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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Above and Below... Villa Almond, is set in its own grounds surrounded by Almond and Olive trees. You enjoy 360 degrees of stunning Andalusia country side with panoramic views of the local town of Alora. The El Choro tower  is visable.

   

   

   Above, our pool with fantastic views of the town of Alora and it's Moorish castle. Pool size, 8 meter length, 4 meter width, 1.6 meter deep, (size does not include walk in steps, at the shallow end, near shower). Below, entrance to Villa.

Above, villa stunning views. 1 double bedroom en-suite, 2 double bedroom (2 singles), a second bathroom & toilet, Kitchen (includes washing machine & dishwasher). Lounge/Dining area. Satellite TV.  Air conditioning/heating, BBQ. Private  pool. Below quiet gardens.
   

   

   

Above, inside view of our lounge.  Consist's of 1 x 3 seater and 1 x 2 seater sofa, large coffee table, TV (BBC 1,2, ITV and Sky News)

Above, inside view of our dinning area. Consist's of table plus seating for 6/8, plus side board.
   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Above, inside view of our kitchen.  Consist's of sink, cooker, hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, washing machine, and stand alone fridge freezer. Kitchen is fully supplied with cooking utensils etc
 

                                                                                       Above, main bedroom (queen-size bed),  en-suite with shower, and toilet, not seen is the matching wardrobe and 5 draw chest.

Above, bathroom.

Above, single beds in one of the two twin bedded room, not seen matching wardrobe and 5 draw chest.
     

Alora

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The small town of Alora is situated 40 kms north of Málaga by the road to Antequera and just 12 km south of El Chorro. From a distance, it is a typical (pueblo blanco); a whitewashed village nestled between three rocky spurs topped by the ruins of a magnificent castle which has an interesting history. Alora's castle was first built by the Phoenicians and subsequently expanded under Roman rule. In the 5th century the castle was virtually destroyed by the Visigoths, only to be rebuilt under the Moors; remnants of this era still remain, namely the decorative steel door and the traditional Arab mirador. In between 1587 and 1593 Alora was home to the fabled Cervantes and in 1628 Alora gained independence from Málaga. Alora is said to be the birthplace of Malagueño flamenco.
 

 
A visit to the village, which consists of a series of very steep slopes and attractive cobbled streets, is well worthwhile. The whitewashed streets are lined with lemon trees which converge on a square on the lowest level. The square is overlooked by a the impressive seventeenth century church of La Encarnación which was built during the Catholic era of rule on the site of a former mosque.

From the square, climb to the castle on foot, or go by car, to the cemetery from where you can enjoy the splendid panorama of the Guadalhorce river basin. Among the tombs there is a small Gothic chapel. Monday is market day when the village becomes a lively mass of stallholders and shoppers. Alora's economy is based on agriculture, in particular the cultivation of tropical fruits, olives and grape vines.

Alora has a vibrant little shopping centre. here you will find everything you need.

Alora's main fiesta is the flamenco festival which is held annually in June. Another popular traditional event is the Romería de la Virgen de las Flores which takes place in the middle of September and is one of the best places to enjoy, first-hand, the traditional verdiales.

 

Andalucia

 
From the coast just a few miles inland takes you to an altogether different world: here you’ll discover dramatically beautiful landscapes, hidden green valleys and the famous ‘white’ towns and villages of Andalucía.

Not far from the villa can be found the breathtaking areas of  El Chorro,  (bottom centre) The Pink Lagoon, (top right) and the                                El Torcal  Natural Park (top left).  Come in springtime and in Andalucia you could ski the mountain slopes in the morning and sunbathe by the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon!

Should you desire a taste of history, art and culture, the region has plenty to offer. A visit to see the treasures of Granada bottom eft – home of the fabulous pink and gold Alhambra palace – is certainly not to be missed, or Cordoba bottom right - founded by the Romans