| Casa Rural Medel. Isla de La Palma, Tijarafe, La Palma, Canary Islands |
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| This rural house is situated some 450m above sea level in the village of Punta, in Tijarafe, which enjoys a good climate and spectacular views. |
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Capacity: 4 persons
Bedrooms: 2
Description: This house dates back to the beginnings of the XX century and is an example of the magnificent architecture of that period, given that is has been rebuilt bearing in mind the original style, stone walls, tea wood ceilings, thatched roof, etc. The decorative elements that belonged to the family can also be seen, such as the built-in larders, and the tea wood boxes that at that time were used as a larder for dried fruits and cereals.
Casa Medel has two cosy rooms and a large lounge-kitchen-dining room, fully equipped, which together with the exquisite d้cor provides the house with a warm feeling.
Outside, stone has been the main component in the restoring process of the large and terraces that surround the house. The garden offers a variety of flowers and fruit trees.![]() |  |
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| Distribution: |
| Whole house.
2 double rooms
a through lounge with kitchen diner
2 bathrooms with a shower
Large terraces and garden. |
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| Equipment: |
| Satellite TV, heating, microwave, washine room, toaster, liquidiser. Electric juicer, iron and ironing board. Travel cot, high chair, kitchen utensils, solar panels. |
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| Tijarafe: |
Tijarafe is an area of natural and agricultural landscape on the west side of La Palma with houses spread out over a wide area.
The village of Tijarafe has a small centre with narrow streets. The church, Nuestra Se๑ora de la Candelaria, was built in the 16th century in honour of the patron saints. The church contains wll known paintings and statues.
The Casa del Maestro, is a museum whicj shows much of the traditional way of life and culture of the people of La Palma.
Viewpoint El Time is one of the best on the island. The view is over the gorge Angustias, the Aridane valley and the coast of Tazacorte, Puerto Naos and towards Fuencaliente. There is another completely different viewpoint at Baranco Garome.
Tijarafe is an excellent walking area with a large number of well marked and maintained wanlking paths.
In Februari and March the thousands of almond trees burst into flower.
The Fiesta del Diabolo, the devils festival in Tijarafe is well known. At the beginning of September, during the festival week for the patron saints, the devil appears amidst the fireworks.
Under an enormous rock overhang is the bay Poris de Candelaria which is only reachable by boat or a steep twisting footpath. Traditionally this was a landing point for pirates and smugglers, today there is a stoney beach and some beach houses. It is an interesting place to visit, sunbathe and, if the sea permits it, a swim in the ocean. |
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| Situation: |
| Casa Medel is located on the western side of the island of La Palma, in the lower regions of La Punta, in the municipality of Tijarafe. Its large terraces and gardens are ideal for enjoying the amazing scenes of the sun going down over the sea at Tijarafero.
A few metres from this cosy rural house you can find the long footpath GR 130, which is also known as the Camino Real de La Costa (The Coastal Path) and that surrounds the whole island. 2km away you can find the Mirador del Time, (Time Viewing point) that offers some of the most beautiful areas in the Valley of Aridane. Near here, you can find the GR 131 path Ruta de la Cresterํa, also known as El Bast๓n, (Walking Stick), that leaves from the port of Tazacorte, where there is a magnificent beach of black sand and many restaurants, and that surrounds the main peaks of the island. |
