UPDATED 2018 - luxurious romantic townhouse - Townhouse in Canillas de Aceituno

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Townhouse -

3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms , Sleeps 6

Canillas de Aceituno, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia

Situated in the beautiful white mountain village of Canillas de Aceituno in the scenic area of Andalucía, just 50 km northeast of Malaga. You have Andalucía's largest national park placed in the backyard - one of Spain's most beautiful areas where you will find many beautiful hiking trails and beautiful scenery.

You get the whole townhouse to yourself. It's all for your free use. And it is cheep, because we rather have our charming townhouse is used and full of happy people, than it is left alone and bored!

Canillas de Aceituno has an Arabic history and its appearance is strongly influenced by the Arabic influence with whitewashed townhouses, small patios behind the houses and narrow, in many places very steep streets. Because of the stringent local building restrictions, the city has preserved its original character.

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Jakob F

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Reviewed November 26, 2013

Super vaccation

We spent a week at Herberts Townhouse in October 2010. The weather was fantastic and the views are outstanding from the terrace- all the way down to the Mediterranean. The house is very romantic and authentic andalusia style but with a modern touch. We went...More

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Henrik S

Oslo, Norway

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Reviewed November 24, 2013

Canillas de aceituno - the perfect place in Spain

We went there to do some hiking in the area. Canillas de aceituno is perfectly located, right up to the The Sierra Nevada - Andalucía's largest national park. Here we found many beautiful hiking trails and beautiful scenery. Herbert have left very cool guiding instructions...More

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Balcony or Terrace
Blender
Books
Bunk Beds:(1)
Cooker
Dining Seats (8)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(1)
Freezer
Full Baths (1)

Grill
Hairdryer
Half Baths (1)
Internet Access
Iron
Kettle
King Beds:(1)
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (8)
Local Guides/Maps
Microwave

Mountain Views
Ocean Views
Patio
Private Garden
Refrigerator
Sofa Beds:(1)
Toaster
Towels Provided
Washer
Water Views
Wi-Fi

Additional amenities & feature info

Ground floor:
Large comfortable and well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven and open barbecue. Living room with TV and stereo. From the lounge there is access to the charming little patio, where you can also choose to sit and eat.

First floor:
Large bedroom with double bed and two single rooms. Moreover, large bathroom. On this floor are the washing machine itself.

The roof terrace:
From the first floor there are stairs up to large roof terrace with views over part of the city, mountains and sea in the distance. In the evening, this is a nice place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine under a starry sky. Blankets and pillows for rooftop and outdoor use in the house. The kitchen has an electric grill that can be taken on the terrace or patio.

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets allowed

Smoking not allowed

Noise and music Of course, you are allowed to play music, laugh and have fun. Just dont send the tones of your favorite music throughout Canillas de Aceituno in the middle of the...

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Bathrooms

1 Full bath

1 Half bath

Bedrooms

1 Super King

1 Bunk

1 Full

1 Sofa

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Dates	Min stay	Weeknight	Weekend night	Per week	Per month
Default	1 night	C$77 €50	C$122 €80	C$276 €180	C$765 €500
1 May 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 Default	4 nights	C$138 €90	--	C$611 €399	C$1,529 €999
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 Default	4 nights	C$153 €100	--	C$733 €479	--
1 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 Default	4 nights	C$122 €80	--	C$611 €399	--
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 Default	4 nights	C$138 €90	--	C$305 €199	--

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Please note: rates may have been converted from the original local currency to Canadian Dollars and are approximate rates that may change due to exchange rate fluctuation. Please contact the manager to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

Fees

Damage Deposit: C$77 / stay - Deposit
Final cleaning: C$106 / stay - Fee

Additional Rate and Availability Information

Linens Provided free

Towels Provided free

Hi-Speed Internet free

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About the neighbourhood

Proposal for hiking

...If you leave on your own
We've been quite alone many times, which has been fantastic tours. But remember that it's the greatest of nature we have to deal with! If you hurt your foot, then there surely can suddenly been very far down from the mountains! At the tourist offices in Canillas de Aceituno, Velez Malaga and Competa, you can get lots of free good route descriptions.

