Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches.
Typical Andalucian Cottage with Panoramic Views at Mountain, Fields and Sea. Beaches at 12 Km. Cortijo Retama is focused on 'Traveling' interested in learning about other cultures, landscapes, people and customs from respect and tolerance to the native. Seeking a place in a natural and authentic style accommodation that combines the Axarquia traditional architecture with the comfort, simply decorated and pleasant.
IN FULL NATURE Located in the mountains next to the Natural Park Sierra Almijara 5.5 km from Frigiliana and 12 km from Nerja and the beaches. Setting: panoramic view clear of the mountains, fields and sea, located in a quiet and relaxing area. Recommended to enjoy with your family, your friends or your couple.
It is a typical old farmhouse Axarquia, very well preserved, simple and bright, retains the authentic taste of Andalusian farmhouses before, in which sleep facing a white roof of sticks and Cañaveras that will transport you to the past. Located in the Sierra near the Natural Park of the Sierra de Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama, position south, with beautiful views of the mountains, the fields and the sea, where they can enjoy the tranquility and the magnificent natural environment which surrounds, making it perfect for hiking. Just 2.5 km from our house can visit the recently restored Acebuchal villages, where you will find a restaurant where you can taste typical dishes of our land.
SIERRA ALMIJARA: Is one of the most important mountain enclaves natural southeastern Andalusia, with 1,148 plant species, 25 percent of them endemic, and such prominent animal species such as ibex. All these points in its favor attached to a natural landscape remains intact encourages nature lovers choose their tourist routes, where hiking is one of the great companions.
Visit Frigiliana: Nestled in the Sierra de Almijara overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is only 6 km from the coast, lies Frigiliana, one of the most beautiful white villages of Andalusia and preserved. A walk through the Mudejar Moorish Quarter (Old Town): In its streets you can breathe its unique Moorish past. The battle on the Rock of Frigiliana ended centuries of coexistence between cultures. Twelve ceramic panels spread across the white walls of their homes and explain life Moorish Diaspora. The layout of its streets, whitewashed houses adorned with flowers of many colors, cuisine, the friendliness of its people ... They invite the visitor to wander without any doubt will be a pleasant memory of Frigiliana. Its Archaeological Museum: Allows a journey through the history of Frigiliana expressed through the main sites of the municipality, from the Neolithic to the modern age.
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About the area
Torrox
Located in Torrox, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Balcon de Europa is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burriana Beach and Malaga Province Beaches. Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja and Aerobaby Medina are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Mirador Panoramico - 12 min drive - 2.2 km
Burriana Beach - 24 min drive - 13.2 km
Balcon de Europa - 26 min drive - 11.8 km
Malagueta Beach - 62 min drive - 64.2 km
Getting around
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante El Pilon - 37 min drive
Taberna Tetería Hierbabuena - 37 min drive
Cafetaria La Esquina de Miguel - 37 min drive
Sal Y Pimienta - 12 min drive
Restaurante Bar Virtudes - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. ?
As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. on 29 June 2026 start from AU$435, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful and quiet Cottage typical Andalusian at 12 km from Nerja and beaches. located?
Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mirador Panoramico. Castle of Lizar and Museo Arqueologico de Frigiliana are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Traditional Spanish home in the countryside overlooking the coast. Very peaceful and relaxing - we rarely went out - just lazed by the pool and barbecued on the terrace most evenings. Excellent for anyone looking to get away from it all!
We had a wonderful stay in the mountains of Frigiliana. The view and surrounding was spectacular. The house and garden was absolutely fantastic , beautiful garden and swimming pool, from where you have a great look on the mountains and sea.
You can make really nice trips to nearby places such as Nerja, Torrox, Competa and also Malaga.
A special thanks to the owners Esther and Jesus, who have given us a very friendly welcome and have always been very fast in replying any question we have.
N B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Dear Nisrine and family, we are very happy that you liked our house and the surroundings and that you enjoyed your vacation 🥰
Thank you from of our heart for had choosed our house for spend your holidays.
