Luxury villa
Set in the Spanish white village of Tolox. Stunning views of the town and Parque Natural.
Villa set in the Spanish white village of Tolox. Stunning views of the town and Parque Natural.
5 minute walk to the nearest tapas bar.
10 minute stroll from the villa across the river along the eucalyptus lined road is the famous site Fuente Amargosa Spa and the start of the Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves/The Sierra de las Nieves natural park.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolox
http://www.tolox.es/en/index.html
Tolox is a attractive town and it's easy to loose yourself for a week just lapping up the sun and staring at the view. Everything you need is within a short walk. Cashpoints/banks, small supermarkets, post office, butchers, bakers, fish mongers, chemist, medical centre etc and of course bars and great tapas. Internet cafe and bar at Juan's
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cibercaf%C3%A9-Bar-VR/131864260166951
Great atmosphere at Pacos restaurante or fine dining at Cirro de hijar http://www.cerrodehijar.com/05restaurante.htm
Our rep can tell you places to go when she meets you at the villa.
There is plenty to do though if you want to explore the area.
Villa has it's own pool but there is a great Parque Acuático at Mijas near Fuengirola 30 mins)
http://www.aquamijas.com/
The Tolox town pool is really good. There is a bar and it's great to mix with the Spanish.
http://www.tolox.es/es/Municipio/Equipamiento_Deportivo/Piscina_Municipal/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolox
http://www.tolox.es/en/index.html
The area is a walker and hikers paradise. ten minute stroll from the villa across the river along the eucalyptus lined road is the famous site Fuente Amargosa Spa
http://www.andalucia.com/province/malaga/tolox/home.htm
http://www.andalucia.com/spa/tolox/home.htm
and the entrance to Parque Natural Sierra de las Nieves (National Park and UNESCO biosphere).
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_Natural_de_la_Sierra_de_las_Nieves
Footpaths (senderos) frequently follow drovers routes are becoming increasingly well-marked with information boards and signposts along the way.
Walks can be GR Gran Recorrido or long distance which can form part of a route across Spain or even Europe marked with red paint
PR routes Pequeno Recorrido or short distance are marked yellow
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tolox/108058802555093?sk=info
There are many walks in the information file at the villa.
Great base to explore Andalucia. The towns of Ronda and Granada are well worth a day vist.
http://www.turgranada.es/?id_idioma=2
http://www.turismoderonda.es/indexeng.htm
not forgetting Malaga
http://www.malagainformation.com/
Very popular area for cyclists and moutain bikers. Many specially designated cycle routes known as Carril de cycloturismo
Many natural caverns. Sima GESM is the 3rd largest pot hole in the world!
Mountaineering, rock climbing at El Churro, Turon and Puerto del Viento.
http://www.andalucia.com/environment/protect/sierradelasnieves/caves.htm
An experience not to be missed is the showcave “Cueva de la Pileta”
http://www.cuevadelapileta.org/
http://www.cuevadelapileta.org/textos_archivos/visita.htm
near Benaojan which contains numerous paleolithic cave paintings. Another showcave is the “cueva de Tesoro” at Rincon de la Victoria near Malaga which is believed to be a prehistoric sanctuary of the Moon Goddess Noctiluca.
Ornathologists visit all year round although Winter is the prime time for bird spotting.
Black vulture, Spanish imperial eagle, Egyptian and griffon vultures.
One of the most impressive sights is when flocks of migrating storks (up to 3000) cross the Straights en masse.
Flamigosand egrets on the lakes to the north. Golden oriole bee-eater hoopoe woodpecker and owl
National Park of Coto de Donana, on the estuary of the Guadalquivir river, is a world-class wetland site for migrating birds.
Flora and fauna. Pinsapo Spanish Fir olive oaks pines cork oaks poplar ash willow maple elm alder reeds and bullrushes
A rich variety of wild flowers some species growing here and nowhere else.
Dwarf Convoluulos Pink Convoluulos Sea Lavender Italian Sainfoin Crown Daisy Purple Vipors Bugloss Prickly Pear Wild Gladiolis Barbary Fig
Grey leaved Cistus Honeysuckle Sage Broom Spiny Broom Bishops Weed Milk Thistle Star Thistle
Fiestas
Dia de los Polvos Fiesta takes place in the Plaza Alta, Tolox on Pancake Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.
Also the Fiesta August 14th to 17th in honour of San Roque the Patron Saint of the town. They set off 60,000 fireworks during the procession.
Dia de las Mozas
Dia Andalucia
Easter - Holy week.
Three Kings (if you can, go to Malaga for the biggest procession in Spain)
And more I don,t know about and loads more in every other town or village every other weekend.
Lots of great beaches within30 minutes drive to the Costa.
Nearest large supermarket is 10mins drive Maxi Dia in Alozaina.
Large supermarkets, restaurants, bars, shops in Coin town (20 mins), Burger King, cinema and ten pin bowling at La Trocha shopping centre also in Coin.
Serious shopping at Mijas Miramar (25 mins)
http://www.parquemiramar.com/Centre.php
Marbella La Cañada and Old Town (35)
http://www.malagaairport.eu/tourism/marbella/la-canada-shopping-centre.php
http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/costa-del-sol/marbella.htm
and playground of the rich and famous, Puerta Banus (45 mins).
http://www.puertobanusguide.com/
Gibraltar is only an hour and a half drive for duty free shopping and a great day out.
http://www.gibraltar.gov.uk/main.php
Lots of golf course on the Costa. Our nearest course is Alhurin Golf (25 mins).
Water Parks. Our favourite is at Mijas 25 minutes drive - it puts Wet & Wild to shame.
aquamijas
Horse riding centres - explore the countryside with a guide 15 euros an hour.
companies like Exploramas offer adventure packages - everything from canyon descents, quads, horse riding, mountain bike, climbing, anything you fancy
http://www.crocodile-park.com/
http://www.malagainformation.com/