Village apartment in rural Andalucia - own garden and terrace
Sleeps 4/5. Low season only 285 €uros / High season 365 €uros per week
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Trabuco Heights, Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga province
Townhouse apartment, edge of pine forest with fantastic views, private garden, BBQ - sleeps 4/5. Close to bars and restaurants - only a short walk from the main square
.. the perfect self catering base for discovering Andalucia
Trabuco Heights apartment is in the older "barrio" of Trabuco, and forms the upper floor of a traditional village house with its own access. It offers modern, comfortable 2 bedroomed accommodation. Set on the edge of the pine forest with panoramic views over rooftops to the olive groves and mountains beyond. To the rear it has private patios and an enclosed garden area with bbq. The main plaza with all amenities is 3 mins walk. For vehicles there is space near the property to drop off passengers and luggage. Parking is usually available in the lower streets or in the free municipal car park.
Traditional Spain - pueblo blanco (white village)
Nestled in the foothills of the Gordo and San Jorge mountains, Villanueva del Trabuco is a traditional "pueblo blanco" (white village). It is ideal for holiday makers who want to experience the real Spain. There are whitewashed houses with red tiled roofs; winding streets and terracotta plant pots hanging from the walls and iron railings. The many bars and restaurants offer free tapas and, in the surrounding areas, three-course "menu del dia" lunches with wine or soft drink are under 10 euros. The numerous local shops, small supermarkets and banks are within walking distance of our apartment as is the medical centre. The new plaza and riverside provide opportunities for evening promenades. Fresh mountain spring water runs from several fountains and the locals fill containers from these as the water is believed to be more beneficial than tap or bottled water. (It is also free)
Central location - visit Granada (Alhambra), Malaga (Picasso Museum, Cathedral), Costa del Sol, Cordoba, Seville, Gibraltar and even Morocco
Trabuco is only 45 minutes away from Malaga and Granada airports. It is 3km from the motorway and is ideally situated for visits to historical Andalucia. Day trips can include Granada (70km), Malaga (45km), Seville (180km) and Cordoba (140km). Gibraltar is around 2 hrs and Portugal 4. Most of the towns are linked by fast dual carriageway. You can even cross by ferry to Morroco. The old provincial centres of Antequera, Archidona and Loja are less than 30 mins away. All offer good restaurants, tapas bars, historical architecture and shopping for local handicrafts.
Car hire is recommended. There are bus services from Trabuco to Malaga and Antequera - contact us for service times. There is no public transport between Granada airport and Trabuco.
Village life, tapas, olives, wine, food, markets
You may just want to take it easy and live the Spanish life for a week or two. You can buy everything you need in the local shops and there are plenty of bars and restaurants. There is a daily indoor market selling fresh produce. Get there early for the best fish, shellfish, meat, fruit and vegetables. Fresh bread is available from the local bakeries and is sold in all the food shops. Wine is cheap and of good quality. Local olives are big and juicy. On Wednesday, there is a street market in the village near the river.
Sports and activities
There are some stunning walks from the village into the nearby countryside and mountains. Horse-riding, mountain-biking, motorbike trails and organised hikes are all available locally. The nearest golf course is only 30 minutes away (Antequera). Lake Iznajar only 35 minutes away has a large sandy beach. The beaches, water parks and other attractions of the Costa del Sol are within an hour's drive. During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are available at the Sierra Nevada resort near Granada.
Apartment view
Apartment at top of street
