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El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden

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Interior
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Beach
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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About the area

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Nerja (Malaga), AL

What's nearby

  • Nerja Caves - 4 min drive
  • Balcon de Europa - 5 min drive
  • Burriana Beach - 7 min drive
  • Carabeo Beach - 8 min drive
  • Calahonda Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rincon del Sol - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito Ayo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪H2O - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Playa y Sol - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merendero Jose Cruz - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden

Casa Mariposa in El Capistrano Village, is an attractive two storey apartment with a south facing balcony, and sea view. It has its own sunny, walled south facing private garden. The interior has two good sized bedrooms; one with a king size bed and and an en suite shower room The other bedroom has a full size family bathroom with shower, twin-beds (which can be set up as a double bed) and a sofa bed which converts to double bed. This bedroom also has french windows leading to the south facing garden. There is a comfortable lounge/dining room. There is a well equipped kitchen. The property also has a washing machine, fridge, microwave, barbecue, garden furniture and sunbeds. A cot and high chair are available. The apartment also has air conditioning and heating. WiFi is included, with flat screen TV and cable stations - including the main UK stations and film channels. The apartment can accommodate 5 adults or four adults and 2 children.

The apartment is situated in El Capistrano village in Nerja. El Capistrano is a purpose-built landscaped development with access to the many beaches surrounding the seaside town of Nerja. There are many nearby tourist attractions which can be accessed by public transport or car. The development is an ideal family holiday location. El Capistrano has two swimming pools complexes. Both complexes have 2 pools and a baby pool. They both have a snack bar. The pool in the main complex has, a restaurant, bar and a small supermarket. There are 2 large supermarkets, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the property. The local bus stops regularly near to the apartment, and can be used to access the town and Torecilla beach directly. The so called 'Blue Bus' costs 1 euro. There is free on road parking and taxi prices are reasonable.
Although a car isn't necessary, the location is hilly in parts. For for those travellers with mobility problems or very young children a car may be preferred.
Nerja is a beautiful Spanish town approximately 55 kilometres east from Malaga and 65 km from Malaga airport on the N-340 coastal highway. It is the eastern tip of Malaga's Costa del Sol. Nerja has retained much of its uniquely Spanish character. The town, and Burriana Beach, reputed to be one of the finest beaches east of Malaga, are approx. 2 kms away from the apartment. Nerja is famous for its spectacular Balcón de Europa, a promenade stretching out into the Mediterranean, offering views of the town's numerous coves and beaches, plus the magnificent Sierra Almijara. The area caters to families, couples and groups of friends.

Nerja, and its surrounding areas, caters to all tastes and interests. There are a wide range of restaurants and tapas bars that will satisfy almost every palette and budget. The town is usually thought of as a family destination, however for those looking for a vibrant nightlife, there are a number of bars and discos in and around Plaza Tutti Frutti. For those who are looking for something slightly more cultured, check what’s on at Casa Cultura on Calle Granada- there are lists of events displayed by the window. If there is something you fancy, it’s definitely worth a visit, and it’s always reasonably priced. Remember, nearly everything will be in Spanish. During the summer a number of events, including ballet and opera, are held in the Cuevas de Nerja. The International Cave Festival, which is held there every year, attracts many internationally renowned artists. The caves themselves are also worth a visit. Granada and Cordoba (both world heritage sites) are approximately within two hours drive of Nerja.

There is a lot to see and do in and around Nerja and if you don't fancy walking, you can take a horse-drown carriage and tour the town or hop on the 'train' (very popular with children) and travel to Nueva Nerja.

The Nerja Tourist Information Office is located in the council office buildings, just opposite the church on the Balcon de Europa. The tourist information office has information on bus timetables, day trips etc and can help with any other queries visitors to Nerja might have. Additionally there are many leaflets, free newspapers and magazines available in the office. The opening hours are 10 am to 2 pm.

You can get from Malaga Airport to Nerja by taxi or minibus transfer, renting a car or by bus.

There is a a train from Malaga Airport to Maria Zambrano Station every 30 minutes from 7:30 am to midnight, the bus station is a 2 minute walk from the train station. At the Bus Station, purchase a ticket from the Alsa Bus Company office. The Nerja bus usually goes from bay 38. The total journey takes approximately 2 hours.

Property manager

Pauline McCann

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number VFT/MA/017752

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

El Capistrano 2 Bedroom Apartment South Facing Private Garden
El Capistrano Nerja 2 Bedroom South Facing Private Garden
El Capistrano 2 Bedroom South Facing Private Garden
El Capistrano 2 Bedroom Apartment South Facing Private Garden
El Capistrano Nerja 2 Bedroom South Facing Private Garden
El Capistrano 2 Bedroom Apartment South Facing Private Garden
El Capistrano Nerja 2 Bedroom South Facing Private Garden

Frequently asked questions

Does El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Capistrano, Nerja 2 bedroom apartment with south facing private garden located?

Situated in Nerja, this beach apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Sierras of Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama, Paseo de los Carabineros and Playa Piedra de Tarzán. Burriana Beach and Playa Carabeillo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Lovely clean cosy apartment, everything as described. A super stay, thank you.
Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B., Okehampton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Holiday
We had a fantastic two weeks here. Great property in a good location up the hill. Swimming pools short walk down the hill and the chairs at the apartment were very useful to save on renting a sun bed. Easy to get to the local supermarket and beach at the bottom of the hill is walkable. Bus stop close by that takes you into nearby shops and Balcon de Europe and it’s only €1 each. Lovely view from the balcony and enough space for 5 of us. We used the bbq which was very convenient and the air con was very welcome too. Only point I would make is that you do sometimes hear people in the upstairs apartment coming and going up the stairs from the upstairs bedroom, but it was only living noise which is to be expected as surrounded by lots of other villas. Very nice and we all enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

victoria i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family stay
We had an incredible 10 night stay at Casa Mariposa. The process of checking in was simple and quick, we had everything we needed and more. The views were wonderful, all facilities were exactly as we expected and the location was beautiful. We will absolutely be back, we changed to this villa last minute and Pauline & Shaun were quick to help us with the booking and it all worked out better than we had hoped originally so we are very pleased. Thank you again and looking forward to returning soon. Victoria & Danny
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nerja Vacation
Situated in a nice quiet community a short walk from centre town. The residence was comfortable and household amenities adequate for vacation stays. The hike up hill was somewhat challenging especially if you have mobility issues. Bus stop close by was helpful.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Really enjoyed the stay in Nerja.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
This is a clean, tidy & organised property. Smart & works well. Just what we needed & expected from staying locally a number of times before. Communication between us & the owners was excellent. Thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aj R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week at Casa Mariposa
I've beenf to Nerja many times, but this was my first visit to Casa Mariposa, owned by Pauline & Sean. The villa was lovely and very close to the main pool which was great (as our friends were all in the same village/ apartment complex. Communications with Pauline & Sean were very helpful and they are friendly. I'll be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Stayed for 6 during February and March. Communications with host first class, almost immediate responses. Accommodation had everything required for a good experience. Tiny thing a linen basket is needed in the bedroom.
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mike

Nice apartment
Nice apartment, everything you needed was there. Lovely view from the balcony. Unfortunately the pool was a little too far from the apartment for us and the main pool didn't open till 11am to hire loungers (3 euros each). Pauline & Sean were very helpful and patient with our questions
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
A lovely comfortable apartment. Just what we needed for a relaxing week in the sun. Just a few minutes from either of the pools but also located in a quiet spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
The place was a lovely base, just outside Nerja centre. It has everything you need and is very comfortable. The balcony was a hit. Pauline was very helpful and communicative throughout the whole process. I would just say that, with a baby and buggy, the place may be a little further away from the sea and town centre than some people might need. Fortunately we had a car so it wasn’t a massive issue for us so we were able to enjoy everything. Thoroughly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maxine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pauline and Mel were extremely helpful in all the organisation. Thank you
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apartment, Amazing holiday
We have just returned home from an amazing 2 week holiday in Nerja. The apartment is lovely and spacious. There were 4 of us (2 adults a Teenager and a 6-year-old). The apartment is well equipped including beach/pool towel, deck chairs to use at the pool, shopping trolley and a BBQ. As stated in other reviews the pool area was brilliant (5 min walk from apartment), you can hire the sun beds for €3 or take your own chairs down which we did (2 deck chairs from the apartment). The pool side bar was fab especially for the traditional holiday (beer ‘o clock). The area around the apartment is quite hilly as you are situated at the base of the mountain. The plus side of this is that it gives you incredible views of the mountains and the sea view from the balcony, however if you need to do a food shop which includes a couple of 8 litre bottles of water and you don’t have a car it could become tricky. The supermarket at the bottom of the hill (Mercadona) offers a delivery service for €4, so you go round the supermarket do your shop and then leave it there for them to deliver at a time slot you have chosen (it’s a bit like Iceland’s services) well worth it if you don’t have a car. The town and beach were both around a 20-minute walk (all downhill) and then we sometimes got a taxi back for around €8. The bus stop that is a few yards away from the apartment is just €1 per person and will take you to the town centre and there are some timeslots where is goes down to the beach as well. We visited the caves which were very close to the apartment, we got a taxi there as we hadn’t worked the bus system out yet it was about €8. When we were done there, the local bus was outside for €1.15 each. Finally we visited a waterpark there are 2, in the end we chose Aquavelis, they offer a free coach from the other supermarket (Supersol) at the bottom of the hill from the apartment, the coach leaves at 10:20am gets you to waterpark at 11am and then collects you again at 6:45pm. We weren’t sure if we would last that long however we did, the water park is brilliant, there is a wave pool and some fun slides, we went with a teenager and a 6 year old and was enjoyed by all. There are a couple of restaurants at the waterpark too. We booked our tickets online, but I think you might be able to book from tourist information in town. We used Nerja taxi transfer from airport brilliant service, Pauline was brilliant with any questions we had; We loved our stay! Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Natalie S., Wickford

