Vitoria Sea view, pool and playground

7/10/22 through 7/18/22
Dear Jos & family, We really enjoyed your home. Especially the peace and privacy. The view is beautiful and the weather even better. Thank you for your hospitality and top service!

We have informed many friends and family about your perfect and ideal child-friendly home. Who knows see you again! Love,

Hayat, Mohammed, Adam, Dawud & Hiolaya.


7/18 to 7/25/22
Dear Josh and family,
We thoroughly enjoyed the villa, enough privacy, nice peace, where we could retreat. The children had fun with the swimming pool, frampolin, swings and mountains of toys ;>)

We were made very welcome on arrival and the communication was super!
Compliments, clean house. And especially the space.
The baby could do his own thing crawling ;>) All the green is very nice the view

We enjoyed the fresh figs! In short, an ideal holiday stay and definitely recommended!

Super thanks!
Nadia, Honayfa, Safouan and Baby Badr

8/6/2022
Dear Josh and family!

What a great decision to come here. We were looking for a place where our men and we could enjoy ourselves, and a wish of mine, after Corona '' Can see far '' What a fulfillment. So wonderful to see that the sea is not the same every day. That every sunrise is not the last. WONDERFUL!
And two naked Boys aged 2 and 4 frolicking in the playground and howling with laughter in the swimming pool.

Thanks for letting us celebrate here! The good care and the professional attitude: Regards,
Family Vliet

20-8
Dear Josh and family. We had a great time at the villa! We enjoyed the privacy, the view, the pool and the children especially the trampoline, toys and swings. The communication and hospitality are definitely worth 5 stars.

On behalf of the entire genin, we would like to thank you especially for the figs. We really appreciate that we were allowed to enjoy the fig tree!!!! Thanks also for the food package on arrival! Thanks for everything!

Mohammed Reda, Chaimae, Fatima Wassima, Oumaima, Hidaya & Sayfedine


28/08/22
Dear Josh & Family,

We enjoyed it, What a beautiful villa with a beautiful view. Where you can really relax. Communication was also great.

Thank you!

X Ikram, Youssef & Noraine

GUEST BOOK / REVIEWS
Below is a selection from the guestbook. The tips about restaurants, day trips, etc. can be read in the guest book in the villa. All writers: thank you very much for your positive contributions!
In brief:
“View was fabulous and even more breathtaking then we had imagined. "
“Luxury and space, freedom and privacy. Your service is of the highest level, really everything has been thought of ”
“A palace here, beautiful! "
“Communication and reception are very good. Jos is always available ”
"The villa, which is fully equipped".
"Rarely rented such a fully equipped house."
"The view is FANTASTIC!"
“Had a wonderful holiday, very relaxed and were fully equipped in this great house”
"We would definitely come back again"
“We came with a baby or 1 ½ years and it was perfect and safe. This area of Spain is beautiful and the location of the villa is so beautiful as no matter where you are the views are astonishing. We have the most beautiful sunsets and feel as if we had a most relaxing time ”
"We could enjoy the view and the beautiful house for two weeks"
“For the children it is ideal here: there is a trampoline, swings and also toys. For the baby everything was present from changing mat to baby cutlery! I really didn't have to take anything with me ”
“The first view of the villa ... beautiful. And what a nice surprise package in the fridge and on the table, nicely done - we have never been so well looked after!
".... fresh, modern decor

2013 to 2023: Algarrobo receives this Q flag every year!
1-6-2012: Q flag (quality flag) for beach Algarrobo!
The beach at Algarrobo was awarded the quality flag (Q-flag) last week. Below is the article that appeared in the local media:

'The 'Q' for 'Quality' flags will fly on nine beaches on the Costa del Sol this summer with the awards ceremony being held on June 5th.

The 'Q' flags relate to services and facilities on beaches in Spain and of the 173 awarded, 58 ares in Andalucia. Beaches are judged on equipment, cleanliness, safety, lifesaving and information or services benefiting the tourist.

Surprisingly, considering that the eastern Costa del Sol has the highest volume of visitors, there are no 'Q' flags for this section of the coast.

The nine flags on the Costa del Sol are for: El Palo, Pedregalejo, Misericordia and El Dedo in Málaga city, Algarrobo-Mezquitilla, Torrecilla and Burriana in Nerja, Benajarafe and Torre del Mar.'

Canoe trips and snorkelling at Nerja or Maro

Canoe trips and snorkeling at Nerja or Maro

Snorkeling at Maro

Torrox pueblo. Cozy square with restaurants and fountains for the little ones.

