\t\tEl Nido Aquilas (Benalmadena villa)Sleeps up to:\t8 (3 bedrooms)Rates:\t£680 to £1250 per weekWill consider:\tShort-breaks (4 days or fewer)Corporate bookingsChangeover day:\tFlexibleAccess:\tCar advisedFamily friendly?\tSuitable for children of all agesUnsuitable for people with restricted mobilityNotes:\tNo pets allowedNo smoking at this propertySelf-cateringBenalmadena Villa DescriptionVilla El Nido Aquilas is a privately owned 3 bedroom villa located on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Benalmadena Pueblo. The area is blissfully quiet and peaceful, yet within easy reach of larger resorts such as Marbella. The villa has easy access to all local amenities, including many excellent restaurants for eating out and the beaches of Benalmadena and Fuengirola are close by.As you walk up to the villa through the terraced gardens you will take in the stunning sea views.You will enter into a large open-plan living and dining room which is fully air conditioned for all year round comfort. There are a choice of patio areas offering plenty of options for al fresco dining, with cool areas to be found shaded by the arched balconies of the bedrooms above.The master suite is a light and airy, large versatile room with sliding doors leading to a private balcony looking south over the gardens and offering an uninterrupted panoramic view along the Mediterranean, at certain times you can even see the Atlas Mountains in North Africa! The villa benefits from a private outdoor pool and pool house, with built in barbecue, allowing you to enjoy a dip to cool off, a morning workout or the gardens can be lit up for an evening meal and late night swim.Photos (HD Gallery available - click image for bigger photos)Breakfast on the PatioBreakfast on the Patio\tPool HousePool HouseLiving RoomLiving Room\tDouble BedroomDouble BedroomEl Nido AquilasView from the Dining PatioView from the Front Door and Top PatioKitchenMaster SuiteView from the Shared BalconyTwin BedroomShared BalconyMain Shower RoomEl Nido Aquilas Lit up at NightView along the Coast to Fuengirola from the PoolView down Av Los Botijos towards BenalmadenaTajo de Ronda. The famous bridge in RondaThe beautiful landscape at Fuente de Piedra, where Flamingos can be seen.The Costa del Sol regionThe Costa del Sol region enjoys a fabulous climate, boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year and being only around 2 1/2 hours from the UK is easily accessible to all.There is plenty to see and do in and around Andalusia. Go westward from the villa and you will find Marbella and Puerto Banus the Costa del Sol playgrounds of the rich and famous. Stay a little closer and discover Fuengirola and Benalmadena Marina, both offering sun, sea, sangria and bustling nights out!Travel inland and you have areas that retain their traditional Spanish ways, Mijas with its tightly packed, white washed houses and Ronda, with its huge cliffs and spectacular drawbridge are both well worth a visit. Granada with the Alhambra Palace and Sevilla and its magnificent cathedral are both very enjoyable day trips.To the East of the villa is the city of Malaga, which is often overlooked. It hosts the famous Picasso museum and has a Renaissance and Baroque influenced cathedral alongside many shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. Head further East and you travel along a beautiful coastline lined with olive groves and orange trees and along the way you will find Nerja with its famous caves.Benalmadena /Benalmadena Pueblo areaBenalmadena Pueblo is only around a 15minute walk from the villa and is a beautifully kept village full of narrow streets with pretty houses. In the Plaza de España around the fountain are several open air restaurants, serving tasty tapas, it is a great place for lunch or dinner sat in the sun or under the shade of the orange trees.The old Church built on the rock in the Pueblo is surrounded by walkways and gardens from which there is a breathtaking view, and it is all lit up beautifully at night. Castillo Colmenar is a fairytale castle built just below the Pueblo, it is captivating and well worth a visit. There is also a Stupor on an elevated point just around the corner from the villa, whose large dome is covered in gold, very eye catching!Within walking distance of the villa is the Altos del Higueron shopping centre which has a Carrefour supermarket, a bank, an Italian restaurant which has superb pizzas to eat in or take away. Then there is the Taberna del Frasco bar, a dry cleaners, internet café, excellent Indian restaurant, hairdressers