*** Finca Lucia is situated in peaceful farmland and olive groves, surrounded by mountains about 5 miles from the historic town of Baza. A little nearer is the village of Caniles, which has a pretty park with a bar to enjoy a cool drink and tapas (still given free with every drink). It is near the unspoiled and almost unvisited natural park of Sierra de Baza, where eagles and vultures soar. This is 'the real Spain' with very little tourism, but lots to explore - like the archaeological sites at Gorafe and the 20 kilometre long Lake Negratin, whose waters are usually a fantastic azure blue. The finca is 800 meters above sea level and has a very pleasant, dry climate with low humidity. Granada, with the magnificent Alhambra, always receives rave reviews! 
 
Baza is a very ancient town: 2,500 years ago it was an Iberian settlement and since then Romans, Moors and Christians have all left their mark. There are some fascinating old buildings, both in Baza itself and nearby towns like Orce, Guadix and Calahora. 
 
There are mountain bikes available to hire. You can cycle for miles straight out of the grounds without touching a tarmac road. If you prefer a gentle route then the rolling farmland is ideal. If you go quietly you may spot wild boar or see hares ""boxing"" in Spring. For the more adventurous, the Sierra de Baza beckons with a host of deserted tracks and spectacular scenery. We can provide maps (very hard to come by in Spain!) and suggested routes.  
 
 
Things to do: shopping in Baza with numerous independent shops, go karting, discos (don't call them clubs - that is something quite different in Spain!), visit the fabulous Moorish cave restaurant and enjoy a dip in the hammam or a relaxing massage, horse riding, kayaking or pedallos on Lake Negratin, visit the home of the spaghetti westerns in Europe's only desert, take a trip down to the coast and explore the numerous bars and restaurants where the food is remarkably good value.