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Casa La Higuera
Pool area
Private swimming pool
Private swimming pool
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Canillas de Albaida, Malaga
  • Place, The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Almijara
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Paseo de las Tradiciones
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Málaga (AGP)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bedroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa

Casa La Higuera nestles on the hillside on the edge of the beautiful mountain village of Canillas de Albaida and the national park of Sierra de Almijara, less than an hour’s drive from Malaga airport. It's a 5 minute drive (20 min walk) to Competa and only 20 minutes drive to the local beaches.

This attractive, well-equipped villa has unsurpassed views of the sea and surrounding hills yet is within easy walking distance of supermarkets and restaurants.

Casa La Higuera offers 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a private swimming pool.

The main villa houses the master bedroom and a twin bedroom. Both with ceiling fans and fitted wardrobes with views over the countryside.

The family shower room has been recently refurbished with crisp white tiles and modern fittings.

The house then is open planned with the lounge, kitchen and dining area flowing in a light and airy room.

The main house has a newly fitted modern kitchen with fridge-freezer, microwave, oven, gas hob, dishwasher and wine cooler.

The lounge has a TV and free wi-fi. A log burning for the cooler months.

The double (twin) bedroom and en-suite is in a separate casita a few steps behind the main house, with its own small terrace, perfect for visitors seeking privacy or grandparents wishing to escape for some peace and quiet.

Outside, the property has its own private 8mx4m pool and plenty of shaded seating areas for relaxing and dining. The gardens are mature and private with gated access. The views from the villa are stunning.

There is parking for 2 vehicles.

The local village, Canillas de Albaida is just a few minutes walk from the villa, with access to several bars and restaurants and a few small local supermarkets for your essentials. The larger village of Competa is just five minutes drive or 20 minutes walk

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair and cot available on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please clean BBQ before you leave.
Check-in is not permitted after 21.00.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number ESFCTU000029013001029104000000000000000VTAR/MA/012912, VTAR/MA/01291

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canillas de Albaida

Located in Canillas de Albaida, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Balcon de Europa and Bentomiz Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bodegas Almijara and Bodegas Bentomiz. Aerobaby Medina and Capilla del Agua are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Canillas de Albaida, Malaga

What's nearby

  • The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bodegas Almijara - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Plaza Almijara - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Paseo de las Tradiciones - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Museum of Arts and Customs - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Curro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Restaurante Óscar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Cerezo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Avenida - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪bar Juanete - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa?

As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$346, 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 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 3 bedrooom Villa with Private pool, unspoiled views, close to Competa located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, Bodegas Almijara and Plaza Almijara. Paseo de las Tradiciones and Museum of Arts and Customs are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely area

Lovely area, enjoyed exploring both Canillas and Competa villages, and relaxing by the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice villa

Nice villa, a short but very steep walk to the village. Plenty outside space. Well equipped kitchen. Beds are comfortable and showers are good. Great views. Would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Beautiful property set in the most gorgeous location. The view of the mountains is stunning and we really enjoyed watching the sun setting each evening. The only thing we would add to the property would be air conditioning but we did visit at the end of July. I expect it would be fine during cooler times of the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Villa with stunning views

Villa is typically Spanish in decor, clean and spacious. Outside garden area and pool is very well kept. The annex worked well for our party size too. We were only there a few nights and visited the lovely local villages for a few hours. Other than that we just chilled around the pool and patio seating area watching the swallows nesting in the roof. Some constructive criticism would be for sun shades / parasols to be provided
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location in a beautiful area.

The house was very nice and well equipped and the outdoors area was great. The pool was lovely and the views/location were excellent. Watching the sun go down over the mountains was just glorious. We would hope to return one day and would be very interested in the property if it ever came up, it really was excellent. A couple of slight negatives: the nights proved to be very hot as the house has no air con, but we did go in 35+ daytime temperatures and the celing fans were otherwise very good. Also, whilst the wildlife was lovely; geckos, swallows, lovely butterflies, etc, the insect life was a bit bitey on a night whilst outside, so get some repellent on. There was no issue with biting insects inside though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gilly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

We love this area of Canillas and the neighbouring village of Competa

We were very disappointed with the lack of communication before our visit. The details of locating the villa and the supposed meeting of the manager was three years old. The television only worked on the last two days of our ten day visit - during which time the Queen had died. We asked for the pool to be cleaned a couple of days before we left but we never heard from Simon again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonard Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twelve good days in spain

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Casa La Higuera, the house itself is excellent with everything we needed, the third member of our party ( a friend ) stayed in the Casita, her only complaint was that she thought that a small fridge in the Casita would have been useful as it would have allowed her to keep water for drinking cool over night. The outside space is good, we dine outside the whole of our stay, however the outside furniture is rather tired and could do with replacing, also we were unable to use the sun umbrellas as there are no bases. Lastly although only one of our party used the pool we did feel that a clean and some maintenance would have been beneficial. The road access to the house is a bit daunting first time but after two or three journeys was not a problem and to be able to walk to Canillas de Albaida via the shortcut is a big bonus as it meant we only needed to use the car for longer journeys. Taking everything into consideration I must reiterate that we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Casa La Higuera.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yolande S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa with a stunning view

Booking straightforward. A long way up a windy mountain road which is laborious after a while. Villa down a very steep track which gets tretourous after heavy rain. Unable to use main gate and pathway to villa due to deep gullies which made it difficult lift and carrying 23kgs case up and down many steps to the villa. Pool lovely but needed a good clean to remove green film on upper tiles. It would be helpful to state the depth of pool for future visitors. Shower room lovely and modern. Annex was fine, but needed to keep windows open otherwise the room smelt damp after having showers. There is to be a new kitchen installed later this year which hopefully will improve the facility as there was no where to store food. It would be helpful to have a larger freezer. There are several dogs in the area which are noisy and bark throughout the night so windows cannot be left open. The area is stunningly beautiful and the villages of Cannillas and Competa are a delight. The beaches at Caletta de Velez are lovely as is the promenade. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Peace and quiet

My wife and I have just returned from an excellent holiday at Casa La Higuera On arrival we were met by a very friendly couple who showed us around the villa. The villa was well furnished inside and outside. There was good sized covered area for dining and sitting. Although we did not use the cooking facilities there appeared to be everything you would need. There was a good sized swimming pool with a cover to retain the heat. We were surprised to find that the pool was warm enough for us to swim every day. The villa is located in a wonderful position with views of the village and the mountains. A ten minute walk takes you to two of the restaurants and a supermarket in Canillas. We ate in both restaurants a number of times for lunch and dinner and had excellent food every time. We also had some excellent food in the bar at the top of the village. We were able to walk to Competa easily in 25 mins using either the foot path or the road. Archez took us 15 mins but, as it is down hill all the way, it took a bit longer getting back. We chose this villa for the peace and quiet we hoped it would offer and it's position near to a number of restaurants. The peace and quiet was wonderful and there were many restaurants to choose from in walking distance. It therefore provided us with a excellent relaxing holiday. We hope to return in the near future. .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Holiday!

We have just come back from a lovely week. The villa is situated in a beautiful location overlooking the mountains. The road surfaces are in good condition, but I wasn't prepared for how twisty turny and at times, steep, the roads were. The villa had everything. Lots of outside seating and the kitchen was well stocked. The pool was a lovely way to cool down in the very hot sun we expereienced. We managed to keep the house cool but without Aircon, it was extreamly hot at night even with the celing fans, but we did go in mid August!!!! The local town of Canillas de Albaida was lovely. It was a 5min stroll (up the hill) where we had two fantastic meals. One in the restaurant at the top of hill (the first on you get to walking from the villa) and the second one was further down the hill. All the staff were so lovely and the food was amazing and great value. We vistied Competa a few times. This is around a 6min drive down the mountain. Easy to find parking. We had lunch in the main square and a couple of times for dinner, which again were amazing. El Pilon (which was my fav) and restaurante El pampano. Both with more stunning views. Vikki was really helpful and gave us great directions to the house. She was on hand if as and when we needed her. I had mentioned that the TV wasn't working, which on holiday isn't normally an issue, but my kids were keen to watch the olympics... other than that, it was a perfect place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dee J.

Six stars next year??

From first to last our stay at La Higuera really was 5 star. The lucky owner, Alison, was very helpful and made the whole booking process pain free. The property managers in Spain met us at a charming local restaurant/bar, of which more later, and left us at the villa confident that they would respond quickly if we needed them (we didn't!). You will find the layout of the house and grounds flows nicely and because the garden does not need to be fenced for security the whole valley seems to be yours. We dare you to sit and with a glass of something facing the setting sun and not sigh one of those huge weight off your shoulders sighs. It really is possible to stroll to the two very adequate minimarkets in Canillas in less than 10 minutes. Perfect for fresh breakfast bread and cakes. Close by is a lovely bar/restaurant called Cerezo. A different walking route takes you to the original meeting place Las Esprillas. A good 3 course menu del dia including a bottle of wine and beer was outstanding value at 30 euros for two inclusive of tip. La Higuera is paradise if you need somewhere to chill and recharge and we left cursing ourselves for not booking a longer stay. The great service continued on landing back in the UK as our breakages deposit was refunded within days. Alison tells us that there are plans to improve the villa even more this winter so be prepared for the first 6 star review in 2017.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anette N.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Huset ligger super godt.Der er en lidt dårlig præsentation af huse og område desværre.Poolen er ikke super ren
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eine sensationelle Finka

Wir hatten einen traumhaften Urlaub in der Finka. Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur lief unproblematisch und zuverlässig. Umgeben von Feigen und Limettensträuchern befindet sich die Finka in bester Lage. Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort unseren Urlaub verbringen ****
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sylvain l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

repos et calme

nous avons passé un très bon sejour calme et reposant. dans une maison cosy et bien equipée. à refaire.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe

Une superbe villa, des vues magnifiques, très bien équipée et à quelques minutes des commodités et restaurants. Un inoubliable séjour au coeur des villages blancs d Andalousie. Le seul point négatif à noter est que, tout en connaissant la Tradition des fiestas en Espagne, la féria du village de Canillas a apporté énormément de bruit durant 3 nuits entières. La musique de manège faisant résonance dans la vallée. A part cela, tout est magique ! Merci 🤩
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation

Charming, cozy and comfortable property - great for R&R! My husband and I were in dire need of a vacation and did not feel the need to leave the property all that much as we had everything that we needed and more. Recently renovated, super clean and well equipped. Even included kitchen essentials - coffee, oil, salt etc. which is not the case when renting in other European countries such as France and Italy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa muy bonita, buena piscina y buena ubicación.

Muy bien
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa la Higuera

Una casa muy bonita cerca de Canillas de Albaida. El paisaje maravilloso.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monir H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repos totale

Tres bon séjour tres reposant tout etait parfait comme dans la description de la villa. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Casa le Higuera is a lovely villa; clean and tastefully decorated. The location is a short walk away from the village yet felt quite remote, and very private. Stunning views of the mountains. Would recommend car hire to explore the picturesque villages.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN JOSE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desconectado totalmente

Lugar de no fácil acceso desde la A7, 30 min de muchas curvas..., emplazamiento y vistas maravillosas, pueblos encantadores al igual que sus gentes, la casa impecable, la piscina muy honda 1,60 cm en toda la piscina..., buena limpieza con todo lo necesario para pasar unas fantásticas vacaciones, un pero y no es culpa de la propiedad...una noche intentarón entrar en la casa pero al tener rejas no pudieron y le auyentamos pero nos quedamos con un poco de miedo durante los dias que quedaban sobre todo nuestra hija, pero no hubo que lamentar nada más, la casa deberia estar bien vayada en su perímetro pero bueno, llamamos a la Guardia civil y no vibo nadie, se trata de un cocnocido del pueblo de Canillas que debe estar TRASTORNADO..., hablamos con Alison y nos calmo al igual que Vicky la persona encargada de las llaves que se preocupo mucho incluso nos ofreció otra casa..un 10 Viky y Ali una vecina que también se preocupó, han sido unas buenas vacaciones pero con un susto que no fue más allá.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paraje idílico, tranquilo, ideal para hacer senderismo. Idyllic place, very quiet, ideal for hiking

La casa es estupenda y la ubicación fantástica. The house is great and the location is fantastic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and garden

A lovely villa, we have stayed in 4 properties in this area (near Competa). All have been pretty and this is no exception. We had a beautiful, quite time. The village is only 5 mins walk by the path amongst the Avacados. The bars and locals are very friendly. The villa has everything you need, including many places to sit outside. Pool was lovely. Alison’s communications always very polite, helpful and swift. Highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maravilloso lugar

Estancia ideal para descansar y desconectar, y si quieres bajar a la costa está tan solo a media hora de coche. Bonita casa, con vistas increibles, y en un entorno rural con encanto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful views

we stayed at this villa with our 4 children aged between 2 and 15 years of age. The villa is beautiful and has stunning views across the mountains and to the surrounding villages. The nearby villages of Canillas and Competa are beautiful with loads of winding streets to explore. Canillas is a short walk away although routes would be a challenge for very young children or those with mobility issues. Canillas has 2 lovely restaurants and a good stocked small shop. The villa was comfortable and had everything we needed with a lovely shaded terrace for those who don’t want to be in the sun all day. When we arrived there was a problem with the shower in the casita which Christine and Malcolm quickly resolved. Towards the end of our 2 week stay we did experience an issue with security in the grounds and one night had our swimwear from the sunloungers that we had left out overnight to dry and a subsequent night we woke to find someone in the grounds of the villa leaving our children very upset by the incident. I did let the villa owner Alison aware of the issues twice but she failed to respond leaving us very disappointed.

About the host

Hosted by Nick Hurford

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My family and I have been coming to this villa for the last 12 years and it really is our happy place. The magic of the mountains gives you the ability to switch off, relax and feel restored by the time you leave. We love spending time here and exploring the local area and wish we could spend more time in Spain, but for now, we want to be able to share it with more people through renting the property out.

Why they chose this property

After renting many villa's throughout Europe on our family holidays, we finally found a place where we wanted to return again and again. We fell in love with the scenery, climate and laid back way of life. As soon as you arrive you feel relaxed and will certainly never tire of the amazing views from our terrace. I love the area so much I actually got married at the bottom of the mountain!

There's no shortness of activities nearby too. There are padel courts in the local village, tennis courts in Competa, countless cycle routes if you're bringing your own bike, and companies to hire them from too. We'd be happy to give you the details of our favourite routes! If you'd like to go down to the beach, the bustling town of Nerja is 30 minute drive away where you can spend the day kayaking around the coves, exploring the old town and have some amazing food - and of course relax on the beach.

What makes this property unique

Casa La Higuera has a rural feeling, but nestled on the edge of Canillas de Albaida. The villa is not overlooked and has panoramic views from the terrace, yet it's just a 5 minute walk to the centre of the village for the local shop which does fantastic bread along with all the other amenities. There's also lots of good restaurants that we'd be happy to recommend to you when you visit us. Competa is a 20 minute walk away with plenty more restaurants and a few shops.

The garden and terraces face south west so sunshine all day, ending with the perfect Gin and Tonic spot watching the sun set over the mountains, complete with a lemon from our own lemon tree.

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