This delightful small Basque resort, at the mouth of the Mundaka river, is in an area designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Here, this small modern villawas liked again this year: We were made very welcome. Our room, simple but delightful, had a traditional glassed-in gallery, with armchairs, looking over the garden. The bathroom was fine, everything was comfortable. Bali villa breakfast was excellent. Other villa rooms look over the square. Earlier visitors wrote: The owners and staff were among the friendliest we have come across. The garden and secure parking are liked. The terrace cafe, with sea views, serves snacks, and the harbour, nearby, has good fish restaurants. Mundaka is linked by a small railway line to the Bilbao Metro. There is a beach, and the estuary is an important surfing centre.

In a nature reserve in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca, this former hunting lodge is owned by Malaga's provincial council. Visitors like the warm reception, comfortable villa rooms, attractive lounges with log fires, good food and reception. It is reached up a narrow twisting road behind Marbella and is surrounded by woods - pleasant walking country. The decor has a sporting theme: stuffed pheasants, English hunting scenes, etc. The restaurant, jolly with red gingham and local ceramics, is a popular lunchtime spot for families. Huge quantities of game are served. villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) are rustic and spacious. You can play tennis, swim in the pool, walk up to a viewpoint for sunsets over Marbella. Golden eagles and the rare Spanish ibex live in the nearby hills.