"El Cancho", Spanish for rock outcrop, is named for the razor ridge outcrops that run through the property. This property provides a secluded and peaceful hideaway for those looking for a special place. There are spectacular views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, native pine forests, rock outcrops and Africa/Morocco.

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El Cancho lies directly under one of the most important bird migration routes between Africa and Europe.

250 metres from the beach and 3 km from Tarifa

It was originally designed for the Mobiliari show in Milan '98 by the Swedish architect Thomas Sandell and Wallpaper* magazine and has since been re-built in this unique location outside Tarifa. The sleeping arrangements are open-plan with comfortable and modern furnishings.

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The house is referred to as a beach house because of its design, but is in fact situated 250 metres from the beach above the Hurricane Hotel. El Cancho provides a wonderfully secluded hideaway within the natural park yet a stones throw from the excitements of Tarifa town 3 km away. You enter the property via a slightly treacherous single-track road, a steep climb although there is also a scenic route down to the beach through the natural park however we highly recommend that you hire a car.

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You will feel at one with the nature surrounding you - the house is secluded, yet not cut off from civilization.

There are 2 houses on the same plot though their location at either end of a one hectare plot within the Natural Park affords total solitude for sunbathing on the terraces.

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While the houses may be new builds, this is a real back to nature experience, with real eco-friendly ideals. Solar panels (photovoltaic) provide electricity for lighting and power, whilst gas heats water directly from the mountain spring. The building’s passive solar design makes the most of winter sun, and shades the rooms in the height of the summer. We are wholly dependent on natural energies, so currently without sunshine you may find yourself without power. However what we can promise is a limitless supply of tea lights and twinkling stars!

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This is a rare opportunity to experience forward-looking living in a blissful setting where the local farmer still herds his goats around the hillside. To add to the adventure parking is 30 to 100 metres from the houses; over a small bridge and running stream, and then a short, stunning walk down to the houses.

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The house is “green” producing electricity via solar panels and using spring water from the mountains above. Spring brings a wash of wild flowers across the property. If you’re lucky, you will hear the enchanting sounds of the goat bells and the herders still roam the natural park grazing.

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The house is ideal for up to 4 people though can sleep six people (1 independent double room, 1 very large double and two large single beds). A cot is available if required. The house is supplied by natural mountain springs, (drinkable natural spring water). The bathroom has a hot water shower (gas fuelled) and there is also an outdoor shower for the more hardy naturalists, which children seem to love. There is mobile phone coverage at the site.