Finca Sierra Alhamilla
TABERNAS, ALMERÍA
A spectacular mountain estate made up of 5 fincas over 800 hectares set high in the Sierra Alhamilla, with 2 large cortijos and several ruins for restoration.
CORTIJO 1
CORTIJO 2
FINCA SIERRA ALHAMILLA, TABERNAS, ALMERIA
Guide Price: €2,345,000
The Tabernas desert visible to the north-west and Almería and the Cabo de Gata to the south, this estate is set in one of Andalucia’s most unique corners. This property is remote and secluded and represents a rare opportunity to disconnect, surrounded by a truly natural landscape.
The property is not easy to get to, but that is a huge part of its beauty. There is a maintained mountain road that circles the estate, climbing to the summit of the Sierra Alhamilla and affording the most breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean Sea in one sweeping panorama. From Tabernas and Nijar there are several mountain routes filtering off the perimeter track that take you through hectares of Holm Oak forest to the two main properties on the estate. The nature of the terrain and the locations of the properties means that this estate offers privacy, security and solitude. The views extend for miles and the silence is only broken by the wildlife that populates the mountainsides. Here, eagles fly, and Ibex and Wild Boar roam freely. The province of Almería spreads out from the foot of the mountain, but up here is a separate world, seemingly little touched by time.
The two main habitable houses on the estate are both large and have their own distinctive style and character. Both properties need some renovation.
The original family home was once a beautiful stone-built cortijo in the most commanding location, but this property needs to be rebuilt.
Elsewhere on the estate there are further ruins that can be rebuilt to create a collection of beautiful country homes.
This is a varied estate with many potential uses:
There are already formed terraces for the planting of vines and the production of excellent quality wines. This is a great area for viticulture - climate, soil and salt in the air from the nearby Mediterranean.
Equestrian use; the current owners have stabled several horses on the estate in the past, and the mountain tracks are perfect for cross country hacking. The property has also been used for hunting in the past, and a license could be obtained.
Ecological olive oil production; there are 4 hectares of certified olive trees, over a 1,000 trees in total, and this side of the estate can be developed.
Eco-tourism. As a remote, rural destination, this estate is hard to beat. There are many options for the development of retreat tourism, eco-adventure tourism and luxury mountain accommodation. The skies at night are dark and this is a perfect location for astronomy and dark-sky tourism.
There are numerous fresh water mountain springs on the estate, providing a constant source of water. Being off-grid makes sense here, electricity current being run by generator, but Solar energy is an integral part of Almería’s infrastructure.
As the crow flies, Almería city and airport are only 10 kms away on the south side of the Sierra Alhamilla. The Tabernas desert is Europe’s only desert and is an unique and breathtakingly wild landscape, bordered by mountains. Many films have been set here, from the Spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to some of the adventures of Indiana Jones.
The coastline from Almería runs eastwards to one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Andalucia: the Cabo de Gata, a Natural Park with beautiful beaches and craggy coves set against a rugged backdrop.
In summary, here you are buying a large, hidden, remote and secluded part of Andalucia, away from the travails of a modern world. It offers a different life, one set deep in nature and with life-affirming views and a silence and beauty that is increasingly rare.
THE LAND