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La Roca

Alhaurín el Grande

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  • Fiery sunset sky over the pool and the white casita
  • The pool terrace with sun loungers and the mountains in golden evening light
  • Orange sunset over the Guadalhorce valley and the mountains

Mountain retreat · Alhaurín el Grande · Málaga

Wake up above the valley.

Studios with a pool, a bar and mountain views – a 10-minute walk above Alhaurín el Grande, about 30 minutes from Málaga.

Studios with a pool, a bar and mountain views – a 10-minute walk above Alhaurín el Grande.

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  • 4.86out of 5 on Airbnb
  • 83guest reviews
  • 7years as a Superhost
  • 10minutes’ walk to town

Welcome to La Roca

A small
campo villa
on the
forest edge.

La Roca sits on the edge of the Sierra de Mijas: a handful of private ensuite studios, a shared pool, a little bar and terraces built for long sunsets. We live here too – so you get local tips, a warm welcome and all the privacy you want.

Afternoon sun over the pool, the white casita and the valley

The view

Sunsets over the Guadalhorce valley from the pool and the roof terrace.

The white courtyard terrace with tables among pine trees

The pool & bar

A clean shared pool, comfy loungers and a small bar for guests.

Jack and Lola, the two small dogs, on the lawn by the pool

Pete & Lou

Your hosts – tips, late arrivals, the odd lift into town. Jack and Lola say hello.

Where you sleep

The
studios

Private ensuite studios with air con, wifi and free parking. You share the pool, bar, terraces and big kitchen.

Sleeps 2

Bright studio with a kitchenette, a dining corner and an armchair
Studio bedroom with a double bed, ceiling fan and terracotta floor

Bright Studio

  • 1 double bed
  • Own bathroom
  • Kitchenette & TV
  • Mountain view
Request this studio: Bright Studio

Sleeps 2

King-size bed with folded towel swans and air conditioning
White casita door with an arched entrance and gecko wall decorations

King Size Studio

  • 1 king-size bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Air con
Request this studio: King Size Studio

Sleeps 4

Twin room with two single beds and yellow cushions
Studio with twin beds, a ceiling fan and yellow accents

Courtyard Casitas

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 singles + 1 double
  • 2 bathrooms
Request this studio: Courtyard Casitas

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From first coffee to the last light

A day at
La Roca

  1. Courtyard with potted plants, a small round table and white walls
    01 · Morning

    Coffee under
    the pines

    Breakfast in the courtyard, sun on the white walls. Walk straight from the gate into the Sierra de Mijas.

  2. The pool terrace with sun loungers and the mountains in golden evening light
    02 · Afternoon

    The pool,
    all yours

    A lounger in the sun or the shade – or the 10-minute walk down to town for lunch.

  3. Golden sunset over the valley behind pink bougainvillea
    03 · Sunset ≈ 19:51

    Up to the
    roof terrace

    The best seat for the sunset over the Guadalhorce valley, with the bougainvillea glowing.

  4. Dusk over the valley with village lights coming on below
    04 · Night

    Lights in
    the valley

    A drink at the little bar or a BBQ in the outdoor kitchen, while the village lights come on below.

Evenings at La Roca

Stay up for
the sunset.

Bar & terrace

A small bar and terrace for drinks and food, for guests.

Roof-top solarium

The best seat for the sunset.

Sunset tonight≈ 19:51Calculated for Alhaurín el Grande, Spanish time.

Guests say

“The best bnb
I’ve stayed at.”

4.86 out of 5 from 83 guest reviews · Airbnb Superhost for 7 years

“Probably the best bnb I’ve stayed at.”

Margaret · June 2025

“Without a doubt this was the best Airbnb we’ve stayed in!”

Sonia · August 2025

“Lovely place with a swimming pool and fantastic views, and a very nice host.”

Eveline · September 2026
  • Guests mention the hosts 66 times
  • The view 38 times
  • The pool 30 times
  • A great base for Málaga & Ronda
  • Hiking from the door

Real guest reviews from Airbnb, shortened. Mention counts are Airbnb’s own “guests mention” tags.

The sunny courtyard with the outdoor kitchen, bar stools and pine trees
Pink bougainvillea in bloom above a green valley and mountains

Open all year

Winter & spring
at La Roca

Mild days, quiet trails and clear mountain air. Walk from the door into the Sierra de Mijas, spend a day in Málaga, and come back to a terrace in the sun – or the log fire.

Longer stays welcome.

Getting here

On the mountain,
close to everything

Right on the forest line – and still a 10-minute walk from town.

Map: where La Roca isSimplified drawing, not to scale. La Roca is just south of Alhaurín el Grande, on the edge of the Sierra de Mijas. The Guadalhorce valley lies to the north. Málaga and its airport are to the east, on the coast, about 30 minutes by car.MediterraneanGuadalhorce valleySierra de Mijas≈ 30 min by carAlhaurín el GrandeLa Roca10 min walk to townMálagaairportN
Simplified drawing, not to scale · C. Trabuco 45, 29120 Alhaurín el Grande, Málaga
  • 10minutes’ walk down to Alhaurín el Grande
  • 30minutes by car to Málaga (approx.)
  • 0minutes to the trails – the Sierra de Mijas and the Pico de Mijas path start at the door

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The last stretch, honestly

The road climbs because the view does. The final part is steep and bumpy, so here is how we make it easy:

  1. Before you arrive, we send you a short video of the drive – no surprises.
  2. Take the last stretch slowly. A low car is not ideal; ask us if you are unsure about yours.
  3. Arriving late or without a car? Tell us in advance and we will help you plan it.

Then park for free, and the valley is yours.

Day trips

The old bridge and white houses of Ronda above the gorge

Ronda

The old bridge over the gorge – a classic day out.

Málaga

Old town, museums and tapas – about 30 minutes by car.

The coast

Beaches of the Costa del Sol on the other side of the Sierra.

Golf

Courses around the valley and along the coast.

Good to
know

10+

Adults and children aged 10 and over

2 dogs, 1 cat

Jack, Lola and David live here

14:00

Check-in from 2 pm

12:00

Checkout by noon

Ready for a slower kind of holiday?

Send a
booking request

Choose your dates and studio. Pete & Lou reply personally – usually within a few hours – and confirm your stay. Nothing is charged until they confirm.

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La Roca welcomes adults and children aged 10 and over.

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Arrival time, questions about the road, anything we should know.

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See you on the mountain

Your seat on the terrace
is waiting.

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