Tranquility & Space and the luxury of your own holiday apartment in the mountains of Malaga
About Us
hospitality and comfort is important to me.
Ellen (host)
Our historic cortijo breathes atmosphere, we provide the hospitality and the comfort. Your stay should be an experience and we strive to make you happy.
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Towels and 100% Egyptian linen bed sheets are of course included to make your stay very comfortable. Every year we invest in renovation of the apartments and the surroundings to be up to date with modern living standards. And so we did last year. On request you can opt for a breakfast at extra cost in the morning.
Ellen, host and owner of Casa Junius speaks:
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Dutch
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English
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French
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German
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and of course she is picking up Spanish
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Our Story
We have a farm in Andalusia....
It started all with the question in September 2018: 'What are we going to do after our working life in Holland?' To cut a long story short: My partner Cees and I settled in 2019 in the Axarquia in Andalusia. Ellen wanted a B&B and Cees saw many beautiful dilapidated houses, that needed renovation. Casa Junius, as a small Holiday Retreat, was born and the renovation of Casa Maria followed. And there are future plans....
Our olive oil is pressed from our own organic olives. We have harvested our first almonds. We get wine from the region from our Spanish neighbors, who have their vineyard next to our house. We also sell South German- and Spanish wines, the better Cavas and excellent Sherry's from our cellars. Cosmetics from a small Spanish company, based on olive extract and completely organic, are sold by Ellen and often used in the apartments. And so we add things, when we think, it contributes to our lifestyle and happiness of our guests.
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On the above picture you see the traditional way of harvesting olives with a stick, hitting the branches and a big net underneath the tree. The fruits fall into the net. The other picture shows filling the bottles with olive oil just after the pressing.
IMPORTANT: All shops are closed on Sunday in Spain.
The supermarkets are only open on Sundays in the summer.
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What type of car should I rent?The location of Casa Junius is in the mountains. The last kilometer of the road is a dirt road and for a small - or low car this part might be a bit challenging We suggest you rent a middle class car with a bit more power and higher up on its wheels. This also might give you some more comfort if you visit the small villages in our neighborhood.
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What are the public holidays in Andalusia?• January 6 (Saturday, Epiphany of the Lord) • February 28 (Wednesday, Andalusia Day) • March 28 (Maundy Thursday) • March 29 (Good Friday) • May 1 (Wednesday, Labor Day) • August 15 (Thursday, Assumption of the Virgin) • October 12 (Saturday, national holiday of Spain) • November 1 (Friday, All Saints' Day) • December 6 (Friday, Constitution Day) • December 9 (Monday, Immaculate Conception) • December 25 (Wednesday, Christmas) + 2 additional public holidays will be added locally. Please note that all shops are closed during the mentioned holidays!
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I arrive on Saturday evening or Sunday. Can I still do some shopping?There might be the possibility that you are too late to do some shopping. Usually they close around 21:30 hours. The supermarkets are closed on Sunday, except in the high season in the month of July and August. Please make sure, you contact us at Casa Junius before you leave home, so we are able to help you with some shopping, exchange the latest info or prepare breakfast for you next morning. Breakfast at Casa Junius cost €12,50 p/p.
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Why should I contact Ellen (host) a few days before arriving?It is highly advisable to contact Ellen a few days before your arrival at Casa Junius. You can do that by sending a short whatsapp message with your estimated time of arrival. Ellen will update you with the latest information from our side, like shop openings, weather, traffic blocks, etc. By experience, it takes about 2 hours from plane touchdown to arrival at Casa Junius. If you do some shopping (highly advisable), it takes a little longer.
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We arrive in the dark, what should I do?Arriving in the dark, might cause some problems if you are not a skilled driver in the mountains. The last kilometer to Casa Junius is a dirt road with many curves. Please be careful. The best is to arrive during day-time. If you run into trouble, contact us by phone (+31 6 1191 7773) and we will help you out.
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Can we use the airco to heat or cool the apartment?Yes, of course. The airco can be used to cool in summer when it is hot outside. Energy prices are very high and therefore we need to ask you an extra fee per day. In wintertime we calculate €10,- per 15kg pellet bag in apartment La Oliva. In apartment El Pomelo we charge €10,- for heating by the airco.
