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| People from all over the world are discovering the beauty of rural Andalucia in southern Spain. The summer is perfect for lazing by a sparkling pool, while the autumn, winter and spring provide a generous amount of warm sunshine, perfect for relaxing and ideal for sightseeing, golf, walking, horse riding, cycling or quad biking, before enjoying a delicious Andalucian meal in one of our holiday homes or perhaps in one of many cosy and friendly bars or restaurants in the area. With such a good road network, exploration is a pleasure and being so close to the coast, an enjoyable seaside walk or visit to one of the many attractions on the Costa del Sol is often no more than half an hour’s drive away. There is never a shortage of spectacular events in Spain, a colourful country that is vibrant and passionate about life. Every town and city is full of processions, fiestas, ferias, carnivals and markets. International flights to Malaga, now including direct flights from Canada, are very cheap and frequent, as is car hire, both of which you can book through our website. Experience inland Andalucia for yourself, with the help of course of beautifulyoo.com Contact us now! Why book your holiday accommodation through beautifulyoo.com? The answer is simple. We know inland Andalucia ourselves. We promote this wonderful rural part of the world with complete sincerity. We want visitors to Andalucia to have a wonderful time, to return one day and definitely to tell their families and friends all about it. There is no corporate distance between holidaymakers and beautifulyoo.com. We are here to answer any queries you may have on the accommodation in our mouthwatering portfolio. We are here to help you find a dream holiday that will not break the bank. Choose beautifulyoo.com when booking your holiday accommodation in rural Spain. Choose the best. It’s your holiday and you deserve it. There are countless beautiful places to visit in inland Andalusia, Spain, and we offer information on where to stay in holiday rentals from self-catering apartments, rural fincas and holiday villas with private pools to charming bed and breakfast accommodation in small rural hotels, guesthouses, posadas, country retreats and luxurious hotels, many within easy reach of Malaga airport. We also have details of an apartment in El Chorro which is specifically tailored for people with disabilities. Accommodation for rock climbers and hikers in El Chorro is available with options for bed and breakfast, room only or camping, situated right in front of the "Las Encantadas" wall in El Chorro and within easy walking distance of the Camino del Rey and a majority of the other rock climbing areas. For more climbing information and grades of routes see Rockfax for details of crags. Whether you want to spend a week or two just relaxing by the pool in summer or beside a cosy log fire during the cooler months in an exclusive villa, hotel or guesthouse, with all of your needs catered for, or whether you feel like a whirlwind tour, cramming in as much as you can, or something in between, the choice is yours. There is so much to see and so many things to do, Andalucia has it all. For all your shopping requirements Coin, the capital of the Guadalhorce Valley, may prove just the answer, with a delightful mixture of old and new, including the modern La Trocha shopping centre. In the What's On section you can find dates and details of special events, such as ferias, carnivals, fiestas, markets and boot sales. Activity holidays and adventure sports are popular in Andalucia too. Spain is an ideal place for walking and hiking holidays, there are numerous walks inland from Malaga, from leisurely strolls alongside rivers and beautiful valley walks to exhilarating, strenuous mountain walks. Walking in Andalucia shows you the real Spain with spectacular scenery and fantastic views in all directions. Other leisure time activities are abundant in Andalucia too, such as quad bike treks, horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing in El Chorro and Abdalajis, paragliding and canyoning, with organised parties catering for both the beginner and more expert participants. The Andaluz countryside is perfect for nature lovers too who wish to relax with no more excitement than a passing butterfly and no more noise or distraction than the tinkle of a goat's bell in the distance. Share with us in enjoying and appreciating the beauty of Andalucia. Beautifulyoo.com Holiday Accommodation Rentals is a reflection of Andalucia from the heart - Come and share the wonderful experience of the real Spain. |
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Alora
- 40km inland along the A357 from Malaga and the Costa del
Sol and only 30 minutes drive to the stunning Guadalhorce
lakes and El Chorro Gorge, this lovely white pueblo overlooks
the Valley of the Sun (Valle del Sol) and has all the charm
of a very Spanish village, but is fast becoming a vibrant
town with pavement cafes, music bars and all modern amenities.
The people of Alora are quite rightly proud of their pueblo
and their welcome and friendliness are as warm as the sunshine.
Visitors can wander through the intriguing narrow streets,
which constantly offer surprising views at almost every turn,
one of the most spectacular panoramas being from the old Arab
Castle (Castillo Arabe). Two squares, the Plaza Arriba (upper
square) and Plaza Bajo (lower square) are fringed with beautiful
examples of Spanish architecture and tiling and are peppered
with delightful bars and restaurants. Traditional Spanish
tapas abound and the restaurants are relaxed and reasonably
priced. Accommodation for holiday rental - Villas in Alora,
Apartments in Alora, Bed and Breakfast in Alora, Rural Guesthouses
in Alora and Country Hotels in Alora, Spa Hotels in Carratraca,
Chalets in Alora.