Liked: Cleanliness
Would advise car hire place is very hilly due to near the mountains
Very clean and tidy beautiful surroundings
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

patricia o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
This is a lovely spacious apartment. Very nicely decorated and very well equipped. My husband and I stayed with our 2 teenage daughters recently and really enjoyed our stay. It’s a bit out of the way. The nearest beach is a good 15 minute walk and it’s about a 20-25 minute walk into the main part of Nerja. The area is also very hilly. You can get a bus into town which only costs a € and a cab back was about £8. There is a lovely restaurant by the pool area with very friendly staff. Also lots of other restaurants near by. The pool area is very nice and well maintained. It was very busy as you would expect at this time of year. You can hire sun-beds for €3 a day. There is a life guard on duty. It’s about a 5 min walk to the pool area from the apartment. Pauline was very helpful and easy to contact before we went, answering any questions we had. Overall a very good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F., Preston

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay highly reccomend
We had a wonderful stay with are 3 children the pools were great! the house Is excellent and location great !! The owners are very helpful with any questions we had would highly reccomend and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

A wonderful apartment in a great location, perfect for a family holiday
Casa Mariposa was a fantastic choice for our stay in Nerja. We have a 3 year old so having plently of space, plus a garden was ideal, and she loved the nearby children’s pool. The apartment was very clean and tastefully decorated, and Pauline and Sean were very helpful with our questions. Can highly recommend and hope to visit again some day!

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

April 2019 at El Capistrano
We spent a wonderful month at El Capistrano. Everything was exactly as stated. We took several day tours spent time at the beach and were very fortunate to be in Nerja for Easter celebrations. Pauline was very helpful with many suggestions of places to visit and eat. If we had a concern she was back to us immediately. We would definitely recommend staying here. Sandra, Nova Scotia
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Livingston T.

4 week stay in January 2019
The apartment is the best we have stayed in three four week holidays in Nerja over three years as a couple. Very high quality finish, decoration and furniture. LG flat screen TV and DVD player Sky sports and films and BT sports + usual UK channels. Beds were very good quality. Living room furniture also. Sun on balcony all day. Garden has two recliners. Any issues were dealt with efficiently and promptly. Shopping trolley very useful. Heaters supplied were more than adequate. (January) Would stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nina F., Coventry

Lovely location and grounds, spacious and clean property
We loved our stay. The owner was very quick to respond and helpful. We were a family of three with a 7 year old son. The grounds and swimming pools were a big hit. The property is exactly as described. It was easy to access and clean and modern. We loved the balcony especially. Note that the kitchen is very small but not an issue as it is very well equipped. We used the bbq too with no issues. El Capistrano Village is a beautiful location with stunning grounds. There is a pool bar, cave bar and local shop on-site. It is a fair walk into town with younger children (20 minutes) ...we would have enjoyed the stroll on our own (: We had a hire car so it wasn't an issue for us and although we didn't use it there is a bus station nearby with a good regular service. The Balcon de Europa is a must see, especially in the evening. The views are stunning and the atmosphere was great, we ate here often. Burriana beach is lovely and there are also some great restaurants on the main strip. We also went to nearby Frigiliana for the three cultures festival. It is well worth checking out what local festivals are on. The street performers were amazing and the firework show spectacular! You were offered free tapas at the festival with every drink purchased (even soft drinks) - heaven! We drove to Grenada and visited the famous Alahambra Palace and also drove to Malaga for the day. Both were stunning locations! Malaga has a lovely historic area with a beautiful castle and many museums and also has a great port. Nerja caves were also a hit with our son and well worth a visit as they are so close to the village. The cave trip is about an hour long and was a nice break from the insane heat! We were very lucky with the weather and thought Nerja was a lovely location. It didn't feel overly touristy and we were very happy with our choice of accommodation too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sören G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was great.
Wir hatten tolle Tage in Nerja. Tolle, saubere Unterkunft, nah zum Pool der Anlage. Bus in den Ort und an den Strand in unmittelbarer Nähe. Wir sagen Danke!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte W.

Great location with lovely pool-area but very small kitchen
Overall we had a lovely stay in Nerja and in El Capistrano Village! The pool-areas are great and super close. It was easy getting access to the apartment and keys, with well described maps on forehand. The apartment was also good but the kitchen was tiny and unfortunately the table- and kitchen-ware was not properly cleaned. Also the beds were quite uncomfortable and we only got two duvet covers for 4 persons but OK for a weeks stay. AC was working perfectly and needed! The balcony was appreciated and also the bbq in the garden! Thank you for a nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underbart hus och underbart ställa
Smidigt
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

alvaroy. Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un alojamiento que cuida todos los detalles
Muy buen alojamiento en el que no falta de nada para sentirse como en casa. Un lugar muy tranquilo y agradable , aunque un poco separado de la playa. Un acierto.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
séjour à nerja
appartement très agréable…dans un quartier résidentiel magnifiquement entretenu et fleuri.. commerces à pied plage aussi (env 20 minutes .. avoir de bons mollets est conseillé 🙃..)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022