This villa is located in the hills of Las Lomas de Mijas, near lots of nature trails and plenty of amenities. The charming village of Mijas Pueblo is just 1km away, where guests can take a horse-drawn carriage through the pueblo. Meanwhile, the beaches, boutiques and nightlife of Fuengirola are just a 10 minute drive away.
In the town, there are chocolate factories to explore and art galleries to discover. Mayan Monkey Mijas is famously one of the smallest chocolate factories in the world - guests can see how the organic chocolate is made and take a class to make their own. From the mountainside, there is a spectacular view of the glittering sea. Culture vultures will love the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, an art museum that houses the second-largest collection of Picasso ceramics, alongside Dalí's bronze figurines. The museum also has a rotation of great temporary exhibitions.
Fuengirola beach has 7km of powdery golden coastline, with separate areas for watersports and bathing. The beach is very family friendly and extends from Sohail castle to Torreblanco. There are plenty of chiringuitos, which loosely translates to cafes on the sand. At Fuengirola beach you can go wakeboarding, water-skiing, parasailing or tubing. Dine at one of the dozen renowned eateries and enjoy the buzzing nightlife. Additionally, Fuengirola has many stylish boutiques in the Corta Ingles that fashionistas will love.
Another great beach in Mijas is Butiplaya with dark golden sand, which is relaxing by day and also has great nightlife. Boats can be rented here - swimmers should note that the water has moderate waves.
The Cerrados del Aguila golf resort is part of the Golf Valley of Mijas and offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea from most of its courses. Small yet perfectly formed, this golf course excels in 9-hole courses. There is also a restaurant on site. Alternatively, try out Mijas Golf, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and boasts two courses - Los Lagos and Los Olivos. These 18-hole masterpieces have superb views of the surrounding countryside.
La Cala is a lovely boardwalk along the coast, which passes by a 16th-century watchtower. On Saturday and Wednesdays mornings there is a street market where you can hunt out some treasures to take home. In summer, there are lots of open-air concerts held in this area. Culinary delicacies from Mijas to look out for include Maimona, a special type of bread with garlic and oil - and definitely try the area's fresh seafood.