We wish you always have a great time.
Kind Regards,
Esther & Jesus
We had a wonderful holiday.
The house has been a peaceful harbour for us.
It is decorated with love. The owner offers a super hospitality and availability during our stay.
A lot of towels and bed sheets at our disposal during the stay.
We had a bottle of wine and some fresh goods in the fridge at our arrival.
Thanks a lot to Esther and Jesus
Brigitte P.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2021
Dear Brigitte and Philippe,
thank you very much for your kind comments, we are very happy that you had a pleasant stay in our cottage.
Best regards,
Esther and Jesús
El ultimo tramo de camino hasta la casa es un poco complicado: estrecho, tramos sin asfaltar, curvas sin visibilidad.... pero una vez llegas crees que estas en el cielo. La casa es preciosa: esta muy bien pensada: buena distribucion, comoda, confortable. La piscina y los jardines que rodean la casa tambien estan muy bien: muchas luces por todos los lados y bien pensado con enchufes para poder cargar el movil. El lavadero es genial y la ropa se seca en una hora. Cuando te sientas a comer o cenar en la terraza te sientes un nada, un granito ante las impresionantes vistas. Ante esto las subidas y bajadas se te van olvidando y es verdad que te encuentras con pocos coches. Gracias por dejarnos vuestra casa.
Cristina A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
La casa se encuentra en un entorno natural en la montaña, en nuestra zona los caminos a las casas rurales situadas en el campo son todos similares, son carriles estrechos de montaña con curvas, cuestas y pendientes. Es lo que los diferencia de las carreteras que unen a las ciudades. El camino está hormigonado hasta la casa excepto un tramo de tierra de unos 200 metros que está en la loma mucho antes de llegar a la casa, pero esto no supone un problema. Hasta el momento todos los coches llegan sin ningún problema hasta la casa. Es normal que si no estáis acostumbrados a nuestro terreno, os pueda resultar algo complicado al principio. El tramo de 1 kilómetro hasta la casa es un carril tranquilo sin apenas tráfico.
Nos alegra que os haya gustado nuestra casa y que hayáis disfrutado de vuestras vacaciones.
Gracias por habernos elegido 🥰
Saludos cordiales, Jesús y Esther
Accès très difficile en voiture voire stressant. Il faut avoir le dos n bon état.
Maison difficile à chauffer.sinon parfait et hôtes attentionnés.
De fait site exceptionnel et maison de grande qualité.
A éviter au cœur de l'hiver
Gilbert D.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Hello, we understand that you are very old people, 82 years old, and also you are not used to driving in our surroundings, here all the accesses to houses located in the countryside are through narrow mountain lanes, with curves and slopes. As you come from flatter places, the road may be more difficult for you, but so far no one has had any problem getting to our vacation house. In fact, you had a stay of 28 nights, for which you have gone out and entered the road many times, so the road will not be so complicated and difficult...
And our house has enough elements to be heated, in fact it has 2 inverter air conditioners, but if you have not known how to use it you could have told us, in fact the house also has 3 electric heaters apart from the 2 inverter air conditioners and a wood stove , so with many devices to heat a house of 80 m² there is no problem to heat it. So far, we have had winter tenants who have never complained about the cold. Jesús and Esther
Very private with beautiful view. Facilities were excellent and exactly as described. Quite remote on the mountainside, Perfect for quiet relaxing or venturing to Frigiliana , Nerja., and Torrez. We enjoyed our stay very much.
The place was fantastic for us , the pictures & video don’t do it justice , as soon as we arrived we both fell in love with it & had the best of stays , only 2 of us but the property had another bedroom that was also good.
We met Esther twice during our stay & she was lovely,
Bit scary on the road getting to it but well worth it,
Les & Trish
Esther hat uns in Frigiliana getroffen und zur Finca begleitet. Esther ist sehr freundlich und angenehm. Die Finca liegt relativ weit in den Bergen und die Aussicht ist malerisch. Wir konnten super mit unserer Hündin in einer phantastischen Landschaft wandern.
