We are on the outskirts of the typical Andalucian town of Coin, forty minutes by car from Fuengirola and 35 mins. drive from Malaga or Marbella. There is only about 200m of dirt-track road just before the house, the rest of the road up to the main Coin/Cartama road has been newly tarmaced. The area is called "La Charca".
Both Coin and Alhaurin are beautiful small towns with excellent and cheap restaurants/bars to suit all tastes. You will not find night clubs or noisy discos here, but of course, just a short drive to the coast will satisfy any cravings in that direction!
The area is very good for biking with beautiful scenery and many exciting cycling routes.
The spectacular and unspoiled country behind the Costa del Sol can be explored with ease. Whilst the list of things to see is endless, favourite local trips include visits to Ronda,
famed for the "Puente Nuevo" bridge over the 500 feet deep El Tajo gorge, historic Antequera, the fabulous El Torca National Park, the Ardales lakes and the Garganta del Chorro gorge. A little further away are Archidona and Granada, whilst Gibraltar is an hour and a half drive away with it's history, duty free shopping and spectacular views.
The beautiful scenery and national parks which surround Alhaurin and Coin are perfect for walking with the warm and sunny climate of Southern Spain. The Rio Grande has recently been planted with many trees and there is a lovely path walk directly below the house. The bird life is incredible with many varieties including eagles and owls.
The area is ideal for golfers and there are plenty of courses to choose from. The Seve Balesteros designed Alhaurin Golf, the courses at Mijas (2), La Cala (2) and Lauro Golf are all within 30 minutes.
Horse Riding is widely available in the area for beginners and experienced riders alike and from December to April Winter Sports, including ice skating and skiing, are only two hours drive away in the Sierra Nevada.
The Mijas Aqua Park (which is in Mijas Costa, adjacent to Fuengirola) and Tivoli World theme park in Benalmadena are enjoyable days out for thrill seekers and are both about forty minutes drive away.