🌊 Does It Really Look Like That in Person?

There’s no shortage of stunning pool photographs online.

The question guests often quietly wonder is: does it actually look like that when you arrive?

At Cortijo Fruitful Hills, the answer is yes — and here’s how we make sure of it.

Keeping a pool sparkling clear in a genuinely nature-rich environment takes more knowledge and attention than most people realise. Our pool is fed by well water and sits surrounded by trees, diverse plantlife and hillside — beautiful, enlivening and enriching but not without its challenges. The famous Saharan wind that gives Andalucía its warm golden light also, at times, carries fine dust across the region, and the natural surroundings mean the water needs consistent, informed care.

That care comes from Andrew, who has quietly mastered the art and science of pool maintenance — testing regularly for:

✅ Salt
✅ Chlorine
✅ Alkalinity
✅ pH
✅ Phosphates

We’re well supported by the excellent free testing service at Plazo Bravo, with all balancing products available on-site.

And the pool itself is saltwater — something guests consistently love. Gentler on skin and eyes than chlorine, with that silky feeling that makes you want to stay in just a little longer.
What you see is what you get. We think that matters.

Come and find out for yourself. 🌿

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