Casa Velilla is situated on a small exclusive development in Spain's Costa Tropical, approximately 10 miles east of Nerja. It is located on the hillside overlooking Playa El Tesorilla, the views from around the development are quite stunning, with the snow capped mountains to the North, vast orchards to the West and the rugged coastline and coastal resort of Salobrena to the South East. Mature palm trees, banana trees, almond trees and wide variety of tropical plants adorn the gardens and roadsides giving it a truly tropical feel.

The development is in walking distance of El Tesorillo Beach and Playa Velilla promenade. It takes about 15 minutes to walk down to the beach and a further 30 minutes to walk along the promenade to Almunecar Town Centre. The shortest route to the Town Centre from the house is via the coast road which is 20 minutes walking distance or 5 minutes drive. The return journey to the house is a 300 metre uphill walk. For the less able or inclined there is a regular bus service along the promenade and a 24hr taxi service. A taxi costs around 6 euros.

Costa Tropical

Located on mainland Europe’s southern most boundary and fanned by the warm breezes from North Africa, Costa Tropical’s climate is often compared to that of the Caribbean. In the winter months the coastline is sheltered from the cold northerly winds by the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Costa Tropical with its 25 sun soaked beaches is the coastline of Spain’s Granada province, home to the magnificent Alahambra Palace, this is real Spain. Granada province is the only remaining part of Spain that serves traditional tapas (and it is free).  Where else could you ski and snowboard in the mountains in the morning and sunbathe by the coast in the afternoon.

Almuñécar

Almuñécar is the largest coastal town in the Costa Tropical. It is a charming and authentic Spanish fishing town with narrow cobbled streets. Its architecture bears witness to the many centuries spent under Moorish and then Roman occupation. In the summer months Almuñécar and its neighbours Salobrena and La Herradura are lively resorts where the Spanish traditionally take their holidays.