Make a holiday rental villa or apartment in Alhaurin el Grande, Spain your home away from home

Alhaurin el Grande is located at the foot of the impressive Sierra de Mijas, surrounded by grove laden slopes, pine forests and the lush green beauty of the Guadalhorce Valley. This is a charming Andalucian village, which bustles with everyday life, offering a range of shopping, restaurants and shades squares to sit in and watch the world go by, and all the while, staying within easy reach of the Costa del Sol.

Things to do on holiday in Alhaurin el Grande, Spain

The hills and forested areas surrounding Alhaurin el Grande are littered with Roman remains and traces of settlements from the Neolithic occupation. In the town itself, a huge amount of monuments and structures from the past have been destroyed in the hugely eventful and violent past of the village. However, the 12th Century Arcos de Cobertizo and there are three Roman pillars adorning the charming square of Plaza del Ayuntamiento, from which you are given a magnificent view of the valley.

A holiday rental in Alhaurin el Grande makes the perfect base for a golf holiday. Alhaurin Golf and Country Club is very close to the village, and Mijas Golf Club, Lauro Golf Club and Torrequebrada Golf Club are all open to the public and very close to the self catering holiday accommodation in the village.

Many people take villas in Alhaurin el Grande to discover the surrounding countryside on foot or trekking in the Sierra de Mijas. Walking holidays are very popular, and when combined with the fiestas and festivals (Jazz and Flamenco Festivals in June) which occur in Alhaurin el Grande, it is easy to see why holiday villas are in such demand here.

Places to holiday in Alhaurin el Grande, Spain

Alhaurin de la Torre, the historical sister of Alhaurin el Grande, is a beautiful, quiet mountain village, where people retreat to loose the commotion of the coastal resorts. The Gardens of El Retiro have been bringing people into Alhaurin de la Torre since the 17th Century, and certainly do not fail to inspire and relax visitors. The 27 hole golf course of Lauro is located on the outskirts of Alhaurin de la Torre.

Holiday accommodation in either of the Alhaurins are hugely popular due to the slow pace of life and close proximity to the beaches of the Costa del Sol. Mijas and Fuengirola on the distinguished Spanish coastline are just a few miles away along the mountain road, where glorious beaches, endless water sports and lively nightlife will entertain anyone staying in Alhaurin el Grande property.

Weather in Alhaurin el Grande, Spain

With an average annual temperature of over 17°C, there is no bad time to take a holiday rental apartment in Alhaurin el Grande. Walking and golf are great activities to enjoy, even during the winter, when temperatures rarely dip below 10°C. Summers are long and hot, with temperatures reaching 30°C on a regular basis, although the mountain breezes do keep holiday makers refreshed.

Flights to Alhaurin el Grande, Spain

The holiday rental villas in Alhaurin el Grande are just half an hour from Malaga Airport (AGP), which services much of Andalucia. As a result, there is no shortage of cheap flights available direct from the UK. Many providers have great deals on cheap flights to Alhaurin el Grande, but try ThomsonFly, easyJet or Ryanair.