In every little town, all of the houses generally look the same — but on the inside, some turn out to be amazing revelations. The following cave homes certainly give a lesson in not judging a book by its cover.
While perusing Airbnb, I found these unexpected cave homes. The thing is that, with a little bit of research, I found out that cave dwellings aren't only for prehistoric cavemen; they're actually much more common than you might think.
Cave homes have been quite popular in Granada, Spain for hundreds of years and recently they've even become controversial — but we'll get into that later.
I can't imagine what the temperature is like in these homes, but from the looks of it, they seem pretty cozy.
Now remember, you can totally rent these homes on the cheap. Trust me, I plan on pretending I'm Wilma Flintstone and having an elaborate brontosaurus-burger party. I'm 100-percent serious about that.
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This home looks plain as can be, but inside, it's not at all what you'd expect.
Yes, it's totally a cave. Sure, it's probably the cleanest cave you've ever seen, but yeah, it's still a cave.
Cave houses are unfamiliar to us in the United States, but in Granada, Spain, they have a rich history.
Cave homes in Granada exist due to the region's unique geology. They're essentially eruptions of rock made up of sediments from the prehistoric sea. Pretty fascinating stuff, huh?
Like what you see? Click to the next page to see the cozy den in this cave home!
Cave-dwelling began with the Moors and continued well into the 19th century when most cave homes were carved by peasant farmworkers.
Most of the caves are located in the mountainous region of northern Andalusia in Altiplano de Granada.
There are entire cave districts in the towns of Guadix, Baza, and Huescar. In some of the nearby villages, caves are the only available housing.
Let's continue this lesson with pictures of a second cave home on the next page!
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Underground life is incredibly amenable to the hot, dry climate of Granada. This is why the tradition has persisted for so long.
While thousands have inhabited the Spanish cave homes for centuries, in 2013, the Spanish government began cracking down on these whimsical and historical homes.
The City Council of Granada began evicting cave dwellers citing safety issues. However, those who were forced to give up their homes felt their human rights were being violated.
While evictions of cave dwellers have been ongoing for almost a decade and the issue remains unsettled, it's important to get a taste of Granada's unique and complicated history before it disappears forever.
