Nice appartment in the center of Brüssels. Liefs appartment is very close to the center of Brüssel, only five minutes to walk but in a very silent ...
Read More...María
Spain
Jul 31, 2019 - Aug 9, 2019
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 07/May/2024
I offer a house exchange with my village house in Spain because I want to travel and see the world.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research
Profession
consultant/procesbegeleider (Retired)
María
Spain
Joelle
France
Christian
Germany
Nice appartment in the center of Brüssels. Liefs appartment is very close to the center of Brüssel, only five minutes to walk but in a very silent ...
Read More...Nice appartment in the center of Brüssels. Liefs appartment is very close to the center of Brüssel, only five minutes to walk but in a very silent area. The appartment is comfortabel and sunny and with its balcony you can relax at a sunny place. We will say thank you for Liefs great hospitality and we are sure that she will find a lot of interesting exchanges.
Read Less...Bethan
United Kingdom
Lief’s house is as lovely as the photos show. It is in a quiet Spanish village, looking out high across a valley to the mountains of the Alpujarras. I...
Read More...Lief’s house is as lovely as the photos show. It is in a quiet Spanish village, looking out high across a valley to the mountains of the Alpujarras. It is a fantastic base from which to explore the area and the wonderful city of Granada. We loved eating on the terrace and watching the birds swoop over the valley, listening to the sounds of the village (including the calls of the bread vans!). Lief provided excellent instructions to make the arrival and our stay very easy.
Read Less...M.A. van
Netherlands
We had a great time in a very nice home of Lief. Our communication was perfect before and during our stay. Its a large house and important also nice ...
Read More...We had a great time in a very nice home of Lief. Our communication was perfect before and during our stay. Its a large house and important also nice and cool. We had breakfast and dinner on one of the two terraces with a beautiful view. We visited lots of litlle villages in the Alpugaras and Granada is a very nice city to visit. In the afternoon we loved to go the the beaches, 30 minutes to drive.. It’s a place to come back
Read Less...Karen
Australia
Marc
New Zealand
Robyn & Charlie
Australia
We enjoyed being in the heart of Brussels within walking distance of museums and other famous sites, as well as close to public transport to explore f...
Read More...We enjoyed being in the heart of Brussels within walking distance of museums and other famous sites, as well as close to public transport to explore further afield. Lief's apartment was delightful and comfortable.
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Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Chite is a rather small village in the mountains south from Granada and is situated in a valley called the Valley of Happiness (Valle de Lecrin or Valle de Alegria). The place is surrounded by mountains (the Alpujarras) and has the most spectacular views. The village is convenient situated on a 20 miles distance from Granada as well as 20 miles from Motril (the coast). The nearest international airport is Granada (30 miles) or Malaga (100 miles).
The house in which you stay can easily accommodate four people (up to six). It is situated in the upper part of the village.
It has a large hallway, two
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Chite is a rather small village in the mountains south from Granada and is situated in a valley called the Valley of Happiness (Valle de Lecrin or Valle de Alegria). The place is surrounded by mountains (the Alpujarras)and has the most spectacular views. The village is convenient situated on a 20 miles distance from Granada as well as 20 miles from Motril (the coast). The nearest international airport is Granada (30 miles) or Malaga (100 miles).
The only shop is one which sells objets d´art so provisions need to be bought from the village of Talara, only 15 minutes’ walk away, or from various merchants who visit the village daily or weekly. For example, the baker comes twice a day, the fishmonger 3 or 4 times a week, the egg lady once a week. At harvest time various local farmers drive through the village selling fruit and vegetables.
All conveniences are to be found in Talara, which is just a 800 meter walk from Chite.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
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Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
THE VILLAGE OF CHITE
Chite, in the valley of Lecrin, is a small, quiet and peaceful village with just over 300 inhabitants. The only shop is one which sells objets d´art so provisions need to be bought from the village of Talara, only 15 minutes’ walk away, or from various merchants who visit the village daily or weekly. For example, the baker comes twice a day, the fishmonger 3 or 4 times a week, the egg lady once a week. At harvest time various local farmers drive through the village selling fruit and vegetables.
The streets of Chite are very narrow. There is no parking in front of the house, but it is always possible to find somewhere to park just a couple of minutes´ walk away.
There is no bar or restaurant in Chite but these can be found in Talara, just 15 minutes walking from Chite. See below.
TALARA
You pass through Talara to get to Chite from the motorway. Talara has everything that you will need. There are 3 banks (with ATMs), 2 petrol stations, 4 small supermarkets, a pharmacy, 3 garages for car repairs, an ironmonger, a hairdresser, a dentist, 6 bars (all selling food as well as drink), a baker and a health clinic. The Acropolis bar in Mondujar (contiguous with Talara) has a swimming pool which opens June - September.
