Rincon de la Victoria holiday farmhouse rental, Moclinejo with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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Finca el Apañao (farmhouse)

Home description

- The Finca, a 200 year old refurbished farmhouse, nestles into the hillside on its 38,000 sq.m. estate which is planted
with figs, vines and some almond. In season avocados and oranges can also be enjoyed from the immediate gardens
and lemons picked from the tree by the kitchen door.

- It has its own private pool, with a protected shallow section perfect for small children. Generous terraces are
furnished with a table and chairs for dining al-fresco. The living room has a spacious balcony with stunning sea views
and with three double and one single bedroom, the farmhouse is ideal for families, with plenty in the surrounding area
to see and do during your stay.

- For those who enjoy simply lazing by the pool or soaking up the sun on the beach, walking or cycling in unspoilt
countryside, visiting historic cities and villages, shopping in the local markets or sophisticated town centres or, indeed,
a combination of any or all of these pleasures, this is an idyllic holiday destination

- The site was the subject of the Channel 4 "Grand Designs Abroad " programme when a new house built on the estate
was featured. Viewing of the new house can be arranged.

Front view	Pool from main bedroom
Pool from rear door	Kitchen-diner

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The Costa del Sol/Malaga region

The Costa del Sol stretches along just over 150 kilometres of Málaga province and is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations. The area's mild climate is the root attraction that makes it possible to enjoy the beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities.
The area is suitable for holidays or short breaks all the year round. Spring inevitably is abundant with wild flowers, the "campo" becoming covered with drifts of blues, purples, yellows, oranges and reds. Early migratory birds such as hoopoos are often seen in the fields. Even with the little winter rainfall the hillsides are remarkably green. Summer is hot and the grasses turn into waiving golden strands, the wild fennel now two meters high. There is surprisingly little if no autumn colour but the countryside starts to settle down for the winter. The crickets are now silent and the migrating birds; swallows, swifts, bee eaters, kites etc. fly through the valleys. Throughout the year Bonettiś eagles fly over head paying us a visit from their nesting sites in the nearby national parks. Winter, or December at least is mild, with typical daytime temperatures of 17°. Christmas in Málaga is spectacular. All the main streets have festive lights, roundabouts are decorated with scenes from the Nativity and the main coastal avenue some 1/2 Km. long is lined with Christmas boutiques on both sides. January and February are cold and sometimes wet, but by this time any rain is welcomed.

Eastern Costa del Sol
This is the the 54 kilometre stretch of coast to the east of Málaga city (the capital of Málaga province). Though highly developed from a property point of view, it is not anything like that on the western Costa del Sol.
From Malaga eastwards there are cliffs of up to 200 meters where the Sierra Almijara joins the sea. This section ends at a place called Mara, on a coastal plain. It has an urban landscape surrounded by traditional agriculture.
There are many resorts on this coast. As well as Rincon de la Victoria there are many attractive holiday resorts in the area with attractive and unspoiled beaches directly accessible from the road.

Rincon de la Victoria / Moclinejo area

The finca is a twelve minute drive from Rincon de la Victoria, an expanding Spanish holiday town where there are numerous bars and restaurants, many on the beach itself providing a very large variety of food at varying prices. The standard "menu de dia", a three course meal is generally available priced at €7.
It is well served with supermarkets as well as a good variety of small family shops. At Totolan, nearby, there is a very large commercial shopping centre with a Carrefour supermarket, clothes and shoe shops and a multi screen cinema and fast food outlets.There some interesting caves known as "Cuevas del Tesoro" in whch wall paintings have been found.

The nearest village, Moclinejo is 2km to the north of the Finca and has lively restaurant/bar, baker, and a small, but well stocked, supermarket. it is well worth strolling through its narrow streets and visiting the church and main square. There is also a "bodega" where local pleasantly sweet Málaga wine is made and sold. The grapes grown in the area are Muscatel and mainly used for making rasins. The grapes are laid on large south facing sloping beds and dried by the sun.

Immediately accessible from the Finca are numerous tracks and footpaths for hilly country walks, with spectacular 360° panoramas. The Bay of Málaga can be clearly seen and occasionally Gibraltar and the Atlas mountains in Morocco are visible.

On the drive to Rincon de la Victoria, there is a larger village, or small town "pueblecito" called Benagalbon which has many attractive bars and restaurants as well as a well stocked supermarket and a pharmacy, Locally produced olive oil can be bought in the village
.
There are many interesting places to visit in Màlaga, namely
- Piccasso's birthplace
- The Piccasso Meuseum, very new with changing exhibits
- The Cathedral
- The Gibralfaro and Alcazaba. the Moorish castle and palace with stunning views of the bullring and harbour as well
as the city itself.
- The Roman ampitheatre.
- Botanical gardens
Interesting visits to Malaga can be made during Easter week to attend one of the many processions.

There are local Fiestas lasting from one day to a week in all the small villages and are too numerous to mention. Details of these can be provided. There will be the inevitable "paella" prepared on the last day of the fiesta for 600 people - and it's free!

