Clinging to a hilltop surrounded by mountains and overlooking the glittering turquoise lake of La Viñuela, Casa Miralago is a beautifully appointed oasis of tranquility.
The villa offers guests the chance to experience sunny outdoor living, thanks to its sprawling chic terraces and private swimming pool.
This charming 5–bed villa also forms part of the luxurious El Mirador Estate, comprising three rural villas which combine charming interiors with 5* boutique hotel amenities – such as private chefs and dedicated villa concierge.
Casa Miralago can be rented independently or along with its two stunning sister properties, providing a picturesque destination for a family reunion or small celebration.
Those wishing to slow down the pace and get away from it all need look no further than Casa Miralago.
Tucked away down a peaceful country lane in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, all that can be heard from the sprawling garden of this beautiful property is birdsong and the drone of honey bees.
The house’s interior effortlessly combines natural Spanish charm with understated contemporary touches. The five double bedrooms are tastefully decorated with crisp white sheets, colourful throw cushions and quirky bespoke art-work, and each come complete with their own private bathroom.
Perfect for a getaway at any time of year, Casa Miralago is cool in the summer thanks to air conditioning in every room, and warm and cozy in the winter months with a large living-room fireplace to gather the family round.
For bigger get-togethers, Casa Miralago is located alongside El Mirador, a 10 acre estate which can accommodate an additional 14 guests. Next door to Casa Miralago is its sister property, Casa Miravista, which can comfortably sleep eight. The two properties are close enough to combine for group use – along with the El Mirador Lodge, located a short stroll away down a country track – but far enough apart to ensure privacy is guaranteed.
Falling away behind double doors set in curving white walls, the vivid green lawns of Casa Miralago are scattered with hammocks, day-beds and sunken benches interspersed with stone planters of wild herbs and cacti.
The 360 degree view dazzles with a azure lakes, purple shadowed mountains and vine-carpeted hillsides beneath an endless sky.
Stone steps lead down from the bottom of the garden – passing through olive, lemon and orange trees and brightly flowering bushes of bougainvillea – and culminate in a ledge carved high above the countryside, complete with a table table, a wood burner and a day bed.
It’s difficult to an imagine a more idyllic spot to sit with a book or watch the sunset behind the mountains.
The living room at Casa Miralago is a comfortable and cosy spot to congregate on a winter’s evening around a roaring log-fire.
Featuring a smart TV, well-stocked bookshelves and a roomy sofa, the lounge enjoys views over the expansive gardens with the shapes of mountains huddled in the background.
As lovely as the interior of Casa Miralago is, summer guests at the villa are bound to spend most of their time outside taking advantage of the warm Andalucian sunshine in the property’s stunning exterior spaces.
Sun-beds, hammocks and cushion-piled benches offer numerous vantage points from which to enjoy the panoramic views, which feature lakes, far-reaching skies and a glittering slice of Mediterranean sea.
Casa Miralago’s gardens are ranged with comfy day beds, sunken sofas and low-slung hammocks, providing plenty of spots to recline in the sunshine.
For those desirous of privacy, the chill-out zone located in the lower garden is the ideal space to slink-off to and enjoy some solitude while admiring the views of the lake and mountains.
Alternatively, crack open a chilled beer from the chest-freezer and enjoy a spot of table-tennis at the stone ping-pong table overlooking the valley below.
Guests can also choose to unwind in the 4x10m private pool with its sparkling azure waters.
Bedroom 1: Located in the newly renovated poolside annexe. Features double bed (180 cm x 200 cm) and a small kitchenette with sink, coffee maker, refrigerator and closet storage. En-suite bathroom with wak-in shower.
Bedroom 2: Principal suite in main house, featuring double bed (180 cm x 200 cm) and dressing room. Painting of flamenco painter on wall and a brightly patterned hanging tapestry. En-suite bathroom with double sink, walk.-in shower and traditional Andalucian tiling.
Bedroom 3: Charming double room in a rustic style featuring exposed beams, high ceilings and double bed (180 cm x 200 cm). Sunflower painting and bright yellow throw cushions give the room a light and airy feel, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower.
Bedroom 4: Colourful room with free-standing wardrobe and double bed which can be split into twins. Quirky wall-hanging of a school of fish and a framed map decorate the walls. Private bathroom located directly next door in the hallway featuring a walk-in shower.
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring a double bed (180 cm x 200 cm), a bespoke hanging rack crafted from intertwined branches, chest of drawers and mirror. Adjoining bathroom contains walk-in shower.
This villa operates as a personal boutique hotel. Your rental includes a daily visit from the housekeeper to include lay-out and clearing away after breakfast, plus a linen and towel change twice a week. Additional housekeeping hours can be booked and paid for directly to cover things like after-meal clearing up, nightly turn-down, or personal laundry.
Breakfast Included
Your breakfast is included in the price of the rental and will be prepared and laid out each morning, with assistance from your housekeeper to serve and clear away. Breakfast will be continental-style, based on local seasonal produce, with new items introduced by your housekeeper through the week.
CATERED TO YOUR CHOOSING
If you prefer not to cook, please ask our Concierge team for details of our private chefs. Our professional villa chefs can showcase the best local ingredients or cook favourite international dishes for you and your guests.
For a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine, ask about our gourmet tapas menus, wine tasting, or book a private food tour with our expert guides.
VILLA PROVISIONING
All of our villas have a convenient stock-cupboard, with a starter supply of the essential household items you might need for a comfortable stay.
VILLA ESSENTIALS SERVICE
A pre-arrival shopping service is available to cover essentials for the first 2 days. Our Guest Experience Team will assist with making your order before you travel.
All stays with The Luxury Villa Collection include a personal meet and greet with an English-speaking Villa Manager for peace of mind, and they are then available during your stay to assist you with any villa queries.
In addition, from the moment you book, our Guest Experience Team will help with all your travel arrangements to ensure a smooth stay. Our Spain-based local experts have a well-honed ‘Little Black Book’ of hand-picked experiences at their disposal, ready to help you create lasting memories.
COMPLIMENTARY ITINERARY PLANNING
Every booking includes around 3 hours of itinerary planning before you travel (more complex itineraries can be organised for a fee to cover extended hours). As a guide, 3 hours is usually enough to help with your airport transfers and car hire, a chef service for a special meal, and to help you plan and book one day out.
CONCIERGE-STYLE SUPPORT IN SPAIN
Once you arrive at Casa Miralago, our Guest Experience Team will be on hand via email, SMS or WhatsApp with further ideas and recommendations. If you think you might need a more personalised service, we can arrange for you to have a Personal Concierge* for the duration of your stay.
At Casa Miralago there is also a dedicated villa manager who can assist with extra services such pre-arrival shopping, wine orders, chefs, transfers, masseurs, nannies, etc.
Your villa concierge and chef offer a range of local trips, excursions and visits to get the most out of your stay. Ideas include visiting the local vineyards and olive farm, hiking in the mountains, or a Spanish food experience with a visit to a local fresh food market with your chef.
Casa Miralago offers private bespoke tours to the cities of Andalucia for up to eight passengers in air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles, and would highly recommend Granada and the Alhambra, or the Malaga Art and tapas tour.
Your Owner-Concierges will be happy to do your itinerary planning based on their own personal expertise of the Axarquia region.
GETTING AROUND
Due to the location of Casa Miralago a hire car is essential, our Guest Experience Team would be happy to organise hire cars and transfers when booked in advance.
Casa Miralago is pretty much my dream house – from the second I opened the gates and saw the beautiful garden unfolding in front of me I was absolutely smitten with this property!
It's difficult to describe just how beautiful the views are and how much gorgeous Andalucian countryside is contained within them – from the turquoise lake to towering mountains and even a glittering strip of Mediterranean sea!
Inside the house is simple and charming – I love the bright bedrooms and the quirky artwork, combined with traditional features such as tiled floors and exposed beams.
And where to start on that stunning garden? I can't imagine a more romantic spot for an intimate wedding – especially if you managed to time exchanging your vows with the sun setting behind the mountains.
Rebecca
Guest Experience Managaer
Guest Feedback
Casa Miralago was stunning and perfect for a large group. Beautifully decorated and has every comfort you could want- for a large group that’s lots of seating, large tables and bathrooms! We had delicious catered breakfasts every morning overlooking the view across the valley, played ping pong and darts in the hidden game area, spent hours in the pool and sunbathing. Heavenly.
Perched on a vine-carpeted hillside in the stunning region of La Axarquia in Malaga, Casa Miralago overlooks some of the most beautiful landscapes in Andalucia.
Enjoying panoramic views of rippling mountain ranges, lush valleys, azure lake and the glinting sea, this charming villa offers visitors the chance to disconnect and escape the stresses of everyday life while enjoying five-star service and bespoke luxury.
Casa Miralago is an idyllic location for a small wedding with a big view.
The property’s stunning wraparound gardens can cater to intimate celebrations, whereas the entire El Mirador Estate (sleeping 24 across 3 houses) can be rented to accommodate the wedding party and additional guest.
The Venue: Wedding vows or a celebration can be hosted on the terrace at Casa Miralago, with views over the valley below.
Capacity for 60 guests for cocktails and canapes reception or for a seated formal dinner.
Exterior music permitted until midnight.
Wedding fee payable in addition to the cost of rental (minimum 7 nights in July and August, 3 nights during other months).
Wedding fee includes: rights to use the property for a celebration, extra energy and systems usage, additional housekeeping, pool maintenance and wear and tear due to high usage.
Villa concierge can assist with making reservations for key suppliers and LVC can recommend a wedding planner if you require more bespoke guidance and wedding design.
The wedding fee includes having a member of staff available on the day to coordinate access for suppliers and set up of catering, etc.
What Casa Miralago lacks in size in more than makes up for in big views: panoramic vistas stretching as far as the eye can see containing mountains, a lake and Mediterranean sea.
Casa Miralago itself can comfortably accommodate ten adults in five double bedrooms but there is also the option of renting the property as part of the Mirador Estate, comprising 3 separate houses with capacity for up to 24 guests.
This villa operates as a fully serviced private hotel with everything arranged for you.
Dedicated Concierge available before and during your stay
Optional welcome meal on arrival with wine tasting*
Daily breakfast service
Food shopping service available
Daily light housekeeping and bed turn down
Complimentary luxury bath products
iPad for guest use
Combine your rental with sister properties Cortijo El Mirador, El Mirador Lodge and Casa Miravista for larger groups (up to 30 guests).
Casa Miralago is located above Lake Viñuela, close to the white village of Canillas de Aceituno in one of Andalucia’s most unexplored yet accessible areas – La Axarquia. An easy drive from the coast this part of Malaga province, is a picturesque region of rolling hills lined with vineyards, a stunning bright blue reservoir, low key coastline and charming white villages.
With a tropical climate perfect for producing Moscatel wines, this region of Malaga province is bordered by the sea to the south, and two mountain ranges – the Sierra de Aljama to the north and east, and the Montes de Malaga to the west. You can easily explore neighbouring towns of Velez-Malaga, known as the capital of this region, with its restored castle, then on to Colmenar and Comares; Torrox, to reach Competa; and Nerja, for Frigiliana, one of the prettiest of the Spanish ‘Pueblos Blancos.’
For more of a city vibe, a easy day trip is Malaga and explore the stylish old town, bustling tapas bars and many museums and galleries, before sipping cocktails in one of the cities roof-top hangouts overlooking the magnificent ancient Alcazaba Palace.
A stay at Casa Miravista is also gourmet heaven, with a local climate rich for Andalucian produce from tropical fruit and avocados, to olive oil and wine. The Axarquia offers a wide choice of local restaurants to keep the most avid foodies thoroughly satisfied! Check out some of our foodie suggestions in Spain in Style.
Nearest Beach: Torre del Mar (27.2km), Nerja (47.8km)
Supermarkets: Small local shops are located in the nearby villages of Alcaucín (3.7km) and Canillas de Aceituno (7.3km) but hosts will arrange pre-arrival shopping. Large supermarkets are 24km away in Velez-Malaga.
Restaurants: La Sociedad and El Bodegon De Juan Maria in Canillas de Aceituno (7.3km) are recommended by the villa owners (and us) and are famous for their traditional Spanish cooking.
Fans of outdoor pursuits will be spoilt for choice during their stay. The property is located on the doorstep of some of the best hiking trails in Malaga such as El Saltillo joining the villages of Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella. And for the more adventurous a seven-hour hike which will take you to the summit of the province’s highest mountain range – La Maroma at 2069m.
If you’d prefer to get your blood pumping on a bike ride, there are also some fabulous mountain biking tracks and road cycling in the countryside – and the property’s’ dedicated concierge team would be more than happy to arrange a guided tour of the best with a local expert.
Heading down to the coast we recommend the coastline of Nerja/Maro, hire a boat, kayak or paddle board and go exploring. Waterfalls, coves, abundant sea life and private beaches await you at this spectacular stretch of coast.
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