Trabuco Heights, Villanueva del Trabuco, Malaga province
.... the perfect base for discovering Andalucia
Townhouse apartment with all comforts and fantastic views
Trabuco Heights apartment is in the older "barrio" of Villanueva del Trabuco, and forms the upper floor of a traditional village house with its own access. Newly renovated for 2007, 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.
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)
Only 45 minutes away from Malaga and Granada airports and just over 3km from the motorway Trabuco is ideally situated for visits to historical Andalucia. Day trips can include Granada (90km), Malaga (45km), Seville (180km) and Cordoba (140km). Gibraltar is around 2 hrs and Portugal 4. Most of the towns are linked by a fast dual carriageway. The old provincial centres of Antequera, Archidona and Loja are less than 30 mins away. All these places have good restaurants, tapas bars, Moorish architecture and shopping.
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.
Local activities
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. On Wednesday, there is a street market selling mainly clothes, linens, fresh produce, kitchen equipment, plants and everything for the locals. (This is not the tourist Costa del Sol!)
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. Further afield, there is the coast for beaches, water parks and other attractions. During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are available at the Sierra Nevada resort near Granada.
Trabuco Heights has some of the best panoramic views of Trabuco's 'pueblo blanco' and the mountain range backdrop. It immediately looks over a quiet, wide residential street. Be prepared for the occasional spontaneous flamenco singing and perhaps a neighbour bringing his miniature pony to the front of his house! To the rear of the property is a terracotta tiled patio with table and chairs for al fresco dining. One of the patios has a gas-fired barbeque for grilling the local meat, fish and vegetables The garden area is very tranquil with the rustle of the pine trees and bird songs being the only distractions whilst relaxing in the hammock. The municipal swimming pool is on the road through the pine forest approximately a 5 min walk. Open in July and August (hopefully this period will be extended), it has beautiful gardens and a good restaurant/bar with reasonable prices..
Accessibility
As Villanueva del Trabuco is a mountain village, there are many slopes and steps. The property is on a high level, and as such, it is unsuitable for young children or those with walking difficulties. Pets are not allowed. Smokers are asked to respect our property and smoke outside although caution should be observed near the pine forest!
Provisions & airport pick ups
We provide a 'welcome pack' with the basic essentials to get you started (shops do not open on Sundays). We can arrange a pick up service to and from Malaga or Granada airport (approximately 40 euros each way).
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