ArchitectureThe house is a typical Andalusian mansion built in 1901. The parts that were modernized by the previous owner and the parts that had to be created anew (e.g. the bathrooms) have been completely renovated with antique and recovered materials, preserving all the original features of the house. Natural materials were used in the renovation, mostly from recycled resources and coming from Andalusia. The walls were hand-coated with plaster and painted with homemade chalk paint. In the bathrooms, Tadelakt was used, a Moroccan chalk typical of hammams. The furniture and decorative elements are second-hand and all have their own history, collected by the hosts on their travels around the world. The garden is an evolving botanical paradise with native plants that aims to show the wide diversity of plants in the region to the visitor.

FoodThe menus at Casa don Eliseo are based on seasonal and local products, which the hosts prefer to choose from organic sources – such as eggs, ham, pistachios, almonds or olive oil. The local lamb DOP, which is raised in the surrounding mountains, is particularly popular. The coffee and tea are also organic as well as craft beer and wine that come from local small producers and are mainly organic and regenerative. There are also fresh homemade juices, lemonades and sangria. The aim is to offer only local and seasonal products, with vegetables and fruit also sourced from local producers. The hosts focus on French fusion-style gastronomic menus, using mainly local ingredients such as goat cheese, lamb, almonds, pistachios and fruits and vegetables. The chef specializes in homemade baked goods such as croissants and uses fresh and local products for all dishes, from pasta to ice cream.

EnvironmentThe accommodation has solar panels for electricity and hot water, as well as central heating powered by local olive pits. The hosts recycle waste and use primary products to avoid packaging. Cleaning and laundry products are ecological and natural, and the toilet paper is 100% recycled. The floors are treated only with natural beeswax and linseed oil, as is all the wood. The accommodation is also part of the alvelal community, which promotes local organic farming (this means that it is ecological but also takes care of the environment in the plantations, such as water consumption, biodiversity, the use of natural compost, local plants for pollination, etc.) and also participates in the Soyecoturista program, which certifies accommodations in Spain that offer ecotourism products. The hosts are also involved in activities and educational programs in the Granada Geopark.