El Cañuelo
29710 Periana,
Malaga
Andalusia,
Spain
It's a steep climb through olive groves to reach the hamlet of El Cañuelo. Perched high in the mountains, with clear views to the 25 km-distant Med, it's a wonderfully ramshackle place – and hispanophile Mags owns half of it. Her renovated holiday homes and their higgledy-piggledy terraces merge charmingly into the traditional village; Rafael the goatherd's house is opposite. Not plush, perhaps the place could do with a spruce up, but El Cañuelo is as authentically Andaluz as it gets. Note the rustic on-site bar, run by the ever-obliging Manolo. The locals are encouraged to treat it as their own, and gather to strum guitars and enjoy Manolo's amazing fish soup. The guest houses themselves – TV-free and accommodating up to 40 in three casas, plus six casitas built into the hillside by the pool – are decked with fabulous reclaimed doors and windows, Moorish fixtures and old agrarian artefacts. Kitchen-diners are cosy; Manolo ensures each is stocked with tapas staples. Step outside and you're in a bird-sung world of bougainvillea and sunshine: take to the village trail, explore the nearby markets or drink in the spectacular views.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Kids of all ages can stay.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant nearby
Shop within 3 miles
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29710 Periana, Malaga