...Consider taking a guide with
Even if you can get detailed maps, the local guides know the best routes - where the most beautiful views are, where you have to be careful, etc. And if you have previously tried to go just a little wrong on a trail, you know how fast you can go astray! If you go with a guide you are ensured that the trip is a success, and you're not going to spend you... more

Proposal for hiking

...If you leave on your own
We've been quite alone many times, which has been fantastic tours. But remember that it's the greatest of nature we have to deal with! If you hurt your foot, then there surely can suddenly been very far down from the mountains! At the tourist offices in Canillas de Aceituno, Velez Malaga and Competa, you can get lots of free good route descriptions.

...Consider taking a guide with
Even if you can get detailed maps, the local guides know the best routes - where the most beautiful views are, where you have to be careful, etc. And if you have previously tried to go just a little wrong on a trail, you know how fast you can go astray! If you go with a guide you are ensured that the trip is a success, and you're not going to spend your time getting lost and try to get back on the path again. See our contact list for more info about guides.

Your starting point

Canillas de Aceituno. From Canillas de Aceituno there are easy access to numerous trails.

The mountain villages. You can also take your base for a walking tour, of one of the many villages located on the edge of the Tejeda National Park on the scenic Mudejar Architecture Route: Alcaucin - Sedella - Salares - Archez - Canillas de Albaida and Competa. You can driveto one of these cities early morning, park the car, and return in the afternoon.

Recreation areas. You could also use the various recreation areas as a starting point. They are placed slightly behind the cities. In this way, you save the first part of the hike. Recreation areas: Pinarillo, on the outskirts of Nerja - Fabbrica de Luz, on the outskirts of Canillas de Albaida - El Cortijo del Alcazar on the outskirts of Alcaucin - Casa de la Mina Pradillos - in the mountains behind Competa. Here you must take a horse from the village and up to the area because the road is not passable by car.

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Proposal for trips by car

Here are some suggestions for road trips with plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the unparalleled views, get yourself a drink, or just enjoy authentic Spain.

Touring the East: Sedella - Salares - Archez - Canillas de Albaida - Competa
You can take this trip by car or by bike. You follow the main road out of Canillas de Aceituno east, and then runs in a tortuous - but well paved and safe way - along some marvelous views. I can plan to turn around and drive back when I was in Competa - or I can choose to continue down to the coast and take a dip in the Mediterranean. A description of the towns you meet along the way here.

Touring the West: Alcaucin - Citar - Comares
You can also take the main road out of Canillas de Aceituno and visit the villages which lie to the west. Where cities are located closer you orintere you by looking at the map below. It is, inter alia, Some of the towns whose lights shine so beautifully in the night when you sit on the roof terrace of our house in Canillas de Aceituno, looking towards the mountains! A description of the towns you meet along the way here.

Stroll along the coast
Down by the coast road in Torre del Mar, you can turn right or left. Your experiences will be as the Thais say 'same, same, but different.' All coastal towns look more or less apart. Here cruiser pensioners up and down with their Harley Davidson motorcycles, they're enthusiastic to air their bikes, and there is an abundance of restaurants and cafes as kæmpåer for your attention. It flottetste is the road itself, the actual driving. Often you drive directly to the Mediterranean. It is a very beautiful trip.

Touring the East: Sedella - Salares - Archez - Canillas de Albaida - Competa

You can take this trip by car or by bike. You follow the main road out of Canillas de Aceituno east, and then runs in a tortuous - but well paved and safe way - along some marvelous views. I can plan to turn around and drive back when I was in Competa - or I can choose to continue down to the coast and take a dip in the Mediterranean.

Sedella
Height: 700 m Population: approximately 600th

The first town you come through is Sedella. It is a small town and therefore the range of shops in Sedella is limited. However, there is a pharmacy, a hairdresser, two grocery stores, two restaurants and three bars. It is an authentic Spanish town where men with loaded mules still walking through the streets and where gedehyrderne passes with their large flocks of goats. Here stand the time almost silent. The women meet for a chat at the weekly market and the men play cards at the bar in the afternoon. Here the animals are still blessed once a year by the priest, and here comes the fish car and broke the car still pass every day. Sedella is not as charming as Canillas de Aceituno, but grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the moment when I pass by this little sleepy town. If your intentions are to walk in the countryside is smuke Sedella however, a very fine place to start. From the town of beautiful hiking trails leading up the landscape. All are clearly marked with signs and hiking poles.

