The property

The location is some 20-25 minutes drive from Malaga Airport.  Main road all the way.

The property is situated just off the main N340 coast road near Cala de Mijas, which is between Fuengirola and Marbella on Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol.   The villa is on a exclusive private urbanizacion about 100 yards from a sandy beach.    Being elevated the property has absolutely superb views of the beautiful Mediteranean sea.  On a clear day Gibraltar and the North African coast are clearly visible. 

The villa is on the second level of the property and comprises of 3 bedrooms, two doubles, one with en suite bathroom. One twin.  A further bathroom is next to the twin.  There is also a further double bedroom on the first floor of the villa which is normally used for observation via telescope.

The villa has a very large lounge and dining room with 42" Plasma TV, Sky Television and surround sound.  A DVD player and popular DVD's are also in the lounge. The audio equipment including CD player is piped to the outside terraces and swimming pool area. There is a well fitted kitchen with an American style fridge which provides unlimited crushed or cubed ice.   There is a dishwasher, toaster, contact grill, microwave, cutlery, crockery and glassware.  There is a gas hob and electric oven.   All bedrooms and the lounge have the benefit of air conditioning.

Outside the villa, also on the second level, is a 10 metre swimming pool and 4-6 person Jacuzzi, neither are heated.   There is a toilet and shower room near the Jacuzzi.   Near the swimming pool is a large BBQ.  There are large terraces and gardens.  
Also available in the garden room is a rowing machine where you can work off those calories gained from the over indulgence. There is a washing machine in a room at the rear of the villa and whirly gig drying.

On the first level of the property is a 2 bedroom apartment.   One double and one single bedroom.    The apartment has a good sized lounge, a well fitted kitchen and a bathroom with shower, bath, sink and toilet.   The lounge and both bedrooms have balconies.  The apartment also has a sun terrace and retractable sun shade.

On the ground level of the property is garaging for three vehicles, all garages have the benefit of remote garage doors.   The walking entrance gate and door are both on ground level.   The front gate is operated either by key from the outside or electronic keypad from the inside. 

There is a lift from garage three to the second level where the villa is situated, this lends itself to access for disabled.

The Area
A regular bus service operates every 20 minutes, Marbella to the West and Fuengirola to the East. 

Car hire is available at Malaga Airport and also in Cala de Mijas village. click here for Malaga Car Hire who are English speaking and will deal with your car rental experience in a most professional way.

The nearest village is about two miles away, Cala de Mijas, known as La Cala.  there are two sizeable supermarkets, Mercadona and Super Sol.   Both have a good range of all products both Spanish and English.   They both have excellent Fish, Fruit and Butchery counters.   

Bars and Restaurants - There are many bars and restaurants in Cala de Mijas, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, English, Indian and even a Fish and Chip shop. Biddy Mulligans, a traditional Irish bar, seems to be a meeting place for many English.  If you want to get away from the English then venture the pleasant back streets where the Spanish seem to frequent.   Be aware that prices here have risen in the last two years and are similar to England.  Along the whole of this coast there are many fine restaurants, bars and night clubs.

Horse Racing - Situated within a couple of miles of the property is Mijas Hippodrome which is a well known horse racing venue.   Race nights, in the summer, are an amazing experience.   Horse Racing is combined with bars, music and dancing commening about midnight and finishing , I believe, about 6am.  They know how to party.    Race days and times are well advertised locally in Cala de Mijas. 

White Village - The village of Mijas, an original white village is within about 15 minutes drive and well worth a visit.  the village is perched on the side of a mountain, the views are amazing.  Mijas attracts masses of tourists in the summer so choose the time of your visit carefully as these is so much to see.

Gibraltar is about 40 minutes drive, don't forget your passport, cigarettes and spirits are extremely cheap.  Petrol and diesel are also very cheap, alot cheaper than Spanish mainland which at present is just over €1 per litre (January 2008)

Marbella is a must to visit, especially Porta Banus.  See the fantastic array of sea going cruisers.  There is an abundance of top quality restaurants, they tend to be more expensive than other areas.   Definately worth the extra just for the view.    

      For tons of information on Costa del Sol click the map below