Costa del Sol - Malaga - Andalusia - Spain

Once Spain´s poorest region, Andalucia - and specifically the provinces of Malaga, Granada and Seville - is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, thanks to its sandy beaches, beautiful countryside, spectacular mountain ranges, fabulous monuments and high-spirited people who live life to the full and are well known for their exuberance, warmth and hospitality.
 

Andalucia is also home of flamenco and bullfighting, which can be best enjoyed at the region´s countless ferias and romerias.

But perhaps the most unique feature of this enchanting region are the remants of its Moorish past. The Moors were a mixture of Berbers and Arabs who crossed into Spain from North Africa by the Straits of Gibraltar and occupied the peninsula - which they called al Andalus - for more than seven centuries, dating from 710 when they first landed in Tarifa. Within a mere four years they had virtually conquered the entire country, although they soon withdrew to the southern part of the peninsula, where they established, in the towns of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, one of the most sophisticated civilisations of the Middle Ages. Each of these Andalucian capitals boasts spectacular remains of their monuments, the most unforgottebale of which is, undoubtedly, Granada's Alhambra palace.

Andalucia has 500 miles of coastline and of which 70% are sandy beaches. The Mediterranean seaboard is graced by the Costa de Almeria, Costa Tropical and the glamorous, cosmopolitan Costa del Sol, while the Costa de la Luz lies along the Atlantic shore to the west of Gibraltar.

As well as Andalucia´s fascinating cities and dazzling shores, the region is sprinkled with tiny unspoilt villages and whitewashed towns - the famous pueblos blancos - which tourists often overlook, even though they are of easy access, such as Archez, Salares, Competa, Canillas de Albaida, ...

Andalucia, then, is a region of startling contrasts and great charm. Yet, this mysterious corner of Europe is easy to reach, with hundreds of charter flights arriving each week at Malaga´s Pablo Picasso International Airport. 'Casa Las Jaras' is situated in the country, in the surroundings of the tranquil and very beautiful villages of Archez and Salares, approximately 70 minutes drive away from International Airport Pablo Ruiz Picasso.

Testimonials

 

'We had a very nice holiday in this villa. It's a beautiful and peaceful place. We hope we'll come back some day'.

Jenny and Linn. Sweden.

 

'A very pleasant & relaxing week in a beautiful villa, in superb surroundings'.

John & Anna Spiers.

 

'What a place... We saw the photos and the house is as beautiful as it looked! The house is in a beautiful location with stunning views...'

Karen & Olga. Scotland.

 

'The villa was as described; clean, very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely position. The pool and terraces were perfect for private sunbathing, swimming, playing and outdoor dining. The coastline is about 25 kms away but the inland regions are much more interesting with some stunning scenery and pretty white villages. We enjoyed evening walks around the villa spotting eagles, buzzards and hawks overhead. I would recommend this villa for those who want to be in comfortable pleasant suroundings away from the crowds'.

Jackie and Laurel. Scotland.