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A 2 Bedroom luxury penthouse in the historic centre of Alora

A 2 Bedroom luxury penthouse in the historic centre of Alora

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The views from the main terrace overlooking the castle, the town and countryside
The back terrace overlooking the town and countryside.
The Moorish Castle at night as seen from the main terrace
The Castle and Alora at dusk
Views at the terrace at dusk

Overview of A 2 Bedroom luxury penthouse in the historic centre of Alora

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alora, Malaga
  • Popular LocationCastillo Árabe10 min walk
  • Popular LocationEl Chorro Gorge19 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Gorge of Gaintanes19 min drive
  • AirportMálaga (AGP)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

A 2 Bedroom luxury penthouse in the historic centre of Alora

This is a luxurious penthouse apartment with direct lift access into the living room. It has been furnished in a contemporary style with high quality fitments and furnishings. There are two terraces one of which is exceptionally large with panoramic views of the countryside and Alora´s Moorish Castle which is perched on top of a hill and looks particularly spectacular and romantic at night when illuminated. Alora is a traditional Andalucian whitewashed village sitting on top of the hills of El Hacho which is 400 metres above sea level. As well as being able to soak in the atmosphere of a traditional Spanish working village, with its narrow, winding, cobbled streets and local shops, you will find a wide variety of restaurants and tapas bars. Alora is very popular with golfers, walkers, climbers and watersports enthusiasts as it is only 12 km from the beautiful lakes of El Chorro. It has excellent communication links with Malaga, Antequerra, Ronda, the airport and the Costa del Sol.

Property manager

Helen Matthews

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Damage deposit required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on the terraces
No smoking
No parties
No noise in common areas anytime and no noise in the flat or terrace after 10 PM.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alora

Located in Alora, this apartment is in the city centre. Aqualand Torremolinos and Tivoli World are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Calle Larios and El Corte Ingles Commercial Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Selwo Marina, or check out an event or a game at Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Castillo Árabe - 10 min walk
  • El Chorro Gorge - 19 min drive
  • The Gorge of Gaintanes - 19 min drive
  • Andalucia Technology Park - 29 min drive
  • Port of Malaga - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Álora Station - 13 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafetería Tropic - 9 min drive
  • La Taberna de Álora - 6 min walk
  • Indian Cousine - 12 min walk
  • Don Joaquin Asador - 7 min drive
  • Restaurante los Caballos - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A 2 Bedroom luxury penthouse in the historic centre of Alora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is A 2 Bedroom luxury penthouse in the historic centre of Alora located?

This family-friendly Alora apartment building is located in a rural location, 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from El Chorro Gorge, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Torcal de Antequera and El Torcal National Park. Sierra de las Nieves and Alhaurin Golf Resort are also within 25 miles (40 km). Álora Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Alora
We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Helen and Steve for making our stay at their penthouse apartment in Alora so special. They go above and beyond to make sure your stay there is perfect. From being collected at the train station to being dropped off there for the return journey home and assisting us with booking tickets to Caminito del Rey and helping with medical issues they were absolute stars. The penthouse is so well equipped and they even provided us with a most generous welcome pack that they tailored to our choice. Once again a huge thank you Helen and Steve. Would highly recommend your penthouse to fellow travellers wishing to visit a traditional Spanish town . Ron and Mandy Reeve
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spanish town perfection
Everything about this stay was perfect. From the booking process through the stay and even a lively goodbye from the owners. From the outset the owners were kind and thoughtful, even providing a tailor made welcome package for us. The apartment was exactly as advertised and more, many extra touches like candles, extensive toiletries and a well equipped kitchen. Álora itself has lots of bars and restaurants of all types and a good base to explore the region either by car or train. We had a fabulous 2 weeks and look forward to returning for another visit.

10/10 Excellent

diane e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
little gem
Glorious weather;fantastic views ,great location,delightful hosts ,an apartment thats a real home from home.Whats not too like. We cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

A wonderful holiday
The apartment was lovely, attractive and extremely well equipped with the most superb view overlooking the village and the castle. It is quite hilly. The Spanish are friendly, gregarious and out and about all the time. We hired a car for a week from Gerry who was very helpful and informative, actually taking us from the other car park to the station so that we would know the way. We enjoyed travelling by train and visited a few places, including Malaga twice as we really liked it. We visited the supermarkets and cooked some of our meals (though not the barbecue, it was never the rigtht weather) which seemed quite cheap and eat out at the Chinese restaurant (very good), the Indian (good but a little expensive), and the expensive one along the road (did not enjoy, my pork was pretty rare). We enjoyed pottering around the village and sitting in the Squares having a drink. Helen and Steve were very helpful at all times, responding quickly to any queries.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

Christmas holiday
Lovely apartment, Helen and Steve have thought of everything to make your stay a home from home. It’s a wonderful apartment in a lovely Spanish town, would definitely recommend a visit
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Helen Matthews

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We are a couple from London and decided to escape the rat race and started a idyllic life here in Alora. My husband is an ex-chef in restaurants in London and hotels back in the Far East while my line of work is public relations.

Why they chose this property

We saw this property when our builder was still constructing it. All the 5 units were sold to local Spanish residents except the Penthouse. He showed the penthouse to us and we could not believe the views when we reached the top and lead us to the two terraces. We bought it on the spot because of the views and the location which is in the historic part of town, very close to the shops, banks and restaurants. It was one of the best decision we had made.

What makes this property unique

The top floor of the penthouse is not shared with any other flat. The lift goes straight to the living room and with the help of a key opens right into the apartment, very impressive indeed. The plot of the building is at an elevated position and so it has a commanding view of the countryside, mountains and the Moorish Castle. We will forever have these views.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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