La Peana
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El Cuartón · Tarifa

A private estate
above the Strait.

Where the mountains meet two continents. A private retreat between two natural parks above Tarifa — with Africa just 14 km across the water.

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The place

A place created for people who love nature, movement and good energy — a glimpse of paradise without the crowds.

La Peana sits high above El Cuartón, looking south across the water to the mountains of Morocco. Three whitewashed houses, a pool, a 40m² yoga room, gym, sauna and jacuzzi — all yours, with nothing else around but the natural park.

Here you'll find the secret spots most visitors never reach: waterfall hikes, empty coves, the wind that made Tarifa famous. What I love most is making people feel welcome — guests arrive as visitors and leave feeling at home. Come to lead a retreat, gather your people, or simply wind down.

Carlos Melgarejo, your host — Carlos Melgarejo, your host
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Three private houses

Main House, Guest House and the wellness building — hired whole.

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Pool & sun terrace

An infinity pool facing the Strait, with Morocco on the horizon.

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Yoga room & gym

A 40m² studio with the view, plus a fully-equipped gym.

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Jacuzzi & sauna

Heat, water and rest — the slow end of the day.

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Natural park access

Straight into Los Alcornocales — trails, waterfalls, silence.

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Starlink & fibre

Fast, reliable wifi connection for remote work and digital retreats.

La Peana above the Strait of Gibraltar, looking south towards Africa
The setting

Africa, 14 km away.

Look south from the gate and there it is — the Moroccan coast across the Strait, lit gold every evening.

14 km
To Africa
2
Continents in view
300+
Days of sun
The estate

Three houses,
taken individually
or as an entire estate.

From a single house to the entire property for up to fifteen. However you come, the view, the pool and the silence are yours.

The Main House at La Peana, with mountain views＋ View gallery
01 — Main House

The Main House

A place of shelter and wellbeing, built to stand up to the wind and weather that shape this coast. Mountain views, a full kitchen and fireside living — for families, couples and remote workers.

5 beds · 4 bathFibre + Starlink
The Guest House at La Peana, barn-inspired and deep in nature＋ View gallery
02 — Guest House

The Guest House

Inspired by an old mountain barn — robust, welcoming and deep in nature. Large windows frame the scenery, and a freestanding bath looks straight out to the mountains. Ideal for couples and solo travellers.

3 beds · 2 bath360° fireplace
The Wood Cabin at La Peana＋ View gallery
03 — Wood Cabin

The Wood Cabin

A snug timber cabin tucked into the grounds — the quietest corner of the estate, wrapped in nature for slow mornings and easy evenings.

Cabin for twoIn the garden
The entire La Peana estate above the Strait of Gibraltar＋ View gallery
Exclusive use

The Entire Estate

All three houses and every space — pool, yoga room, gym, sauna and jacuzzi, with group dining and nature all around. Exclusively yours for retreats, events and family gatherings.

Sleeps 153 houses + wellness
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Experiences

Wind up through adventure.
Wind down in nature.

Not just a house — a way of living. Kitesurfing, hiking in Los Alcornocales, e-bikes, yoga, padel, whale watching and day trips to Gibraltar and Tangier. Tell us what you're drawn to and we'll arrange it.

Kitesurfer jumping off the Tarifa coast
On the water

Kitesurfing in Tarifa

Europe's wind capital — lessons and gear arranged end to end.

Paraglider soaring over the Strait of Gibraltar
In the air

Paragliding over the Strait

Rock climber on a cliff above the Tarifa coast
On the rock

Rock climbing

A waterfall and natural pool near La Peana
On foot

Hiking in Los Alcornocales

Group on e-bikes overlooking Gibraltar and the Strait
On wheels

E-bike tours

Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar on a whale-watching trip
Out to sea

Whale & orca watching

A 4x4 on the stone drive at sunset, ready for adventure
Day trips

Gibraltar & Tangier

The 40m² yoga room at La Peana, mats laid out and doors open to the lawn and the Strait
Wind down

Yoga & wellness

Carlos Melgarejo, host of La Peana
Meet your host

I'm Carlos.

I'm a private pilot, and I divide my time between travelling the world and living here in Tarifa. La Peana isn't a hotel — it's a place I created to share this extraordinary corner between two continents with people who value nature, privacy and a slower pace of life.

The yoga and wellness space at La Peana, set up for retreats
Retreat host partnership

Host your retreat in Tarifa.

The whole estate, exclusively yours for up to fifteen guests — a 40m² yoga room with the view, full accommodation, wellness facilities and direct access to the natural park, with hands-on support to make it run.

  • Sleeps 15 guests
  • 40m² yoga room
  • Wellness facilities
  • Full accommodation
  • Natural park access
  • Partner support
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In their words

"Being here makes you feel like you're finally living."

“Carlos delivered something so special, so local — beyond what we ever realised we could do here.”
“The most exciting adventure of my life — thrilling and deeply wholesome at the same time.”
“It's paradise. We didn't want to leave.”
The location

Between Tarifa and the Strait.

SPAIN MOROCCO · AFRICA 14 km to Africa Tarifa · 10 min Beaches · 10 min Bolonia · 25 min Algeciras · 25 min Gibraltar · 30 min Tangier · 1 hr · ferry La Peana, El Cuartón Open in Maps ↗
  • Tarifa10 min
  • The beach10 min
  • Gibraltar30 min
  • Tangier1 hr
  • Málaga1 hr 45
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