Uns hat es sehr gefallen.
We enjoyed our stay in 'el Cortijo Retama' very much. The house is traditional Andalusian and very cozy. You have everything you need at hand. We especially loved the terrace, the pool and the amazing view! The owners are very kind and the communication was easy. We would highly recommend this holiday house.
Esther & Jesus have created a beautiful and authentic cottage, in an amazing setting. Both the interior and exterior have been finished simply but with great taste and the feeling is of an authentic, rural, Andalusian home but with all the modern conveniences required for the modern world.
We had a peaceful and relaxing week at the Finca, in late September. The weather was still great so were able to enjoy the pool, by day, and to sit out on the terrace in the evening, enjoying the view and a glass of the local wine. While the property is down a rural road, which twists up into the mountains, it is not remote and access to Frigiliana was only 10 minutes (by car) and a 20 minute drive to Nerja and the coast.
Lots of good walking and cycling locally.
We arrived quiet late (21.30 local time) but this was no issue for Esther and Jesus. Esther came to meet us, to guide us the last few miles to the property and to give us a tour and explain how everything worked. We didn't need anything during the week but they are local and willing to provide any assistance if and when needed.
We would definitely recommend the villa to those who want to be "off the beaten track" but not too far from all the local area has to offer.
Das Haus ist perfekt, nur die Zufahrt ist schrecklich. Mit einem kleinen Auto kann man den Ort kaum.
Tolles Haus, aber die Zufahrt ist schrecklich.
Thorsten E.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Die Straße zum Haus ist betoniert, die Axarquía ist eine bergige Gegend, daher sind die Straßen zu den Landhäusern etwas schmale Gassen mit Kurven, Abstiegen und Anstiegen. Wenn Sie also von einer flachen Stelle kommen, haben Sie eine andere Wahrnehmung gehabt, weil es gar kein so komplizierter oder schrecklicher Weg ist, wie Sie sagen. Tatsächlich haben wir Stammkunden.
Alles Gute.
We also enjoyed our stay in this house very much. The location is exceptional, the house very comfortable and the pool is a real treat. Although difficult to access, we felt safe. The hosts were very responsive and welcoming. The paths around the house make for very pleasant walks with superb views of the surrounding mountains. Highly recommended.
Maison très typique andalouse qui a plu à toute la famille.
Un seul inconvénient le chemin pour s'y rendre est un peu dangereux.
Tout le reste était parfait et l'accueil également. MERCI
We were looking for a home from home experience but without the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and that’s just what we found. The track to the cottage was an experience, fun with a challenge on the narrow mountain road, on arrival at the cottage we knew immediately it was what we’d been hoping for. Well stocked, clean and cosy and absolutely picturesque. Jesus the owner, although didn’t speak too much English, was friendly and welcoming and during our stay completely left us to it but was available (by what’s app / visit) if needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend this property to friends and family that choose to be somewhere that is “away from it all”
Das Haus ist wirklich traumhaft schön und bietet viel Ruhe und Platz für die Kinder. Leider hatten wir ein bisschen Pech mit dem Wetter, und da die andalusischen Häuser wohl allgemein nicht auf Kälte ausgelegt sind, haben wir ein klein wenig gefroren. Jesús war so lieb und hat uns sofort mit Feuerholz versorgt, damit wir den Kamin anheizen konnten - vielen Dank nochmal! Ein kleiner Verbesserungsvorschlag von unserer Seite : es wäre schön, wenn es vor Ort eine Mappe gäbe mit Informationen zu Ausflugsmöglichkeiten (auch mit Kindern, z. B. zur cueva de Nerja), Wanderungen (man befindet sich ja direkt im Wandergebiet) oder anderen Tipps wie Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Märkten. Die Region hat nach unserem Eindruck nämlich total viel zu bieten.
Jan G.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Querido Jan y familia, Gracias por sus comentarios y la información, la tendremos en cuenta. Lo sentimos mucho por el tiempo algo mas frío de lo habitual que se presentó durante su estancia, aquí en nuestra zona suele haber un clima templado durante esta época y bastante calor en verano. Les estamos muy agradecidos por haber elegido nuestra casa para sus vacaciones.
