what to do locally:
More and more people are beginning to enjoy walking in the Southern Spanish Sierras, yet the vast majority of the routes still remain blissfully uncrowded.This sense of space is very special, and is only a stone's throw from the apartment to the mountains and the Natural Park of the Sierra Almijara, where you can walk through areas of great natural beauty, with abundant wild flowers and the possibility of seeing deer, ibex,wild boar, foxes and lizards, not to mention the bird life, such as eagles, martins, hoopoes, shrikes and hawks. There are walks for all abilities, and plenty of mountains to climb for the more adventurous. There are also pony treks,tennis, mountain biking, and of course plenty of water sports within 10 minutes drive. For those with artistic talents Frigiliana is an artist's paradise. A frequent bus runs from Frigiliana to Nerja (10 mins) and there are plenty of shops within 5 minutes walk for groceries, including a bread shop for breakfast baguettes or croissants.
Further afield:
Nerja is only 5 mins by car and is an unspoilt characterful lively coastal town,with a variety of pretty beaches and plenty of water sports, including sub aqua, windsurfing and pedaloes. There are many good restaurants and bars, and an interesting local market each Tuesday. Take a stroll down the leafy Balcon de Europa or simply enjoy a relaxing drink while watching the world go by. The famous Caves of Nerja are well worth a visit with a beautifully lit grotto boasting the worlds largest stalagtite, and the venue for summer concerts.
20 mins away at Velez Malaga is an aqua park where you can have fun on the numerous slides and pools. Also 20 mins away is the recently opened Baviera Golf Course.
Drive into the mountains and visit some of the other charming white washed villages,each one with its own unique character, or take a day trip to Cordoba, Seville, Gibraltar or Ronda. Granada and the Alhambra are 1 hour away.Also the Sierra Nevada with its breathtaking views and winter skiing.
Note from the owners.:
Casa de Paz is a privately owned apartment, used most winters by the owners. Subsequently it has been sensitively decorated and furnished to a high standard, with many extras for the comfort of guests. There are ceiling fans for keeping cool in the summer, a log burning stove and radiators for the cooler winter evenings, and a music system designed to play in most rooms. Our agents Steve and Sarah live in the village, and are always available to help in any way.
