The sublime and surreal landscape that envelopes you as you lounge by the pool or gaze out of the huge windows creates the impression that you’re utterly detached from the real world, nestled in an endless haze of rolling hills and the deep blue sea. In fact, Villa Reyna is located just a ten-minute drive inland from San Pedro de Alcantara, a charming residential suburb of Marbella brimming with shops, cafes, bars and supermarkets and a delightful seafront promenade. Similarly, Puerto Banus, just 15 minutes away, has a lovely harbour, luxury brand boutiques, markets, restaurants, clubs and bars.
Meanwhile, Marbella, a little bigger and busier, with a traditional and beautiful old town, is just 20 minutes away, and holds many Michelin starred restaurants and world-renowned beaches where one can soak up the sun and enjoy a cocktail at a beachfront bar! It has a very rich history, visible in the many ruins throughout the winding cobbled streets of its Old Town. Malaga, the largest city on the Costa del Sol, is less than an hour away, and is historically and culturally incredibly rich, putting even more activities and amenities at your fingertips. As the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, the city is of course brimming with museums and art galleries, set among a beautiful cityscape of castles, cathedrals and theatres.
The Costa del Sol itself is largely peaceful and quiet, as although there is a large amount of tourism, largely for the fantastic beaches and warm climate (the average water temperature year-round is 18°C!), visitors tend to stick to the highly developed south-western part, leaving the stunning mountains inland largely untouched and peaceful year-round. The region of Andalucía is a diverse one both culturally and in the landscape, where picturesque beaches, ancient cities and deserts meet the incredible Sierra Nevada mountain range, which includes both the most southerly ski resort in Europe and the highest point of continental Europe!