Javier made the trip so easy. He was wonderfully communicative before and helped me with directions and transport. He sets you up for a Spanish holiday straight away with fruit and cheese and water...

The flat is small and perfect. It's very much like staying at a local's place and was exactly the feeling I wanted - almost like being a local yourself! It's not luxurious but certainly has everything you need to have a lovely base for a good exploration of Malaga and the near by towns (easy rail journey to Fuengirola and Torremolinos) in fact the flat is within walking distance of the railways station as I discovered due to a taxi strike. It is also within easy walking distance of the Plaza de la Merced and the surrounding streets where some of the nicest restaurants and bars are. The newly opened Mercado de la Merced, gourmet market place is a must visit.

The terrace is understandably the star attraction of the flat as it has lovely views of the surrounding neighbourhoods but also gets sun for almost the whole day.