Holiday rentals & lettings in Òrgiva

Are you looking for cheap houses in Orgiva to get away for a few days from the hustle and bustle of the big city and forget about the daily worries? Then you have come to the right place, because On Holidu we have a wide variety of holiday rentals in Orgiva located in the middle of nature. Rural houses surrounded by beautiful landscapes and equipped with all the most modern comforts to make your stay as comfortable as possible. In addition, most of them have beautiful gardens, barbecue and private swimming pool, making them ideal for a holiday with family or friends. What are you waiting for to book your holiday home in Orgiva and finally enjoy the rest you so much deserve?

Located south of Granada, in the south-western part of the region of the Alpujarra Granadina, Orgiva is a charming rural town with just 5,500 inhabitants. Its municipal district is located in the Guadalfeo valley, on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the Sierra de Lujar; and surrounded by the towns of Carataunas, Pampaneira, Cañar, La Taha, Rubite, Torvizcon, Lujar, Velez de Benaudalla, Lanjaron and El Pinar. But despite its location in the mountains, its winters are not usually very cold, and temperatures rarely drop below zero. And summers aren't usually very hot either. That's why any season is perfect for booking a holiday rental in Orgiva.

The old town of Orgiva is one of the main attractions of this town. An Andalusian-style architectural complex with whitewashed houses flanking the steep streets of its urban layout, which lead to the San Sebastian hermitage, from where spectacular views of the area can be obtained. But it also has a wide range of services for tourists, such as bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, pharmacies, etc.. Which makes it an ideal destination for those who want to make excursions around the region. What are you waiting for to book your holiday home in Orgiva?

The natural environment surrounding the town is a real paradise for nature lovers and active tourism activities. It has a wide network of paths that allow the traveller to discover the beautiful landscapes of the area through well signposted hiking routes. Itineraries that can also be travelled in many cases on horseback or bicycle. But in addition, in the region you will find numerous companies in which you can hire activities related to climbing, mountaineering and multi-adventure.

In Orgiva is the Sala Cervantina "Agustin Martin Zaragoza", which houses one of the most important collections on Don Quixote in the whole country. The library was founded in 1953 and since then several volumes have been included until reaching a whopping 20,000 copies of great historical-cultural value. More than 600 works on Cervantes and different copies of Don Quixote published in 51 different languages. A truly unique collection.

Orgiva is one of those peoples that have managed to maintain their essence in spite of modern times. A town that lives at a different pace, very slower and quieter. But it also has a wide range of attractions that you should not miss during your stay, such as the Barrio Alto, the Plaza de la Alpujarra, the Benizalte Mill, the hermitage of San Sebastian, the Casa Palacio de los Condes de Sastago and the Sala Cervantina "Agustin Martin Zaragoza"

The Crafts and Food Fair "Made in the Alpujarra" is an event that takes place every year during Holy Week in the sports pavilion in Rio Chico. It brings together numerous craft workshops in the area, in addition to trade and small industry in the region. If your stay coincides with these dates, do not miss the opportunity to visit it to buy some handmade products, among which are the ham from La Alpujarra and a wide variety of cheeses.

The beauty of the villages of La Alpujarra has captivated many writers and artists who found in them the necessary inspiration for their works. Orgiva is an excellent destination for an excursion to some of the most beautiful, such as Lanjaron, Soportujar, Cañar, Barranco del Poqueira, Trevelez, Valor or Yegen. Don't forget to take your camera with you.

Orgiva has a very varied cuisine, with a lot of flavour and very forceful. Very similar to the mountain villages of the region. The star ingredients of their dishes are usually the products of the land, but its proximity to the sea means that we can also enjoy excellent fish dishes. However, if you spend a few days in the town, you should not miss the delicious dish Alpujarreño, the most typical of the area. Elaborated based on loin of orza, blood sausage, sausage, fried eggs, potatoes to the poor thing and serrano ham of The Alpujarra.