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Located a five-minute drive from the village of Arriate is Casa Carpía, a pretty, traditional villa set in its own lawned grounds. The villa is located in the centre of an enclosed olive grove of 13,000 square metres.
The interior of the villa is light and airy and simply but comfortably furnished. Some rooms have attractive antiques and the living room has a glass-encased fireplace and doors leading out on to the terrace. The well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom and twin bedroom complete the downstairs level.
Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms - a twin and a double - and a second bathroom. The double room has air-conditioning and doors which lead out on to a sunny roof terrace.
The villa's location makes it perfect for exploring the towns of Ronda, Jerez and Seville and for the more energetic visitor, the National Park of Grazalema offers rewarding walks and hikes. Arriate itself is a bustling village, with numerous restaurants and bars in which to sample the local fare, and a good range of shops to stock up on supplies.
Key features
Facilities
On Site
- Washing machine
Location
- Restaurants & shops 5km, about 5 min drive
- Beach in Marbella 70km, about 1hr 30 min drive
Swimming Pool
Private pool: 12x6m, 1.7-1.1m deep
Local info
About Ronda
If we’re talking locations with ‘wow’ factor, Ronda is up there with the best of them. One of Andalucia’s most historic and beautiful towns, it stands in a cavernous amphitheatre of mountains, straddling a gaping gorge. Known as ‘El Tajo’, the gorge divides the ancient Moorish half of Ronda, ‘La Ciudad’, from its more modern counterpart, ‘El Mercadillo’, originally founded by Christians in the 15th century. During the Civil War of the thirties, Francoists were thrown to their deaths from the bridge, a practice which was documented in Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’. Hemingway was a frequent visitor to Ronda, as was the actor-director Orson Welles, both of them drawn by the bullfighting. The 18th century Plaza de Toros, located in the ‘modern’ town, is one of the oldest bull rings in Spain. As for other sightseeing highlights, they are mostly in the ‘old town’. Wander through the quiet streets and small squares and you’ll come across gems like the Arab Baths, the San Sebastian Minaret and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor. Not to mention the town’s star attraction, the Mondragon Palace, a Mudejar-Renaissance mansion which houses an archaeology museum and has a garden full of sculptures. At the end of a hard day’s sightseeing it’s tapas time. Ronda is famous for its tapas bars, and also has many good restaurants serving traditional Andalucian fare. And after sunset, you’ll also find a few venues where you can dance the night away.
Approximate Driving Time from Resort: Approx driving time: 1 hour 30 minutes (Málaga airport)
About Andalucia
Tradition. Contradiction. And some of the biggest processions going. It’s what Spain’s southern region of Andalusia is all about. In fact, it’s an area where you’ll find all of Spain’s stereotypes, from tapas and flamenco, to beaches and bullfighting. So when it comes to holidaying, there’s pretty much something for every taste. You’ve obviously got hotspots like the good-ole Costa del Sol, but head for cities like Seville and there’ll be buzzing fiestas and vivacious processions.
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