Property Details

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This delightful property is recently built adjoining a renovated Andalusian finca. It is set in the mountains of the Axarquia area overlooking the Mediterranean and La Vinuela reservoir, with stunning views, occasionally as far as the African continent. It is cool in summer and cosy in winter with its gas heater and wood-burning stove. There is a bedroom with twin beds, bathroom, living/dining/kitchen area, and ample patio areas outside. Visitors are also welcome to stroll and relax among the olive and almond trees. Linen and all towels are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob, microwave and fridge and washing machine. The living area has a stereo/CD. Outside there are sun-beds, chairs and tables. The owners are on hand to offer help and advice when necessary. Fresh goats milk (Milk your own if you wish!) is normally available as are fresh eggs, cheese and vegetables according to season.
Location: 25 minutes from the coast (Torre Del Mar) and 45 minutes from Nerja, 60 minutes from Malaga airport and 60 minutes from Granada. Skiing at Sierra Nevada 90 minutes, Parque Natural Sierra Tejeda-Almijara 20 minutes. There are two delightful municipal swimming pools at 10 minutes' drive away. The nearest golf courses are Baviera (25 mins.) and Añoreta (35 mins.) The setting is rural, very quiet, surrounded by olive and almond trees, with open access for walking in the surrounding hills and mountains. Within five minutes’ drive are local shops, supermarkets, tapas bars and restaurants. The nearest town is Velez Malaga, which has a large shopping centre and a water park. The area abounds with traditional Moorish “white� villages.
This an ideal location for enjoying nature, trekking, photography, bird watching, flora, fauna etc. and from which to explore Andalucia or simply to chill out or both!

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Local Area Details

ANDALUCIA
ANDALUCIA offers a wide variety of holiday possibilities, from skiing in the sierras to basking on the beaches. Vast areas are still unspoilt and many inland areas have been preserved as Parques Naturales or as Parques Nacionales such as DOÑA ANA. The cities of SEVILLA, CORDOBA and GRANADA are rich in history, as are the numerous Moorish mountain villages, "pueblos blancos" of which ALCAUCIN (10 minutes away) is a fine example. Granada is only an hour’s drive away, while Sevilla and Cordoba can be reached in a couple of hours.

MALAGA PROVINCE
MALAGA capital (60 mins) is a thriving commercial centre offering all you would expect of a large provincial capital. Most renowned are its port (visited by cruise ships); its cathedral (nicknamed La Manquita because of its missing tower); Moorish castles (El Gibralfaro y La Alcazaba), Roman theatre and botanical garden. Nearby are attractions such as Seaworld, a safari park, a crocodile park, a zoo, water parks and theme parks..
RONDA, surrounded by spectacular scenery, is one of the most popular inland locations for visitors, with its impressive deep gorge, historic buildings and the oldest bullring in Spain (1785).
ANTEQUERA (only an hour from La Penquita) is also becoming a popular destination for day-trippers. It offers numerous churches, museums, a castle and prehistoric burial chambers.
Nearby (8 miles) is EL TORCAL: 2,965 acres of impressive limestone formations shaped by the elements, with marked walks and a visitors' centre.
Also nearby (14 miles) is LA LAGUNA DE FUENTE DE PIEDRA, a salt lake, home to up to 15,000 breeding flamingos.

LA AXARQUIA
THE AXARQU�A REGION, east of Málaga, is an area unspoilt by mass tourism. Dependent on agriculture, mainly olives almonds, avocados and other sub-tropical fruits, it enjoys the best climate in Europe. This is an ideal area in which to explore the white villages of Andalucía , its rugged mountains, varied flora and fauna, and its national monuments. Local ferias throughout the summer offer the chance to experience the true local culture at first hand.
VELEZ MALAGA (20 mins.) is a Moorish town complete with castle and steep, narrow streets. It also boasts a new shopping and leisure centre, multi screen cinemas etc. and a water park. Yes, this is a region of contrasts!
TORRE DEL MAR (25 mins.) is the nearest beach and very popular with the Spanish, while NERJA, (famous for its caves and fine sandy beaches) is the favourite of many English.

IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE HOUSE is a ruined moorish castle, (15 minutes' walk), the "Parque Natural de la Sierra de Tejeda y Almijara" (15 minutes' drive) and endless tracks and footpaths with open access to the hills and mountains right on the doorstep. Lake La vinuela is fast becoming a focal point for those interested in fishing, water sports, bird watching or simply walking. The municipal swimming pools at La Vinuela and Alcaucin are both of a high standard and inexpensive.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course

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