and the very stylish 'Punto Rojo' restaurat and bar. All the restaurants and bars have tables and chairs on the pavement so you can sit watch the world go by.The villa is 5 minutes in the car from the coast road which leads you to Benalmadena Costa with its 'puerto marina' - a spectacular marina with excellent restaurants and bars that cater for a la carte cuisine and others that are ideal for family meals out. Around the marina are activities for the children and shops for mum and dad and for those that enjoy a late night the bars and clubs are plentiful. Taxi ranks are in abundance and will know how to return to the Pueblo.Water sports Facilities for this Benalmadena Villa Rental along the coast include Paragliding, Water ski-ing, Jet-skiing and Banana Boat rides with 'Funny Beach' being a popular destination. Surfing, kite surfing and wind surfing are all becoming popular along the coast.The cable car at Benalmadena takes you up to the mountain top of Calamorro (724 meters). Other attractions in and around the area include Sea Life Aquarium, Tivoli World Amusement Park, Mijas Aqua Park and Go-karting, Fuengirola Zoo and Horse-riding at the Hipodromo Racecourse.There are an abundance of golf courses near to the villa including Torrequebrada, the world famous Mijas course, La Cala Resort and Valderrama (host to the Ryder Cup in 1997). In total there are more than 60 golf courses on the Costa del Sol and they all have one thing in common - the fantastic sunny and dry climate allowing golfers to play all year round.Airport: Malaga: 15 kmRailway: Benalmadena (nr Tivoli World): 6 kmFly to Malaga - Benalmadena Pueblo is just 25 km from the airport.Cheap flights are available from a choice of airlines including Easyjet.co.uk, Ryanair.co.uk and Aerlingus.co.uk from London airports direct to Malaga airport.Car hire is available from companies linked to your chosen airline or Malagacar.com provide a good service based just outside arrivals.Local buses run regularly between the airport and the town.Things to do near this Benalmadena rental villaSports:WatersportsWaterparkHorse RidingGolf within 30 mins driveGreat for:Walking holidaysRural /countryside retreatsBeach or lakeside relaxationA winter sun breakGood nightlifeCity breaksCycling holidaysFacilities for this Benalmadena Villa RentalLuxuries:\tDVD player, Sea viewGeneral:\tAir conditioning, TV, Video player, Telephone, Wi-fi availableStandard:\tKettle, Toaster, IronUtilities:\tClothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machineRooms:\tBedrooms (3), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), Separate WCs (1)Furniture:\tSofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8Other:\tLinen and towels provided.Highchair available.Outdoors:\tBalcony /Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQAccess:\tParking spaceBenalmadena Villa - Accommodation:You will enter into a marble floored, neutrally decorated, large open-plan living and dining room which is fully air conditioned for all year round comfort. There is a separate kitchen, fully equipped for self-catering and also on the ground floor a separate WC. There are sliding doors from the living room leading onto a large patio area, shaded by the arched balconies of the bedrooms above. From the dining room there are sliding doors leading to an enclosed patio offering plenty of options for al fresco dining.On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one en-suite, a twin bedroom and main shower room. The master suite is a versatile room with a Queen sized bed, a sofa bed and a cot. It benefits from a fitted dressing room, large en-suite shower room and private balcony. The other double and twin room both benefit from a shared balcony enjoying the same southerly light and views.Benalmadena Villa - Outside Facilities:The terraced gardens are filled with colourful mature plants along with a selection of small fruit trees.The sun heated outdoor pool has a shallow end for children to play in.Dining tables, chairs and sun-loungers are provided around the garden for your comfort and relaxation.The pool house light but cool and can be opened up to the pool area, it is equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable barbecue.Further details for this Benalmadena villaFor your convenience English-speaking representatives will be on hand to answer any questions and ensure you have an enjoyable holiday.Think about a Benalmadena holiday on the Costa del Sol . Benalmadena villa rentals of numerous types and sizes at this resort are always available.
By: Joan Cote