The “Posada de los Arrieros" Hotel is located in the Heart of the National Park of Sierra Nevada, in the area of “El Puerto de la Ragua” mountain pass, a natural formation at 2000 m. in altitude, connecting the Alpujarra with the Marquesado area.The Hotel, completely refurbished and modernized, is situated at 1800 m. (5.500 feet) above sea level, in the region known as “Alpujarra”.
The building was erected upon the foundation walls of the antique and legendary “Venta del Zamburino” which dated from the late 18th century. At the end of the Spanish Civil war, the building felt in ruins, and further was refurbished as an Inn, finally converted nowadays in a Rural Hotel, constructed utilising natural and locally crafted materials.
The Hotel is situated by the roadside of the well-known “Camino de los Arrieros”, one of the most important commercial routes since the romans and Phoenicians between the districts of Almería and Granada through this mountain pass. To be exact, this route is part of the roman route from Athens to Gibraltar, well known in this area as GR7.
We offer 20 double rooms, possible with extra beds, 2 Suites, large restaurant with speciallity of food from the region "Alpujarra", Bar-Cafeteria, 3 lounges with fireplace, Private parking, Swimming pools for adults and children, nicer gardesns.,
We offer our own Equestrian Centre, with horse classes as well as horseback riding in the mountain.
ACTIVITIES:
The peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that surrounds our area invites our guests to try the different leasure activities that are available and that we can offer in our area such as:
Summer:- Hiking trails, horse riding, mountain cycling, hunting, archery.
Winter:, dog sledding, marching on snow rackets, Nordic ski, igloos construction, etc.
We have our own –company and our staff have a wide experience adquired through many years.
We offer our owns installations directly next to our Hotel ( stables,riding school, climbing in rock, competition trails, etc..)