Rural Tourism in Spain

ACCOMMODATION FULL OF RURAL CHARM

In Spain there is a wide selection of rural accommodation which has preserved the architectural and cultural traditions of the local region. There are all kinds of establishments, from hotels to hostels, houses, villas and farm-schools for children. TRADITIONAL HOUSES

Caseríos are large, secluded stone hou­ ses. You'll find them all over the Basque Country and Navarre, surrounded by fields of crops and pastures. They are warm and cosy inside.

The cultural differences between Spain's regions are also reflected in the architecture of their traditional houses. You will mostly find they are buildings closely related to family-based farming and livestock rearing.

CORTIJO

On the large farming estates in Andalusia you'll see cortijos , usual- ly in remote areas and far from the towns. They usually have one or more patios which are covered with vines and decorated with typical Andalusia tiles.

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