Self catering and sailing holidays on the river Guadiana

 

 

 

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La Casa Amarilla - away from the crowds

 but you can find us with at:  37° 25.52´ N 07° 27.05´ W -

 

Casa Amarilla is a stunning conversion of a Spanish farm building set in a beautiful location on the eastern bank of the River Guadiana in western Andalusia, Spain. Here Steve and Anne Mehlmann have created an eco friendly holiday centre in peaceful and remote country where you can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives. We are exclusive and private ideal for romantic getaways, family breaks and perfect for recharging your batteries.

To get to us you have to drive down a 4 kilometre long gravel track off the road between the bustling border town of Ayamonte and the tiny village of Sanlucar de Guadiana. This ensures your holiday will not be disturbed yet we are less than 1 ½ hours from Faro airport and only 2 hours from Seville so are centrally situated for discovering this undeveloped part of Spain; You can also hone your sailing skills in the river; drive a 20 knot speedboat, walk in the hills, play on the wonderful beaches of the Costa de la Luz or simply stay put, chilling and enjoying the rare chance of some total peace and quiet.

Artists, writers, walkers, naturalists, birders, stargazers, nature lovers will find all they want without straying too far whilst a trip to Sanlucar, about 20 minutes away, will introduce you to a typical Spanish 'pueblo blanco' or white village. Here you can enjoy a drink with the locals and sample a variety of local tapas and meals.

The River Guadiana, on our western boundary, travels for over 400 miles from central Spain just south of Madrid before crossing into Portugal and then creating the last 40 miles of southern border between Portugal and Spain.  The river is navigable for about 40 miles from  the Atlantic at Vila Real de Santo Antonio north as far as Mertola and it provides us with some very special cruising. If you would like to know more about the river, click here. It  is a magnet for sailors of all types, both sail and power and you can explore the river further on our 30 foot sloop Straeker. Go to our activities page to find out more about Straeker , the sailing and our special introductory offer for 2007.

Shore side accommodation comprises of a two wooden guest houses Los Olivos and la Casita, sleeping up to four and two persons respectively. Both are located close to the main house la Casa Amarilla have glorious views across the pool and to the river and are shaded by ancient olive trees

In the main house, la Casa Amarilla, there is room for a further couple and the room here can be used either in conjunction with Los Olivos or separately.

On the water Straeker can sleep up to 6 persons and she is fully equipped for peaceful overnight anchoring.

There are many different accommodation options for you to consider and our aim is to provide you with a restful and stress free break, whether it be an overnight stop, a quiet weekend break or a full blown Spanish holiday, so why not dig a little further into our site and then contact us with your requirements

We are parents and animal lovers so children and pets are welcome. Our labrador, Ozzie, will add his welcome to your party.

If you are interested and would like to find out more why not follow the link of your choice to get more details of the accommodation and facilities we offer.

You never know - you may even wish to come and 'share our secret'

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Our local village - Sanlucar de Guadiana from the river

Cafe society in Ayamonte

Casa Amarilla viewed from Portugal

Los Olivos

A perfect garden house - la Casita

                  Looking out of Los Olivos across the pool tp the river

A separate front door to Casa Amarilla

The pergola pool and BBQ area

Explore the Guadiana

In the country yet only 1 hour from the coast