Make a holiday home, apartment, house or villa in Canillas de Albaida, Spain your home away from home

Canillas de Albaida is a traditional Spanish white village situated in the hills above the Costa del Sol and just 1.5 miles from the popular town of Competa. Self catering accommodation in Canillas de Albaida is great for holidaymakers who want to experience the more traditional way of Spanish life – agriculture is still the main economy here though with the advent of tourism in the village visitors can now enjoy a few more restaurants, shops and other services too.

Things to do on holiday in Canillas de Albaida, Spain

Self catering accommodation in Canillas de Albaida is just being discovered by holidaymakers who are looking for the charm of a traditional white Spanish village, yet still desire facilities and services, and a great location not far from the coast. Hill walking is one of the activities that is becoming very popular in the hills surrounding accommodation in Canillas de Albaida. The scenery in this area is simply beautiful, and it’s situated right on the edge of a natural park.

Although tourism has arrived in the village, the traditional way of life is still very apparent here. The six restaurants in the village serve food that is grown locally and farmed by hand. There are shops selling this produce too so you can cook your own fresh produce back in the kitchen of your Canillas de Albaida self catering accommodation. When you want more choice of shops, bars and restaurants visit the nearby larger town of Competa. The coast is only a 20 to 30 minute drive where you can enjoy the fantastic beaches of Nerja.

Places to visit on holiday in Canillas de Albaida, Spain

Many holidaymakers staying in accommodation in Canillas de Albaida come here to simply enjoy the surroundings and have a relaxing holiday, though this doesn’t mean there’s nothing else to do in the area! The popular Costa del Sol is just minutes away and there are plenty of villages, towns and cities to visit here. Nerja is a popular town with its famous caves, or a little further away the city of Malaga beckons with its designer shops and fancy restaurants.

The weather in Canillas de Albaida, Spain

You can enjoy a Mediterranean climate year round when you stay in self catering accommodation in Canillas de Albaida. Being at an elevation the village is a little cooler than the coast but you will still experience hot and dry summers and mild winters here, making accommodation in Canillas de Albaida perfect for a visit at any time of the year.

Flights to Canillas de Albaida, Spain

Malaga Airport is just over 40 miles (70km) distant and it’s a nice drive along the coast and into the mountains to your Canillas de Albaida self catering accommodation, taking about an hour. Getting to Malaga Airport is easy as there are a great many airlines offering flights to here from UK and the rest of Europe, including many budget and charter airlines. You should be able to find a cheap flight amongst airlines such as Thomson Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines, Ryanair, and more.