Guadalhorce
Lakes and El Chorro Gorge - Just off the A357 linking
Malaga with Campillos, via a turn to the right near the white
pueblo of Ardales, is the wonderful world of the Guadalhorce
Lakes. A sparkling jewel of stunning turquoise waters set amongst
pine-clad hills, where you can walk, swim, hire a pedalo or
canoe, enjoy a picnic, barbecue or have lunch at one of several
excellent restaurants. A little further on from the lakes you
can reach the famous El Chorro Gorge and the Camino del Rey,
famous with climbers worldwide. Its fascinating crags are home
to the wonderful griffin vultures which make an unforgettable
sight. We have great self-catering rooms, bed and breakfast
rooms within walking distance of the crags, an excellent location
for climbers and hikers. Accommodation for holiday rental -
Villas in El Chorro, Bed and Breakfast in El Chorro, Apartments
in El Chorro, Villas in Alora, Apartments in Alora, Bed and
Breakfast in Alora, Apartments in Guadalhorce Lakes, Country
Hotels in Alora, Apartment specifically catering for people
with disabilities in El Chorro.
Monda
- Midway between the valley and the mountains, protected
from the wind by a hill on which is situated the Castillo
de la Villeta, now a luxury hotel, is the beautiful town of
Monda, which was declared the Paraje Pintoresco (Most Beautiful
Place) in 1971. In Monda you can still see the most interesting
remains in the whole of the Sierras de las Nieves of the Medieval
and Roman road. Situated about 700 metres from the town in
the direction of Coin, it is made up of three parts, one Roman,
another with Medieval alterations and a third, the most recent,
which has a series of small steps. Accommodation for holiday
rental - Chalets in Coin, Villas in Coin.
Guaro
- The intense aroma of the white and pink almond
blossom in the spring tells the traveller that they are in
the proximity of Guaro, a beautiful town, which thanks to
its strategic location goes back to the history of the Iron
Age. The coat of arms of the Condado de Guaro is a reminder
of the government that existed in this locality, which was
handed over to the catholic kings after the taking of Coin
in 1485. In 1614 it was declared a small town and was designated
the capital of the county by King Felipe IV. The water of
the Rio Grande is a symbol of the economic life of Guaro and
is a toast to the natural beauty. Accommodation for holiday
rental - Villas in Guaro, Villas in Coin, Chalets in Coin.
Tolox
- Tolox is situated in the heart of the Sierras de
las Nieves, an area of extreme contrasts between white limestone
and pink rocky outcrops where you can find the emblematic
crest of the Pico Torrecilla and the Sima GESM. Its origin
goes back to neolithical times, as can be seen from the Cueva
de la Tinaja, which has remains of decorative ceramic vases.
There are a few references in the names of the streets to
what was once a castle, which was the centre of Moroccan rebellions
and fierce battles between Christians and Muslims. Accommodation
for holiday rental - Country Hotels in Tolox, Villas in Guaro,
Chalets in Coin, Villas in Coin.
Ojen
- Ojen is situated between Las Sierras Blanca and
Alpujata in a place of great natural beauty. It is a colourful
town between the sea and the mountains with a typical Andalusian
flavour, with its narrow streets, architectural style and
abundance of flowers. Caves in the area indicate the existence
of neolithical families, although it is was in the 10th Century
that Islamic records first made reference to this village
in which a castle, now destroyed, passed from ruler to another
during a series of rebellions and conquests. It was re-populated
by Christians from the Valle del Guadalquivir. So close to
the cosmopolitan atmosphere on the coast, this town in the
rural inland area offers a great deal to passing travellers.
Accommodation for holiday rental - Chalets in Coin, Villas
in Coin. 
Casarabonela
- A town of mixed cultures, Casarabonela is one of
the Malaguenan pueblos that has best united its Muslim and
Christian past, conserving a good part of the old Casr-Bonaira
arabe road. Its steep and narrow streets are filled with blind
alleys and elevated buildings, with the road passing underneath
them. There is always a spring or water fountain nearby for
the thirsty traveller. The Roman Castra Vinaria is today a
pool of peace that from its raised height looks down over
a beautiful swathe of fertile farmland, sprinkled with white
farmhouses. In Casarabonela the wild mountainside merges with
the street, the river with the fountain, yet still existing
in its tranquil corners you can hear the echoes of bygone
battles. Accommodation for holiday rental - Villas in Zalea,
Villas in Alora, Apartments in Alora, Chalets in Alora.
