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Villacana InformationThere are regular flights to Malaga from UK international airports. The Villacana Club is around 70 km from the airport. Leaving the airport take the N-340 towards Algeciras/Cadiz for 3 kms. Take exit E-15 A-7 Algeciras by-pass the coastal towns of Torremolinos & Benalmadena. On the three lane mountain highway descending towards Fuenguirola you can take 2 routes: 1 Marbella/Algeciras AP-7 (toll road) or 2 Fuenguirola A-7, stay in the right lane. At the fork, exit the highway, follow the signs for Marbella (toll road), Travel on the A-7 coast road by-pass Fuenguirola, Marbella, San Pedro. Out side Marbella, stay to the right, pass through the tunnel, pass Puerto Banus on the left, Proceed straight, towards San Pedro. The resort is 6km after San Pedro on the left. You have to go towards Estepona take the exit of the Selwo Park (you can use the previous exit but there is no tarmac). At the roundabout, turn right so you will drive back to San Pedro, take the second main exit (nearly a mile ahead; you will see a signpost on the right that says “cambio de sentido 500 m”) on your right and carry on the side road following the signs for the resort Albayalde, turn right at the bus stop.The resort is on your right. An alternative we suggest you consider is to arrange a private transfer via Ruby Blue Travel (Tel:- 01479811598). Click here for the Google Maps link.
A hire car will make getting around easy. This can be hired at the Villacana resort - contact reception for details - or hire in advance online through Holiday Autos or Record Rent a Car. Alternatively, coach trips can be arranged to Malaga, Seville, Granada, Ronda, Cordoba, Nerja, Jerez, Tangier or Gibraltar. Click here for further details. The three Macdonald resorts on the coast also offer a selection of excursions for shopping and visits to places of interest including Mijas, details from reception or a member of the Macdonald sales team.
Although Villacana offers lots of activities or just the opportunity to relax by the pool or on the beach, there are lots of other things to do in the area. The children's play park (see right) will keep the younger family members entertained while you relax outdoors in the whirlpool or, if you feel more energetic, you could try playing tennis. The indoor leisure centre includes a second swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath, squash courts and gymnasium. (Don't forget there are more than a dozen championship golf courses in the area!)
The hillside villages of Mijas and Casares are also beautiful and allow you to get closer to the Sierra Nevada mountains. The rugged coastline, coves and wide beaches are excellent for relaxing beside before you visit the sophisticated resort of Marbella where clubs, a casino, bars & boutiques can be found. Narrow streets and remains of the old castle may still be found in this busy, modern city. Puerto Banus, the millionaires' marina, is also in the area and is excellent for colourful photographs.Fuengirola offers great beaches, a water park, zoo, shops, restaurants, bars and night clubs. Mijas is a small traditional Andalucian town high in the mountains above Fuengirola. Gibraltar, Seville and Granada are all within day trip range. Malaga is well worth a visit, particularly the old town, cathedral, Moorish defences and the Picasso Museum.
The bar and the El Rincón de Villacana restaurant (see left) are located alongside the main outdoor pool. View this seasons menu. There are also restaurants & bars around the pool on the south site. Estapona Marina has several good restaurants. The historical centre of Marbella has numerous restaurants and Tapas bars, or try one of the seafood restaurants on the seafront at Fuengirola.
Villacana has its own shop located next door to the Princess apartments. If you have a car there are several supermarkets nearby. If you are arriving late it is worth ordering a welcome pack from the resort, this will ensure that you have the basics including bread, milk, butter and eggs. Marbella offers a range of shops and department stores or try the shopping centre at Puerto Banûs. El Corte Inglis now has a new department store at Fuengirola.
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If you decide to go exploring the local area you will not be disappointed. The medieval walls, Arab baths and palaces are well worth a visit in the city of Ronda, which hangs over a steep gorge and is one of the oldest cities in Spain.
