Casa Vieja - Overview

Traditional village house sleeping 4, beautifully restored to create a charming holiday villa in Gaucin, one of Andalucia’s most picturesque Pueblos Blancos in Southern Spain. Much featured in various magazines, Casa Vieja is a large and spacious village house with a private swimming pool and extensive patio. A fabulous, large roof terrace with spectacular views towards the Mediterranean and on a clear day, the Atlas mountains of North Africa. RECOMMENDED AS ONE OF TEN GREAT VILLAS IN SPAIN BY
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER MAGAZINE and AMERICAN VOGUE, APRIL 2005.

Property Description

The whole property is beautifully decorated and furnished to create a charming, rustic atmosphere which is much enjoyed by all who stay there. It is ideally located in the heart of this lovely working village of Gaucin, is within walking distance of bars and restaurants, and yet is very private, making it a perfect holiday property.


Casa Vieja ideally sleeps 4 in great comfort. It is also a real treat for a couple to spread out in. Created from two former townhouses this property has been renovated to a stunning town villa with internal courtyard, walled garden and lovely private pool. A Mature fig tree gives shade in summer and lets in the sun in winter. Spread over three floors, its well thought-out layout feels very cosy and comfortable. We do not recommend this property for families with children under ten years old, as the rooms are quite separate from one another.

Local Information

Gaucin is a typical, unspoilt white working village, with many food shops, a chemist, banks, bars and several restaurants, two of which are world renowned, “La Fructuosa” and the “Hotel Casablanca “


Gaucin has good night life with something for all ages, and is also a safe place to let your teenagers party and explore.


Overlooking the village are the ruins of a Moorish castle, which give incomparable views over to the Mediterranean coast, North Africa and Gibraltar. Inland are the state-owned cork forests, which are a nature reserve. The village has a public pool, tennis courts, and a couple of riding schools are to be found in the vicinity. Throughout the year Gaucin has many fascinating fiestas, traditional Saints days and the ‘Semana-Santa’ (holy week) processions. In August, Gaucin celebrates its ‘Feria’ with fairground and dancing.

Nearby there are many other beautiful towns and villages. The grandest is Ronda with its famous gorge, and the oldest Bullring in Spain. A few kilometres down the Valley is the river Genal, a good spot for fishing, swimming and exploring. The Mediterranean beaches are only about a 30 minute drive away, while the Atlantic coast with its fine white sand and famous wind surfing is one and a half hours drive.


A house book is full of notes on how things work, and what to do if they don’t! Also tips on what to do in emergencies, maps with suggested places to visit, opening hours etc. The visitors’ book and leaflet box has more information about the area and local restaurants.

Nearby activities and amenities include: Beaches and the resorts of the Costa del Sol, 35 kms
* The Atlantic beaches, about 1 hours drive
* Restaurants and bars within walking distance
* Golf courses, about 40 mins drive
* Ronda, about 1 hours drive

Directions

There are many direct flights to Malaga from the UK. It is then about a 1½ hour drive to Gaucin. Clients are given directions a map and contact telephone number on how to get to Gaucin and were to meet the owners to be taken to the property.



Car hire is essential.

Car essential

Nearest Airport: Malaga (AGP)