July 31 - Aug 21 Jan, Martine, Britt (12) and Dann (10) Dear Jos, A wonderful survival package on arrival, no need to do some shopping first. Such a luxury! The kids love the swimming pool, trampoline and swings. We ourselves have often stayed on the rocking chair :>) And the house: in a word: GREAT. The shower is divine, the veranda is actually the place where you do everything. TIPS: (J: see guestbook in villa for these tips) Enjoy this peaceful location. Privacy with a capital P. Jos lets you go ahead and if there is anything he responds immediately. Very nice communication. See you next year. Sincerely. July 24 - 31 Mohamed, Badia and kids Dear Jos and family; Thanks for the good care and the good help and reception. Beautiful house in a beautiful setting. Worth a recommendation! 18 - 24 July Klaas, Tinke, Emma & Nick Dear Jos and family, what a wonderful place and what a fantastic house!! would have loved to stay longer. Maybe see you soon!!

July 10-25, 2019 Fam. Nijssen Great that we were allowed to be guests in your fantastic house for the third time. It is also special that we are still discovering new things and places. That says a lot about this beautiful region. (JO: Various tips, which can be read in the guest book) In short: once again these two weeks in your beautiful villa have been extremely good to us. Thanks for everything! Bart, Danielle, Ninthe (10) & Jaimy (5)

2018
Familie v. Duijn 11-19 Aug 2018 Dear Jos and family. We have had a great time. We enjoyed the views of the pool. The children enjoyed themselves on the trampoline. Thank you for the welcome package; that was a nice entry. El Mossaoui family 4-11 Aug 2018 What a fantastic house and what a beautiful environment! The complete and comfortable interior also made us feel right at home. We came to do a lot of things in the area, but ended up just relaxing in and around the house. In particular at the swimming pool. Thanks again for the warm welcome and with this, especially until next time! Greetings Family Elkachouti July 15-22, 2018
Dear Jos and family. We had a fantastic week in your villa. Upon entering your villa we found a pleasant welcome package. We appreciated that very much. We enjoyed the view, weather, pool and the peace that is priceless. The children loved it because there was enough toys and all kinds of things that they cannot do at home.
Thanks for everything and see you again, Greetings

It will be monotonous, but Algarrobo continues to receive the (quality) Q flag every year

Rakkab family July 15-22, 2017
It is unfortunately over. We had a very nice time; the children and we have had fun in your beautiful villa. The sea view is very beautiful! Thank you for everything and until ever.

Seifert family July 23 - Aug 6, 2017
Wir broke 2 tolle Urlaube here und kommen gern wieder.
Thanks Jos and Family

The Nijssen family 6-20 August 2017
It was again 2 fantastic weeks.
We again enjoyed:
* 'see guestbook'
And last but not least… your fantastic villa!
The view, the pool, the amenities; it stays FANTASTIC here! Thank you and goodbye?

Fam. Boslooper 18 - 31 May 2016
We had a wonderful 2 week vacation in your house. Great view, lots of sun and good food at various chirinquitos. The children (4, 3 and 1) enjoyed playing here. Thanks for the welcome package, really nice!
PS: the toy baskets are great!

Fam. Nijssen August 14-28, 2016
"Time flies when you're having fun." We had a fantastic time here! The view is phenomenal, the swimming pool lovely, the garden (with fresh pears, figs and mangos daily) beautiful.
And the house is fully equipped.
Also for the kids who have never been bored with swimming pool, trampoline, swings, DVDs and a load of toys.
Also nice: spot lizards and chameleons (even 3 together in one day). Villa Vitoria is also a great base for daily shopping and fun trips. ( J&V: see guestbook in villa for these tips)
Jos, it was fantastic. Thanks!

Tanya, Ruud, Floor, Mike, 16 tm 30 August 2014 The end of our two week vacation is in sight. We super enjoyed ourselves. The house is indeed equipped. Upon arrival nice refrigerator stocked. Just TOP! Our favorite is the beach and the promenade of Torrox. The lazy and let soak in the pool, it was the best. Thank you and look! Wasima, Manar, Ayoub, Israel, 9 thru August 16, 2014 We had a wonderful week behind. We especially enjoyed the villa itself, the views and the tranquility. Our two children have had completely to their liking. The villa is fully equipped and very neat !! It was a week that we will not forget. Thanks for that !!

