Nestled in the foothills below the Virgen del Saliente Monastery in northern Almeria lies Carpe Diem comprising three cortijos with variable accommodation. Surrounded by mountains and almond trees it gives the visitor a taste of the real Spain in this beautiful part of Andalucia. Cortijo Almendra is a newly renovated two bedroom cottage with an American-style, open plan kitchen/lounge/diner and a wood-burning stove. The cottage boasts original features including a traditional bread oven and rock outcrops in the lounge and one of the two bedrooms. It is equipped with satellite television. The main house has an internet access point that guests may use. There is a patio area to the front of the cottage for barbecues etc – or simply to sit and enjoy a bottle of the excellent Spanish wine whilst the sun sets. Cortijo Almendra offers large, spacious accommodation with access to a salt-water swimming pool, but if extra accommodation is needed we can offer a further en-suite bedroom with independent access.