Cortijo Valverde Peaceful Country Hotel, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

1) How long will it take to reach Country Rural Hotel from Malaga Airport?

From touchdown at Malaga Airport to our Rural Hotel, including claiming your luggage and p Location Map, Inalnd, Spain icking up your hire car, you can be sitting having a drink on our terrace in less than two hours.

2) Will it be difficult to find you?

No, it's easy. When you confirm your reservation with us, we send you detailed directions that are easy to follow and enable you to be at our Country Hotel in the shortest possible time. We also offer the option of Airport Collection and Drop-off, so please ask for details of this when you make your booking enquiry.

If you are using GPS please do not use our postal address as you will only end up at the Alora Post Office!! GPS Coordinates of the hotel are 36.53.02 N 4.40.38 W. Click on the co-ordinates to get to our Google Map.

3) Are the accommodations comfortable?

All bedrooms are ensuite and very spacious with either Double (King Size) or Twin Beds (Full Size), which were newly purchased for 2007 Season. All have Tea and Coffee making facilities with a selection of various teas. Hairdryers are provided and each room has its own private terrace with spectacular view. Rooms are air conditioned for the summer and have hot-air heating for the winter months.

4) Are the accommodations heated in winter?

Yes warm-air heating which you control yourself, and the rooms are very well insulated.

5) Do the accommodations have air-conditioning?

Yes each room is air conditioned - controlled by you, and the insulation helps to keep the room cool .

6) What meals are available at your Rural Hotel?

Breakfast is included in the price of your room. A lunch menu is available every day except Sunday, with a choice of sandwiches, salads, Tapas and local dishes. Evening meal menu will be displayed at breakfast time, so that you can let us know if you wish to dine with us. During busy periods we have a different set menu for each evening and in quieter times we have a menu available giving you a wide choice of starters and main course. Prices include Pre-Dinner Drink, Starter, Main Course, Desert, and tea or coffee to finish.

7) I wish to eat out where are the nearest bars and restaurants?

Our Country Hotel is situated mid way between the villages of Alora and Valle de Abdalajis. There are many excellent restaurants ranging from 15 minutes drive to 1 hour away depending how far you wish to travel and what prices you want to pay.

8) What local sites are there to visit?

In this part of Andalucia we have many well-known sites such as the El Chorro Gorge, Bobastro, Ardales Lakes, and the natural rock formations of El Torcal. We also have several charming villages including Ardales, Casarabonela, Carratraca, and Fuente de Piedra lagoon( large flamingo colony). See our Local Places Link for more information. Check out our page on Places to Visit.

9) And if I want to travel further a field?

Only 35 minutes away is Antequera with the largest number of historical buildings in the province of Malaga, as well as the ancient Dolmens. From Antequera the roads radiate to Granada, Cordoba and Seville. Each can be reached from our Rural Hotel in under 2 hours. Malaga itself is a 35 minute train ride away and is pleasant alternative to driving. Check out our page on Places to Visit.

10) If I just want to relax at your Country Hotel what facilities do you have?

Our Country Hotel offers a perfect location for just relaxing and taking it easy:

In the summer and spring there is the magnificent swimming pool with terraces and sun-loungers to accommodate every guest.
There are also many shaded areas within the large Mediterranean gardens with its pleasant walks, where you can enjoy peace and tranquility.
There are several Walks of varying distances, affording magnificent views, many opportunities for Birdwatching and sampling the local wild flowers in the spring.
An honesty bar is available for you at all times with freshly made lunch or a snack between 1-2 PM.
We also have a TV/Games room where you can watch a wide selection of films from our DVD library, all on our superb Surround Sound system. There is a wide choice of games to keep the younger guests and the young at heart entertained!

11) Are there any Birdwatching sites nearby?

Birds such as Shrikes, Finches, Buntings and Warblers are frequent visitors to Cortijo Valverde and many make their territory here. Fuente de Piedra, El Torcal & El Chorro are also well worth visiting. By taking the nearby track route from our Country Hotel to El Torcal can be a magical experience with sightings of Hoopoes, Bee Eaters & Rollers to name but a few. Check out our page on local birds and Birdwatching.

12) Are there any local walks?

From our Country Hotel we have a choice of walks ranging from 2/3 km to 10/12 km mostly on tracks. There are beautiful walks at the Lakes, El Chorro and three great walks in El Torcal National Park, see our Local Places Link for more information. Check out our page on Walking in and around Cortijo Valverde.

13) I would like to book just Bed & Breakfast is that OK?

It is your holiday so you choose, but you can be sure we will provide you with a substantial start to your day.

14) Are Weekend breaks or Long Weekends available?

Northern Europe currently has 22 different airports with flights to Malaga on Friday mornings which will enable you to be sitting on our terrace enjoying lunch with many later flights getting you here in time for dinner. After a good night's rest, Saturday and Sunday are yours to enjoy, whether it be "chill out" or explore Andalucia. There are plenty of flights to get you back home on Monday, refreshed and ready to continue your busy life on Tuesday morning. Check out our Flight Page for flights from your nearest airport.

15) What time of year is best to visit Cortijo Valverde?

Our Country Hotel is an all year round location. Hot sunny weather can only be guaranteed from June to September, but with only 30 days of rain per year, your chances of good weather are excellent. Click on the link to check the next 7-days Weather Report from the Spanish Interior Ministry.

January, the quietest months, cool at night but great time to just relax in our Bar/Lounge by the wood burner or take advantage of the quite period and see the normally busy tourist attractions.
February, sunny days; good for wild spring flowers and walking.
March, for birdwatching and especially good for visiting historical sites, all within 2 hours of our Country Hotel.
April, Easter parades, wild flowers, walking & birdwatching.
May, still cool enough to visit sites, go on walks or just chill out at our Rural Hotel.
June, swimming becomes more attractive also watching our resident birds here at Cortijo Valverde.
July, Hot and sunny - time to take it easy with lots of swimming, lazy leisurely lunches and siestas.
August, again hot, but it is Spanish fiesta time, dancing in the streets with many local Ferias.
September, starting to come of the sizzle and the kids are back at school.
October, bird migration in full flow and cooler for walking.
November, now we are cool and birdwatching, walking and site visiting are good.
December, the build up to Christmas begins. Come and join the Spaniards as they try to empty the shops. They now have 2 presents to buy per person as they celebrate both Christmas and 3 Kings. Our Rural Hotel provides an excellent Christmas location with an all inclusive festive menu. Contact us for details