Rental House / Villa Alora Andalucia - Malaga - Interior Spain

" La Torre (The Tower) stands out from neighbours in Finca Rocabella not only because of its structure, which resembles a watchtower you might find in the Islamic world, but also because of its situation. It is surrounded by an array of indigenous vegetation and enjoys perhaps the most spectacular views of the fertile Guadalhorce valley. Its position also gives it unrivalled privacy. La Torre has been built scrupulously following the traditional building techniques of this area using terracotta brick, stone, wood and cane as the basic construction materials.Very peacefulVery peaceful "

" Finca Rocabella is situated in the heart of one of the most beautiful spots in the interior of Malaga only 3 km from the village of "El Chorro". It is on the very borders of the Natural Park known as "Desfiladero de los Gaitanes" providing possibilities for a wide range of outdoor activities such a hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horse-riding, photography, etc. Every year the area also attracts geologists and artists. The area is perhaps best known for the opportunities it provides for rock climbing (over 500 routes ranging from 4c-8c+) and for paragliding: the mountains of Valle de Abdalajis are internationally known amongst the paragliding fraternity as one of the best areas in Europe for this sport during the winter season. El Chorro is famous for "El Caminito Del Rey Alfonso XIII" a suspended concrete walkway that winds through its impressive limestone gorge and plans are finally underway for its restoration. The ruins of Bobastro with it´s church dating back to the 9th century AD are attracting the interest of more and more archeologists whilst nearby in Ardales you can find the cave of "Trinidad Grund" known for the quality of its cave paintings some believed to date back as far as 25.000 years. (The cave can be visited by appointment only due to preservation reasons). The three reservoirs belonging to Ardales Natural Park provide a variety of beauty spots. Under half an hour´s drive away you will find the delightful town of Alora with its Arab fortress and a little further away Antequera, relatively undiscoved despite its rich historical heritage and wide selection of good restaurants. From Antequera the major cities of Andalucia, Malaga, Cordoba, Seville and Granada can all be reached in between 1 and 2 hours. "