Hereby we would like to introduce ourselves.

We are Johan and Lydia, a hospitable, enterprising and adventurous couple.

Our first adventure began in 1992, when we left for Zambia.

There we lived and worked for 25 years in the agricultural sector, growing roses for export.

For the last 8 years we had our own rose farm in Lusaka, Zambia.

During this time, we traveled extensively through southern Africa together with our daughter.

In 2016 we were ready for a new challenge and started looking around in southern Spain.

Because we enjoy doing business together, doing odd jobs, creating new things and love nature, we bought our old mill Molinon Mairena in Montefrio.

With great pleasure we renovated and created everything ourselves in just over 2 years in our 2 unique holiday homes far away from all mass tourism, inland in Andalucia.

Important was the preservation of as many authentic aspects and charm in the old mill as possible, but with all modern conveniences.

Every day we enjoy all the beautiful nature, tranquility and views around Molino Mairena.

We enjoy walking in the area and like to go out to discover new hidden gems in Andalusia, we like to share these experiences with our guests.

Johan often discovers new hiking routes on his tours on his motorcycle and Lydia is creative at the Art class in Montefrio and can often be found in the gym.

Come and experience it with us for a perfect mix of Rest, Nature and Culture!

Maybe see you soon at Molino Mairena.

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