El Retiro – Accommodation in an Artists’ Retreat in the heart of rural Andalucia. The perfect location to get away from it all.

El Retiro’s Accommodation

El Retiro accommodates groups of up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. There are 3 Double bedrooms and one bedroom with twin beds. 
The Monet Suite has an en-suite bathroom. You can book this room separately.
The other three bedrooms; Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe and Van Gogh, share the main Moroccan-themed bathroom and can be booked for a group of up to 6 people.

Rest assured! All bedrooms have really comfortable mattresses, storage facilities for clothes, chairs or seating and a fresh change of linen and towels.

There is a fully equipped kitchen with an open plan living room that leads to a roof terrace with a dining area and magnificent views.
In the vine-covered shaded courtyard in the centre of this traditional old Cortijo, there is a charcoal bar-b-que with a chimney for al fresco dining.

The natural swimming pool area has sun loungers, and an outdoor sculpture / shower and is a great place to take a dip, cool off and relax or watch the resident swallows swoop down to sip the water.

There are plenty of other areas to sit in the garden, you can lie in a hammock, find a private spot to read a book or sketch in the surrounding olive grove.
El Retiro is set in the middle of an olive grove and has its’ own orchard.
You can even pick your own fresh figs for breakfast.

Our mission is to make your stay as relaxing as possible!

El Retiro’s Location

This rural retreat is set high in the hills near the Subbetica mountains, the largest of which, La Tiñosa can be seen from the house. The area is full of wildlife, particularly migratory birds, birds of prey, ibex, lizards and geckos. Guided nature walks can be arranged.
Walking just above the Cortijo you will find even more spectacular views across to Loja, Iznajar, The Subbetica Mountains, Fuenta des Cesna and beyond…
The skies at night from the roof terrace are staggering with hardly any pollution from light.

Although in a remote location, the nearby traditional town of Algarinejo, boasts some of the finest restaurants in the region and has its own well-stocked supermarket. The bars serve free tapas with drinks and the locals are very friendly.
The towns around El Retiro are well worth exploring, Priego de Cordoba with traditional architecture and vibrant nightlife, Iznajar with its famous lake overlooked by the castle perched above the lake at the top of this Pueblo Blanco town and the picturesque hilltop town of Montefrio. Further afield the Cities of Granada, Cordoba and Malaga are not to be missed with some of the finest historic architecture, traditional music and dancing in Spain and of course the shops and markets.

El Retiro’s Facilities

On arrival, you will receive a welcome pack. Supplies can be ordered prior to your stay and some essentials are available to buy, using an honesty box, should you need them.

Prices

Low Season Dates: Sept – October & April – May
High Season Dates: June – August

All bookings over one room have a minimum stay of 4 nights and the Monet suite 2 nights There will be a 10% discount for bookings over 7 nights.
Pets by arrangement €25 per pet, per booking.
See the booking terms for more details.
*The owner lives on-site in a separate apartment within the Cortijo and will maintain the garden and pool during your visit.

Are you running a retreat or need extra space during your stay? You can hire the large yoga studio and the north-facing art studio for group bookings separately.  To enquire about this and other options please use the contact form.

Bookings / Enquiries

To make direct bookings and for further information please use the contact form or WhatsApp Francesca on +34‭ 711 013 362‬

Places to see, things to do

How to get to El Retiro

El Retiro, Cortijo Zamorano, Algarinejo is situated 1 ^1/2 hours drive, from Malaga and Granada airports. There are buses to Algarinejo, but unless you are cycling (and it’s hilly!) then you will need a car in this remote location.
*If hiring a car, try to book one with good clearance as the 2 km track to the house is steep and stony. It’s not necessary to hire a 4×4 vehicle, but low-slung cars may struggle.

Please download the pdf file below for Google Map links and easy-to-follow directions.

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For further details please visit the Accommodation Booking Terms