Les deseamos todo lo mejor para usted y su familia ;)
Saludos cordiales,
Jesús y Esther
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas W.
9 July 2018
A fabulous place to get away from it all!
This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. It has everything you could want to make your stay a very special one. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the owners were very helpful and attentive when needed, but equally leave you in peace to enjoy their fabulous house. The views are stunning, the house is very comfortable with air conditioning. The pool is set below the house and is well maintained. It has loungers, a table and chairs around it, as well as a parasol. We had a wonderful week and will look to return again soon!
Nicholas W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Dear Nicholas and Kathryn, thank you very much for your beautiful comment about our accommodation, thank you! We are glad to know that you have felt very well in our house, see you soon!
Greetings, Esther and Jesús
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurence R.
12 May 2018
Le paradis sur terre.
Une petite maison perdue au fond d'un chemin, avec vue montagne et mer pour les amoureux de la nature et du calme. Un vrai bonheur! Merci à Esther et Jésus de partager ce joyau avec le commun des mortels.
Laurence R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Chère Laurence et famille, merci beaucoup d'avoir choisi notre maison pour vos vacances! Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez passé un agréable séjour.
Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires!
Bien cordialement, Esther et Jésus
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
18 Nov 2017
Ruhe, toller Ausblick, Pool, Berge, Meer, 5 Sterne
Ruhe, toller Ausblick, Pool, Berge, Meer, 5 Sterne
Jonathan S.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Olof W.
24 Oct 2017
Schönes, sehr ruhig gelegenes Ferienhaus mit toller Aussicht
Sehr gut ausgestattetes, geräumiges Ferienhaus mit großer, sehr sehr schöner zweigeschossiger Terrasse, gepflegtem Swimmingpool und wunderbarer Alleinlage. Etwas längere (ca. 7 Min.) Anfahrt über schmaler, teils steiler, geteerter Strasse. Schnelle, freundliche Kommunikation mit den Eigentümern. Komplikationslose Hausübergabe am An- und Abreisetag. Sehr zu empfehlen für Menschen, die etwas vom Touristenrummel in Andalusien Urlaub machen und nicht schnell oder hauptsächlich am Strand sein möchten. Nahe gelegenes Frigiliana schön zum Schlendern und Essen gehen.
Olof W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Heinz-Werner B.
8 Oct 2017
Sehr schöne Finka
sehr schöne Finka, wer die ruhe sucht das ideale Haus
Heinz-Werner B.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Lieber Heinz, Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar über unser Haus. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie einen angenehmen Urlaub hatten. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Jesus und Esther.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
richard m.
1 Oct 2017
Beautiful retreat, high up the hills looking down on the Mediterranean Sea and torrox, super view
Lovely traditional house, upgraded with sympathy for original features.
All split level and very cosy.
A useful utility room in a separate building gives an extra freezer and washing machine with ironing facilities.
Beautifully laid out exteria with 2 driveways for car access.
Well planted raised beds featuring olive, Bougainvilla, bamboo and grapevine etc
The pool area is well planned and gets huge amounts of sunshine. The shower in this area is particularly useful and the views are stunning.
A large outside dining table is perfect for eating out and entertaining, whilst being covered under a bamboo veranda.
This property is a fair way into the national park and it takes a little effort to get there on largely single track roads but the elevation and quietness is a reward in itself. There are wild boar occasionally crossing the roads and eagles frequent the skies.
The owners are delightful and will remain completely descrete, unless you need anything.
Great base for visiting Frigiliana, Nerja etc.
Lidl is 20 mins away for supplies and is well stocked.
Great place to walk the mountains also.
richard m.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Dear Rich and Pippa,
Thank you very much for your kind comment about our house and it's surroundings. We are very happy that you had a great time, thank you so much for have chosen our house for yours holidays!
With best greetings,
Jesus and Esther.