The Project
When old becomes new
Project
The Herradura is a community project with a total of 72 caves in an ancient cave complex. In the seven caves that have already been completed, care has been taken to preserve the traditional charm and character.
Cooperation
In our project, the focus is on local cooperation, with local agriculture and local traditional crafts. Another aspect is the cooperation with the regional trade to strengthen and support the region economically.
Ideas
Away from the daily grind, we offer a place to slow down and take a deep breath. Sunny days and plenty of peace and quiet to bring yourself into balance. We are happy to share this wonderful and energetic place with you.
Sustainability
What is so special about cave houses?
The first, most obvious reason is the architectural arrangement. However, there is another compelling reason for the boom and admiration for these constructions. A reason that has to do with our changing perception of the environment and sustainability. Cave houses, although some date back to the year 500, are more energy efficient than the vast majority of our 21st century homes and are better prepared for Andalusia's weather conditions. They maintain a constant temperature between 18 and 22 degrees all year round, so the use of air conditioning is not necessary.
This optimal thermal insulation leads to energy savings of up to 50%. In addition, caves have a high level of sound insulation, which prevents noise pollution.
We want to consciously respect our environment. For this reason, we are taking measures that help reduce the impact of our activities by betting on the use of LED lamps and gradually replacing the cisterns with double discharge tanks to reduce water consumption.
We work with biomass, a renewable biofuel in which we use organic matter as an energy source: from agricultural waste such as olive bones or fruit peels to wood residues such as sawdust. These components emit a type of CO into the atmosphere2 that is neutral to the environment as it is of plant origin.
We know that sustainable tourism can contribute to the development of our country and therefore we encourage all our guests to join this commitment, to use water and energy responsibly and gratefully, to buy local products and to connect with nature.
Enjoy comfortable accommodation in the heart of nature, tranquillity and good weather while contributing to the preservation of the planet.
