Coast/Beach
The beach of Fuengirola is just 10 minutes drive away with
the holiday resorts of La Cala, Marbella, Benelmadena, Torremolinos
all offering excellent beaches for swimming windsurfing and
other water sports. All of these holiday resorts are within
easy reach, approximately 30 minutes drive. The award winning
beach of La Cala is approximately 10 minutes by car.
Golf
Mountain View is overlooking the Mijas Golf course, which
comprises two 18 hole courses, Los Olivas (18 hole par 71)
and Los Lagos (18 hole par 72) Los Lagos has wide fairways
and greens with lots of water hazards. Los Olivas is a tighter
course not as long but the tougher of the two, both courses
are available to the visitor.
The clubhouse is just a few minutes walk from the villa where
you can relax or have a meal after a round of golf or just
calling in. A number of other courses are situated a short
drive away all of which must be a challenge to the amateur
golfer.
Travel
Malaga Airport is approximately 30 minutes drive away from
the villa, with the availability of low cost flights from
all major airports within the UK. Whilst a car is not strictly
essential it is recommended to enable the holidaymaker to
explore the Costa del Sol. A taxis service is available from
the villa at all times and are normally there a within a few
minutes of phoning.
Many of the holiday resorts, La Cala, Fuengirola, Benalmadena,
Torremolinos and Marbella are only a short drive away, with
the gateway to the Mediterranean Gibraltar only one hours
drive. All these resorts are suitable for all ages, having
good amenities and can offer excellent beaches restaurants
bars and nightlife, with shopping centres that include stores,
hypermarkets and traditional Spanish markets.
Just a short walk from the villa is the famous Byblos Hotel
offering luxury, entertainment and comfort.
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Fuengirola
Fuengirola is just twenty minutes from Malaga airport; there
is a local train station that provides easy access to popular
nearby resorts as Torreblanca, Arroyo de la Miel and Torremolinos.
Fuengirola is probably most famous for its five miles of sandy
beaches, flanked by high-rise hotels and residential blocks
of apartments with magnificent views of the Mediterranean
and sweeping coastline. The wide promenade with plenty of
palm trees and beautiful colorful flowerbeds makes it a popular
place for old and young alike and is ideal for disabled or
pushchairs. The beaches all hold a European blue flag.
Fuengirola is particularly popular with Spanish nationals,
British and other nationalities; therefore there is a wide
variety of entertainment and restaurant choice, ranging from
the Andalucia traditional tap as (bar snacks) and shellfish
dishes to the British bar serving anything from bangers and
burgers to Al a Carte, together with Guinness on tap.
There is an excellent selection of supermarkets and competitively
priced shops.
Every Tuesdays and you will find yourself at the largest and
liveliest street market on the coast. There is also a Saturday
boot sale here with the predictably intriguing selection of
items on sale.
There is no shortage of things to do for holidaymakers in
Fuengirola, ranging from such family fun activities as aqua
park, a trip to the zoo and a host of sea sports to a leisurely
sight seeing tour on a horse-drawn carriage, or by foot.
There are annual fiestas, in July, the feast of the Virgin
del Carmen when local fisherman carry an effigy of the Virgin
out to sea, October is when the feria takes place the time
when the town really comes to life with flamenco, and fun
which carries on from dawn to dusk for a week.
Benalmadena Puerto
Benalmadena Puerto Marina rates amongst one of the best in
the world, It as been winner of the 'Best Marina in the World'
award several times. With over a 1000 moorings for boats of
all nationalities and up to 6 meters long, Benalmadena Marina'
is one of the Costa del Sol's busiest centres by day and night.
The nightlife is an ideal spot with all its bars and clubs,
for those who can keep up with the pace.
There is an Aquarium to visit, hire a boat, and various water
sports, including; sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, water
skiing. and shops selling sailing equipment.
The Marina has a beautiful beach area with beach beds and
parasols for hire. It has continually been awarded the European
Blue Flag for its excellent service and clean waters.
Mijas Village
One of the jewels of the Costa del Sol is the beautiful little
village of Mijas, which nestles comfortably in the mountainside.
