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Las Nuevas is located above the pretty town of Alora, about 40 minutes drive north west of Malaga. This beautiful region of Andalucia offers something for everyone throughout the year. The finca is ideally located for hill walking, mountain biking, climbing, as well as bird watching, astronomy, painting, simply relaxing or provides the perfect base from which to explore local attractions.

Walk or drive on past Las Nuevas for about a mile and you come to a small chapel - Ermita de Las Cruces.  This is the highest point in this area where you can enjoy fantastic views towards El Chorro, El Torcal, Malaga and across the sea to Africa.

The Lakes at Garganta del Chorro provide a stunning oasis forty minutes drive north west of Las Nuevas through some lovely countryside.   Supporting a whole host of wildlife, they make an idyllic spot for fishing, swimming or boating. The sheer cliffs at El Chorro offer a world-class location for climbing, caving and other outdoor pursuits.

Malaga is a lively city centred around a busy port - the old town offers a maze of cobbled medieval streets, the Picasso Museum, the Alcazabar, old buildings steeped in history and typical tavernas. The new town offers bars, restaurants and some great shopping.

The Costa del Sol stretches for 160 kilometres to the east and west of Malaga. It offers magnificent beaches catering for sun soakers, watersports enthusiasts, naturists and celebrity spotters, and enthusiasts will know that you are never far away from a golf course.

A little further afield you can visit ... Ronda famous for it's spectacular bridge over the river which connects the medieval and 18th century parts of the town ... Granada, most famous for the Alhambra palaces and gardens, offers an insight into moorish heritage ...Sierra Nevada is Spain's highest mountain range (3,482 m) and is situated within a two and a half hour drive of Las Nuevas. The skiing season runs from December until spring and day trips can be arranged during your stay with us. In the summer and autumn months the area is ideal for walking, hiking, cycling and climbing ... Sevilla, the capital of Andalucia, lies west of Las Nuevas.   It is one of the most romantic cities in Spain and offers a wonderful world of fiestas, genuine gypsy flamenco, ancient streets lined with orange trees, flower-filled balconies, and tapas bars.



Please look at our picture gallery for views of the area around Las Nuevas .

Summer brings long lazy afternoons and spectacular sunsets 

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