Apartment

Finca Contrabando

Sanlúcar de Guadiana, Andalusia, Spain

Finca Contrabando is located in Sanlúcar de Guadiana in the border area with Portugal. The area is historically known for smuggling commodities between the two countries. Today, at most, a smile is "smuggled" between guests, because how else could you look at nature, the river, the blue sky and the neighboring city on the other bank?

You can reach the finca directly by boat. You get off at the private jetty and start your well-deserved vacation. The owners of the finca are two brothers. They love the sea and the river, have been sailing since childhood and have found the perfect place in the picturesque town of Sanlúcar for the rural project that reflects their concept of natural living. The slow and respectful approach to the environment here in the area has convinced the owners. The customs and solidarity lived in the seaside town on the border between Spain and Portugal were key for the Finca project: to show guests that "travelling slowly" in the midst of nature and using the local resources is the best option is to travel the world.

The finca consists of five houses, each of which can accommodate a maximum of five people. The rooms are furnished in a modern country house style and appear warm and elegant at the same time - perfect for really relaxing and spending quality time with family or friends.


Rooms + Rates

per night
Apartmentfrom120 €
entire housefrom750 €

Sustainable

ArchitectureFinca Contrabando was born from the reconstruction of some ancient "zahurdas" located in the center of the courtyard. A "zahurda" is a very old construction used by farmers from other centuries to feed pigs. It seemed like a nice start for the owners: turning something old, which was very useful for the ancestors, into something new, also very useful for the new generations of travelers. From the first stone to the last wood used to build the finca - everything comes from the same place or from nearby places less than 20 kilometers away.

All employees live in Sanlúcar and walk to work as the finca is only about ten minutes from their homes. You could say that everyone is family here. The employees take care of the finca and enjoy it at the same time. The staff's family is always invited to visit the pool or gardens when there are no guests.

EnvironmentThe finca has solar panels, water from its own well, a salt water pool, fully organic soaps and shampoos and many other sustainable products. Local handicrafts are also on display in all rooms. The owners communicate all sustainable aspects of the finca via a QR code located in every room.

Well-BeingThere are many ways to relax at Finca Contrabando: Yoga, Swedish massages, hikes, bike tours, forest walks or sailing, for example.


Characteristics

  • Finca property in the border area between Spain and Portugal overlooking the Portuguese town of Alcoutim and its fortress
  • Oasis of nature and tranquility
  • With its own jetty to the Rio Guadiana, the border river
  • Own well for the water supply on the finca
  • Picturesque town with a special charm
  • Cross-border zipline connecting Sanlúcar and Alcoutim in Portugal

Finca5 housesOwn cooking facilitiesChildren welcomeWi-FiDisabled accessPoolno pets

Features

  • 5 houses for up to 4 people each (+ child)
  • The entire property can be booked for up to 20 people
  • All houses each with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room with fireplace and private outdoor area
  • Large, separate common room - also suitable for seminars or parties
  • Large saltwater pool
  • Yoga and Swedish massages possible
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Rooms + Rates

per night
Apartmentfrom120 €
entire housefrom750 €

Location + Directions

By car

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reach the finca by public transport. Having your own vehicle also gives you the opportunity to explore the area easily. From Seville it takes just under 2 hours to drive to Sanlúcar de Guadiana (151 km), from Faro it is just under 1.5 hours (101 km), from Màlaga just under 4 hours (366 km) and from Lisbon it is around 3 hours ( 273 km). The exact address can be found on the website.