Talara has a bus service to Granada. There are about 8 buses a day but the last one back is quite early so it is almost always best to go by car. There are also buses to the coast and into the Alpujarra.
THINGS TO DO
Granada
Chite is situated a little way from the Autovia de la Sierra Nevada almost exactly half-way between Granada and the coast. Granada is 35km from Chite and about 30 minutes´ drive. The UNESCO heritage site of the Moorish palace, the Alhambra, is a must for any visitor, as is the Albaicin – the old Muslim quarter - with its pedestrianised streets filled with teashops and various items from Morocco on sale. The Royal Chapel in the Cathedral houses the crypt where the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabel, are buried. The modern city has a fabulous traffic-free shopping centre and a profusion of excellent bars and restaurants.
Granada has an airport with flights to and from Madrid and Barcelona as well as other destinations. British Airways has a service from London City Airport.
The Coast
30 minutes ´drive in the opposite direction takes you to Motril and Salobreña – both seaside resorts. A little further along the coast, towards Malaga, are Almuñecar and La Herradura as well as numerous small bays if you want somewhere more secluded to sunbathe and swim.
Skiing
The ski resort of Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada is only 45 minutes’ drive from Chite. Ski equipment and clothing can be hired or bought from various shops there. Depending on conditions the slopes can be open from November to April.
The Alpujarra – This is the hilly, almost forgotten, part of the province of Granada locked between the Sierra Nevada and the coast, now made famous by the books of Gerald Brennan (South from Granada) and Chris Stewart (Driving over Lemons) . Lanjaron (15 minutes from Chite), famous for its mineral water, is the gateway to the Alpujarra, and you can progress from here onto Poqueira, Pampaneira, Bubion, Capilleira and Trevelez villages where it is possible to buy local handicrafts and comestible products of the region.
Guadix – Is famous for its troglodyte village where some people still live in cave houses carved out of the soft sandstone. Some have opened as museums for visitors to see the interior. There is also a cave church hidden inside the modern one which dominates the village square. It takes about an hour to drive here from Chite.
Walks
There are some lovely walks through the orange, lemon and olive groves which surround the village of Chite. For more adventurous walkers there are some great walks in the Sierra Nevada but it is wise to ensure you have maps and a compass, or a guide, as most of the trails are not well signposted.
Further afield
If you have a car Cordoba and Ronda are doable in a day from Chite, but you would be best advised to stay overnight to get the most from your visit. If you are planning to visit Seville from Chite I would definitely suggest you stay at least one night there.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to us to find the house neat and clean after your stay. No parties allowed and please respect the siesta time (no loud music between 2pm and 6pm)
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 07/May/2024
I offer a house exchange with my village house in Spain because I want to travel and see the world.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
University Professors,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research
Profession
consultant/procesbegeleider (Retired)
María
Spain
Joelle
France
Christian
Germany
Nice appartment in the center of Brüssels. Liefs appartment is very close to the center of Brüssel, only five minutes to walk but in a very silent ...
Read More...Nice appartment in the center of Brüssels. Liefs appartment is very close to the center of Brüssel, only five minutes to walk but in a very silent area. The appartment is comfortabel and sunny and with its balcony you can relax at a sunny place. We will say thank you for Liefs great hospitality and we are sure that she will find a lot of interesting exchanges.
Read Less...Bethan
United Kingdom
Lief’s house is as lovely as the photos show. It is in a quiet Spanish village, looking out high across a valley to the mountains of the Alpujarras. I...
Read More...Lief’s house is as lovely as the photos show. It is in a quiet Spanish village, looking out high across a valley to the mountains of the Alpujarras. It is a fantastic base from which to explore the area and the wonderful city of Granada. We loved eating on the terrace and watching the birds swoop over the valley, listening to the sounds of the village (including the calls of the bread vans!). Lief provided excellent instructions to make the arrival and our stay very easy.
Read Less...M.A. van
Netherlands
We had a great time in a very nice home of Lief. Our communication was perfect before and during our stay. Its a large house and important also nice ...
Read More...We had a great time in a very nice home of Lief. Our communication was perfect before and during our stay. Its a large house and important also nice and cool. We had breakfast and dinner on one of the two terraces with a beautiful view. We visited lots of litlle villages in the Alpugaras and Granada is a very nice city to visit. In the afternoon we loved to go the the beaches, 30 minutes to drive.. It’s a place to come back
Read Less...Karen
Australia
Marc
New Zealand
Robyn & Charlie
Australia
We enjoyed being in the heart of Brussels within walking distance of museums and other famous sites, as well as close to public transport to explore f...
Read More...We enjoyed being in the heart of Brussels within walking distance of museums and other famous sites, as well as close to public transport to explore further afield. Lief's apartment was delightful and comfortable.
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