La Ruina restored

In front of the Sierra de Bernia (Alicante) stands this little house that, with only 70m2, has all the amenities we need today. Preserving however the simplicity and charm of the old lifestyle. Going to the Sierra de Bernia to a place far enough away from anything that causes stress, but sufficiently near all the modern advantages, we encounter Refugio Marnes. The 70m2 house "La Ruina" is a journey into the past, a return to a more basic and simple life, and the enjoyment of nature.

Casa Basic (Spanish Design Magazine)

The resting place of Muhammad

The morning breaks over the Sierra de Bernia, the hours pass slowly, the days are endless and the nights last forever. Then in the morning when danger lies in wait and your five senses must be sharpest. While his fellows are asleep, Muhammad remains alert to the danger of a possible attack. They hide themselves for almost a year here in the Sierra Bernia. Ever since Fillipe II decided that all Moors should be thrown out of the country. Many of them, like Muhammad decide to flee to the Sierra de Bernia. But their numbers diminish and Muhammad wonders how long they can keep going. The Sierra de Bernia was the scene of the last days of these rebels who in 1609 had decided to revolt against their expulsion and decided to flee into the mountains.

Refugio Marnes, what more could you want?

If you can choose between a weekend away in the dreary Netherlands or trip to a hidden Spanish paradise in a vast landscape under a radiant sun. Easy, we head in the direction of Alicante for a weekend to relax at Refugio Marnes.

A German women's magazine.

Mountains of cushions

My girlfriend and I wandered somewhat aimlessly through the hinterland of the Costa Blanca, green hills against a blue horizon, in the air we already smelled the spring, the first flowering almond trees. It was the beginning of January, we drove towards Benissa into the Sierra de Bernia.