Polopos holiday villa: Alfornon

La Jarilla is a place where you can cast away the rest of the world.

Although it has full internet connection etc you can put your blackberry away and melt into the life on this spectacular farm. There is so much to do if you're feeling adventurous and there is so much to do if you're feeling mellow.

The hill walking is Impressive. The views recede down and away from the house where you can catch a glimpse of the sea -even though the property is up at 900 metres- as well as the rolling hills laden with beautiful olive, almond, fig and eucalyptus trees. The vines surrounding the property are harvested and pressed into the most delicious wine. As a Spanish speaker, I was able to learn from the locals in Alfornon -the nearest town- that the rich and fertile land at La Jarilla has been known to produce the best wine and olive oil for years.

My friends played tennis in the late afternoon (as I looked on), usually after a shimmering, still and peaceful day by the pool. I was under doctors orders to keep still during my first trimester of pregnancy so La Jarilla was ideal for me, as well as for the others. It lends itself to everyone. I felt rested and happy listening to the crickets at night and generally floated about rather dreading my inevitable departure! We would have paid twice the amount to be there.

I can't wait to return.