Salares
Height: 540 m Population: about 400

Salares lies on the edge of the Tejeda National Park on the scenic Mudejar Architecture Route. Salares is of Roman origin, as it became known as Salaria Bastitanorum and it still has a protected bridge built by the Romans. Later, as with other villages in the area, had a history of Moorish occupation, the reconquest of the Christian and Moorish uprisings. Much of the traditional Moorish architecture can be seen in the quaint, winding streets, various nooks and crannies and little olive oil factory. Parish Church of Santa Ana was built in the Mudejar style on the site of an old mosque with a minaret nearly intact.

Archez
Height: 435 m Population: approximately 350

Archez lies at the foot of the Sierra Almijara on the scenic Mudejar Route. The town has a maze of streets, composed of quaint whitewashed houses. Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacion, is from the 16th century byggert on top of a former mosque and a minaret of the 13th century, preserved in perfect condition. Legend has it that, a lizard fell into the smithy, where the bell for the church was made. If you are single and of marriageable age, you can go up the tower, and sitt here touch a lizard, you'll find love within a year.

Canillas de Albaida
Height: 575 m Population: approximately 910th

Canillas de Albaida is surrounded by high mountains and a landscape of pines and oaks. Here live eagles, mountain goats and wild boar. Canillas the Albaidas Islamic past is reflected in the design of streets and squares, and in the use of terraces for cultivation. Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Expectación, (Our Lady of Expectation), standing in the central square, was built in the 16th century. There are also two shrines (chapel herimitage, Ermita), from the 16th century, respectively. Santa Ana (St. Anna) and San Antón (St. Anthony). The Hermitage of Santa Ana is a simple building from the sixteenth century in Mudejar style. Parsonage has a golden altar dominated by a picture of Santa Ana. Canillas de Albaida holds an annual festival in honor of San Antón on January 17.

Like the other villages on this route is Canillas de Albaida situated at the foot of the Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda y Almijara with its spectacular scenery. Parque Natural offers a wide range of tours to suit all levels. You can walk through olive groves and almond orchards, mountains full of rosemary and sweet smells, all with spectacular views. For the more experienced and energetic when the mountain tops of El Lucero and La Maroma. Hiking trails around Canillas the Albaidaer based on the old mule trails that have existed for centuries.

Competa
Height: 638 m Population: about the 4000th

Competa is of Roman origin. Its name comes from latin Compita-Orum (= 'Junction') and it was the center of the ceremonies and sacrifices, but also a place where you could buy and sell goods. That's what you assume, because there are no contemporary sources for the city. The first written source dates from 1487, when the city supported the Catholic Monarchs against the Moors. The village is characterized by the production of wine, olives and figs, which are everywhere in its territory. Moreover, it is an ideal place for growing mulberry trees, which are food for silk worms, but this tree is almost no longer in the area. In present time the village has become home to a large colony of foreign residents (about 1/3 of the city's population), mostly British, but also Germans, Dutch and Danes. Competa has an excellent tourist office where I can get lots of free maps of the city and region.

Touring the west: Alcaucin - Citar - Comares

You can also take the main road out of Canillas de Aceituno and visit the villages which lie to the west. Where cities are located closer you orintere you by looking at the map below. It is, inter alia, Some of the towns whose lights shine so beautifully in the night when you sit on the roof terrace of our house in Canillas de Aceituno, looking towards the mountains!

