Alhaurin El Grande

Enjoy the authentic Andalusian lifestyle as it’s been for generations, with the Costa del Sol in easy reach, superb amenities and none of the urbanisations found in many similar towns.

While much of the Costa del Sol is well known for its modern developments and rowdy nightlife, the mountain town of Alhaurin El Grande is a reminder of thousands of years of rural Andalusian history. Nearby, forests contain traces of ancient Neolithic inhabitants and in the surrounding hills you will find Roman ruins. In town a Moorish archway takes you into the traditional Spanish Plaza. For all these reasons, this is a hotspot for settlers from overseas – and is the place that famed English travel writer Gerald Brennan finally laid his hat. And as he had dedicated his life to exploring Andalucia, you know that Alhaurin is something special.

The climate is another draw; the geography means you’re protected from the extremes of the summer heat and are equally comfortable in the winter. Outside the town you’ll find villas and fincas surrounded by land that is covered in olive, oak and pine trees with stunning views into the mountains or to the coast. You can spend a lifetime exploring this gorgeous natural habitat on foot, by bike and horseback. Or, if you’d prefer, take in a leisurely round of golf then watch the world go by in one of the town’s excellent tapas bars and restaurants.