{"id":31,"date":"2025-07-20T11:52:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T11:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hurosabuilders.org\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-07-27T17:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:57:37","slug":"location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hurosabuilders.org\/es\/location\/","title":{"rendered":"The Location"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What makes
the location special:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00d3rgiva lies at the foothills of the Alpujarras in southern Spain, surrounded by fertile valleys, mountain landscapes, and centuries-old villages. Known for its remarkable cultural diversity, the area is home to people from more than 70 nationalities who live alongside the local Andalusian community, creating a vibrant meeting place of cultures, traditions, and ways of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town is ideally situated between the Mediterranean coast, only 40 minutes away, and the historic city of Granada, with its rich architecture, music, culture, and many attractions. Ancient irrigation channels carry water through the valleys, keeping the landscape unusually green and abundant, while natural springs, rivers, waterfalls, and mountain trails can be found throughout the surrounding region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, \u00d3rgiva and the neighboring valleys have drawn travelers, musicians, artists, craftspeople, spiritual practitioners, and alternative communities from around the world. Their presence, together with the deep traditions of the Alpujarras, has helped make the area one of Spain\u2019s most distinctive centers for creative, ecological, and contemplative living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another extraordinary feature of this region is the variety of landscapes and climates found within a remarkably short distance. One can travel from the subtropical Mediterranean coast through warm inland valleys and cooler, green mountain villages to the alpine environment of the Sierra Nevada – all within the same part of southern Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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H\u016b\u1e58osa Retreat Center<\/strong> is located in Org\u00edva, Spain south of the magical city of Granada. It’s about 40 min to beautiful turquoise beaches with clear waters, 30 min to Motril, 20~40 minutes to upper villages with springs and waterfalls in the Alpujarra mountain range, and 50 minutes to Granada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Here: <\/strong>
From Madrid:<\/em> Often the cheapest flights will land into Madrid (MAD) and the cost savings can be so drastic that it is still cheaper to land, enjoy a hotel, and take a first class 7 am bullet train to Granada train station where a pickup can be coordinated.
From Malaga: <\/em>The closest international airport is in Malaga (AGP) which is 1.5 hours away. A pickup can be coordinated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n