Hidden behind the coast of the Costa Tropical de Granada is the beautiful valley of Los Guajares where the River Toba winds its way through the mountains to join the Guadalfeo on its way to the sea.

The Moors, who lived here for over 700 years, called Los Guajares an "oasis between the mountains" and the village of Guajar Alto "paradise on earth". In 2005 I moved from the coast near Motril, where I lived for several years, to a cortijo in Guajar Alto. I could not resist moving to such a beautiful location and my wife, who is a professional artist, is totally inspired in by her surroundings see www.margaretmerry.com and read her Guajar diary on www.guajar.blogspot.com.

I have over 20 years experience in tourism and property sales in Spain and now work as a property consultant. Properties for sale in the area include village houses, country houses, cortijos, fincas and land. I still have my connections with real estate offices in Salobreña, see www.salobrena-properties.com.