We fell in love with Estepona one winter - amazed to find such warmth, life, beauty, great food and drink in January. So it was a dream of ours to have a place here for a while.
Then Covid-19 happened. Alex and I lost a lot of people who were very important to us. It made us think differently our lives, and made us ask questions like "Why wait?"
So we went for it, and scrabbled together the money for our dream home by the sea.
Being on the beach and right next to central Estepona was really important for us, and lots of people advised us to make sure to be part of a friendly, safe Community - which is exactly what you get at Villas Andaluzas.
On the complex, there's a nice mix of Spanish and French, Swedes and Norwegians, Dutch folk and Brits - everyone is relaxed, happy to help and happy to chat, and equally okay with giving you space and privacy if that's what you want.
Looking to the right from the villa, you're a five minute walk from Estepona centre, with its many bars, shops and restaurants - a little further on is the UNESCO designated old town, and the busy port.
Going the other way, by bike or on foot, you'll pass beach bars and swanky hotels, as you get closer to some of the pretty, elevated villages like Cancelada and Benhavis.
Estepona is a brilliant launchpoint for so many tempting trips - La Ronda in the mountains; Tarifa, Gilbraltar or even into Portugal along the coast; Seville, Jerez and Granada can all be reached in two to three hours; and there are frequent boats to Morocco - Tangiers and Casablanca.
To sum it all up I'd say that Alex and I enjoy every second we are able to spend there - and we feel sure you will feel the same.