Villa Afelandra Spain

The spacious, traditional, sprawling Villa Afelandra is situated just minutes from Carvajal Beach, between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. With 7 huge bedrooms, the villa sleeps 14 guests. The villa is set in private grounds with mature planting. It is a peaceful, private setting yet just 5 minutes walk from the beach, bars and restaurants. It is a 10-minute drive to both Benalmadena and Fuengirola where you will find masses of entertainment as well as fantastic beaches. 

Carvajal Beach was awarded a Blue Flag in 2019. It is a fabulous beach with great chiringuito beach bars and many watersports on offer. It overlaps into Benalmadena and Fuengirola, both of which are superb family-friendly beach resorts. Fuengirola boasts the BioPark Zoo, adventure golf, a mini train that tours the town, go-karting, the fabulous Costa Waterpark, a mini amusement park, a hilltop castle and fantastic nightlife. Benalmadena boasts the Tivoli World Theme Park, Sea Life Benalmadena, a castle-style monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus and a marine park.

Villa Afelandra is newly decorated in a traditional yet unique style with bright, warm colours. The open plan living and dining room has a large fireplace and overlooks the swimming pool and terrace. The kitchen is spacious, well equipped with large appliances and definitely unique. The games room and bar will be popular for chilling out. There is an enjoyable billiards table as well as table football and darts. There are 2 sweeping staircases from the spacious entrance hall leading to the 7 bedrooms. There are 2 twin bedrooms and 5 with queen-size beds, some of which are four-posters. Each has its own style. Overall there are 6.5 bathrooms.

Outside is a large, inviting swimming pool, surrounded with sun loungers, a hammock and several alfresco dining areas. There is a brick-built barbecue and an outdoor bar area. The planting is mature and very attractive. 

The beach of Carvajal is just 5 minutes walk from the villa. There is a bus stop just 2 minutes walk away with buses opening up access to the Costa del Sol coastline. Trains from the station 5 minutes away from take you to the airport so you do not actually require a car at this villa, though you may prefer to have one. 

Benalmadena is known for its beaches, especially Playa de la Carihuela, and the Tivoli World Theme Park as well as the other entertainment on offer. There are many attractions at the theme park including roller coasters, the ‘Twister’, Jurassic adventure mysterious ship, the free-fall tower, the giant Ferris wheel, carousels and other child-friendly rides. There is a theatre with live performances, and there are many themed restaurants. 

The Sea Life Centre at the marina is very popular. Selwo Marina is a small marine park with 4 areas, Antillas, Las Hondonadas, Amazonia and Isla de Hielo. You will meet lions, giraffes, hippos, zebras, leopards, meerkats, lynx, elephants and pandas. There are also adventure activities including the zip wire, hanging bridges, archery and the Serengeti Safari, a 4×4 truck ride around the Great Lakes Reserve. There are dolphin shows in the big pool and an icy penguinarium.  
Fuengirola is a vibrant metropolis with tapas bars, many cafes and restaurants, chic boutiques, wonderful beaches and amusement parks. The main square of Fuengirola, the Plaza de la Constitucion, has been redesigned but still retains its unique enchantment. There are many quaint bars, fiestas and little street markets. The Parroquia de Nuestra Senora del Rosaria is the beautiful church in the centre of the Plaza. 

The Fuengirola Tuesday market is buzzy and vibrant with everything from leather goods, clothes, crafts to local produce. You should certainly haggle! The Miramar Shopping Centre is one of the Costa del Sol’s largest retail areas. The promenade is great for a stroll where you will pass the beach, Sauld park, bungey trampolines, a merry go round and much more. 
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in theconcierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!