Local lifestyle:
'La Paz' is located in a very rural and much unchanged part of Southern Andalusia. Local life here is unhurried and relaxed. You can still find mules used for carrying sacks of olives or almonds through the hill farms to the villages.And when driving from 'La Paz' towards the coast the country road passes through acres of citrus fruit trees and avocados.
'La Paz' is a beautiful location for country walks. From the door of the Farmhouse Studio there are miles of tracks to walk - well away from cars and the bustle of everyday life. Spring and Autumn are perfect walking times. In summertime you may want only to relax by the pool with a cooling swim before lunch on the terrace.
Local facilities:
Don´t be surprised to pass a herd of goats on your way up the hill to 'Comares' located at around 800 metres above sea level. This charming 'pueblo blanco', with it´s narrow winding streets, is the highest hilltop village in the Axarquia region with fantastic views all the way to the coast.
Comares and the hamlet of 'Los Ventorros' ( 10 mins from La Paz) will provide you with a number of small village shops, bars, simple restaurants and banks ( one with cash despenser ) to make your stay comfortable. Town facilities including a modern shopping centre, cinemas, market and waterpark are located in Velez Malaga - some 40 mins drive. Torre del Mar beach resort is 5 minutes further with many beach cafes, seafood restaurants and a wide selection of entertainmant. Golf, Go karting and watersports are nearby.
Exploring Andalucia:
'La Paz' is the perfect rural base to explore the most popular sights of Andalucia: Granada and the Alhambra Palace are just 90 minutes drive - with the Sierra Nevada ski resort a short drive from Granada city centre. Seville can be reached in 2 hours by car - well worth the effort! Cordoba and Ronda are beautiful and a similar distance. Nerja and the world famous caves is a one hour drive............ And Malaga, with it´s culture, including the Picasso museum, beaches and great shopping facilities is a one hour drive through the 'Montes de Malaga' national park.
Other Activities:
Birdwatching, Painting courses