Alcaucin
Height: 508 m Population: about 2,600

The town is small but super cozy and definitely worth a visit. The village layout is typically Moorish, Alcaucin name derives from the Arabic Al-Cautín (arcs). A 18th century parish church, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, stands in the village square. At the entrance to Alcaucin they have a beautiful fountain with spring water - it's almost as beautiful as those we have in Canillas! An interesting feature of the nearby nature is an enourmous U-shaped hole in the mountains, known as El Boquete the Zafarraya. A road runs through the hole connects the provinces of Malaga and Granada. Also close to the village, El Castillo Zalía (slot Zalia) of Phoenician origin, later used as a fortress by the Moors. On the outskirts of Alcaucin is a fantastic recreation area called El Cortijo del Alcazar. This is one of the Spanish own preferred picnic sites. The area is suitable for children. There are facilities in the form of a small playground, lots of grill free of charge, etc.. The theater is spectactular views of the valley below and El Castillo de Zalia. There are many walks that lead out into the surrounding countryside or for those who feel more energetic, then there is the opportunity to start a hike up to the top of the mountain, La Maroma from here. It's easy to find El Cortijo del Alcazar. Just look for signs when you approach the city Alcaucin.

Benamargosa
Run you down to the main road and out of the MA-3113, which follows the Rio Benamargosa, so you come first to the town of Triana. It can clear out the windows as you drive through!, And continues to the town Benamargosa. It is quite nice, but now when you are accustomed to the beauty of Canillas de Aceituno you're probably not so easy to impress and you hurry quickly.

Comares
Height: 739 m Population: about 1,450

Go on you from Benamargosa and up to the town of Comares you will discover a beautiful little town, built on top of a steep cliff, where it lies like an eagle's nest - as an unusual view of balconies from which to grasp a great deal. The town center has typically Arab street delivery with steep, narrow streets. It is a city with an eventful history, which has many interesting testimony from the Arab period, for example. plateau in the Mazmúllar where one finds a water facility that is designated National Artistic Monument. On the city's highest point - 'El Balcon de la Axarquía' - find the remains of the Arab fortress. It was built atop a former Roman fortress. This fortress was with fortifications in Vélez-Málaga, Zalía and Bentomiz the most important defenses for the Arabs in la Axarquía. The fortress was with plants in Bentomiz and Zalía la Axarquia defenses from early Arab period. There are preserved two towers from the outside wall of the castle. At one of these you have listed the city's small cemetery. The town's church (Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación) is in the Mudejar style, from the XVI century. According to a legend in Comares was a sailor in distress in the Mediterranean off the coast of Torre del Mar travel. He gave the promise that he would build a chapel on the first church, he saw after his rescue. Despite the great distance, he must be because of Comares' high location, first have become aware of the church there, and to fulfill his promise, he built the chapel Rosario.

Stroll along the coast

You can also take a drive along the coast. On the way down you pass Velez Malaga, which you can choose to swing by. Here live many of the Spaniards who you meet in the restaurants and the shops down on the coast. When you come down to Torre del Mar you will discover that even this city is populated by Spaniards. There is still spoken Spanish in shops and restaurants, and there's nothing like on the western side of Malaga where all shops and restaurants speak several international languages, and Scandinavian languages like Danish and Swedish. Although Torre del Mar is a coastal city is anyway charming and unmistakable Spanish. Visit any town on Thursdays when there is a huge market in the city center.

Down by the coast road in Torre del Mar, you can turn right or left. Your experiences will be as the Thaissay 'same, same, but different'. All coastal towns look more or less apart. Here cruiser pensioners up and down with their Harley Davidson motorcycles, they're enthusiastic to air their bikes, and there is an abundance of restaurants and cafes vie for your attention. The nicest is the road itself, the actual driving. Often you drive directly to the Mediterranean. It is a very beautiful trip. Moreover, there is also some pretty nice hiking trails here along the coast, in the narrow strip between the Mediterranean and the coastal road.

You move to the west of Malaga will be passing through towns such as Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Marbella. Here they speak Danish and English and many other languages in shops and restaurants. The area is quite impacted by many tourists and Costa del Sol, as we traditionally think of coastal drag wing. There is a lot nicer in the area east of Malaga. Here are still the authentic Spain, prices are much lower and even famous coastal towns like Torrex, Nerja, Viñuela, Torre del Mar and Almuñecar - still have an unmistakable Spanish charm.

