Andalucia’s warmest, sunniest province is the classic choice for villas with pools and inexpensive self catering accommodation. Top rural attractions in Malaga are La Axarquia with 320 days of sun a year, Ronda mountains white villages such as Gaucin, Jimena and Casares, all near Costa del Sol beaches, and El Gastor and Grazalema Natural Park near historic Ronda.
A warm Mediterranean climate and 12 acres of gardens are the setting. Spaciousness and satisfying facilities, including high-speed WiFi, do the rest. 11-metre heated pool. Beaches are an easy drive. Sleeps 15.