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Sayalonga

Sayalonga is a picturesque village consisting of narrow winding passages and snow white buildings in the province of Malaga, Andalucia in southern Spain. Sayalonga is just 44 km from Malaga and 28km from the town of Velez-Malaga and 9km from the coast. To the West lies la Rabita Hill. This was the site of a sanctuary or monastery of warrior monks introduced by the Arabs from the eleventh century. Maybe you are looking for an eco friendly holiday home, in which case there is a wide selection of villa rentals and self catering holiday apartments in and around Sayalonga.

To avail of the very best view of this beautiful area you should go up to Corumbela, situated on top of a hill with snow white houses attracting your attention. With its narrow alleyways, this is a lovely place to stop off for a stroll around and walk to the top where you will be rewarded with spectacular views in all directions right down to the stunning Mediterranean coastline. The village offers everything from restaurants, bars, supermarkets and even a museum. There is a weekly market selling high quality fresh local produce. The surrounding villages all have markets worth browsing around.

Enjoy a peaceful escape in this pretty and historic area by renting a holiday villa where you can choose to just relax and enjoy all that the area has to offer. If you prefer visit Sayalonga’s neighbouring towns, explore the wonderful surrounding charming Andalucia countryside, visit the coastal resorts or take a day trip to Malaga for sightseeing and shopping or a trip to Grenada in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Whatever your choice, you can be assured that your holiday letting in this delightful area will provide you with a tranquil and relaxing environment.

Festivals and events

There are a number of festivals, fares and carnivals throughout the year, the most important being related to food and is called Dia del Nispero or Loquat Day. This very popular local fruit is displayed and can be tried by visitors to the fare. There is a huge festival to celebrate the grape harvest which often combines a Paella making contest. There is much merriment, music song and dance at these events, so if you happen to be renting a holiday home in the area during one of these vibrant celebrations, you are sure to have a memorable time.

Places worth visiting

The Cathedral, Picasso Museum in Malaga and the Magnificent Medieval Alhambra Palace in Granada are all worth a visit. Go to the Rabita Hill and the village of Corumbela for stunning views. Try to make time for Nerja Caves which offer a lot of adventure and fun for the whole family.

The Balcon de Europa, site of an old Moorish Castle with stunning views of the landscape and coastline.

Water parks at Velez-Malaga and Torromolinos give everyone a great day out on holiday. Sierra Almijara National Park is a paradise for nature lovers.

A monument of great importance is the "Fuente del Cid" where, it is said, El Cid stopped and drank water on one of his visits to the area. The ancient circular cemetery is the only one of its kind in Spain.

Activities>

Swimming and water sports on the beaches of Nerja and Torox which are both easily accessible from your vacation villa rental in Sayalonga. Then there are guided quad bike tours, mountaineering, climbing, tennis, jeep tours, hiking, riding, walking for those with a passion for golf there is an impressive choice of excellent courses within driving distance.

The nearest golf course to Sayalonga is the Baviera Golf Course designed by the professional golfer Jose Maria Canizares. This is an even course with wide greens and a great variety of obstacles. It is an ideal design for all types of handicap. The beautiful views to the Mediterranean and the mountains make this golf course a perfect choice for a golfing holiday.

If you want a wide choice of courses, then the area around Malaga has it all. There are simply numerous courses such as; Alhaurin Golf and Country Club which has 18 holes, 9 holes and a junior 18 holes. Anoreta Golf Course at Rincon de la Victoria is a well respected 72 par course. Atalaya Golf and Country Club at Benahavis Nueva is one of the Costa del Sol’s most prestigious and exclusive courses. If you are visiting the area with the sole purpose of playing golf every day, then rent some self catering holiday accommodation near or on a golf course. The local tourist office can supply you with the full list of courses in and around the area.

Cuisine

The usual delicious Mediterranean ingredients are used in the diverse dishes to be found in the restaurants in this lovely town, but there are some typical local dishes such as cachorrena soup made with oranges and garlic, pumpkin fried with oregano which is a traditional Moorish dish. Fried breadcrumbs with herrings and grapes is another delicious local dish usually accompanied by tasty Corumbela bread baked in wood-fired oven.

To compliment your meal you will not be disappointed with the fine muscatel wine produced by the local vineyards and which is made using the old non-industrial methods. There is an abundance of delicious tropical fruits such as mangos and loquats which are used along with raisins and honey to create exciting and mouth watering deserts.