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Are the supermarkets open on Sunday?Unfortunately not, except during the high season! So when you arrive in Spain on Saturday evening, there is no possibility to buy anything on Sunday. All shops are closed, even the supermarkets are closed. So please tell us before you arrive, whether we should buy some groceries for you.
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Do I need bed linen or towels to bring?No, we provide the finest linen and towels, just to make your stay very comfortable.
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Can I do some shopping before arriving at Casa Junius?Of course. We recommend to do your shopping before you arrive at our location. The closest supermarket is about 10 km away. If you are driving the highway A-7, take exit 953. At the bottom of the exit you see a large shopping center Eroski. Inside, there is a good supermarket. From there it takes about 30 min. to drive to Casa Junius. See also in the menu 'Where to go/shopping' on this site.
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Why should you tell us when you expect to arrive?Please tell us at what time you hope to arrive at Casa Junius. This will help us in our planning and to make sure we are there when you arrive. Once you have obtained the key to your apartment and we explained the location, it is entirely up to you when to leave or to come back again.
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Can I do some shopping before arriving at Casa Maria in Sedella?Yes, we recommend to do your shopping before you arrive at our location. Opposite the house in Sedella there is a little shop. The shop has many items, but because of the small size the assortment is limited. The shop is open from 09:00 - 14:00 hours and from 17:30 - 19:00 hours. Closed on Sunday! The closest big supermarket is in Velez and about 17 km away (45 min. by car). If you are driving from the airport on highway A-7, take exit 953 / Velez. At the bottom of the exit you see a large shopping center Eroski. Inside, there is a big supermarket. See also in the menu 'Where to go/shopping' on this site.
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How do I check in?Checking in is easy. We will be there when you arrive and hand over the key and show you your apartment. Please inform us about your estimate time of arrival if possible. Checking in is from 15:00 - 22:00 hours.
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Should I take my garbage to throw away?Yes, please. On the way down from Casa Junius to Velez you will see a garbage dump just after km pole 4 on the right site of the road. There you can leave your glass, plastic and rest garbage. You probably have seen the dump when you passed during your stay. If you don't know, please ask us. We like to keep the region clean.
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When do I hand over the key?During your stay, you probably tell us when you like to leave. We will be there when the time comes, settle any open bills and wish you a well trip home.
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How long do I drive to the airport?Usually it takes about 45 minutes to the airport by car from Casa Junius. The highway is not very busy, but around Malaga it might sometimes drive a little slow during rush hours. These are around 09:00 and 14:00 and 19:00 hours. So plan to add another 15 min. and you are save to be in time at the airport. Driving from Casa Maria in Sedella to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 min.
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Am I allowed to BBQ during the summer?During the summer it is not allowed to have any fire outside in the campo due to the possibility of bush fires. It is very dry and hot and 100 year old olive trees could burn in minutes. But yes you can ....... we have the solution: every apartment has it own small Kamado. You can BBQ on the Kamado and keep the lid closed. Then there is no outside fire and very safe to BBQ.
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Can I use the outside kitchen at the pool area at Casa Junius?Yes, the outside kitchen is there for our guests. There is a refrigerator to keep your food and/or drinks cool during the day. Please empty it in the evening and put the food / drinks in your own refrigerator in your apartment. There is also a waterheater for coffee or tea. It is not possible to cook there. You share the outside kitchen with the other guests, if applicable.
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Can I ask a question during my stay?Yes of course. We live in one of the apartments at Casa Junius. Though sometimes we are away for e.g. shopping. You can reach us by phone as well: +31 6 1191 7773.
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Can I use the washing machine in apartment La Oliva?Yes. For the usage of the washing machine we charge you €5,- per wash including soap.
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Is the pool cleaned?Of course. The pool will be cleaned regularly. Also the automatic pumping system pumps the water around several times during the day to filter the water.
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When can I use the pool?You can use the pool whenever you like between 09:00 hours and 21:00 hours, 7 days a week. After 22:00 hours we like the pool area to be quite. Two bedroom windows are directed towards the pool area.