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Trabuco Heights is a comfortable modern apartment accommodating 4/5 adults (not suitable for small children or pets). Facing south, the sun streams in through the windows and balcony doors during summer and most days during winter. Set on the edge of the pine forest there are panoramic views over rooftops to the olive groves and mountains beyond. To the rear it has an enclosed private garden with bbq terrace. The main plaza with all amenities is a short stroll. For vehicles there is space near the property to drop off passengers and luggage. Parking is usually available in the lower streets or in the free municipal car park.

The spacious open plan living area leads fom the kitchen/diner. Air-conditioning/heater. sofa bed, chairs, Satellite TV (FTA), DVD player, CD/cassette/radio with selection of DVDs, CDs and books. Patio doors lead on to the small balcony. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with ceramic hob and electric oven, extractor fan, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, cooking utensils, crockery, glasses and a shopping trolley.

There are 2 double bedrooms with wardrobe, drawers, bedside tables and lamps, hairdryer, ceiling fan and fantastic views over the village to the mountains. Portable halogen heaters are provided for cooler months. There is a sofa bed in the living area suitable for one person. The spacious shower room has vanity unit and basin, wc, panel heater, storage shelves.

To the rear of the property is a terracotta tiled patio with table and chairs for al fresco dining. One of the patios has a gas-fired barbeque. The garden area is very tranquil with the rustle of the pine trees and wonderful views over the village. The municipal swimming pool is on the road through the pine forest approximately a 5 min walk (open June - September)

Only 45 minutes away from Malaga and Granada airports, Trabuco is 3km from the motorway and is ideally situated for historical Andalucia and national parks.

View from living area

Apartment at the top of the street

Nestled in the foothills of the Gordo and San Jorge mountains, Villanueva del Trabuco is a traditional "pueblo blanco" (white village). It is ideal for holiday makers who want to experience the real Spain. There are whitewashed houses with red tiled roofs; winding streets and terracotta plant pots hanging from the walls and iron railings. The many bars and restaurants offer free tapas and, three-course "menu del dia" lunches with wine or soft drink are under 10 euros. The numerous local shops, small supermarkets and banks are within walking distance of our apartment as is the medical centre. The new plaza and riverside provide opportunities for evening promenades. Fresh mountain spring water runs from several fountains.

Car hire is recommended. Trabuco is only 45 minutes away from Malaga and Granada airports. It is 3km from the motorway and is ideally situated for visits to historical Andalucia. Day trips can include Granada (70km), Malaga (45km), Seville (180km) and Cordoba (140km). Gibraltar is around 2 hrs and Portugal 4. Most of the towns are linked by fast dual carriageway. You can even cross by ferry to Morroco. The old provincial centres of Antequera, Archidona and Loja are less than 30 mins away. All offer good restaurants, tapas bars, historical architecture and shopping for local handicrafts.

There are some stunning walks from the village into the nearby countryside and mountains. Horse-riding, mountain-biking, motorbike trails and organised hikes are all available locally. The nearest golf course is only 30 minutes away (Antequera). Lake Iznajar is only 35 minutes away. The beaches, water parks and other attractions of the Costa del Sol are within an hour's drive. During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are available at the Sierra Nevada resort near Granada.

You may just want to take it easy and live the Spanish life for a week or two. You can buy everything you need in the local shops and there is a daily indoor market selling fresh pr

Village swimming pool (summer only)

Trabuco church (Iglesia)

There are some stunning walks from the village into the nearby countryside and mountains. Horse-riding, mountain-biking, motorbike trails, rock climbing and organised hikes are all available locally. Trabuco has an active parapente (paragliding) club. The nearest golf course is only 30 minutes away (Antequera). Lake Iznajar only 35 minutes away has a large sandy beach. The beaches, water parks and other attractions of the Costa del Sol are within an hour's drive. During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding are available at the Sierra Nevada resort near Granada.

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