Facts
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Townhouse
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3 bedrooms
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Sleeps 5
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1 bathroom
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140 m² living area
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15 m² terrace area
Services
This large townhouse is located on the lower edge of the whitewashed village of Canillas de Aceituno in the Axarquia region of Andalucia, but only a few minutes walk from the village centre and shops. The coastal resort of Torre del Mar is approximately 25 minutes drive from the village and Malaga Airport is less than an hour away by car.
Mules clip clop past the house through the winding village streets, where swifts, swallows and housemartins wheel and nest above. You can enjoy the sound of goat bells, the scent of jasmine and orange blossom and enjoy the breathtaking views over the mountains to the Mediterranean and distant Morocco. The peak of La Maroma (2080m) provides a spectacular backdrop for this charming village.
Accommodation
Casa Salamandra is a three-storey townhouse, which has been fully renovated. The property is our second home and its furnishings reflect this. The townhouse is supplied with water and electricity. It has a total living space of 120m2, excluding the private rooftop terrace, garage and storage room.
The main entrance leads directly into the spacious dining room, with table and chairs that seats six comfortably. This area is known as the gallery, with a selection of prints and ornaments. It has been furnished with Spanish catalan furniture. The sideboard has a stereo radio/CD system set-up on it and inside are placemats and games, There is a separate door which provides access to the garage (for a small car) with a separate ultility area.
Up a flight of marble stairs to the first floor which has the kitchen, lounge and bathroom. As you go up the stairs the lounge is on your right, this has a sofa and three easy chairs, a TV, Video and Multi-region DVD player, complete with a selection of DVDs. The kitchen, found on the left hand side is fully fitted with fridge/freezer, electric double oven, ceramic hob and a microwave. The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen and has a large bath with overhead shower, wc and bidet.
From the kitchen is the stairs to the second floor, where there is a master bedroom, twin bedroom and a single room. The master bedroom is on your right, with a kingsize metal framed bed, CD/Radio Alarm clock, a freestanding wardrobe and matching chest of drawers. There is an air conditioning unit which can cool or heat the room. There is also a traditional washstand. This bedroom has its own balcony, which you can sit out on and watch the village life go by. The twin room has two good-sized beds with a wooden wardrobe and matching chest of drawers. The single bedroom is accessed from the twin bedroom and has plenty of shelf storage, plus a wardrobe.
Up the next flight of stairs brings you into the utility area which has the washing machine and a sink if needed. This then leads onto the terrace, where on a clear day you can see the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. You can also see Lake Vinuela. There is a table with three chairs that are kept in the utility area and two sun-loungers with a parasol. Recently added a BBQ for nightime dining.
Changeover day is usually on a Saturday, but this is flexible.
Price
Price includes towels and linen (beach towels not provided), water, electricity. There is bedding and towels provided for the sofabed. On arrival, there will be a welcome pack with some essentials to get you started. The shops in the village are open 7 days a week.
Parking
It is possible to park a small car in the garage, or alternatively if there is room; out on the street. The nearest parking area is only a few minutes walk away.
About the Area
The town is situated on the scenic Mudejar Route, at 645 metres altitude in the foothills of the Sierra Tejada mountain range, on the highest mountain in Axarquia, La Maroma which reaches 2,080 metres. Canillas is the ideal base for walking and exploring. The natural spring from the mountain attracts people from far away due to a belief that if the pure water is drunk, illness is prevented. The village has a population of 2,800.
There are many shops in the village, including two banks, post office, art gallery, various mini supermarkets, two butchers, pharmacy and an ironmonger. For eating in the village, the Bodega, with 2 huge pots outside, serves excellent food in the bar or the restaurant. The Sociedad also serves full meals or tapas. There are various other bars which can be found throughout. The village also has a good medical centre and a dental practice, a flourishing school and a town hall. The village has its own municipal swimming pool that is open to all (small charge) in the summer months and is situated 7 minutes walk away.
Casa Salamandra is ideally located as a "get away from it all" type of break, ideal for those of you that enjoy nature, photography, painting or writing. It can also be used as an excellent base for those of you who are keen to purchase your own Place in the Sun or for visiting other areas such as Granada (1.5hrs) or Seville (2hrs).
The lower slopes below the village are devoted mostly to the cultivation of olives, almonds, grapes, oranges and lemons with all kinds of vegetables growing in the valleys, whilst the wild and rugged mountainsides above are partly covered with firs and have streams rushing down over the rocks and waterfalls.
Activities
* excellent walking
* rock climbing
* mountain biking
* bird watching
* horse-riding
* water park
Lake Vinuela is a short drive away, providing plenty of activities in and around the lake.
There are two golf courses within a 30 minute drive, accessible from the N340. Both are 18 holes and designed by the Spanish Ryder Cup player Jose Maria Canazares
There is a horse-riding facility close to Lake Vinuela, where you can either have lessons or ride-out. Some of the rides are up to the Moorish Tower or through the mango and avocado plantations.