Los Guájares
“I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.”
A Hidden Gem
Los Guájares is a trio of three pueblos blancos (white villages) of Andalucía located in a green and verdant sub tropical valley, sandwiched between the mountain ranges of Sierra del Chaparral and Sierra de Los Guájares, a mere 20 minutes drive from the beaches of the Costa Tropical.
This is an old part of Andalucía where the villages are whitewashed, the streets are narrow and winding, and the people are welcoming.
Los Guájares
Nestled deep in the heart of The Costa Tropical is an autonomous region of made up of three, as yet relatively undiscovered villages; Guájar Fondón, Guájar Faragüit and Guájar Alto, collectively known as Los Guájares
These three villages of Los Guájares are surrounded by beautiful countryside, and enjoy a climate that is typically Mediterranean, mild in winter and hot in summer. However, due to their location, the air is less humid and much fresher than that of the coastal towns.
This stunning area is situated in a narrow valley formed by the Rio Toba, and was historically known as the River of Blood. The name was derived from the somewhat ferocious and bloody battles fought between Moors and Christians on the banks of the river beneath Sierra de Los Guájares and Sierra de Río Verde.
Thankfully the locality enjoys a significantly calmer existence even in today’s stressful world. It provides the perfect backdrop to either work remotely or to just take life at a much slower, and healthier, pace.
Guájar Alto
The highest of the three villages, Guájar Alto, is home to the property for sale.
Local bars, a village shop, and regular small markets offering local produce are just some of the endearing elements of this genuinely welcoming Spanish community.
At 457 metres above sea level, Guájar Alto is truly an unspoiled, peaceful paradise with indescribably spectacular views stretching for miles.
Guájar Faragüit
The middle village is Guájar Faragüit, home to Los Faragüleros. Sitting 281 metres above sea level, Guájar Faragüit has a well preserved old fortified town, believed to have been built by the Almohad dynasty during their rule of Moorish Spain, somewhere between the end of the XII century and the start of the XIII century.
Bars, small restaurants and local businesses pepper the main street through Guájar Faragüit, along with it being home to the municipal town hall. Paperwork relating to owning a property in any of the three villages can be dealt with here.
Guájar Fondón
Driving down towards the coast along the pretty, winding mountainous road takes you past plots of land planted with olive, avocado, almond, orange and lemon trees, along with a few scattered cortijos dotted around the hillside. Just before arriving at the main road, you pass by the third, and lowest, village of Guájar Fondón, whose residents are known locally as Los Fondoneros.
Although having little in the way of services, Guájar Fondón has an excellent restaurant serving a range of tapas and sumptuous meals, both at lunchtimes and in the evenings.
Why Guájar Alto
Are you looking for the best of both worlds? Not far from the coast and the big cities but want to enjoy a more authentic Spanish lifestyle? Then look no further than Guájar Alto. Why not take a little aerial tour by viewing the drone footage above?
This beautiful and welcoming village is inland yet far from being isolated. It is peaceful yet friendly, with the locals offering a warm welcome to everyone.
There is space to move, to feel free of the constrictions of living in a built up area. Miles and miles of walking routes under endless blue skies, and an abundance of nature on your doorstep.
And best of all is the affordability factor; you get a lot of house for your money when buying inland.
Work remotely with superfast broadband
Full 600Mb FTTH (Fibre To The House) Broadband
Robust 4G signal with target commitment to delivering 5G coverage by Q3 2024
Unique sub-tropical microclimate
The Sierra Nevada mountain range that serves as a backdrop to the Costa Tropical provides shelter from northerly weather fronts thus creating a delightful microclimate of warm summers and very mild winters compared with the rest of Spain
Healthy living with lower costs
Average running costs covering local taxes, water, refuse collection, gas and electricity, and super fast broadband are approximately 100€ per month, less than the average monthly council tax payment in the UK….and the weather is better too!