The beaches and Malaga International airport are only 20 minutes drive away. Wonderful views to mountains and sea. Registered with Turismo Junta de Andalucia - Viviendas rurales.
Finca Fernandez was a mandarin growing farm and has been restored to provide large holiday accommodation of two typically Andalucian houses which can be leased separately out of high season, or together at any time. Sleep 2 - 13 PERSONS.

The main bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has twin beds and there are fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped with a washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator/ freezer, full oven, gas hob and extractor fan, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, wine rack, etc., There are ceiling fans in every room and mosquito screens on the windows. We provide additional portable fans if wanted. During cooler, winter months, we supply duvets and room heaters. There is plenty of space to dry clothes and each house has its own iron and ironing board.

The lounge has a wood burning stove - ideal for winter bookings, and a large selection of books, satellite TV, internet broadband access and DVD player. We have furnished the house in a simple, but attractive Andalucian style. The property is on one level with a gated, stepped entrance. It is suitable for disabled persons if they can manage the two small steps at the second entrance. It is safe for children, because they will be unable to leave the confines of the house and patio and stray to the poolside unnoticed.

There are two shower bathrooms in this house. There is a double bed in one room, two twins in each of the other rooms and all have fitted wardrobes with plenty of books again to make your stay enjoyable. The kitchen, though small, has everything you might need, well equipped with a large refrigerator / freezer, free standing cooker, washing machine, ironing board, iron, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, etc., This house also has Satellite TV, internet broadband access, Playstation 2, portable CD/MP3 player and a video player. There is a private patio, table, chairs and large sun awning. All bed linen and towels are provided, although we ask you to bring your own beach towels. We provide our guests, who have a week minimum booking, with a small welcome pack on arrival and any seasonal produce from the finca,- avocados, plums, mandrarins, tomatoes, lemons, oranges, kumquats, satsumas, etc.,

"The place is a fantastic retreat and we enjoyed every part of it. We want to thank you for letting us stay in this beautiful and tranquil piece of heaven ! Had such a great time that words are difficult to find to express this place. We will return!"

Jo and Robert, Epsom, UK

Sipping a Tinto de Verano ( wine of the Summer ) whilst reclining in the soothing jets of the 6 seat Jacuzzi, looking up at the mountains or the clear stars, unpolluted by town light, is an unforgettable experience, not to be missed. We live on site, next door, but unseen from your accommodation and last year, we added to this a Jacuzzi and opened further grounds with two fish ponds and fountain. This area is open two nights per week, if required.
For this year, we installed pool heating in the guest’s private area. The pool can be heated from 16 to 27 degrees . There is a small weekly charge for pool heating - optional.

There are few neighbours to bother you. From the highest of the three terraces, you can see the bay of the Costas and Torremolinos and in the second week of August, you can even enjoy the night time fireworks of Malaga’s big annual feria or fiesta from the balcony. There are lovely, mature Mediterranean style gardens to the rear of the houses with a quaint, shaded patio area. In front of the villas, is a third sun bathing terrace which is huge and can accommodate many guests for parties, weddings, etc., and a built in BBQ area with outdoor, shaded seating for twelve or more, perfect for long, lazy afternoon dining or midnight suppers. This terrace is normally laid out with comfortable wooden sun beds and tables for our holidaymaking guests to enjoy. There are more gardens to the side of the houses.

Finca Fernandez is located on the edge of a small rural Andalucian village, La Alqueria, which is halfway between the towns of Alhaurin de la Torre and Alhaurin el Grande, approximately 20mins from the nearest Malaga International Airport.

It is an extremely pretty area with fertile orchards, olive plantations, orange and lemon groves and is known as the gardens of the Costa del Sol. In fact, hundreds of years ago, the Moors even named Alhaurin ‘the Garden of Allah’. In Springtime, wild flowers abound, filling every space with blood red poppies, wild sweet peas, rare orchids and the smell of wild mountain herbs. The white villages give way to marinas, long sandy beaches and shops of the coast with long lazy promenades, wonderful fresh fish restaurants and many activities to enjoy.

Alhaurin el Grande and Alhaurin de la Torre:

We are 5 mins by car from either town where you will find plenty of bars, nightlife, discos, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, sports complex, indoor swimming pool and so on. The latter is an up market residential town for those commuting to work on the coast whilst El Grande is a market town—market day is Thursday. The nearest hospital is at Alhaurin de la Torre and there is a 24 hr medical centre there.

"A wonderful break from the stress and strain of life, in beautiful, peaceful surroundings, with very friendly, helpful people and all mod cons. Swim in the pool, walk, barbeque, watch Sky television or just chill out in the well kept gardens or patio are

Margaret and Joan, Manchester, UK

JEREZ:

Go sherry tasting and enjoy the architecture of this fine city.

SEVILLE:

Another beautiful city, known for culture, flamenco and architecture.

CAVES AT NERJA - spectacular illuminated cave system.

MIJAS Ride a donkey through the cobbled streets of the charming nearby village.

PUERTO BANUS and MARBELLA:

Mix with the rich and go star spotting—watch out for Antonio Banderas or you may see him in his home town Malaga !

Finca Fernandez is an ideal base to explore from, whether your interests are sports and the outdoors, the beaches and hot lazy days or history and culture, Andalucia has it all.

Outdoor Pursuits:

Our son-in-law has an Adventure Consultancy business and can tailor make trips for you ranging from snow skiing, gorge walking, downhill cycling, even kite surfing - just ask.

Cycling:

Very popular in this area and the Spanish are extremely good at it, winning many international events. Many routes from here.

Bird watching:

A twitcher guest counted no less than thirty species in a day in our garden. This is the first stop for the birds migrating from Africa. Spring brings the flamingos (visit Laguna de la Fuente de Piedre, breeding ground of the wild flamingo—50 mins drive ), iridescent honeybee eaters, swallows and in summer, the eagles continuously circle overhead in the village on the hot thermals over the village in summer.

Clay pigeon shooting:

Gun club is only 5 mins drive and there is a paint ball shooting area nearby.

Tennis:

Lew Hoad’s famous tennis club is about 25 mins drive away plus there are public courts in both Alhaurin towns.

Sports and Water Sports:

Jet skiing, boat trips, scuba diving, dolphin watching, water skiing, deep sea fishing on the coast plus Alhaurin el Grande has a new indoor sports and swimming pool complex. There are two Aqua Parks in Torremolinos and Fuengirola, Seaworld and several interesting marinas on the coast, including Benalmadena.

Hiking:

There are some lovely parks and trails in this area but October to spring are best times for walking or cycling.

Horse riding:

I ride in Alhaurin el Grande in the evenings in summer. Many people have their own horses, of course, and the Andalucians are renowned for their horsemanship and beautiful horses.

Places to visit:

These are my personal favourites, if I have visiting family members staying with me for a week or two. I have given the approximate travel times in our location section—these are all day or half day trips.

SELWO SAFARI PARK:

Near Estepona or the Botanical Parks at Malaga and Churriana near Alhaurin de la Torre.

HOT SPRINGS:

At Alhama de Granada, massage, thermal springs.