GENERAL: Puntalón 0.5kms has a small church, 2 simple bars and a restaurant, untouched by tourists and very Spanish! However, for everyday needs easy to use Motril 3kms a thriving Spanish market town with excellent shops, numerous restaurants/bars, cinema/theatre and some nightlife. Daily indoor market, twice weekly general street market, many churches, historical buildings, museum and excellent tourist office by the beautiful park entrance. Also a large municipal swimming pool complex, plus family aqua-park in Almuñecar.
Patrick, the British owner lives in the Cortijo, along with 2 well behaved, quiet & friendly dogs; Jerry & Hugo and is able to advise on activities/excursions in the area and happy to deal with any requests.
The property has been rented and managed for many years by Patrick to travellers from all over the world
Comprehensive house book & selection of maps/guide books available.
The Cortijo is both a convenient base for touring Andalucia and a relaxing place to unwind.
CLIMATE: Cortijo Nuevo, can be enjoyed differently through each season.
WINTER is short, December-February, often Sunny & warm by day - cooler in the evenings. Snow & frosts never experienced on the coast, (very different Inland around La Alpujarra!) temperature rarely drops below 55°f. Most chance of rain in November - possible to eat in the garden, even at Christmas!
SPRING late February - May. Temperature starts to warm, feels like British Summer - abundance of wild flowers/blossom on hillsides, evenings are light.
SUMMER June - September, hot & dry - NO rain. Although as the Cortijo is at sea level & very near to the coast, benefits from any breeze passing! Adopt Spanish hours, siesta in the afternoon - dine at sunset & stay up late by the pool!
AUTUMN October/Nov, rather like British Summer - can still be warm, cooler in the evenings. Excellent time for touring, visiting historical Malaga, Granada, Sevilla, Ronda avoiding the Summer traffic!
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The Special gardens, shared by the three properties - probably makes the accommodation stand apart from other local properties.
Regularly described as a haven, oasis or gardeners garden. Now established for over 20 years with dozens of plant species, unfound in regular holiday villas. Keen gardeners very welcome to potter, take cuttings home or even help with maintenance - if time allows between excursions or relaxing under a tree with a good book and glass of Rioja! Privacy and peace can be enjoyed by all - magical after sunset when many plants release their perfume and pathways and gardens illuminated. No restrictions, garden, pool and BBQs, use 24/7
