Only 40 minutes from both Malaga and Granada Airports, and just off the autovia, also a good transport link from the airport.Once in Trabuco you enter another world, far removed from the Costas yet with all the amenities you would expect in a small provincial town.
Villanueva Del Trabuco has just over 5000 inhabitants and is still growing. New houses are being built in the town at the moment whilst many of the houses in the old town are nearly 200 years old. These old properties have not, however, been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. Most are occupied and many have been lovingly restored to provide traditional homes with modern facilities.
There are four banks, all the usual shops, e.g. supermarkets,bakeries, a small indoor fruit,meat and wet fish market, and a weekly outdoor market for the bargains!
Trabuco is a good area for walking and painting holidays.
Antequera 25 mins away (population 48,000) with Moorish architecture,traditional restaurants,churches,monaseries,tapas,bars.
The nearest main beach is Benalmadena/Torremolinnos or Malaga City, Reachable in just 35 mins. The beaches are safe,clean and have play areas for children.
We are ideally placed for access to all major cities. Granada is 40 mins and boasts the stunning Alhambra Palace, the old Arab Quarter with its endless winding streets. Seville is 1 hr.30, Cordoba 1 hr, Cadiz is just under 2 hours, Historical Ronda and the amazing Gorge is l hr 30 and not forgetting our own beautiful city of Malaa with its designer shops, art galleries, a mere 35 min drive.
On the coast 35 mins away are several water parks,waterworld in Mijas and aqualand in ~Torremolinos or the enormous Tivoli Fun Park in Benalmadena with restaurants, scary rides, go-karting, something for everyone of all ages.
Should you decide to visit Morocco, which is 9 miles from spain, a ferry from Cueta-Algeciras leaves every hour and is approx 75 euros return. An unforgettable culture, beautiful architecture and many tempting dishes to savour if you love spicy food.
Had to much sunbathing, then take a trip to tax free Gibralter (via motorway) 2 hours-watch out for the monkeys!
There is also an excellent Medical Centre which is staffed 24 hours a day, two dentists, an opticians, a veterinary surgery, a municipal open air swimming pool complete with palm trees, and a lovely woodland walk above the town with viewing points and seating.
The area is a major producer of olives and olive oil and the town is surrounded by olive groves as far as the eye can see
We have had a Medieval, Market this New Year 2010 in the Plaza. Good time had by all.
