Description
Located in the middle of the Gorafe desert, this unique building is perfectly integrated into this unique natural environment. A fully glazed and self-sufficient design house, able to withstand the large thermal variations that can reach up to 30 ° in a single day thanks to its thermal crystals that do not allow the passage of cold or heat, offering a comfortable place from which to enjoy the stunning views of the desert and the stars. Through solar panels located on the roof, solar energy is stored in accumulators, which provide electricity, as well as heating the shower water. The water is collected from the rain and channeled to a tank that includes a filtering system to make it drinkable, the waste from the bathroom goes to a biologically active septic tank transforming it into liquid fertilizer that returns back to the ground. It is therefore a totally self-sufficient and environmentally friendly home. A fully equipped home in the middle of the desert to disconnect. INTERIORS It consists of a total area of 20m2 distributed in 3 glazed modules. One of these modules consists of the bedroom with a large double bed, the second module includes a large shower and access to the bathroom that is located in the center and the third module includes a small seating area with a pair of designer armchairs and the entrance of the house. Around the perimeter of the house, we have a small shaded porch ideal for summer evenings to contemplate the sky in its entirety. EQUIPMENT - Wifi. - Refrigerator and microwave. - Toilet. - Shower. - Double bed. - Furniture of rest. SURROUNDINGS Located in the geopark of Granada, a few kilometers from Gorafe at the end of the plateau, has a strategic location away from civilization that allow us to merge with the environment. At 100 meters above sea level and approximately 4 meters above the ground, we have a clean and clear view of the entire Geopark, Guadix, Baza, Sierra Nevada, Cazorla and Sierra Magina. Offering a 360º view of the desert. In addition, it is located in an ideal point for the development of 4×4 routes, cycling and hiking. A UNESCO World Geopark is an area of international geological relevance. According to UNESCO in 1999 it is a very relevant territory geologically as well as of great archaeological, ecological and cultural value. They are part of a global network that favors the sharing of best conservation practices and integration into sustainable development strategies. They emerged in the early 1990s in Europe and today there are 161 geoparks in 45 countries. The Granada Geopark extends over an exceptional territory in the eastern part of Andalusia. The geology of the region has conditioned the life and culture of its inhabitants from prehistoric times to the present day. Geology, geomorphology, archaeology and cultural heritage are closely linked in one of the territories where the oldest human remains and ancestral traditions of the European Continent are found. They are inhospitable lands of singular beauty, which safeguard a significant and unique part of our geological heritage in the European continent, which with the universal language of rocks, will not leave indifferent those who come to know its exciting history. The Gorafe Desert Geopark puts the history of the Earth in your eyes, in your steps and in an unforgettable experience of educational and geological tourism. You choose between mountains and valleys, mines and caves, routes and trails. Points of interest: Megalithic Interpretation Center, Alicún Spa, Cave Houses El Torriblanco, Desert of Gorafe, Dolmens of Gorafe, Acequia del Toril. HAVE FUN WITH US Other experiences that we can organize for you: - 4×4 ROUTES The most representative dolmens of two of the three necropolis prepared by archaeologists in the territory of Gorafe. Points with the most impressive panoramas of the desert of Gorafe and Los Colorados. We will go down one of the tracks of the Desert of Gorafe, passing (among other points) by the "filetes", the hill of Los Pinos (known by the locals as Loma Bandera), the rambla of Los Anchurones, the Tollo de Chiclana and Los Colorados. Deviations until the territorial limit of Gorafe-Dehesas de Guadix. - FLY WITH US OVER THE DESERT Paragliding courses (Introduction, Initiation and Proficiency). The desire to fly can also be fulfilled with tandem flights (different types of flight with or without engine accompanied by a qualified professional pilot. Balloon trips for groups of six people.
