In a long line of lovely areas on Costa del Sol EL Capistrano Village in Nerja is without a doubt the crown jewel. In fact, it is one of our absolute favourite areas in the entire Mediterranean. Capistrano mixes the classic Andalusian whitewashed village architecture with tropical floral splendour, beautiful pool areas and impeccable service. This is a holiday area for relaxed people of all ages. What's more, the prices for both the accommodation itself and the food and drink are very good!

Note: Update. VWe no longer offer rentals in Capistrano. However, please feel free to write to us for tips.

We are proud to offer apartments or houses for rent in Capistrano Village, which is only 30-40 minutes from Malagaairport. A video with more pictures of the beautiful surroundings can be found below along with different options for how to book and other information.

Note, we also have apartments and houses for rent in San Juan de Capistrano, Capistrano Playa, etc. Write to info@spanskafastigheter.se

How to book a vacation rental in Capistrano Village

Whichever way you choose to book, you only need to pay one deposit fee of 12% of the total amount. The rest is paid on site, in cash or by card.

Our broker Anders Larsson, who has his office at Calle Pintada 50 (near Balcon de Europa), can book the accommodation for you according to your special wishes. We do not charge any extra fee if you book through our broker, but we want to offer the service as a more personal, Swedish-speaking service to our customers. Many of our clients who go on a viewing trip (and are looking for something on the eastern Costa del Sol) usually choose to rent a home in Capistrano because the location is a perfect starting point for excursions in the area.

Long Stay Offer: October to March 1 bedroom, plus electricity=600 € per month; 2 bedrooms plus electricity=800 €.

Discounts for longer stays not valid from July 17 to September 19. Then price per night applies (prices are stated in the booking form). No other fees are added to the prices.

When the booking spans 2 price periods and you rent 14 nights and pay for 10, it is always the last 4 days that are removed. It doesn't matter if they are the most expensive or not.

Booking procedure

1. Write to the rental office@spanskarealestate.se
2. Please indicate whether you want to book an apartment with 1-3 bedrooms, or an apartment in a two-family house (maisonette) with 1 or 2 bedrooms (larger villas are also available upon request)
3. State date and if you prefer terrace or garden (when booking an apartment)
4. We will then get back to you with information about availability, price , and information on how to pay the 12% deposit (the easiest way is for us to send you the encrypted booking link where you can pay with a Visa card). The booking is confirmed in connection with payment of the deposit.
5. We send information with directions and information about taxi booking, links to buses, etc.
6. the price includes Spanish VAT of 10%.
7. You pay only 12% deposit (After we confirm your booking, we will send you information on how to pay, either direct payment online, or a paper invoice with an OCR number.) You pay the remaining amount in cash or by card on site in Spain.
8. Please note, all bookings where the check-in date is within the next three months (90 days) after booking confirmation are cancelable (the deposit will be refunded to you within 7 days) up to 48 hours before arrival.

Our range of housing includes:

• A one bedroom apartment. Living/dining room for 2 people, with TV and satellite connection. 1 bedroom with double bed (or twin) Possibility of an extra bed for 5 euros per night. -Equipped kitchenette – Complete bathroom – Terrace or small private garden The house is fully equipped for everyday life/holidays. Approximate living area : 40 sqm , plus garden and/or terrace.
• Two-Bedroom Apartment. Living/dining room with TV and satellite connection. 2 bedrooms with double beds (or twin) Possibility of extra bed for 5 euros per night. -Equipped kitchenette – Complete bathroom – Terrace or small private garden. Approximate living area : 60 sqm , plus garden and/or terrace.
• 3-Bedroom Apartment. Living/dining room with TV and satellite connection. 2 bedrooms with double beds (or twin) Possibility of an extra bed for 5 euros per night. -Equipped kitchenette – Complete bathroom – Terrace or small private garden. Approximate living area : 85 sqm , plus garden and/or terrace. the price includes Spanish VAT of 10%.
• Apartment in a two-family house (maisonnettes, with separate entrances) with 1 bedroom. Spacious living/dining room for 2 people, with TV and satellite connection. Possibility of an extra bed for 5 euros per night. – 1 bedroom for two people with two beds (twin) – Separate equipped kitchen – Complete bathroom – Terrace and small private garden. Approximate living area : 55- sqm , plus veranda and private garden.
• Apartment in a two-family house (maisonnettes, with separate entrances) with 2 bedrooms. Spacious living/dining room for 4 people, with TV and satellite connection. Possibility of an extra bed for 5 euros per night. – 2 bedrooms for two people with two double beds (or twin) Separate equipped kitchen bathroom and separate guest toilet – Complete bathroom – Terrace and small private garden. Approximate living area : 100- sqm , plus veranda and private garden.
• Larger villa or apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. (inquiry only, also available for long-term rental). spanienkontoret@spanskafastigheter.se

About furnishings and equipment, cleaning, check-in, etc

The interior design may vary in appearance depending on the property, but the entire area has high demands that the same standard of quality prevails. The area is located high, which means that wherever you turn you can see either the sea, the beautiful town nerja or the mountains behind (which contribute to the fantastic microclimate).

There is towels, sheets, kitchen utensils, etc. in each home. The booking company takes care of the cleaning When you go home, you don't have to think about that.

All houses and apartments have approximately the same interior details and furniture, therefore you do not book specific rooms but room type (1 or 2 bedrooms etc). Not all have sea view (about 10% of the homes do not have them), these are given to those who first book a given home. All homes are fully equipped for everyday life/holidays.

All housing therefore has private terrace/balcony and/or garden. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and it is possible to purchase "pay as you go" Internet. All apartments and houses are also equipped with a kitchen/kitchenette with accessories.

CHECK-IN: 16:00-20:00*
CHECK-OUT: 10:00-11:00

* Will you bring one? late flight We will send you, by email, instructions with a map to a nearby hotel reception where you can pick up the keys after office hours.

About renting for longer periods

If you want to book in longer periods (long stay) during the winter it is discounted prices which applies. However, prices vary based on various factors such as occupancy rate , so write to spanienkontoret@spanskafastigheter.se and tell us how many bedrooms you are looking for, whether you prefer a villa or apartment, and for what period you would like to rent the property. We will get back to you shortly with a price quote for a long stay.

About Capistrano Village in Nerja

I have always been skeptical about holiday villages. But my colleague in Spain persuaded me to try living in the area as all Swedes, like other nationalities, young and old, always fall head over heels for Capistrano Village. I was no exception. The thing is, which I really appreciate, that the area feels as much like a residential area as a holiday village because tourists and local year-round residents live side by side, which contributes to Capistrano's unique charm.

The flowers and greenery

I have honestly never seen so many flowers. Flowers of every conceivable colour grow here in green areas with always well-groomed bushes and trees. The area is further embellished with beautiful statues, cast iron lampposts and fountains among whitewashed houses. The quality of life of living here, in contrast to a “tourist ghetto” in, for example, Fuengirola is incomparable. The whole Nerja is characterised by its apparent absence of large, bulky and ugly tourist hotels.

The range – restaurants, bars, pools and grocery store

Here are two beautiful pool areasThe southernmost of them is even quiet during the high season, making it a favorite for families with children.  Burriana Beach (Nerja's best beach according to most) is about a kilometer straight down from the area.

The city Nerja with all its awesome viewpoints, beaches, wonderful restaurants and shops is also only about a ten minute walk away. In the opposite direction are the world famous caves, NerjaCave. For those who don't feel like walking, there is a bus stop right below one of the pool areas. Taxis are also not expensive.

In Capistrano Village there is a restaurant at one of the pool areas, with white-clad and friendly waiters (there is no clothing requirement for guests, however), which we really like. In addition, the restaurant has humane prices. Don't miss the avocado with shrimp as a starter or light lunch! Nerja is one of Europe's largest exporters of avocados. However, they keep the tastiest ones for themselves.

Here you will also find pool bar, with opportunities for a lighter meal, and a unique cave pub with charming owner. Here you will also find laundry service and a grocery store (more on prices below). So you don't have to leave Capistrano if you don't want to. But several restaurants (such as gourmet tapas), bars, fitness facilities with tennis courts and larger department stores is located within a comfortable walking distance.

You can also connect to the Internet with Wifi around the booking office (you also have Wifi in your home depending on how close you live to the router).

Video (“Capistrano Village Nerja”) with images from the area. After the video, the article continues.

The cleanliness and tranquility

• The area is very clean and I even feel safe walking barefoot here, which I rarely do in other places.
• Everything is kept in neat order and the area's public toilets are cleaned several times a day.
• There are also no stray dogs here, which is also true of the whole Nerja.
• Guests adapt to the peaceful surroundings and it is quiet both night and day, although as mentioned there are opportunities for those who like to party.
• Capistrano is suitable for all ages, but perhaps not for the teenage party trip. However, it is a popular holiday area for schools and associations who want to keep an eye on their young people.
• No pets are allowed in the homes so it is safe for those of you who suffer from allergies.
• 24-hour security of the area of security companies helps you feel completely safe here, regardless of the time of day.

Price level: 

As I said, it's cheap in the area. A beer or hamburger at the pool bar costs a couple of euros, the drinks in the cave bar are cheap and the food in the restaurant is also cheap. A sun lounger that you can use all day, even if you disappear from the pool for a couple of hours, costs around 30 kronor.

During my last visit (2012, generally speaking prices have fallen further on Costa del Sol since then due to severe deflation in the area) I wrote down prices at the grocery store (incidentally, the booking office is right next to the shop and this is also where the taxis arrive) which is located in Capistrano.

Approximate prices based on prices in Euros which were then just over nine kronor:

In my price test, I bought four imported beers, a bottle of white sparkling wine, a pack of four divine oranges, a three-pack of local olives, and two bags of candy and Nestle iced tea for about ninety kronor!

A liter of simple, local table wine in the supermarket costs about five kronor (and alcohol is even cheaper if you walk a few hundred meters to the nearest supermarket).

At the time of writing, it costs six euros by taxi to town or beach (incl. exit fee). The prices are the same for all taxi journeys within central Nerja.

Taxi from the airport to Capistrano (bus is cheaper but takes a little longer) costs vary depending on the time of day. It is always cheaper to book in advance and the cheapest option is to ask the booking company in Capistrano (more information will be sent to your email when you have booked) to book a taxi for you. This will give you a 15% discount.

Car rental is very cheap in Spain, the roads are in good condition and the traffic in and around Nerja is calm. Read our article with tips on where and how to book a cheap rental car on Costa del sol. We definitely recommend that you rent a car during your stay in Capistrano and that you book it online before you go down. It will be easiest that way.

Best times to vacation in Capistrano Village

July and August are high season in Nerja and tourists come from all over Europe. This means that you may need to book restaurants etc. a little in advance, and be prepared to stand in line at some bars etc. Regardless of whether you book with us or someone else during this period, you should be out quite well in advance.

In June and September there is a good amount of public life in the city, but you rarely have to queue at restaurants, etc. In addition, it is "just right" warm (August is only recommended for those who like heat up to 40 degrees).

In May it is as green as possible, although it flowers all year round in the area due to the tropical climate. It is possible to swim in the sea in May, but it takes a while for the Mediterranean to warm up so a bath pot like yours sticks to the pool then. During the day it is usually very hot and it rains very rarely during the spring.

April and October are also very nice months practically every year. It is often really hot from March onwards and a a couple of weeks into NovemberIn recent winters it has also been sunny and nice in December.

It is advantageous to holiday all year round in Nerja. The area is at the top in terms of sunshine hours in Europe. If you are unlucky, the weather can be quite unstable for short periods during December, January and February, but it is usually rarely colder than a normal June in Sweden. Even in December when winter is at its “worst”, it is usually “shirt weather” during the day.

The bizarre thing is that even though this area is considered to have the best climate in Europe, it is only an hour or so away from skiing in Sierra Nevada!

Buying a home in Capistrano Village 2018

Note that you can also buy a home in Capistrano Village, for year-round accommodation through us as parts of the area are for sale. Prices (from under a million to several million SEK depending on what you are looking for) have not dropped as much as in the ghost towns to the west due to the area's popularity. However, they have still dropped by about 20-30 percent, which makes it a really good investment as it is easy to rent out your home here. Read more about how much you can earn approximately by renting out your home. 

Write to info@spanskafastigheter.se for more information about prices etc. if you are interested in buy a house, a larger villa or a smaller apartment in Capistrano Village. While you are there you can also visit our Spanish headquarters located in Nerja, on the main street Calle Pintada 9.

Read also:

• Guide to Nerja
• Our subsidiary site with cheap house and apartment rentals in Nerja and the surrounding area (including vacation rentals in Capistrano Playa and San Juan Capistrano, etc)
• Find cheap flights to Malaga among others
• Guide to Andalusia (with tips on wonderful excursion destinations during your stay in El Capistrano)