Villa Peña Blanca

Great villa in an amazing location. Comares is a small village with a few bars and a great restaurant. The drive up to Comares is challenging but enjoyable. There are plenty of places to visit within an easy drive. The views from the pool are amazing and we saw the Ibex up close several times . Make sure you've got a torch if you're going to walk up to the village at night .David was easy to contact if we needed him . Fully recommended villa and hopefully we'll be back one day with the whole family.

Date of arrival - 12 September 2023

We returned today from two weeks at Peña Blanca and have had such a relaxing time (12 books read!!). The photos don’t do it justice at all- the rooms are clean, airy and there are balconies from every upstairs room giving you 360 degree views of the surrounding valleys. We only braved the climb into the village once due to the intense heat but we ate at the ‘Camping’ Mirador three times due to the lovely food at great value for money. If you want to stay away from the ‘tourist’ hotspots then visit Mijas Pueblo ( white hilltop village with lovely shops), Cuevas de Nerja (the VR experience included with the tickets was brilliant!) and if you don’t mind a 2 hour drive on windy mountain roads then Cordoba is beautiful. We used the shop on the village a couple of times for essentials but tended to shop at Eroski in Vélez-Malaga on the way back from days out as it’s a larger supermarket inside a shopping centre (which the teen daughters loved- Zara, Bershka etc!)

Date of arrival - 5 August 2023

Having stayed at several properties in the area over the years, this house truly stands out as the best. We enjoyed an uninterrupted 3-week stay in July, and every day felt like a treat. From the onset, it was evident that the house was meticulously equipped and maintained. The house lacked nothing, boasting all the necessary utensils which greatly enhanced our self-catering experience. The villa offers a good level of privacy with no immediate neighbors and it is very quiet. But the real draw was the outdoors. The mountains vistas are simply breathtaking – with fantastic 360-degree views. Morning coffee with the stunning panorama became our daily ritual. Not to mention the fantastic and spacious pool which was our sanctuary on those sunny and hot days. A delightful bonus was the daily visitation of Spanish Ibex wild goats, coming to drink from the pool. This unique interaction with nature added an enriching layer to our stay. The house's proximity to Comares town was an added advantage. A leisurely walk up a mountain path would find us in the heart of the mountain town. The bedrooms come with air conditioning units that are centrally coin-operated, costing less than a euro per night. However, the ceiling fan and the cool mountain air often sufficed. We found ample sitting areas, all thoughtfully placed in different directions to maximize the experience. Only potential area of improvement was the lack of shaded areas directly by the pool during some hours of the day. In summary, our stay was nothing short of perfect. A big thank you to Vine Ridge Retreats for featuring such a gem. We'll be back!

Our 3rd visit to Pêna Blanca and as always it didn't
disappoint, peaceful, quiet and fantastic views.
What more could you want. Villa is well equipped
and comfortable and feels like a home from home.
By far the best place to stay.

What a place! The villa is great, well equipped and decorated to a high spec. The many, many balconies for your morning coffee, give you a choice of amazing sea or Mountain View’s! In the evening, you can take your pick of places to dine, to again enjoy those views or pop on some sensible shoes and take a walk into the town.

I was lucky to get some daily visits from the Ibex who at times popped in for a drink from the pool - which was amazing to see - make sure you have your cameras at the ready!!!

Thank you to David and Jacqui who as always made my stay an enjoyable and relaxing one! I look forward to my next stay at Peña Blanca…

parts of my family, as well as two friends went down to this nice villa, to celebrate my 60th birthday.
The first few days of bad weather we managed to visit Gibraltar and wander around Malaga, but it's always nice to come back to the villa, where we barbecued and had a good time. The last days of better weather we stayed here every day, swimming, sunbathing, and walking up to the village of Comares every day and having a beer in the cozy square.
We had a wonderful week in this villa which was very well equipped.
Goodbye Paul, Tina, Axel
Thank you David and Jacqui for recommending me to choose this villa.

Spent a week at this lovely peaceful property with stunning views. Enjoyed seeing the Ibex on the rocks next to the house. Lovely pool and house.

We have just spent a fabulous week in the peace and quiet of this lovely property. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. It has beautiful views all around and is very private. We made good use of the bbq and spent much of our time by the pool which gets the sun most of the day. There is a good selection of books and dvds if required. We saw the Ibex on several occasions which was really fascinating. The wonderful town of Comares is only a 10 minute walk away and the people are very friendly. It's a straight forward drive from Malaga airport and we stopped of at a supermarket in Velez - Malaga for our supplies. However, there was a good welcome pack on arrival at the villa if you want to head straight there. We would highly recommend this beautiful property.

The property was beautiful
The views amazing
The village perfect