Thanks to The Guardian for the mention in their Glamping feature “Carry on glamping: Europe’s poshest, coolest camping experiences”

Cloud House Farm, Andalucia

Cloud House Farm is a mountain hideaway that will open its doors, or awnings, in August 2010. There are a number of secret yurt spots deep in a cork oak forest on this 300-year-old farm, plus rope swings and river swimming here in the Rio Genal valley, with the Sierra Bermeja mountains forming the perfect backdrop. Day trips could include a hike or a mountain-bike expedition, or just stroll around the farm until you find the perfect wild swimming spot.

Extract: The Guardian Saturday 15th May 2010

Griffon vulture gliding low over the farm house this lunch time, lucky I had the camera at hand….. these things have to be seen to be believed, they’re huge up to 2.5m wingspan!

There are tens of thousands on the iberian peninsular and we have feeding stations in the local area where you can get real close up & intimate!

We’ve been hearing the unmistakable “weela-wee-ooo” for the past few days, and today we had our first sighting of the Golden Oriole back from its winter vacation in the tropics, perched in the chestnut tree.

Image source Wikipedia