Vacation Rental Description
Home description
Beautifully decorated, spacious 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom Villa, perfect for groups of friends or families holidaying together. With 5 separate terraces and two reception rooms, there is always somewhere to relax in peace.
There is a large terrace with great BBQ for dining Al fresco and a large private swimming pool. Situated in the heart of the Costa del Sol it is ideally situated for the many family friendly attractions on the coast, but also a great base from which to visit Mijas, Los Pueblos Blancos and the beautiful mountains located just behind the resort. Golfers are particularly well catered for with many fantastic golf courses within 15 minutes drive.
Benalmadena / Arroyo de la Miel area
Benalmadena Costa also has its own casino, night club where they have several international shows including a magic show and wonderful golf course. There is a garden of over 200,000 square metres, overlooking the sea. La Paloma Park has a large lake, stocked with various water birds and is beautiful to walk round, have a coffee at their café, or just take a book and read.
Next to the park is the Feria ground where the flea market is held and Selwo Marina in close proximity. It covers a large site with various well-presented shows and exhibition areas featuring dolphins, sea lions, penguins, crocodiles, snakes and exotic birds and offers an excellent day-out for all the family.
15 minutes from the villa by car you can pass the Windmill roundabout to arrive on Benalmadena's paseo maritimo which is lined with small shops and bars and fronts a long, wide beach that is kept clean and has lifeguard service. Here is also the Castle Bil-Bil which has a really interesting history and now holds cultural events including concert recitals and art exhibitions.
Benalmadena marina which has won many awards for its design and innovative architecture, situated on the edge of the Torremolinos boundary is certainly a focal point within this Costa Del Sol resort. Here you'll find a choice of restaurants, bars, a number of boat trips including Benalmadena fishing trips departing.
Next to the marina is The Sea Life Centre, with its touch pools, underwater tunnel and Lost City of Atlantis. Fantastic, interesting and educational for all the family.
Local festivities include:
• Easter Week, live presentation of the Passion of Christ in the Pueblo
• February 28th - Andalucia Day (everything Spanish closed)
• 24th-29th June. Arroyo de la Miel celebrates John the Baptist with a local fair
• Mid-August, Virgin of the Cross festivities with a fair in the Pueblo
July 16th, evening boat procession on the Costa for Veladilla del Carmen
Railways
The railway station for Benalmadena is located in Arroyo de la Miel, close to the Tivoli Theme Park. Trains run from here to Fuengirola and Malaga. Train travel is cheap and very efficient.
Buses
The coastal bus service runs along the seafront road. There is also an excellent circular service running between the village and the port.
Market Days
Arroyo de la Miel has a flea market on a Wednesday. There is also a market at Tivoli World on a Sunday morning.
Arroyo de la Miel normal market - Friday
Torremolinos market – Thursday
Fuengirola- Tuesday and Saturday
You can find an aqua park in Torremolinos, and also a Crocodile park which is fun and interesting and the other side of Benalmadena is Fuengirola which has a castle, and an award winning zoo.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
Facilities
Luxuries: DVD player
General: Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities: Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms: Bedrooms (6), Bathrooms (3)
Furniture: Single beds (6), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other: Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access: Parking space
Activities
Adventure Sports
Biking
Boating
Playground
Fishing
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
Activities near Benalmadena
Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Great for:
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays