Make a self catering villa in Alhambra, Spain your home away from home

This area of the Costa del Sol is the jewel in the crown of Spanish coastal resorts. It offers local whitewashed villages, beautiful beaches and coastline, yet just a short drive into the mountains gives plenty of opportunities for discovering the natural beauty of the area. Hill walkers love this area particularly in the cooler months. Your villa at Alhambra is within easy reach of grand Spanish cities such as Granada and Sevile, which offer excellent architecture and a day of culture.

Things to do in Alhambra, Spain

Enjoy the Beaches - The nearest beach is within easy walking distance of your self catering villa in Alhambra, just 1km away. Burriana Beach offers plenty of watersports in the clear warm waters. The focal point of the area is the Balcon de Europa, a famous promenade at Nerja which is delightful to stroll along by day or beneath the stars after dark.

Mountain walking and Skiing - This area of southeast Spain is popular with hill walkers who can explore the mountains of the many national parks further inland from Alhambra. The caves at Maro are an interesting place to explore and there are several walking trails from there into the mountains. In the winter the Sierra Nevada mountains even offer skiing and snowboarding.

Wine and Dine - Dining out is still part of the pleasure of holidaying in Spain, if you can tear yourself away from the terrace of your Alhambra villa. Local rioja wines are excellent, or start the evening with a jug of fruit-topped sangria. The local bars serve tapas – small savoury appetizers, or sample the local seafood in a huge paella.

Places to visit near Alhambra, Spain

Nerja - The pedestrianized cobbled streets of charmingly unspoilt Nerja has plenty of traditional whitewashed houses and local shops. Explore the famous rambling caves at Nerja and see the largest natural column in the world known as the Column of Hercules. The caves make an ideal amphitheatre and ballets and concerts are often held inside the caves.

Al Hambra, Granada - This ancient fortified residence with its massive walls and pretty gardens is just an hour’s drive from your accommodation in Alhambra, through some incredible mountain scenery. Built by the Moors over 1000 years ago, this ancient palace stands high on a cliff face above the river gorge and has magnificent views. The architecture of nearby Granada is also worth exploring to make the most of this day trip.

Aqua Velis WaterPark - The largest water park in the region is just a 15 minute drive from your self catering villa in Alhambra. With 20 water-based rides, slides, pools and a lazy river ride, this is a very popular day out with families and a great way to cool off in the summer.

Weather in Alhambra, Spain

The Costa del Sol is popular for its year-round sunshine and mild winters. From May to October temperatures reach as high as 31C (87F) with no rain at all. Winters in Alhambra enjoy average daytime temperatures reaching 17C (62F) and nights are rarely below 8C (47F).

Flights to Alhambra, Spain

The nearest airport to your self catering villa in Alhambra is Malaga International airport, which is 51km(32 miles) away. Malaga airport has regular discount flights from all over Europe on a daily basis.