What a superb holiday! Matilde and family are amazing hosts, extremely welcoming, friendly, with fantastic information about Malaga itself which we couldn't have done without. The cottage had everything we needed and the outdoor space was superb, the pool was fantastic for our 2 children, and us when the heat became too much but also the outdoor areas were lovely for sunbathing and for dining and very private from the other 2 rental properties.
There is a brilliant bus service, 34, at the bottom of the cottage driveway which takes you down to the coast and if you stay on a bit longer, into Malaga itself. However the motorways and roads around Malaga were also fine to drive on. The cottage is up a steep track so gear one was required the whole way! The cottage being up the mountain made for a wonderfully peaceful holiday, and then once on the coast or in Malaga it was busy but great for local attractions, museums, galleries, fantastic restaurants and lovely beaches! Malaga locals are very friendly and the way of life is relaxed. There is a waterpark about 20 minutes drive towards Nerja, called Aquavelis. Great fun for all of us. Around 20 euro each for entrance.
We loved everything about this holiday and would love to go back! We didnt manage to do everything we wanted to. Thank you Matilde, Juan Carlos and Maria, we hope to see you again soon.