Maria’s place was perfect for us. It’s a substantial space with everything one could want. Location was very important for us and Maria’s house did not disappoint. The bus to the centre of Malaga is a short walk away and at €1.30 is very cost effective. There’s a bus every 10 min, they’re air conditioned, comfortable and the journey time is around 15 min to the cathedral. The beach is a short walk away and it has kiosks for drinks and snacks, restaurants for a more substantial meal and there are loungers and parasols for rent (€10 for 2 beds and a parasol/day). Maria kindly provided beach towels which, was a very nice touch as we were planning to buy them on arrival to save packing them. For those unwilling to rent beds Maria provided a beach brolly and grass mats which came in handy on the weekend when the beach was mobbed and the beds all gone. If you want to rent beds best to get there early, definitely before lunch. There is a well stocked supermarket a short walk away and a great bakery in the same area for fresh bread and delicious Napolitanas. There is a coffee machine but, I couldn’t find the correct capsules for it in the supermarket. I’ll take my small cafetière next time. In summary, Maria’s place exceeded our expectations and we are planning to visit again when time allows. Thank you very much for hosting us Maria and we hope to see you again soon.