vacation rental Jimena de la Fronter Cádiz holiday apartment bed and breakfast

We let self-catering accommodation in south Spain

Data of object

Type of object:	vacation rental
Living area:	100 m²
Number of rooms:	5
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	8
Number of bathsrooms:	3
Listing #:	2841

This unique residence is built in the West Wing of the original building ‘La Real Fabrica de Artilleria de Carlos III’, which manufactured cannon balls used during the Great Siege of Gibraltar 1779 – 1783 and the Indies wars, hence its name: “La Fabrica de Bombas”. It is situated on the outskirts of the bustling village of Jimena de la Frontera, one of the famous ‘White Villages’ of Andalusia, with the river Hozgarganta (which was channelled to drive, via a water wheel, the machinery of the factory) flowing in front. There is a backdrop of dramatic craggy rocks, the top of which is crowned by a ruined Moorish Castle. The ground floor, which sleeps five/six, consists of a well equipped kitchen, which is open plan with the spacious living/dining room. There are two bedrooms; one with an en-suite bathroom and room for a cot if required, the other bathroom is adjacent to the second bedroom, with access from a passage off the living room. For extra comfort the bedrooms have ceiling fans for the lovely hot summer months and central heating panels for the cooler evenings out of season. The living room has built in air-conditioning/heating and a wood burning fire. From the living room, or passage, you enter an inner courtyard dining area, with stairs up to the walled garden and large kidney shaped swimming pool. The first floor accommodation, which is an optional extra for large family parties or friends sharing, has its own balcony looking out towards the river and stairs connecting to the ground floor accommodation and to the walled garden and swimming pool. The accommodation on the first floor consists of a small kitchen/dining room, large living room with a very comfortable drop down double bed, bathroom with shower over and bedroom with two single beds and room for a cot if required.

Town and location of object

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Location: In Southern Europe, at the strategic point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Africa.

Jimena de la Fronter , Cádiz , Andalusia , Spain

History: The municipality of Jimena de la Frontera can trace its history to remotest antiquity. The earliest evidence of the presence of Man is proved in the existence of the Prehistoric paintings at Laja Alta. Many civilisations chose to settle in the area, there being evidence of Iberian, Phoenician, Greek, Carthaginian, Roman, Visigoth and Moorish settlements. During Roman times, Jimena was known as OBA, and was important enough even then to issue its own coinage. The Moorish town of Ximena began its ascendancy in the Thirteenth century and would reach its peak in the fifteenth, becoming a vital piece in the frontier between the Moors and the Kingdom Of Castile. This fact is best reflected in the presence of the Castle and Fortress which crowns the village to this day, even though its construction began as far back as the Eighth century. Towards the end of the Fifteenth century, Jimena was taken back from the Moors for good by King Enrique IV.

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: Gibraltar. - 45 km
Distance to next railway station: Estacion de Jimena - 1 km
Distance to next motorway: N340 - 40 km
Distance to next Shop: 1 km

Sport facilities nearby

Climbing, Golf, Horse riding, Swimming, Surfing, Tennis, Hiking, Surfing,

Type of holidays

Relaxing holidays
Family holidays
Golf holidays
Cultural and sightseeing holidays
Romantic holidays
Sport holidays
Hiking holidays

Bedroom

Total number of sleeping facilities: 4

4 Double room(s)

Bathrooms and WCs

Number of bathsrooms: 3

3 Bathrooms with shower and tub
3 seperate WC(s)

External facilities of object

Balkony
Garage
Garden
Barbecue
Pool
Car Parking
Terrace

Internal facilities of object

Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Central heating

Machines and equipment

Bed linen provided
TV
Towels provided
Satellite-TV
Deck-chairs
VCR
Washing machine

Kitchen facilities

4 ring stove
Single ring stove
Freezer
Dishwasher
Fridge
Microwave

Services

Babysitter
Maid service

Other

Long term rental possible
Pets not allowed
Seniors suitable
Children welcomed
Handicapped not suitable

Additional Information

Festivities at Jimena de la Frontera. August Fair Since 1842, this traditional Feria has taken place in mid-August. It consist principally of several days of cultural, sporting and leisure activities, including the crowning of the Queens of the Fair, dances and music, both traditional and modern. May Fair An agricultural and livestock fair which takes place around the middle of May. Around the fair ground there is much trading of the livestock brought in for the purpose, as well as horse training competitions and other sporting and cultural activities. The nights are for music and dancing in the municipal pavilion. At San Pablo de Buceite Coinciding with the feast of the Patron Saint, on the 29th. June, the local Feria takes on a more religious overtone, which includes a Sunday peregrination on foot or horseback, as well as divers sporting and cultural activities. At San Martin del Tesorilla This local Feria takes place around the time of Corpus Cristi in conjunction with the religious festivities implied by that date. Here also there is a Sunday peregrination, as well as the crowning of the Infant and Young Queens of the Fair, and sporting and cultural activities. At Estacion de Jimena During the last days of the Novena and coinciding with the procession of our Patron Saint, Our Lady queen of Angels, this fair includes a Gastronomic competition of long tradition, sport and dancing, as well as the annual Flamenco Festival, which is growing in importance with regional aficionados. Carnival Carnival is celebrated between February and March at each of the municipal towns, and include performances by all the Carnival groups in the region, with competitions and much fun. The Carnival at San Pablo de Buceite renowned within the entire Province and begins with performances by all the local groups, dances and costume competitions. It ends with a “Tagarniña”, a popular dish based on thistles, as well as performances by many regional and provincial carnival groups. At this same place, there is also a Carnival Night in mid-August. Gastronomy: While the rich variety of Andalucian cooking is available at any time here, most traditional dishes are served using excellent local produce. Here are some examples: Piriñaca, a salad based on tomato, onions , peppers and cucumber dressed with olive oil, salt and vinegar. Salmorejo, Potatoes boiled with onions and parsley and served with olive oil, salt and vinegar. Olla de Tagarninas, a stew based on edible thistles and chickpeas. Olla de Coles, another of an infinite variety of stews, this one based on cabbage, chickpeas and pork. Guiso de Pata, chickpeas, sausages, pork trotters and belly, spices and herbs. Asadura en Manteca, a spread made of liver, pork, lard and spices. Carne en Adobo, pork macerated with various spices and vinegar. Chicharrones, pieces of pork and pork skin fried in garlic, laurel and salt. Caracoles, which are snails cooked in a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion, garlic, spices and aromatic herbs. Moruna, a fry-up of tomatoes, sardines, peppers, onions, olive oil, peppered vinegar and herbs. Sopa de Espárrogos, a soup made from wild asparagus and bread. Gazpachuelo, another soup traditionally based on mayonnaise. Gazpacho Caliente, a hot soup made by mashing tomato, cucumber, olive oil, spices, garlic, bitter orange, bread and salt, in a round bowl traditionally made of ash wood. Some more names to conjure with: Gachas, a thin paste based on pork. Compota de Membrillo, quince compote. Torrijas, bread fried with egg. Our forests are a natural place to pick wild mushrooms, for instance, to be included in a variety of omelettes and stews. And then there is Piñonate, a legacy from the Moorish period, the typical local sweet made with flour, egg, olive oil, honey, liqueur, almonds, pine nuts, ajonjoli, cinnamon, cloves, other herbs and orange peel.