We normally travel to Spain in February for a couple of weeks, but this year we wanted a full month with some relatives that wanted to join us as well. We chose an apartment on the Los Arqueros golf estate, where we'd played golf and eaten many times previously. The location is perfectly placed just off the Ronda Road and not far from the towns of San Pedro & Benahavis, the gourmet capital of Andalucia.
The 1st floor apartment in the Las Jacarandas complex was the perfect choice. It has secure underground parking, access to a huge pool area, and 3 adjoining balconies on the sunny side of the building. There are 3 very large, comfortable bedrooms, each with wardrobe storage, 2 large bathrooms, a separate, fully equipped kitchen and a separate utility room with washing and drying machines also featured. The main lobby, dining room and lounge was very spacious. There is a large dining suite near the kitchen and comfortable sofas and chairs in the lounge. A flat-screen TV with Sky, IPTV and a DVD player were also available, so the description offered beforehand was 100% accurate.
On arrival the apartment was fully cleaned and fresh towels and bedding were available in all 3 bedrooms. After a quick trip to the nearest supermarket for basic supplies we were ready to start the holiday. There are so many restaurants in the area, you are completely spoiled for choice. Some of our favourites include Multani's, Amigo's and Ruffinos in Benahavis and La Capannina on the main A7 towards Estepona, a few hundred metres from the Benahavis exit. If you go to Benahavis, we would certainly recommend Chicos Bar, before dinner. You get a G & T large enough to bathe a small child...
We were close enough to Marbella so we made a habit of a Sunday stroll and coffee at Cappucinos along the promenade, followed by a wander around the Old Town, and lunch outside in Orange Square. Always a delight.
We contacted the owners who confirmed that as holiday residents, we were entitled to a 20% discount on the beautiful Los Arqueros course. Also, the nearby pay & play 9-hole at El Higueral, between Los Arqueros and Benahavis is well up to standard.
The area has so much to offer, golf, water sports, some excellent walks, and more wining and dining than is probably good for you. I would happily recommend this apartment to friends & family, as far as we were concerned, it was flawless. So much so that we will likely book the same next year.
