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Whitewashed cottages are set amid woods, patios, arcades, pools and flowers. Each one has a different feel and colour scheme, and all are loaded with rustic charm and antiques as well as modern conveniences.

Despite the price, this is a fairly luxurious choice for those who want their own apartment. The property includes a hotel, the homes, a pool, parking and a bar-café. The terrace, offering views of the mountains, is surrounded by gardens.

Typical Andalucían houses and apartments, and native-style straw roof bungalows, nestle between pinewoods and the beach. Follow signs to Faro de Trafalgar.

These lovely apartments are named after the Baroque painter who hailed from the Barrio de Santa Cruz, right in the middle of this flower-decked old quarter.

For easy access to, and views of, the Sierra Norte de Sevilla, this is the spot. Facilities include a tennis court, a pool and a restaurant. The management organizes nature hikes, horse-riding and tours.

A great opportunity to rent a fully equipped apartment in this attractive town and to sample a bit of the real Andalucía.

You can go for a studio, an apartment or a grand suite in this 18th-century country mansion. It’s a garden of loveliness, cultivating olives and honey, and there’s a beautiful pool. If you like, you can take painting classes.

Wood-beam ceilings and rustic comfort in a gorgeous setting. Outdoor barbecues and a pool will complement your bungalow.

This romantic house is a good choice for tranquillity combined with easy access to the coast. The rooms are inviting, most with terracotta floors and wood-beam ceilings. One week minimum stay.

Situated just above the river, these apartments come with views of the Albaicín quarter. Each apartment has large, comfortable rooms, which are decorated with style. Minimum two nights stay.