The 10 best holiday rentals in Almáchar

If you are looking at a vacation rental in Almáchar, the first thing you should know is that this village in the Axarquía of Málaga does not have a large offering, but it does have enough to escape mass tourism. In total there are eight accommodations available, and most are villas with a private pool, which quite conditions the choice. The villas are spread across the slopes and rural roads that surround the urban center, so tranquility is guaranteed, but also the need for a car to go down to the village or to the beach. If you prefer not to depend on a vehicle for everything, the center of Almáchar is a better option, although there you will only find one apartment and one vacation house, more limited in space and services.

The main difference between areas is access and views. The villas, such as Casa Tobalo Almachar by Ruralidays or El Zorro Almáchar by Ruralidays, are usually on estates with olive trees or vineyards, several minutes by car from the urban core. In exchange, you have more privacy, a large terrace and, in many cases, a pool. The apartment and the vacation house are more integrated into the village, which allows you to walk to the square, the bar or the shop, but the noise of the bells or the neighbors may be more present. If what you are looking for is total disconnection, choose a villa; if you want to truly experience the village, choose the urban accommodation.

As for prices, the cheapest is around 52 euros per night, but the average shoots up to 417 euros because the large villas with a pool and capacity for six or eight people raise the figure. Therefore, if you travel as a couple or in a small group, look outside July and August; in spring and autumn prices drop noticeably and the climate is still good for the pool. To get there, the most practical thing is to fly to Málaga and rent a car at the airport: from there it is about 40 minutes via the A-7 and then the MA-3111. Public transport exists, but it is scarce and will not allow you to move freely around the region. Before booking, check whether the accommodation includes bed linen and towels, whether the hot water is sufficient for all guests, and whether access to the pool is shared or private, because in some villas the pool is shared with the owners.