OCEANE Y RUBÉN

Let’s get to know each other…

Oceane and Ruben, owners of Villa Moana.
Oceane was born in Les Sables d’Olonne on the western coast of France. She grew up travelling, and worked extensively in hospitality around the world. She speaks three languages ( French, English and Spanish ) and love crafting (macrame, sewing etc)
Ruben was born in Castellfollit de la Roca, near Olot in Catalonia, Spain . He grew up climbing and hiking mountains and worked in different fields (metallurgy, hospitality, building etc) . He speaks three languages and half Catalan, Spanish, English and his French is better than he thinks..

They met in Olot and moved to New Zealand where we spent 8 years working and learning about hospitality and tourism, got married in Cook Island and decided to come back to Spain in 2019 with Villa Moana project in their suitcases. Pumpkin, the French bulldog was added to the family in 2019. She spends most of her time sleeping and eating.

Fast forward, after almost three years between a pandemic and renovation, Villa Moana is finally open !

Iznájar

With some of the most beautiful views of the Subbética Cordobesa, in the middle of Andalusia, the lovely town of Iznajar looks like it has been dropped in the middle of the largest reservoir of Andalusia.
Iznajar and its 17 villages aren’t only those neatly organised hills of olive trees, they are also their rich flora and fauna, their fun aquatic activities, their great tradition and festivities and their amazing food. It also has an incredible history, a walk through time and legends and fabulous architecture.
Located strategically between Granada, Cordoba and Malaga (all within an hour drive), Iznajar is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Andalusian way of life.
This little town has everything to charm you and it offers an array of activities.

Villa Moana is located in the town centre of Iznajar.
Restaurants, shops, banks and all the historical sites, are in walking distance. Above all, you are in the perfect spot to catch all the traditional parade and local festivities.
Discover the gorgeous town with its steep street, beautiful patios and historical castle ( hisn al-ashar).