Villa Barbaro:
Situated on the border of the Sierra Almijara National Park, the villa is very easily reached from the main Torrox to Competa road 200 metres down the well maintained concrete drive. The house is set in 7,600m2. The gardens have pretty paths through a shady pine forest & a variety of olive & fruit trees which lead to a boules pitch. A pretty rock garden overlooks the 7.5m x 3.5m heated pool & surrounding terrace has outdoor shower & brick-built barbecue. The open plan lounge/dining room has air-conditioning plus a wood burner stove. A further large, shady terrace with stunning views is ideal for al fresco dining & has an additional fridge. This also being a safe & separate environment for small children away from the pool. There are 2 twin bedrooms, 1 double bedroom, 1 shower room & 1 bathroom. All bedrooms have fans. The fully equipped kitchen has gas oven, hob, grill, microwave, dishwasher & fridge-freezer. A washing machine is housed in the laundry area at the side of the house.
Surrounding Area:
3km from the villa lies the pictureque white village of Cómpeta. Known as the 'pearl of the Axarquia' it is steeped in history dating back to the Moors. Famous for it's wine & honey, Cómpeta also has a wonderful variety of excellent tapas bars & restaurants emanating from the beautiful village square as well as supermarkets, bakery, banks & excellent craft shops. A wonderful base to explore the Axarquia region & surrounding white washed villages. 15 minutes drive away is Torrox pueblo with more eateries in it's orange tree lined square. Torrox Costa has a great expanse of beaches and restaurants. A further 5 minutes drive will take you to the popular, lively resort of Nerja where the mountains meet the sea. A visit to the famous Nerja caves & Balcon de Europa is a must during your stay. Just under 2 hours away is Granada with it's magnificent Alhambra Palace and only 2 and a half hours drive to the Sierra Nevadas. If you want to experience the 'real Spain,' this is the place to be.
Low season holidays:
We now offer all year round rental at Villa Barbaro. Cómpeta & the surrounding area is a walkers paradise from October to May. The Almijara & Tejeda National park is an area of outstanding natural beauty and it's right on the doorstep, springtime is an excellent time to be here. Calling all bird watchers (twitchers) we are able to arrange tours with fully experienced guides with 8 years experience of viewing species such as,various types of Eagles, Pelegrine falcons,Black kite and many more birds.Local guided walks or horse riding can be arranged during your stay. Have a relaxing swim in the heated pool, then enjoy an evening in one of Cómpeta's magnificent choice of restaurants. The mild winter is a great time to visit Granada or Cordoba, a much more comfortable temperature for sightseeing. There is a log burner stove for cooler eveings & electric radiators in bedrooms. Discounts for 2 week bookings.
Our rates and changeover days may be flexible during this time, please enquire
Other Activities:
Quad biking, Bird Watching