Cecilie, Øyvind, Luc, Day, Gunn, Ann, Nils from Norway 3-7 August 2013 We had a wonderful stay here at your house. The view was fabulous and even more breathtaking then we had imagined. We spent quite a few days by the pool, but also made a few excursions. We tried a few of the beaches. Thanks very much for your hospitality - our son of 2 years loved staying here - with all the toys, playground and save environment (I guess we loved that more than him!) Lots of love from all the Smestad family. Danny, Sandra, Daan, Rein, Lisa July 28 - August 3, 2013 Too bad, but it is all over for us. Jos and Victoria, what a wonderful house you have! We enjoyed all the luxury and space, freedom and privacy. Your service is of the highest level, really everything has been thought of. The swimming pool, the beautiful garden and nice places by the sea. Good food for little money. Can also run well, over the boulevard of Torre del Mar and of course the route from your house down and back up again! (26:51 min) You have it perfectly arranged. The weather also helped, of course, but isn't it ever 30 degrees with sunshine here? It has flown by, we expect you to be fully booked in the coming years. See you soon! Ger, Carla, Esther (18 years), Barbara (16 years), Sascha (17 years) 13 - 27 July 2013Best Jos and family and other readers. We were also pleasantly surprised with the well-stocked refrigerator and other first supplies, a pleasant welcome. And what a palace it is here, beautiful! Our time is up, it was wonderful to stay here. Jos, thanks for the good care and the best for all of you. we fully charged home. Although the children are also quite exhausted from all that playing in the swimming pool, on the trampoline, swing, etc. What a kids paradise this house is! And communication and reception are very good. Jos is always available and will come and make it as soon as something is missing. A parasol was broken with us and the same afternoon we had a new one! Like to come back again. PS: despite the fact that something had broken, we received a full deposit back. What a hospitality!

Patrick, Bianca and Lana October 3-17, 2012
We also enjoyed the villa, which is fully equipped. Our 4 year old daughter will certainly talk about this for weeks, especially about the swimming pool. He really had a great time and so did we! The view is FANTASTIC! Thank you Jos and Victoria for your hospitality and the welcome with a filled fridge was a great surprise. Made us feel that the vacation could not go wrong. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your villa and enjoy the great view. Thanks to you two boys on behalf of Lana, because he was entertained with all the toys, DVDs and videos. You are doing well here!

Paul, Holanda, Thijs September 15 - October 2, 2012 We have had a wonderful holiday, very relaxed and were fully equipped in this great house. The swimming pool in particular was delightful, especially for our little Thijs, who had a great time: swimming, watching video (!) Toy Story (every day) and eating out on the boulevard in the evening. A number of good restaurants are just looking (J&V: see guest book in villa for restaurant tips from the tenants) but the playgrounds make it very child friendly. Jos, thank you so much for the good care, all really nice. Have fun with this adventure!

Laura, Yolanda, Phil, Richard and Beau Jackson August 19 - September 2, 2012 We have had a lovely holiday in your home. Your hospitality was amazing and we would definitely come back again. We feel that you should advertise your house more to stress how good it is for young children as we came with a baby or 1 ½ years and it was perfect and safe. This area of Spain is beautiful and the location of the villa is so beautiful as no matter where you are the views are astonishing. We have had the most beautiful sunsets and feel as if we had a most relaxing time. Thank you for a lovely vacation.

Jan, Petra, Emma, Merle and Silke, 3-19 August 2012 It is unfortunately over: two weeks we were able to enjoy the view and the beautiful house. Because of the heat it was very nice to have a swimming pool and air conditioning. Also, the house was fully equipped. The only thing we missed was a cool box ( Jos and Victoria: it has since been purchased, thanks for the tip!). We look back with pleasure on the two weeks in this house. Jos and Victoria, thank you for your hospitality and the fact that you were there where necessary!

Kim, Marlon, Marley, Maurice, Stacey, Michelle and Bradley, July 27 - August 3, 2012We, 2 families with 3 small children (5 months, 2.5 years and 10 years old) have spent a week in Cortijo Vitoria in Algarrobo. The villa is in the mountains so you have a super nice view. And what is also very nice is that there is a breeze because you are in the mountains. On arrival there was a drink in cooling and there were bake-off rolls, spreads etc. so that you could eat something immediately after your trip. For the children it is ideal here: there is a trampoline, swings and also toys. For the baby everything was present from changing mat to baby cutlery! I really didn't have to take anything with me. The water in the pool was good at temperature (29 degrees). The barbecue went on every day. The LIDL is a 5-10 minute drive away. We went there to get groceries. We also went into the town itself. There was a market on Saturday so we (the women) could go shopping. We have also been to the beach. The water was nice however I found the beach where we were not really clean there were many plastic bottles etc. All in all it was a really good holiday. And it was also very nice that the villa is clean on arrival! Hygiene is really at number 1 with us!

Nannie and Ton, 5-26 July 2012 We appear to have the scoop; the first guests in Cortijo Vitorica - at least at Jos and Victoria. The reception at the agreed place and time [unfortunately after a delay at the airport and car rental, but communication with Jos is excellent]. After the steep climb, the first view of the villa ... beautiful. And what a nice surprise package in the fridge and on the table, nicely done - we have never been so well looked after! That works without difficulty: what a location and a comfortable house. Of the nearby coast pictures, we still find Algarobbo Costa the nicest. And after one of the many trips back to the tranquility of villa Cortijo Vitorica ... lovely !!! We will miss this, once back in the Netherlands: thanks Jos and Victoria!