Make a self catering villa with pool in Melegis, Spain your home away from home

The peaceful mountain village of Melegis is situated amidst groves of olive and almond trees. Local mobile shops tour the area in the mornings selling fresh fish and groceries, but the afternoon honours the traditional siesta. The local walking tracks run though the orange groves down to the lake, and the pretty Lecrin Valley. There is even an old Arab Fort you can walk to. There are plenty of good restaurants in the nearby villages or spend the day in one of the classic Spanish cities of Sevile, Malaga or Cordoba.

Things to do in Melegis, Spain

Mountain walking - Local tracks offer gentle strolls around the area of Melegis, but there are more challenging hill walks in the area too. Footpaths in the Lecrin Valley run through fertile valleys and climb steep gorges. The Monte Giralda is the highest mountain in the area at 1431 metres, and to the north east trekking is popular in the impressive Sierra Nevada mountains.

Skiing - Sol y Nieve (meaning Sun and Snow) is a popular ski resort in the winter months, in the high Sierra Nevada mountains to the East of Granada, about 45 minutes drive from your villa in Melegis. There are 85km of slopes for all skill levels.

If you can tear yourself away from your villa with pool in Melegis, your mountain retreat is just 30 minutes from the lovely beaches of Costa Tropical. Marina del Este has a range of scuba diving courses and trips. Salobrena and Nerja combine beautiful sandy beaches with interesting local towns to explore.

Places to visit near Melegis, Spain

The Spa town of Lanjaron is one of several busy towns in the area and is just 10 minutes drive from Melegis. It has an excellent Hydrothermal centre offering spa treatments and massages.

Alhambra Palace - This ancient fortified residence with its massive walls and pretty gardens is just 25 minutes drive from your accommodation in Melegis, through some incredible mountain scenery. Built by the Moors over 1000 years ago, it stands high on a cliff face of rock and has magnificent views of the river gorge below. The architecture of Granada is also worth exploring to make the most of this day trip.

Weather in Melegis, Spain

Winters in and around your Melegis villa are mild and sunny with average daytime temperatures reaching 13C (56F) and nights are rarely below 3C (37F). From May to October temperatures reach as high as 35C (94F) with no rain at all. It is cooler than the beach area in the summer, yet remains frost free during the winter.

Flights to Melegis, Spain

The nearest airport to your self catering villa in Melegis is Granada International airport, which is 35 km away, about a 30 minute drive. Malaga airport also has regular flights from many European cities on a daily basis and is 140km away.