We can now also add cave houses to our already wide range of homes in southern Spain. We do not yet know how big the interest is here in Sweden for this type of accommodation, but cave houses are growing in popularity among the British, among others, as they are considered exotic and affordable – an exciting alternative as a permanent residence or holiday home in Spain.
Cave living may bring to mind Hedenhös, but the fact is that the cave houses are bright, modern and stylish and equipped with modern amenities, such as electricity, water, cable TV and sewage.
They are not only affordable but also organic, with low operating costsThe houses require very little heating in the winter and no air conditioning in the summer.
See this cave studio coming in late 2024.
Interest in cave houses is growing in both Spain and abroad
One of the most popular areas for modern cavemen is the lovely village of Galera in Andalusia, just an hour from Granada. However, our partner offers this exciting form of accommodation throughout northern Norway AndalusiaThe majority of cave houses in Spain are found in the villages around Highland, the high plateau area of Granadaprovince.
Most cave homes began to be carved out of soft gypsum and limestone hillsides 200 years ago, offering cheap housing for poor farmers, but the caves were abandoned in connection with urbanization in the middle of the last century. Now, however, ordinary Spaniards and well-off northern Europeans seeking tranquility and natural, more environmentally friendly housing have begun to populate the caves again.
An ecological and economical accommodation
Buying a cave house is a cheaper and more convenient way to save energy and preserve the environment. Cave houses are inherently environmentally friendly, but it is also possible to order fully ecological accommodation in caves that are, for example, furnished with recycled building materials, solar panels , wind turbines, etc.
Cave dwellings exploit existing natural resources to create a unique type of troglodytic property, allowing them to be waterproof and able to maintain a more or less even temperature all year round due to the natural insulating properties of the thick, surrounding rocks, making them cool in summer and warm in winter. In addition to reduced energy costs, subsidies, up to 35%, can be obtained in some cases from municipalities for the costs of installing renewable solar energy.
Many people experience cave houses as magically peaceful and pleasant – a dwelling where stress is kept at bay and The sleep is unbeatably deep! If you would like to know more or register your interest in a viewing trip, send an email to info@spanskafastigheter.se. We will handle the initial contact with the British broker and provide assistance as long as you feel you need us in the process.
We also have (in English) material in PDFformat that we can send to you via email.
Articles about cave houses in the Daily Telegraph, and New York Times
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Also read about our other range of housing in Spain.