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Access

Car advised

How to get there

Airport: Malaga: 65.0 km

Railway: Torre del Mar: 20.0 km

Ferry: Malaga: 60.0 km

DIRECTIONS

When you come out of the airport you will come to a roundabout. You drive 'straight through this roundabout (turning at Exit 2) and then there's a bridge right in front of you, and on your right hand, the brewery' San Miguel '. You drive over the bridge and onto the highway that leads you up the coast. After about 1.5 km - you have the car company Renault on your left side - turn onto the A-7 motorway, which goes against the Town of Granada. If you do not remember turning here, it is not the worst… You will simply pass through the city of Malaga, which is certainly worth visiting. But remember to turn, and you are led around the city of Malaga, and it's a little bit faster!

From here it is just straight ahead until you reach the coastal town of Velez-Malaga... more

DIRECTIONS

When you come out of the airport you will come to a roundabout. You drive 'straight through this roundabout (turning at Exit 2) and then there's a bridge right in front of you, and on your right hand, the brewery' San Miguel '. You drive over the bridge and onto the highway that leads you up the coast. After about 1.5 km - you have the car company Renault on your left side - turn onto the A-7 motorway, which goes against the Town of Granada. If you do not remember turning here, it is not the worst… You will simply pass through the city of Malaga, which is certainly worth visiting. But remember to turn, and you are led around the city of Malaga, and it's a little bit faster!

From here it is just straight ahead until you reach the coastal town of Velez-Malaga. The exit from the highway is No. 272 and the sign says 'Velez Malaga, A-356' From the highway you come down to a roundabout and before running the final stretch, it pays to do a stay to shop in the great El Ingenio shopping mall. The mall has a ton of different stores. This is for example “Eroski”, which is a huge supermarket where you can buy almost everything. They have many delicious things! - a section with fresh fish and fresh meat, books, milk, cheese and lot of other goodies.

Once you have done your shopping it is up by A-356. After about 5 km you see a sign - Canillas de Aceituno - on your right hand. The Mountain Road is a very nice and safe. This part of the journey is about. 10 km and offers impressive views of the mountainous landscape and the steep slopes where olive, almond, fig and vines spreading. Coming in February, you can experience a very beautiful sight when the many almond trees bloom on the slopes.

When you get to Canillas de Aceituno, you drive straight into the center of town and stops at the town hall in the town square. You go up the stairs beside the town hall, and pass water basin where the purest spring water flowing out of the mountain. You continue up Calle Consejo, which comes right after 10 meters and turn left after 5 meters. Here you see the most beautiful romantic sight with lots of flowers in the streets….Welcome to your holiday Townhouse!

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INSPIRATION & SOME TIP

DECEMBER
You can spend Christmas and New Year's down here!

JANUARY - APRIL
Absolutely perfect for hiking and adventure in Andalusia's largest national park that you have right in our backyard. From Canillas de Aceituno go there walking to La Axarquia highest peak, La Maroma, 2,065 meters. If you are lucky you may here meet wild mountain goats, which still survives in the heights. You can also borrow a mountain bike and enjoy yourself with the many beautiful cycling routes available nearby. But otherwise it's long spring perfect for being outside and read a book on the patio or sit at a cafe and enjoy life.

MAY - AUGUST
Phew .... it's hot in Spain during this period. Good to town houses have a cool patio where you can find shade! There is also in August to hold the annual festival which lasts three days. It must be experienced! It is SO nice to be in Canillas on these days.

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
When autumn begins to take hold of Northern Europe, then head down to the little Townhouse in Spain and enjoy that the temperature is still well above the 20 degrees.

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WE HELP YOU TO A PERFECT STAY

If you appreciate your landlord can tell you about the best bike trails, the best hiking trails, the best restaurants in the entire area west of Malaga - and in general guiding you to a perfect stay west of Malaga, in Andalusia, Spain, - then our Townhouse is surely where you want to stay. And you are much welcome.

We're just happy to help you to a nice stay.

We have created a book that gives ideas for hiking in the area and lots of practical things such as where the best supermarket is, where in town it is good to eat, etc.

We are ourselves hikers

We have unique knowledge about the best trails, the most beautiful walks, where the most spectacular views are the mountains to be climbed and what paths you certainly should avoid!

We like mountain biking

We have ourselves fought and sweated on the routes recommended for mountain biking. So if you want to know which routes to take, we surely can guide you.

With the desire for a truly amazing and unique stay...

Happy holiday

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Activities nearby

There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Nearest Beach: 20.0 km.

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