THE VILLAGE OF FREILA
What to expect of Freila The village is steeped in ancient history and the natural surroundings are simply stunning. From the church square, there are breathtaking panoramic views over the Negratín reservoir, where there are many water sports available for the whole family. Freila even has the very special feature of an inland beach. Advantage was taken of an inlet from the nearby reservoir to construct the beach at Cortijo del Cura. In this rural hillside village, you have the best of worlds, being able to enjoy sailing, swimming, canoeing, etc., without leaving the clear air and tranquillity of the mountainside. This is a must for those who prefer to avoid the summer crowds of the coastal areas. The incredible landscape offered by the Badlands can sometimes take on a distinctive surreal and romantic quality. The mystical reddish, desert tones are particularly striking around the time of sunset.
Places of Interest Negratín Reservoir and Jabalcón Mountian
Within very close range of Freila, is the Negratín reservoir and all it offers in the way of water sports (including canoeing, sailing and swimming), the Natural Park of the Sierra de Baza the Jabalcón Mountain and not far away from the renowned Cazorla Natural Park.
Cave Houses
There are some exceptionally interesting and picturesque parts of the village, such as the Barrio del Pozo, Paraíso and Castillo where the houses are predominantly cave dwellings. Throughout the history of the village of Freila, these beautifully sculpted houses have been honed from the hillside rock face and now provide surprisingly comfortable accommodation. Many have all mod cons and some are renovated to suit a simple but modern lifestyle. In the inner parts of the village there are one-storey cave dwellings, originally built during the Moorish times, while the ones on the outer rim, built on two or more levels, representative of the style of the later Christian settlers. Many of these wonderful houses are available for rent or for sale and are enjoying something of a re-discovery amongst discerning artists and those in search of tranquillity.
Places of Interest Negratín Reservoir and Jabalcón Mountian
Within very close range of Freila, is the Negratín reservoir and all it offers in the way of water sports (including canoeing, sailing and swimming), the Natural Park of the Sierra de Baza the Jabalcón Mountain and not far away from the renowned Cazorla Natural Park.
Cave Houses
There are some exceptionally interesting and picturesque parts of the village, such as the Barrio del Pozo, Paraíso and Castillo where the houses are predominantly cave dwellings. Throughout the history of the village of Freila, these beautifully sculpted houses have been honed from the hillside rock face and now provide surprisingly comfortable accommodation. Many have all mod cons and some are renovated to suit a simple but modern lifestyle. In the inner parts of the village there are one-storey cave dwellings, originally built during the Moorish times, while the ones on the outer rim, built on two or more levels, representative of the style of the later Christian settlers. Many of these wonderful houses are available for rent or for sale and are enjoying something of a re-discovery amongst discerning artists and those in search of tranquillity.