Busquistar

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