Organic Farm Retreat for Foodies and Families

Description from the owner

Serenity and calm precede you at Cortijo Juan Salvador. From the top of the

(long) shady eucalyptus lined drive, the panoramic views over the

Mediterranean Sea prepare you for the nature induced solace you can expect

at this historic old winery with authentic features from the 18th century.

Nestled into the valley on some 6,5 hectares of private land within a

protected area of the Montes de Malaga natural park, you’ll forget that you

are within 30 minutes of the beaches and the cosmopolitan city of Malaga.

Upon entering the grand courtyard at the heart of the cortijo you may even

forget what... century it is, imagining the horses and donkeys that were

housed here during the bygone days of winemaking on the estate.

Your hosts, however, will quickly bring you back to present with a warm

welcome and generous tapas and wine on arrival. Every visit to this family

run eco farm includes complimentary concierge service to help you get the

most from your holiday, and the culinary services provided by Chef David

Palacios of the on-site host family are truly first rate. Available as personal

guides for local explorations and adventures, to offer “insider”

recommendations, or simply leave you to your own designs in peace, your

hosts aim to cater each visit to each guest.

Cortijo Juan Salvador offers two separate lodgings to guests, La Higuera and

El Almendro; both with stylish contemporary décor and 3 double bedrooms,

private outdoor terraces, fully equipped kitchens and open plan dining-living

rooms. Both also feature private entrances, and shared access to the cosy

plunge pool with sun lounge. With additional opportunities for group dining

or excursions you can be as private and solitary or as social as you like.

Foodies

Young, creative and effusively enthusiastic about food, David Palacios renounced a career as

a commercial airline pilot to pursue his culinary passions. David honed his cooking skills

training in Maastricht, Netherlands where he developed the gourmet flair to match his

creative instincts. David then moved with his family to Andalucía, his father’s home-land,

where he grows fresh organic produce and edible flowers for use in his gourmet creations.

With a deep knowledge of traditional AndalucĂ­a cuisine, David adds a modern twist to the

numerous unique dishes he creates for guests at Cortijo Juan Salvador. Chef David quickly

gained accolades for his work from such press as The Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure

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Additional Location Information

From the A7 from Málaga (airport) direction Almeria take exit 246B
direction Olias / Comares, then first exit to the right direction Olias / Comares, drive
on the A7001 for 15km (you will pass Olias after 10km and continue for 4,5km after
passing the village) until you get to cross road direction Colmenar / Venta Galwey,
there you take a left turn diving now on the Ma-3103 after only 50m take the concrete
sub-road directly left, after 100m you turn right, now see the Cortijo right in front of
you, follow the eucalyptus lane for 700m until arriving to the property.

Location Type Mountain, Rural

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