Modern house in traditional white village with mountain views — Property 50306

Modern house in traditional white village with mountain views

The house is in the heart of Yunquera, a Pueblo Blanco on the edge of the strikingly beautiful Sierra de las Nieves National Park. The property is located on a side street with good vehicle access and parking, convenient for all village amenities. There is a comfortable living area with a large fully fitted and equipped kitchen / dining area. There are two large double bedrooms, one of which leads onto the terrace with stunning views over the village to the mountains. The house is newly built and is fully furnished to a high standard, with everything necessary for a relaxing stay. The area is ideal for relaxing holidays away from it all, where you will experience the real Spain unspoilt by mass tourism, or more active holidays exploring the surrounding mountains and adventure sports. Activities possible locally include horse riding, bird watching, walking, climbing, caving and balloon flights. Situated in the heart of Andalucia, it makes an ideal base for exploring the wider region.

Location Yunquera < Ronda area < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

Yunquera < Ronda area < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

 marks the location of this property in Yunquera

Availability for the house in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

Last updated on:

Sunday, 05 October 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All Year

Rental rates for the house in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

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Notes to the rental rates

• A booking of a minimum of 3 nights is required, please contact us for prices for part weeks.
  
• A deposit of £100 per week is required to secure the booking. The balance can be paid by paypal bank transfer or cheque prior to arrival, or in cash (in euros) on arrival.
  Arrangements can be made for last minute bookings.
  Clients are responsible for all bank charges when transferring.
  Changeover day is flexible.
  
• On booking we provide detailed directions and a map to Yunquera, a plan of the village and contact numbers. On arrival at the village you will be met by our English speaking friend who will show you the house and answer any questions that you may have. If you prefer not to hire a car we may be able to arrange airport transfers for you, please contact us to discuss. We are happy to answer any other queries that you may have regarding the house, village or surrounding area.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

Local Activities

The Sierra de Las Nieves national park (declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1995) offers a wide variety of walks with spring and autumn being the best times of year. There are several walks starting from the village which range from gentle walks through orange groves and forests of Andalusian Pine, the ‘Pinsapo’, to more strenuous mountain walks which afford spectacular views. A wide variety of plants, animals and birds can be seen, including cabra montes (mountain goats), fallow deer (gamo), wild cats, wild boar.The varied terrain provides a suitable habitat for a wide variety of birds which include raptors (golden eagles, Bonelli’s eagle, griffon vultures), hoopoes, wheatears, oriol, warblers, shrikes, rock thrushes, choughs, to name but a few. An ideal way to explore the surrounding countryside is on horseback. There are local stables with well trained horses who cater for all abilities. Riding can be arranged through a local English speaking contact.

Caving and Climbing

The Mountains surrounding Yunquera offer numerous opportunities for climbing often on deserted rock faces. Also the climbers mecca of El Chorro lies around 45 minutes away and offers traditional as well as bolted routes.The Sierra de las Nieves lies in a large area of karst containing numerous caves and potholes including Sima GESM with a depth of 1101m. The Hundidero–Gato system is an hours drive away which provides a sporting 4½km through trip for experienced cavers. An experience not to be missed is the showcave “Cueva de la Pileta” near Benaojan which contains numerous paleolithic cave paintings. If any cavers would like more information on the caves of the area please contact us.