You should never holiday in the Costa del Sol with out a visit
to the famous white village of Mijas.
As you walk through the narrow cobbled streets of this Andalucian
village; you can understand why it has attracted foreigners
to visit here over the years. Mijas Pueblo is highly popular
with tourists and has somehow managed to retain much of its
traditional Andalucia way of life.
There are craft shops having some wonderful hand made pottery
and often-affordable paintings and prints by acclaimed local
artists.
Ronda
Ronda is one of Andalucia’s loveliest towns, it stands
on a towering plateau in the mountains and is 50 km from the
coast.
Ronda is famous for the plunging river gorge, which divides
the medieval from the 18th century parts of the town. This
gorge is known as "El Tajo" - The Cliff and is spanned
by a stone bridge, which once housed a prison. Visitors can
peer down into the gorge, to see the waters of the River Guadalevin.
Ronda is also famous for its bullring, the oldest and largest,
and the most beautiful in Spain. When there are no fights,
the bullring is open to visitors, and has a fascinating museum
with many mementos of Spain’s most well known bullfighters.
One of the most charming and fascinating towns in Andalucia,
Ronda is very popular with day-trippers from the Costa del
Sol, and has a wide range of cafes and restaurants. However,
it retains all of its traditional charm and leisurely atmosphere.
Ronda stands on a mighty headland, or outcropping, which made
it unassailable to the Christian armies until the very last
years of the re-conquest. A deep cleft in the rock, spanned
by the 18th century “Puente Nuevo” or New Bridge,
which is the chief landmark for all itineraries, slashes this
plateau into two main quarters.
Modern (largely built in the 18th century) Ronda is the quarter
to the North of the gorge, called El Mercadillo, with the
Plaza de Espana, the site of Ronda's recently built Parador,
the stunning footpath by the side of the river gorge with
fantastic views of the countryside beneath.
You can walk from the bullring to the pedestrian shopping
district, where some of the shops still retain their traditional
look and style.
Marbella
Marbella is a luxurious town which has something for everyone,
it is a favorite with the rich and famous, and is loved by
the more ordinary folk who are willing to pay a little bit
extra.
Marbella has an air of individuality that can be best appreciated
by exploring back streets in the old part of town. One of
the prettiest places is Orange Square’ which is located
just off the main street in the older district.
Orange Square, or "La Plaza de los Naranjos", as
it is called in Spanish, has plenty of bars and bistros and
is a hub of activity day and night. And, depending on the
time of year, the colors here can be vibrant, with the trees
and exotic tropical plants set against a backdrop of dazzling
white buildings and a deep blue sky.
Explore the narrow streets where homes and shops intermingle
to create the atmosphere of a small village, rather than a
cosmopolitan town. There are numerous excellent restaurants
to choose from, ranging from those specialising in the predictably
pricey exclusive cordon bleu to the individuality of a back
street Spanish bar where the Serrano ham and the tapas are
both tasty and filling.
The Marbella coastline stretches along sunny beaches beside
the Mediterranean and where you can enjoy traditional fish
and seafood favorites like sardines, fried fish and paella.
The nightlife is buzzing here with alfresco bars, piano bars
and discos that are open from dusk until dawn.
Puerto Banus
Puerto Banus is located just west of Marbella. This is the
place to relax and watch those fabulous luxury yachts while
sipping a drink at one of the many open-air restaurants and
bars. The setting is close to ideal, with its impressive mountain
backdrop and ocean views.
The port features a casino, department store, marine observatory
and a multi cinema. It is one of the most exclusive areas
on the Costa del Sol, a million heirs playground, where you
can sit and watch the rich and famous come and go.
The nightlife is buzzing at Puerto Banus with a choice of
bars, clubs and discos. There are several of the world-renowned
fashions houses here plus small interesting shops and boutiques
making it a window shopper’s paradise.
The beach adjacent to Puerto Banus holds a European blue flag.
Every Saturday morning at Puerto Banus by the bullring is
a very popular street market where you can pick up all sorts
of bargains.
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