Villa Beatriz, the main house and our home, also has two separate, stylish, self-contained apartments 30 metres away from the main house. The properties are set in 6,000 m2 of gardens and olive groves on the side of ‘El Hacho’ mountain. With a large shared sun terrace and a swimming pool overlooking magnificent views of the Guadalhorce valley, it is an ideal setting to wind down or as a base to explore southern Spain. Use of the 10 by 5 metre salt water swimming pool, sun terrace and gardens is included, pool towels are provided.

We live on the premise and like to interact with our guests. My husband and I are retired professionals who have lived around the world, having spent the last 8 years in Dubai. I am a medical doctor and my husband is a consultant marine engineer We enjoy cooking, hosting and sharing our home with others.

We 45 minutes from Malaga Airport and the beaches of the Costa del Sol. Local hiking through the olive and almond groves on the side of ‘El Hacho’ mountain is on the door. For those who enjoy the outdoors 25 minutes away is the recently refurbished ‘Caminito del Rey’ and El Choro reservoirs where you can enjoy stunning views and water sports. Although a car offers easy access there is a direct train link from Malaga, the airport and to local destinations. The house is situated only 2 km outside the white washed hilltop town of Alora with local restaurants, tapas bars.