Hemos pasado 15 días de ensueño. Es el lugar ideal para descansar cuerpo y mente y para volver a conectar con uno mismo. La casa dispone de todo lo necesario para unas vacaciones estupendas, y más. Hasta cuenta con un completo gimnasio para ejercitarse y no perder nada de forma. La tranquilidad es absoluta. Está al mismo tiempo cerca y lejos de todo. No se puede pedir más.

Hemos tenido la suerte de disfrutar de dos semanas en este fantástico lugar. Las atenciones empiezan desde el momento de la reserva; Mark te va adelantando ya que vas a encontrarte allí, que puedes hacer, donde comer.. cn lo que cuando llegas no te sientes extraño sino como en tu casa. El lugar es increíble, un autentico jardín para disfrutar de su tranquilidad y su silencio. Cuanta cn toda clase de comodidades, aire acondicionado en las habitaciones , wifi, tres tipos de cafeteras diferentes , Netflix... tienes además una piscina a tu total disposición y gimnasio. Lo del gimnasio es un tema a parte. No se trata de la típica cinta y la bicicleta de spinning sino de un gimnasio totalmente equipado cn vistas al valle y multitud de máquinas y pesas para ejercitar cualquier parte del cuerpo; nada que envidiarle a muchos gimnasios profesionales. La ubicación te permite tener en menos de 50 km acceso prácticamente a lo más importante de la provincia de Málaga: desde la propia Málaga hasta las playas de Fuengirola y Benalmádena o de Benajarafe, a los dólmenes de Antequera o el Caminito del Rey. Mark y Kim hacen que te encuentres como en tu propia casa, atentos para resolver cualquier duda o problema para hacer aún más especial tu estancia. Repetirémos? Sin dudarlo.

The finca is beautiful, and very well equipped. A beautiful garden with lots of rare plants, very nice swimming pool and an amazing gym! Mark and Kim ar really welcoming an very helpful. Besides a very nice welcome package they had a lot of tips and advice for the region. Alora is a very pretty town. We had a wonderful stay at Finca Fenix and hope to return someday! Thanks Mark and Kim! Lovely hosts!

The gods must have been shining down upon us when we found the paradise that is Finca Fenix! Ignore the monstrosity of the track leading down to the villa, wondering where on earth you'll end up...because it's worth it! Beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, simply perfect. Mark and Kim are the best hosts we've ever booked with, I would recommend this villa to everybody that wants to explore Andalucia. The decor and comfort of the villa is gorgeous...but it's the outdoor terraces and gardens that are the real draw to this place...these wonderful guys have created a real oasis of calm and serenity...and we will definitely return one day.

Finca Fenix is amazing - unique - and eccentric in the best possible sense! Sub-tropical vegetation is astonishing. Obviously an endless development - we counted 135 steps on the property (not counting in the pool) and there must be room for many more! The vast and individualistic gym was well-used by some of us, and we had an entertaining evening with flying chickens. We were well-looked-after by Juan and Donal (Mark and Kim were away, so we had the whole place to ourselves). We also had a great welcome package. We ate in each day, except for the last evening, when we went to Casa Abilio - very good if tricky to find. And when they say pork with chestnut sauce … that's what you get. But delicious. And ice-cream shop around the corner. Park your car by the bridge and walk up the hill (also the quickest way into town). No problems - except that during the days (except Saturday) there was some noise from across the valley - apparently an olive-oil crusher! There is a division of opinion as to whether the owners should warn visitors that when you come under the road bridge, Camino Cuesta del Rio is not - as the name might suggest - a tree-lined boulevard, but a sort of post-apocalyptic Mad Max vision; but not knowing that does sort out the adventurous from the wimps. Equally those of us who could decode Googlemaps' highest resolution were scornful of those of us who would have preferred a landmark in the instructions ('Turn half-left steeply down past the Hostal Valle del Sol then right under the bridge and keep going whatever your instincts', for example). The same applies to those of us who did not quite read the directions properly (they are correct if READ CAREFULLY) and so failed to find the big supermarket until (by accident) on the last day; it meant, of course, that we were able to patronise the lesser establishments and practice driving through Alora's streets - slightly narrower than the car. Think twice before driving up to the castle. What a place!

Absolutely loved every minute spent at Finca Fenix. The Finca is beautiful, comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing break. Mark and Kim are so welcoming and on hand to give advice and recommendations. The little town of Alora is lovely with lots of little shops and bars. Tapas and wine great value at D’Kana and El Gusto. Little cafes in the main square great to watch the world go by - locals going about their day. We’re hoping to go back for longer next time so we can spend more time in the beautiful gardens and relax by the pool more.

De weg naar dit vakantieverblijf is een uitdaging (onverhard en steil*), maar als je door de poort op het terrein bent, waan je je in een luxe resort. Een zeer complete woning, waarin aan alle details aandacht is besteed. Op het terrein zijn diverse terrasjes en zitjes waar je heerlijk kunt verpozen, onder andere bij het zwembad. De weelderige vegetatie met een paar grote palmen doet denken aan de tropen. Voor degenen die hun conditie op peil willen houden is er een sportzaal met vele toestellen voor krachttraining. Mark is een vriendelijke gastheer. Je voelt je al snel thuis. Er is een welkomspakket waarmee je de eerste avond en het eerste ontbijt prima doorkomt, zodat je het bezoek aan een supermarkt een dagje kan uitstellen. Wil je verse eitjes bij het ontbijt dan mag je ze zelf uit het kippenhok gaan halen. Er lopen 3 mooie Siamese katten op het terrein, dus ben je daar toevallig allergisch voor zoek dan een andere bestemming. Alora is een aardig wit stadje, gelegen op een hoge steile heuvel, bekroond met een kasteel. Wij bezochten vanuit Finca Felix onder andere Málaga, Cordoba en Antequera, Fuengirola en Miljas Pueblo. De wandeling Caminito del Rey (7 kilometer) door een steile kloof in het nabije natuurpark Desfiladero de los Gaitanes was voor de hele duur van ons verblijf volgeboekt en ging dus aan onze neus voorbij. Wil je deze wandeling maken, bestel dan vooraf kaartjes via de website ervan. * Wij reden met een Fiat 500 en die had (in de eerste versnelling) geen probleem met de steile weg. Maar een lager motorvermogen raad ik af

Took us a while to find this hidden gem but what a place! Amazing gardens and the finca has been beautifully restored. Very well equipped with a lovely pool. Only problem was we had just three days and would have loved to have stayed longer. Special thanks to the chickens for the fresh eggs each morning and the lovely terrapin in the fountain who we nicknamed "Trevor"! Had a great time in Alora at one of the tapas bars and the local supermarket is so reasonable. Hope to return again soon. Thanks Mark and Kim.

Semaine idyllique dans un cadre enchanteur, un hôte d'une gentillesse incroyable, une location à conseiller...

Thank goodness I managed to get away to Finca Fenix before the xmas chaos started. Things are only now slowing down and I would not have made it without that week at F/F. The garden still had blooms and the days were sunny and beautiful, although the nights were cold. The tranquil serenity worked its magic on me again. Already planning my next trip. Thanks again guys. You are great hosts. Till next time. xx