Top location for rural tourism for sale near Almunecar - €315.000
Discover a 1-hectare property on the Costa Tropical, near Sierras de Tejeda and Río Verde Nature Reserve. This renovated 120 m² Casa Rural offers stunning views, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is perfect for B&B or full rental. Plans for a glamping site with 10 units and a swimming pool make it an ideal investment in rural tourism.
The property is strategically situated on a 1-hectare plot on the Costa Tropical, at the edge of the Sierras de Tejeda Natural Park, and just a stone's throw from the popular Río Verde Nature Reserve. It has direct access from the A-4050 (Carretera de la Cabra), the historic scenic route connecting the coastal town of Almuñécar to Granada.
The plot offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, the surrounding mountains, and the picturesque white villages nestled in the Río Verde Valley.
The property includes a recently renovated 120 m² Casa Rural, which features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms—one of which is an en-suite. The house also boasts a cozy living room with a fireplace, an open kitchen, air conditioning (hot/cold), and pellet heating. A third bathroom is already prepped and ready for installation.
The house is ideal for multiple uses: it can be rented out by the room (B&B), as a whole (Casa Rural), or enjoyed as a private residence. It is located in a protected area at an altitude of 800 meters, on a 10,000 m² plot, and is easily accessible directly from the main paved road, which sees frequent tourist traffic year-round.
In addition to the main house, an application has been submitted to the local authorities and the Junta de Andalucía to establish a small campsite or glamping site. The proposal includes 10 glamping tents, domes, or pods, a swimming pool, a communal area for guests, a bar, and spaces for tents or campervans. This project is aimed at attracting passing tourists, enhancing the appeal of rural tourism.
From a tourism perspective, the property boasts an excellent and strategic location next to the historic scenic route (A-4050), which connects Almuñécar to Granada. This road passes through a valley with several charming villages and the popular nature reserve Barranco de Río Verde. It also traverses the serene and vast ‘Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara, and Alhama Natural Park’, offering numerous hiking trails and dramatic rock formations.
The old road is popularly called Carretera de la Cabra, or ‘Goat road’. It starts next to the Suspiro del Moro (the sigh of the Moor) pass, where legend has it that King Boabdil heard his mother say "weep like a woman for what you have not been able to defend like a man". The Carretera de la Cabra served as the main connection between the city of Granada and the coast for decades.
Today, this scenic route is primarily frequented by tourists, especially cyclists and motorcyclists, with every major (motorcycle) travel organization including it in their programs. The route is also highly praised in various travel apps.
Surprisingly, along this picturesque road, there is a lack of peaceful accommodations for overnight stays, making it a unique and desirable location for those looking to combine adventure with relaxation.