About Alcaidesa and the Region

The Costa del Sol/Malaga region

The Costa Del Sol lies in Southern Spain, covering almost 300 km of Mediterranean coastline and offers an unrivalled all year round holiday destination, with a minimum 8 hours sunshine expected daily for 320 days of the year. In addition to the long sandy beaches along this stretch of coast, the area also acts as an excellent gateway to the beautiful interior, with enchanting hillside towns and villages with their white washed houses (pueblos blancos) dotted about the peaceful and picturesque landscapes. The historic cities of Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada can all be accessed and if in winter the sun becomes too much down on the coast, a 2.5 hour journey inland to the Sierra Nevada brings you to Europe's most southerly ski resort.

Alcaidesa / Green Valley area

Our home at Green Valley forms part of the town known as Alcaidesa which lies between Marbella and Gibraltar and is set along the more rugged and far less developed western end of the Costa del Sol, enjoying beautiful Mediterranean views and good beaches. The house is on a very small development and offers a tranquill setting from which to base your holiday. Whether you want to relax and enjoy the sun, explore the historic sites, play several rounds of golf, horse ride, charter a boat, walk, windsurf, kitesurf or whale watch, the house offers an ideal base from which to access to all of these.

Close to Home

You can choose to relax in the garden, admire the views from the roof terrace, take a swim in the shared pool, or wander down to the beach. There is a stunning unspoilt 4km stretch of beach (blue flag) close to the house with two really good beach restaurants or ‘Chiringuitos’, as they are known, with stunning views across to the Rock of Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains in North Africa

Out & About

Depending on the type of holiday you like you can visit the busier resorts of Estepona, Peurto Banus and Marbella with their shopping centres and many restaurants, all of which are only about 35 minutes drive away. Or drive south to explore Gibraltar and Cadiz or head inland to explore the historic delights of Jerez, Ronda, Benahavis and Casares.