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Casa el Morro |
Yaiza, Lanzarote, Canary Islands |
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A cross between a Moroccan riad and an executive hippy hideaway, Casa El Morro in Lanzarote is laid back to the point of being horizontal. Balinese beds beckon round every shady corner, and the sweet smell of incense adds to the floaty atmosphere. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 1 |
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Guests:
| 2 |
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Catering:
| Hotel / B&B |
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General Info |
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Getting back in tune with nature is one of the major lures - the gardens are awash with citrus trees, Canary Palms, figs and lavender; several walks begin and end close to the guesthouse; and there are more strenuous activities close by, including windsurfing and mountain-biking. Casa el Morro is located in a rural area at the highest peak of the village of Uga, called El Morro. It is situated in the south of the island near the National Park of Timanfaya and a few minutes from La Geria, an area of natural beauty famous for its vineyards. The accommodation comprises 7 individually designed suites, fully equipped and self–contained. The house dates to the XVIII century and was tastefully restored some 10 years ago in the Canarian style, using original materials and other antique fixtures and fittings. The result is an ambience which provides homely surroundings and a relaxing environment. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Casa El Morro is situated in the Geria, an area of vineyards, close to the National Park of Timanfaya. From Casa el Morro it is easy to get to Papagayo beach, considered the most beautiful beach on the island. It is also very close to Palya Quemada, an amazing old fishing village with one of the best restaurants in Lanzarote. This is a good place for bike lovers and those who like long walks and spectacular views. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| From Arrecife airport to Uga: follow the signs to Carretera de Arrecife a Yaiza/LZ-2. Take this road in the direction of Yaiza. Follow for about 12 minutes, passing 3 roundabouts.
At the next roundabout (after the petrol station Combustibles Canarias), take the first exit towards La Geria and Teguise on your right. Follow this road to the end where you will find a roundabout.
Turn to your right into Calle El Morro and Casa del Morro is on your left. |
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Nearest airports:
| Arrecife Airport 15 km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Playa Blanca 17km |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Uga 600m |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Casa Gregorio in Uga, Salmarina in Playa Quemada |
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Nearest beach:
| Papagayo, Playa Quemada |
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Nearest shop:
| Supermarket in Uga |
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Nearest market:
| in Uga |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Raquel Hidalgo |
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Contact Phone No. |
0034699417871 / 0034928830392 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Climbing / Courses Available / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Maid Service / Sauna or Steam Room / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Each house sleeps 2 – 5 people and has been designed with a care and attention that make them stand out from other hotels. There are Colonial iron and glass lamps, silk material, Victorian baths, arabic tiles saved from old Andalucian patios and arched volcanic ceilings. In each house you enter into an exquisite and special atmosphere. Colour schemes and decoration reflect an eastern approach, created by using natural pigments along with locally obtained stone, lava and tiling. Also all the materials used are non toxic and ecological, from natural oils to nurture the wood of ceilings and doors to lime stone for washing the thick stone walls of the building. The furniture was mainly imported from Indonesia and the solid teak wall hangings and other features result in an elegant decorative theme. Each suite is equipped with satellite television and a music system.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / Courtyard / Garden / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Landscaping of mature palm trees and beautiful flowers surrounding the houses and swimming pool provide you with areas for relaxation and views of Timanfaya National Park to the South.
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Further Details |
We also offer activities like yoga classes and massages. In Casa el Morro we have a yoga room for groups of up to 30 people or individual sessions. There is also a yurt. We can arrange bikes rental, trekking, surfing, diving, etc.
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Conditions of
Rental |
In order to book with us, please contact us providing your credit card details (numbers of the card and expiry date) to guarantee the reservation. We require a deposit of two nights' worth. We can charge your card or we can send you bank details if you prefer to make a payment this way.
(The rest of the payment will be payable in the first two days of your stay by cash or credit card - if you pay with cash we offer you a discount of 1.5% of the paid amount).
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Casa el Morro |
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Thank you so much for the wonderful time we had in Casa el Morro.
We enjoyed the apartment, we enjoyed the swimming pool and especially we enjoyed your special touch and great taste.
Henri and Joke, Rotterdam, Jan 2011 
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I have to be honest, I never write reviews, but this holiday was different. I had spent a large part of the year working really hard in London and needed some time ou - it was October and there were limited places left with sun within reasonable distance of the UK, and the places that did were either badly priced for what you got in return or standard hotels in standard locations full of everyone but the actual locals that live there. I wanted sun/warm weather. Not too far from the UK, reasonable and regular flights from the UK circa 3-4hrs. Not a busy tourist town but not to far from one if I wanted it, unique/tasteful accommodation in a chilled and calming location. What I got was exactly that, not to forget the extraordinary beauty of the surrounding area of beaches (small coves, so not windy), unique views and walks around the volcanoes (which were amazing). I think the real add is the personable and incredibly pleasant staff that work and own Casa El Morro - Raquel, she made me feel very welcome. The service and care provided by Raquel and her team was exceptional and that is what makes a good place to stay and spend your well earned money! I truly recommend.
Rupert, England, Sep 2010
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This holiday accommodation is really beautiful, the photos don't do it justice. The rooms are bigger than they look and full of character. The pool area is a haven (or at least was most of the time), with day beds to relax in the shade and loungers to laze in the sun, all with plenty of cushions to make you extra comfy. All the rooms were pretty much full when we were there and yet we still had at least 2 days when we had the pool to ourselves. We found Lanzarote a really interesting island to explore with notably beautiful beaches at Papagayo and Femara. The accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen which we enjoyed cooking in and settling in with a bottle of wine from the local vineyards. We would whole heartedly recommend this as a holiday destination. ENJOY!
Anna, England, Sep 2010
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We stayed in the El Alijibe rooms which were a delight! Beautifully decorated and furnished with everything you could want, although we were hardly inside. The bedroom was quirky and enchanting and we slept soundly every night.
The pool area was perfect, with big shaded beds around the outside and a great view over the village below. There was a sauna which was easy to use.
Raquel had organic produce which we happily purchased - aubergines, eggs, chard, radishes etc which we cooked up ourselves.
Pedro the cat was a welcome friend and we did some yoga which was great. Raquel is a very warm and helpful host.
To sum up - total heavenly relaxation and with your rental car its easy to explore the island.
Ricky, UK, Sep 2010
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