Spanish Castles

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Malaga
· City/Town: Colmenar
· Address: Serranía de Ronda, s/n, . Urbanización El Jaral, 29170

Situated in the picturesque, whitewashed village of Colmenar surrounded by countryside scenery, the hotel’s location has convenient road access for reaching the beaches of the Costa del Sol. This small, charming hotel is a good destination for those who are looking for the serenity of a village setting with splendid, surrounding, landscape and using it as a base for visiting other whitewashed villages, cities and the coast. Just a half an hour drive to Malaga city centre and airport, the coast and several golf courses, the typical Andalusian village has all you need from shops, bars and restaurants, as well as a regular bus service to Malaga. Colmenar is the main village within the Los Montes de Malaga nature reserve which encompasses the majority of the Guadalmedina river bowl.

· Category: Villa
· Province: Malaga
· City/Town: Casares
· Address: Puerto de la Cruz, 29690

This peaceful residential complex features luxury apartments of between 2 and 4 bedrooms, and is located in the pretty whitewashed village of Casares. Lying between Marbella and Sotogrande, the Pueblo Andaluz is surrounded by the ancient and charming white villages for which Andalusia is famous. Just like these authentic villages, the property is made up of different styles of building set along hillside streets. The hillside setting means that you can enjoy fantastic views over the town’s historic centre, the mountains and the coastline of the Costa del Sol. To cool off from the warm southern sunshine you can head to the complex’s outdoor swimming pool. When combined with the setting, facilities such as this make the property ideal for enjoying a tranquil break in rural Andalusia.

· Category: 3 * Hotel
· Province: Malaga
· City/Town: Casarabonela (Sierra de las Nieves)
· Address: Ctra. Casarabonela a Alozaina km 6.5, 29566

This rural complex is located in the -Sierra de las Nieves- Natural Park, reserve of Biosphere. It is situated in a 500.000 m2 property with forests of oaks trees and tracks, ideal for tracking.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Malaga
· City/Town: Casarabonela
· Address: Carretera Casarabonela a Alozaina Km 6.5, 29566

Set on a 150-hectare estate of forests and lakes in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, this complex provides an ideal location for a rural retreat. With the surrounding area designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, you will be able to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in impressive, unspoilt natural surroundings. These range from the active, such as paintballing, to the more relaxing, like carp fishing in the complex’s lake. Whatever you choose to do, you will benefit from the subtropical Andalusian climate.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Malaga
· City/Town: Carratraca
· Address: C/Antonio Rioboo, 11, 29551

Nestled amid the olive and almond groves of the Guadalhorce Valley, in southern Andalusia, this deluxe retreat, situated in a natural spa town, offers a true health and beauty experience. The hotel spa is ideal for those looking to relax and unwind in unbeatable surroundings. You can choose from a range of treatments available which utilize the sulphur-rich waters from the area, including a weight loss and rejuvenating programme. A serene, natural paradise, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, conveniently situated just 45 km from Malaga airport and in the heart of the fertile Guadalhorce Valley.