In the Casas Rurales des Refugio Marnes you will find the absolute absence of noise, apart from the chirping of birds and the rustling of the wind through the pine trees. Particularly eye-catching is the terraced landscape, which also extends over the property, which was built almost 3,000 years ago in order to be able to farm in the area around Alicante.

The hosts, Richard Steenblik and Willem Pieffers, bought the Refugio at the end of 2002 and immediately started restoring and renovating the abandoned property. Just three months after the purchase, they were able to rent out their first accommodation. Since then, two more houses, a glamping tent and six B&B rooms have been added. The two hosts run this beautiful place with great joy and love for their job. Their intention was to create an inviting destination for people who love Spain, nature, silence and conscious travel. Their goal is to continuously expand their ideals of sustainability in order to become the greenest holiday destination in Spain. All houses are already almost exclusively operated with solar power. The goal is to be climate neutral by 2025.

The furnishing and restoration is in eco-chic style, with materials such as natural stone, steel, glass, terracotta, but also concrete being used. Much of the furniture is second-hand and is combined with the antique and the modern. Every house and every room is uniquely designed, but recognizable in the style of Refugio Marnes.