Luxury Private Pool Villa near Alcaucín, Andalucía, with Panoramic views, wifi

"Villa Zalia", Andalusia, is part of a small collection of stylish holiday homes of the Zalia Retreats' portfolio.

This private pool villa above the white village of Alcaucín, in the hills of Málaga province, is hard to leave. It suits couples after a peaceful Andalucian escape and families who want a pool, space and plenty to do nearby. Sleeps 4.

It's cool in summer thanks to air conditioning and cosy in winter with heating and a wood-burning stove, so it's a year-round holiday home. The living space is light and airy, opening onto a sunny terrace set for outdoor meals and sunbathing and offering some of the best sunsets I have seen.

For families

Large private pool, with space for lengths or a relaxed float
Alcaucín's play area and basketball court are close by
El Ingenio shopping centre, with a cinema and the Aqua Vélis water park, is 20 minutes away
Free Wi-Fi throughout the villa and by the pool
Beaches with full facilities 20 minutes by car, with quieter coves further along the coast

For couples

Terrace dining with hillside views, in a peaceful rural setting
Wander Alcaucín's narrow streets for local bars, restaurants and small shops
Day trips to Granada and the Alhambra, Málaga and the Museo Picasso, and Ronda above its spectacular gorge
Ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon: the Sierra Nevada, mainland Europe's most southerly ski centre, is two hours away

Bedrooms

Double with ensuite wet room
Twin (or double) with a second large wet-room
Setting
The hillside is landscaped with local cacti, poppies and boulders. Málaga Airport is about an hour's drive.

Tourist registration number: VTAR/MA/02408