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Amenities in Comares

Comares is an enchanting world of Moorish charm awaiting visitors who travel off the beaten path to this picturesque pueblo blanco. It has only 1700 inhabitants and is perched on rocky outcrop with a spectacular view. There are a few restaurants in the village serving local favourites such as Spanish omelette; a delectable combination of eggs, potatoes and onions; patatas bravas; the most ubiquitous of tapas, and paella, the famous rice dish from Valencia. You can buy postcards, almonds, raisins, olives, honey, cheese and cured meats from local artisans in the village.

An entrepreneurial catering company La Rosilla is a long-standing friend and partner of La Zahúrda. Over many years, the Spanish-speaking gourmand and well-known foodie Lynsey Drake has entertained our guests at La Zahúrda. Lynsey conducts cooking classes with paella for all guests. Lynsey also conducts gourmet catering experiences such as food excursions in Málaga, including a visit to Mercado de Ataranzas, a market dating back to the 14th century. The locals shop here for fresh produce and enjoy tapas in the historic building. Lynsey is a local resident of Colmenar, a local village in Andalucía. www.larosilla-catering.com. 

The village of Comares is a fifteen minute walk up the hill. You can buy groceries, beer, wine and spirits, and personal care items every day except at siesta time between 14h00 and 18h00. Send a postcard from the local post office. But note it is only open for an hour a day just before lunch! And maybe not even then.

The names and contact details of local restaurants and bars are listed in our information pack which is in each villa. 

There is a doctor on call in the village and if needed there is a clinic in Benamargosa, a village less than 30 minutes drive away.

Sustainability

We adopt sustainability principles at La Zahúrda running our holiday home in a responsible, efficient and mindful manner.

Our footprint is gentle, non-invasive and guided by practical and achievable environmental goals in waste, energy and water.  We promote cross pollination and innovation in the garden. An example is encouraging wildflowers to grow around our trees, which is not typical in the region, but it promotes birdlife. Coffee beans are returned to plants – please feel free to add yours. Waste is recycled and disposed of responsibly at the local municipal depot.

COVID-19 La Zahùrda

Safety first and well-being always for guests and other individuals in the La Zahúrda world, this is our approach during COVID-19 pandemic.

We remain alert to advice and direction from the World Health Organisation, the Spanish health authorities and the local authority in Andalucía. We  encourage you to fully understand travel or other requirements in your own country.

If you are planning a future trip to La Zahúrda, please write to info@lazahurda.com to seek clarity on current movement restrictions. 

The “serenity” is absolutely beautiful, relaxing, peaceful and inspiring. A throwback in time. My favourite time of the day is the 1800 drinks on the balcony.
Francois BiddulphAustralia
Thank you for the use of your casita. We had a relaxing and enjoyable week. La Zahurda is really a home in the sun.
Mike and LindsayUnited Kingdom
Perfect weather, perfect location. Just beautiful.
Brian and Susan HoodSydney, Australia
Thank you for a wonderful experience at the most beautiful casa in Andalucia.
El EsmiteComares, Malaga
We went to Andalucia for a family wedding. The villas at La Zahurda against the backdrop of Comares with the distant Mediterranean in the background was fantastic. A fantastic holiday location for the entire family. The kids loved it.
The Garrot familyUnited Kingdom
I have had many holidays at this stunning location and always look forward to the next time. Fantastic scenery with beautiful breathtaking views for miles. An inviting stay for all ages, and brilliant for large families. Local towns with fab food and welcoming residents. A car drive journey to the beach but worth it for the lovely fish and tapas restaurants on the sea front. An ideal spot for keen cyclists and walkers. A sense of true relaxation and with a real twist of modern on traditional decor. Well worth a visit! Just fab!
Lorna and Adam FensomBrayton, England
Nestled in the shadow of the beautiful and historic town of Comares, La Zahurda is the perfect hideaway! With picture postcard views of the idyllic countryside La Zahurda was the perfect home from home. Both of the properties were well equipped, spacious and comfortable. We loved the pool, the bbq and the outside dining area situated under the vines. It was the perfect spot to base ourselves from to explore the coast, many quaint villages, quad biking in the countryside and relaxing with a cool beer with the locals in Comares. In short we adored our stay and will be booking La Zahurda again next year.
Bruce Langlands and Sean EndersteinSt Margaret’s, London
Re La Zahurda, how about.....A house that loves family whatever their ages. A hilltop hideaway with a view that more than rewards the journey and calls for a return.
Ron and Georgie Skeltoninburgh, Scotland
We had a fabulous Chinese New Year holiday at La Zahurda – our first stay there but it definitely won’t be the last. The house is comfortable and welcoming, the grounds are perfect for relaxing strolls and the views are breathtaking. An ideal place to unwind and forget about the outside world, whatever the time of year. It wasn’t pool weather – we were there in early February – but it was lovely to be outside during the day. The temperature was perfect for walking, either a scenic meander to the attractive village of Comares or something more ambitious, or chilling out on one of La Zahurda’s terraces, contemplating the magnificent landscape of the Montes de Malaga. Perfect, too, for eating outside. We had a memorable lunch of freshly grilled sardines on the beach, and another delicious meal in the gardens of a hotel near Lake Vinuela. Perhaps unsurprisingly – it is Spain, after all – it’s difficult not to focus on food and wine. A highlight of our stay was an amazing dinner cooked at La Zahurda by Lynsey of La Rosilla Lifestyle and Food. We learned not to call the huge pan of rice, chicken, chorizo, and many other delights paella – it’s arroz in this part of the world – and we loved trying local wines that were completely new to us. Talking of wine, we spent an intriguing morning at Bodegas Bentomiz, an old winery restored and run by a very charming Dutch couple, before enjoying some of their wines with an excellent lunch. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Thank you La Zahurda!
Peter Chung and Andrew AshleyHong Kong
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La Zahúrda has spectacular views of the La Axarquia countryside and across to the Mediterranean sea. From a conical hilltop guests experience the rustic feel of the villas and enjoy painting, yoga, cycling, swimming, sun bathing, walking and home cooking in fresh mountain air surrounded by a kaleidoscope of flowers, the lively scent of wild fennel, and tweeting birds.

There are two houses on the property. The casa is the main house from which you enter as you alight the stairs from the driveway. It features a wide balcony overlooking the countryside and in certain light all the way to Africa. There is a large lounge with an open fireplace for entertaining which opens onto a lovely bedecked terrace where guests can comfortably sit and enjoy a fabulous meal.

The casita is the smaller house at the bottom of the stairs from the casa. It has a homely feel. The lounge is cozy and the dining table opens out onto a terrace with views of the garden and the mountains, often dappled in sunlight as the shadows create changing patterns all day.

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