Those interested in food will have the choice of a large variety of sea food. Many varieties of shellfish "mariscos", just out of the sea, are simply cooked in a wine and garlic sauce. Look out for the local speciality "conchas finas" available only on this coast line. It is a type of clam the size of an oyster, but brightly coloured, and served simply opened in its shell with a wedge of lemon. The typical Malaguanian dish is a plateful of several varieties of small lightly battered deep fried fish. The best, however is fresh fish grilled "a la plancha". All drinks are cheap and the waiters are friendly. I need say no more.
For the more easily satisfied there is a Burger King and yes, MacDonalds as well as lots of Pizza houses.

Excellent day trips are possible to:

- A must is the city Granada to visit the historic Alhambra and the El Generalife (1.5 hours by motorway - 3 hours
across some spectacular coutryside)
Advance booking for entry to the Nasrid palaces essential.

- Ronda to see the bridge and gorge, bullring and Roman theatre to name but three places of interest.(2.30 hours)

- Antequera to visit the the "Tolmen de Melga" megalithic stone tombs (1.5 hrs)

- Torcal National park and bird reserve. (1.5hrs)

- Nerja to vist the caves, and the "Balcon de Europa" (40mins)

Or you can just enjoy inumerable country walks and relatively uncrowded beaches. Or just soak in the sun by the pool. Why not?

How to get there

Finca el Apañao is situated 30km east from Malaga airport., some 30mins by car outside rush hour traffic.

- From the UK the following airlines operate cheap regular flights;
www.easyjet.com
www.flymonarch.com
www.flybe.com
www.jet2.com
www.skyscanner.net
www.thomsonfly.com
- Car hire available at the airport with the major international companies, such as Avis and Europecar which give
discounts depending on which airline is used, as well as a number of reliable local operators. Information is available
for local hire company which can supply and collect cars at the airport at very competitive rates.

- Easy access to the E17 motorway to Rincon de la Victoria where there are two exits to the Moclinejo road which will
lead directly to the property.

- Detailed instructions will be given when booking.

Activities near Rincon de la Victoria

Facilities

Further details indoors:
All rooms, except bathrooms and laundry, have beamed sloping ceilings.
GROUND FLOOR
- Large Entrance Hall leading to connecting corridor and staircase with large cupboard where clothes and suitcase can
be stored.

- Fully equipped large kitchen/dining room with table and chairs for eight people.

- Main double bedroom with queen sized double bed, bedside table and lamps, wardrobe, chest of drawers and two
chairs. En suite bathroom with wet room, basin, W.C and heated towel rail (no bath). Direct access to rear terrace
area and pool.

- Two double bedrooms with queen size bouble bed, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chairs.

- Single bedroom with single bed, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers and chair. An extra single bed can be
provided.
- A cot is available on request.

- Family bathroom with wet room, basin, W.C and heated towel rail. (no bath)

- Separate Laundry Room with washing machine, Storage of ironing board, iron and vacuum cleaner.

- Large double garage and storage for bikes.

FIRST FLOOR
- Large Living Room furnished with seteees, small table and chairs and TV. Good sized south facing balcony with views
over the country side and the sea.

- All bed linen, and towels (not beach towels) are included. This is changed at the end of the first week in a two week
rental.

- There is a good selection of guide books for the local area as well as light reading matter.

- Videos and DVDs can be hired from an extensive selection of feature films and TV classics.

Further details outdoors:
- There is an extensive terraced area at the front of the Finca with a further terraced area to the rear around the pool. Both
areas are suitable for BBQs and sun bathing. The two areas provide flexibilty for either shade or sun at different times
of the day.

- A lawn surrounds the 8m x 4m pool of a constant 1.2m depth and an external shower.There is a small shallower
semicircular pool for children with a step suitable for sitting on. Normally swimming is possible from the beginning of
May to the end of September.

- The garden areas are planted with avocados, figs, orange, lemon and tangerine trees as well as ground cover,
bougainvillea and hibiscus.

- The terraces are furnished with a dining table and chairs for eight people and two large umbrellas and stands. There
are 6 sun loungers and a large BBQ on a stand.

Further details

- Welcome pack provided on arrival.

- To the extreme back of the property there is a kitchen garden tended by the owners to which some access will be required
for weeding and watering once or twice a week.

Conditions

- Strictly no smoking except on the balcony amd terraces.
- Pets welcomed but only by prior arrangement at time of booking..

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Dec 07	15 Mar 08	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
May, September, Easter	15 Mar 08	30 Mar 08	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Mar 08	1 May 08	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 May 08	1 Jun 08	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
June, July, August	1 Jun 08	1 Sep 08	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Rest of the year	1 Oct 08	31 Dec 08	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

£100 refundable breakages deposit + 25% rent signed Rental Agreement confirming booking.

Remainder 4 weeks before let starts.

Deposit returned ( adjusted if necessary) within 7 working days of end of let.

Guestbook for Finca el Apañao

We had a really lovely time. The welcome pack was particularly good and everything was clean, tidy and comfortable. The house and surroundings are beautiful and the pool was great. The holiday was much better than a package hotel deal. We shall recommend it to all our friends and family. "Viva la Finca" Kelly, Deborah, Sarah, Nicoña, Suzi, Louise and Roslyn. Belfast N.I.

The house is excellently furnished and equipped and the gardens and pool are very beautiful. Mrs. Van den Ende, Utrech the Netherlands.

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