Ronda
- Incredible views keep opening up across the valleys
and mountains, sometimes making you dizzy as a result of their
magnitude and of course the height of the many incredible
vantage points. There is no shortage of extremely tempting
and very sophisticated restaurants in the town, some with
superb patios seemingly on the edge of the world and there
are also lots of little tapas bars. You could choose to simply
wander around, enjoying the lively atmosphere, the wonderful
architecture and the lovely, colourful, shady and well kept
gardens near the bullring, perhaps take a sightseeing ride
in a splendid horse drawn carriage or you could visit some
of the interesting museums. Accommodation for holiday rental
- Hotels in Ronda, Villas in Casares. 
Competa
- Only an hour from Malaga airport and half an
hour from the beautiful beachfront of Nerja, with its intriguing,
atmospheric caves and the lively resorts of Torre del Mar
and Torrox, the elevated inland town of Competa, one of
the best known in La Axarquia, is a popular destination
for tourists. Famous for its winding cobbled streets, imposing
16th Century church in the Plaza Almijara, a square with
lovely bars and restaurants, and also its locally made wine,
celebrated on the 15th August with the Night of the Wine,
or Noche del Vino, a party that continues until sunrise.
Also worthy of note are the wine museum and nearby mirador
with views through the valley to the coast.
Lake
Vinuela - The nearby man-made reservoir Lake Vinuela,
named after small vines in the vicinity, offers the epitome
of serenity and beauty, rich in bird life and lovely views
and also handily provided with picnic tables for relaxation
in gorgeous surroundings. Accommodation for holiday rental
- Villas in Competa, Villas in Lake Vinuela, Boutique Hotels
in Velez Malaga.
Benamargosa
- An agricultural paradise situated in a flat part
of La Axarquia on the picturesque Route of Sun and Avocado,
half an house inland from the Costa del Sol beaches, where
citrus and sub tropical fruits abound, such as oranges and
lemons, avocados, mangoes, almonds, olives and carob. Recently
renamed the Rivera Tropical by the local council, Benamargosa
dates back to the 15th Century and still has traces of Roman
arches, fountains and olive mills. It is also known for its
restored Church of Santa Maria. Accommodation for holiday
rental - Villas in Comares, Villas in Benamargosa, Cottages
in Cutar, Villas in Almachar.
Marbella
- Overlooked by the dramatic Sierra Blanca, Marbella,
with its fabulous beachfront, wide range of shops and restaurants,
parks, churches and museums as well as the intriging old part
of town, the Casco Antiguo, situated on the Plaza de los Naranjos,
has plenty for the visitor to see and do. The central beach
which is lined with beach bars along a very attractive boulevard
is known as the Playa de Venus. Two quieter alternatives are
the Playa de la Fontanilla and the Playa de Casablanca. Excursion
boats go from Marbella's Puerto Deportivo to Puerto Banus.
Accommodation for holiday rental - Apartments in San Pedro.
Puerto
Banus and Nueva Andalucia - Situated between Marbella
and San Pedro, Puerto Banus is a beautiful place to see and
the place for beautiful people to be seen. The harbour which
is full of luxury yachts and cruisers is fringed by a staggering
choice of restaurants and designer shops. There are cinemas,
discos, cocktail lounges and many bars with live music. During
the summer months there is a huge open air artesania market
in the main square near Cortes Ingles department store. A
must for visitors to the area is the open air market every
Saturday morning near the old bull ring in Nueva Andalucia,
an area which is also full of restaurants and shops. Accommodation
for holiday rental - Apartments in San Pedro.
San
Pedro - The beachfront area of San Pedro is a relatively
new development known as the Nueva Alcantara. There is a long,
wide tree-lined boulevard which is perfect for a casual stroll.
There are numerous bars and restaurants along this promenade,
offering delicious fresh fish and lovely views of the palm
tree-lined sands. About half a kilometre inland, on the other
side of the N340/A7 is the old town of San Pedro de Alcantara.
There is still a very Spanish feel about this town, which
is notable for its clean streets, quiet parks and squares
and attractive bars and restaurants. Accommodation for holiday
rental - Apartments in San Pedro.
Istan
- Istan is part of the Sierras de las Nieves Natural
Park, which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco.
Characterised by typically Andalucian narrow streets with
whitewashed houses and Arabic roof tiling, Istan is a delightful
holiday destination rich in natural beauty. There are many
well-marked walking routes through the surrounding hills,
some running alongside water channels of Roman origin which
used to be the main supply of water to the town and surrounding
areas. As a result the area is one of the most lush and beautiful
in Andalucia. Accommodation for holiday rental - Apartments
in San Pedro.©
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