Guesthouse Refugio Marnes is not a camping site, is it?.

At Refugio Marnes you stay in a real "Jaima": a luxurious Bedouin tent, stylishly equipped for a comfortable and original holiday you'll never forget. The tent (10x5 meters) is set on a stone platform and equipped with bathroom and kitchen. It is an ideal holiday accommodation for 4 persons. No more tripping over the guy-ropes of your neighbors but a spacious place with lots of privacy and 50 acres of land for you to explore. Enjoy the quiet and jump right out of your bed in the pool. Indeed, Refugio Marnes is a kind of campsite, but for just one tent!

The luxuriously furnished tent La Jaima gives new meaning to the word Glamping

The word Glamping is a relatively new invention. It is a blend of the word camping with the adjective glamorous. Luxury camping, for example in airstream trailers, caravans, but also in jurts, tipis etc. Guesthouse Refugio Marnes follows suit with La Jaima, but this being a Bedouin tent, it is also in line with the culture of Moorish Spain and the province of Alicante. This is not so strange when you consider that this part of Spain has been Arab territory for over 10 centuries. In the Spanish language and in names of towns, the Arab influence can be found to this day. It is sometimes claimed that the Spanish "Ole" has its roots in the word "Allah" and did you know that "beni" in "Benidorm" means "son of"? In Cadiz you can enjoy a pint in the same kind of tent that is used as a beach bar overlooking Tangier. In the interior of the Costa Blanca you will find these kind of tents too, for example on the roof of old Arab buildings.

Thanks to Refugio Marnes you can again see the silhouette of a Jaima in Alicante

The above heading we did not think up ourselves, but these are the words from an article by design magazine Casa Basic about our tent La Jaima. Casa Basic is a Spanish glossy from la Comunidad Valenciana. Even the Guardian recently posted an article about the relatively new phenomenon Glamping.

Glamping: camping, but with your own bathroom and kitchen inside the tent

La Jaima was commissioned by us to Bouchaib Madhar from Casablanca. He has also manufactured the luxury tent lodges of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. The tent is made of a fire-resistant PVC outer layer, which we have imported from Germany to Morocco. On the inside it is a traditionally crafted tent with the typical colors yellow, green and red, that have special meaning in the Muslim faith. Because the walls of this luxury tent are removable, guests need not fear that the tent gets to hot in summer. Also, we have provided an additional air chamber between the layers of cloth to keep out the heat. Normally tents have their facilities outside. La Jaima has all comforts "on board" and our guests don't need to share with other guests staying at Guesthouse Refugio Marnes. Your dog or dogs, if properly trained, are also welcome to stay. Please contact us if you need more information.
 

 
Rates accommodation Refugio Marnes 2012 ¹  
 

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Rates Los Establos ⁴

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Rates La Jaima ^2,3,4

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Rates La Ruina ^2,3,4

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You can reserve the period you wish to stay with us by email or phone. We will ask you your:

- full name
- address
- passport number
- phone and/or mobile numbers.

After you have phoned or emailed us and supplied us with the details:

- you pay a non-refundable deposit of 150 euros, within 2 weeks after reservation
- the balance must be paid in full one month before arrival.

After the deposit is paid, we will send you a confirmation of reservation.
Payments can be made on account number

- IBAN: ES11 2077 1039243100260351
- BIC: CVALESVVXXX

of Bancaja (La Caja de Ahorros de Valencia, Castellón y Alicante)
in the name of Pieffers/Steenblik.

Please state your name and the reservation number and we will send you a confirmation. On arrival you pay the additional costs (see the rates section) and we ask you to sign for receiving the keys and agreeing with the estate conditions.
 

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The most obvious way to get here is to fly; you book your flight through a travel agency/flight shop.
Then you have to hire a car, which is also possible in advance. If you fly to Alicante, then travelling by car you can be at Refugio Marnes within one hour.
Route:
From Alicante airport take the AP7 highway north in the direction of Valencia. Take exit number 63 Benissa / Teulada / Gata de Gorgos. At the end of the slip road take the direction to Calpe on the N332. Drive through Benissa. Just outside Benissa take the turn right to Jalon/Alcalali. At the next junction (approximately 100 metres) cross the road in the direction of Sierra de Bernia Pinos [CV749]. Continue on the CV749 for about 8 Kilometres [its a small mountain pass] until you see, on your right hand the sign “Restaurante Pinos”. Pass the restaurant and continue along the road for about another one and a half kilometres until you see a small blue bridge. Cross this bridge and turn immediately right, on to a steep road, continue along this road until on your left hand side, you see an old farm surrounded by almond trees. After this house, follow the signs to Refugio Marnes.
When travelling from the direction of Valencia southbound on the (AP7) also take exit 63 now called Benissa / Teulada / Calpe, the rest of the route is as described above.
 

Accommodation

La Jaima is part of Eco Lodge Refugio Marnes.

Refugio Marnes offers 3 types of accommodation:
- bed & breakfast Los Establos
- bedouintent La Jaima
- holiday accommodation La Ruina

Refugio Marnes offers environmentally responsible tourism. We do this for instance by using solar energy as much as possible, the use of rainwater collection and the reuse of water.

Peace and room to roam

Our accommodation facilities distinguish themselves by a special design, with an eye for detail and luxury. What they have in common is the complete tranquility, beautiful surroundings and plenty of room on our 50 acre property. It also offers great holiday combinations: for example one week self catering in La Ruina followed by a few "pampered" days in Los Establos. Or take your parents on holiday, even if they are not agile. Your parents can stay at Los Establos while you and your children stay at La Ruina or La Jaima.

Groups, training and courses

Refugio Marnes can host about 20 people. So you may book a whole group (advance notice please!) for family gatherings, reunions or courses. We can assist you in compiling a program and / or a complete package. Through our years of experience and our contacts in the region the most diverse packages are possible. For example yoga, health and personal development group courses, wine tasting, horse riding, working the land or cultural trips.

Activities and trips

The immediate surroundings of Refugio Marnes offer a range of activities. In the sporting sense: walking, climbing, mountain biking, and half an hour away: all water sports, golf, canyoning, horse riding and paragliding. In the cultural sphere, there are many beautiful old villages and towns in the area like Benissa, Jalon, Calpe and Guadalest. In an hour's drive: Valencia and Alicante. We can make suggestions and assist you in arranging a trip. The accommodation have a wide range of information available.

Click here for more information on activities in our region.