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HACIENDA EL RETIRO

PRE-OPENING 2019 MALAGA

ANDALUSÍA SOUTH OF SPAIN

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Introduction

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e have been working closely with the charismatic owner of the

W renowned private Hacienda El Retiro estate in Churriana, Andalusia, Malaga, Spain over the past years as owner’s representative. It is an

honor and a privilege that we have now been commissioned to open, position and manage what aims to become Europe’s and one of the world’s leading cultural nature retreats later this year. A rejuvenated historic ensemble, a true jewel and until very recently, a well kept secret, this idiosyncratic property is tugged away in the historic private botanical gardens of El Retiro.

Hacienda El Retiro, perfectly located in close proximity to Malaga, is a privately owned and indescribably exclusive property, covering approx. 500.000 m2 of pristine botanical gardens. It has a history dating back to the 16th century, which is closely connected to a son of King Felipe IV., the creator of the world renowned Retiro gardens of Madrid.

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Successive proprietors included the First and Second Counts de Buenavista and the Seventh Counts de Villalcázar. The present owner, a well respected and highly decorated entrepreneur from the North of Spain, has further developed and perfectly restored both, the park with all its historic fountains, moorish water features, ornamental lakes and scenic walkways, as well as the vast palatial buildings. Approximately eight million Euros were invested some years ago only to bring in even more exotic trees and plants from around the globe.

The property was declared ‘Monumento Historico Nacional’ (‘National Historic Monument’), in 1984 and its gardens are listed as Spain’s and Europe’s most attractive. Some of the many impressive large water fountains are under World Heritage protection. When the owner decided some time ago to open a part of the property to the public by renovating existing guest villas and various other outbuildings to international 5-star-plus hotel standards, CHC was commissioned to create an overall concept for the integration of a private hotel and spa.

By now, all the historic buildings have been carefully and respectfully renovated. Seventeen oversized new guest suites from 100 - 250 m2 each have been added and are presently being decorated. Opulent French and Spanish styles with original Louis XVI antiques, hand woven carpets and delicate wall tapestry, original paintings will satisfy and surpass expectations of even the most discerning guests. Another 65 garden duplexes will be added.

More than 9 km of perfectly groomed natural private pathways are ready to be enjoyed by environmental lovers, with unlimited space for meditation, yoga or just for paradisiacal relaxation. And, of course, bird watching at it’s best, since numerous parrots and other exotic birds, including a colony of flamingos, are enjoying their ultimate freedom inside a tropical jungle. Together with Koi ponds and other bird species of fishes and the carefully maintained ecosystem within the historic Los Jardines de El Retiro, this must be the epitome of premium sustainable-luxury retreat living - not only in Andalusia.