Around VELEZ-MALAGA

Vélez-Málaga is a small Andalucian town, near to the sea and some 30km. from Málaga Airport. This little town is blessed with tropical climate which allows it to grow abundant crops of avocados, mangos and sugar cane. Our house, ‘El Patio Andaluz’ is located on a hill in the oldest and most picturesque part of town.

The architecture of this house, built in 1858, reflects the style and quality of those bygone days. A stylish three storey mansion, with a floor space of more than 500 sq. m., ‘El Patio Andaluz’ is large, light and enchanting.

The house was restored, with the help of a specialist architect, over a period of more than 10 months, and following a planning period of some 8 months. This 19th century mansion now has all the comforts of the 21st century. Great care was taken with the structure, materials, workmanship and décor so that the Andalucian- Arab character has been preserved along with the house’s cordial and tranquil spirit.

 Visits to Málaga, Granada, Córdoba, Seville, Ronda, Tarifa and even Tánger can be made on a day trip basis from this location and the traditional white villages of Alcaucín, Periana, Competa, Frigiliana wait to be discovered as does the Sierra Nevada.

There are facilities for golf (several courses close to Vélez Málaga), horse- riding and karting.

For shopping, the Commercial Centre of Vélez has many prestigious national and international stores together with a 12 screen cinema. On Thursdays, there is a street market in the centre of Torre del Mar and in Vélez-Málaga.

For children there are several attractions parks nearby; Selwo Marino, Selwo Adventure Park, the Caves at Nerja, and in Vélez-Málaga itself the Aquavelis Waterpark.