Driving Directions From The Airport:
Follow the exit road and after the roundabout you'lll see the 'San Miguel' brewery on your right. Take the right lane for the Western Costa del Sol and Algeciras. This lane joins the N340 coast road heading West to Benalmadena. Take the Exit 217 signposted Mijas and Benalmadena. At the bottom of exit road turn left and go under the bridge. You will see a Shell station and the Security Gatehouse of Reserva del Higueron immediately in front of you. On entering you will need to follow the road straight down, at the first roundabout turn left. At the next roundabout turn left again. You will see the Country Club on your right, drive just past and turn right down the slope toward our garaging beneath the building. Press the remote button, open the gate and follow until you arrive at the space numbered 21 on your left (NB: there are two number 21's).
Country Club & Spa/:
The Country Club and Spa which is literally only two minutes walk away has a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, turkish bath, gym, beauty treatments, restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, tennis and paddle courts and children's play area. Just 10 minutes drive away is the charming harbour of Puerto Marina in Benalmadena.
With its many Spanish and international restaurants you will find this a great place to eat out and sample the choices on offer. Take a walk to see all the yachts in the marina, go fishing or Dolphin watching, visit the Selwo Marina Park, take take a cable car ride up to the peak of the Carramolo mountain, visit the Tivoli or go for a long stroll along the beach.
Things you need to know about the area:
Railways: The railway station for Benalmadena is located in Arroyo de la Miel, close to the Tivoli Theme Park. Trains run from here to Fuengirola and Malaga. Train travel is cheap and very efficient.
Buses: The coastal bus service runs along the seafront road. There is also an excellent circular service running between the village (Benalmadena Pueblo) and the port.
Market Days - Arroyo de la Miel:
Flea market - Wednesday
Normal market - Friday morning
Normal market - Sunday morning
Mijas (about 10 mins drive from the apartment)
Mijas is a traditional Andalucian village with whitewashed streets, nestling in a mountain landscape. In Mijas the following events take place throughout the month. Every Tuesday (except July and August). Weekly Flamenco shows organised by the town hall at midday in the main square in Mijas village. The entertainers are the municipal dance group and spectators are offered a free glass of Malaga wine, courtesy of the Mijas Tourist Office.
Ski:
Skiing in the winter months is available in Sierra Nevada, which can be reached by car in approximately one hour or via the various ski trips available by the local tour operators.
Golf:
Benalmadena has many golf courses within 10 to 15 minutes from the town those interested will be provided details when reserving.
Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website: