There are countless beautiful places to visit in inland Andalusia, Spain, and we offer information on where to stay in holiday rentals from self-catering apartments, fincas and private villas with swimming pools to charming bed and breakfast accommodation in small rural hotels, guesthouses, hostels, posadas, country retreats and luxurious international hotels, many within easy reach of Malaga airport. We also have details of an apartment in El Chorro which is specifically tailored for people with disabilities.See our Holiday Rentals section.

Eating out in Andalucia is an experience not to be missed. There are many delightful bars and restaurants to enjoy in inland Spain, like Bar Las Chicas and Oscar's Bar in Alora or La Reja restaurant for a delicious meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with occasional live music in the bar area. If you feel like some gourmet cuisine a visit to Candela restaurant in Alora is a must, as well as Rocabella restaurant with stunning mountain views near El Chorro. If you are in Malaga you really should visit Vino Mio Restaurant near the Picasso Museum, while a little bit further inland Los Amigos cafe bar in Yunquera is also well worth a visit, as is the most hospitable Bar Mama Juana in Guaro or Las EntreSierras in Istan. One of our personal favourites is a fantastic lunch while enjoying the stunning views from the Balcony of Malaga at the unique El Mirador restaurant overlooking the magical Guadalhorce lakes - if you go there, say hullo from Beautifulyoo.com to the very friendly owner Juan, a proud Andalucian who is passionate about his country and is bound to enthrall you with lively tales of life in this remarkable part of the world.

Many visitors decide to come and live in Andalucia too. There is a wide choice of property for rent or for sale, whether through estate agents such as Andalucian Inland Houses in Cuevas de San Marcos or from a growing list of property for sale direct from owners. Inland properties are still fairly reasonable in price especially in places like Alora, Ardales, Bermejo, El Chorro, El Torcal, Cartama, Coin, Alhaurin el Grande, Guaro, Tolox and Yunquera, a stone's throw from Malaga and the airport, including townhouses, duplexes, apartments, brand new luxury holiday or retirement houses with communal pool, villas with private swimming pool, restored and refurbished fincas or casitas, farmhouses, converted mills, cortijos, country estate houses and plots of land. Some people prefer to take on property for restoration or rebuilding and Andalusian craftsmanship is always on hand to create that perfect dream home.

In our Business Directory we provide useful information on other businesses such as complementary therapy centres for both treatment and training, printers, accountants, furniture and home furnishings, patchwork quilting, commissioned artwork of houses and animals, plumbers, home removals, , garden centres, language centres, web design, car sales and repairs and much more. This section also contains information about companies providing adventure activities such as climbing, walking and quad bike treks. For all your shopping requirements Coin, the capital of the Guadalhorce Valley, may prove just the answer, with a delightful mixture of old and new, including the modern La Trocha shopping centre. In the What's On section you can find dates and details of special events, such as ferias, carnivals, fiestas, markets and boot sales.

Beautifulyoo inland magazine has a growing gallery of imaginative and interesting features about artists in Andalucia such as Alora artists Kent Harrison, Terry Durham, Marina van Stekelenburg, David Taylor, Shinji Naganawa and Jacques Laulheret, as well as Mercédes González Marmolejo from Pizarra and Rosemary Hayes from Canada. There are also features on musicians such as jazz legend Gerry Salisbury, Alora rock and rollers Memphis Trio, Andalucian punk rockers Los Enterradores, American guitarist Barry George and Andaluz rockers Devil's Dandruff. Enjoy feature reports on chefs like Marie Pepa at the fabulous Candela restaurant and Richard of the Rocabella Restaurant or see how to prepare authentic Andalucian tapas, try out recipes for vegetarian dishes or delicious cuisine on offer at a local country hotel. Find out about Andaluz breadmaking in wood-fired ovens and discover the beautiful countryside through photographic walks or explore further inland by car to El Chorro and the lakes near Ardales. In our features category called Health and Wellbeing information can be found about complementary therapies and awareness and fitness techniques, such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Reiki and Aromatherapy. Activity holidays and adventure sports are popular in Andalucia too. Spain is an ideal place for walking and hiking holidays, there are numerous walks inland from Malaga, from leisurely strolls alongside rivers and beautiful valley walks to exhilarating, strenuous mountain walks. Walking in Andalucia shows you the real Spain with spectacular scenery and fantastic views in all directions. Other leisure time activities are abundant in Andalucia too, such as quad bike treks, horse-riding, mountain biking, rock climbing in El Chorro and Abdalajis, paragliding and canyoning, with organised parties catering for both the beginner and more expert participants.

The Andaluz countryside is perfect for nature lovers too who wish to relax with no more excitement than a passing butterfly and no more noise or distraction than the tinkle of a goat's bell in the distance. Share with us in enjoying and appreciating the beauty of Andalucia.

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