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The apartment is on the family friendly site of Casares del Sol, about half a kilometre from the nearest beach, the lovely Blue Flag Playa la Chica of Sabinillas. The site and garage are fully secure, whilst the owners have put in place their own security measures. 
 
Casares del Sol is also ideal for golfers, being surrounded by a wealth of courses, all within a 15 minute drive or less. The 5* Finca el Cortesin is right next to the site, and Casares Golf just across the road. Numerous deals are to be had. 
 
The small town of Sabinillas is only a couple of minutes away, and has all local amenities, including excellent supermarkets with fresh meat, fish and vegetables, bakeries, cafes, a wide range of restaurants, banks, children's playground, etc. 
 
Estepona is a 10 - 15 minute drive, and is still very much a Spanish town, with lovely old Andalucian quarter wih sherry bodegas and tapas bars, Plaza de las Flores, church, and fishing beach. There are several beautifully clean beaches with showers, sunbeds, etc. And also chirringuito fish restaurants where you may sample the local catch. Stunning tropical gardens line the Paseo Maritimo. 
 
A little further along the coast is Marbella, well worth a visit to see Orange Square and the old town, as well as the luxury shops and boutiques. Dali bronzes line your path from the main shopping street through he Alameda Gardens down to the sea. Puerto Banus with the yachts of the rich and famous is also close by. In the other direction is Gibraltar, worth a visit for the duty free and the apes on the Rock. Also near is Selvo Safari Park, a worthwhile day out for those with children. 
 
Casares white town is 10 minutes up into the mountains, and is a delight, with its narrow winding streets and whitewashed houses and church clinging to the mountain side. It is a real contrast up here from the coast, with falcons and eagles circling above you. Gaucin and Ronda are also well worth a visit to see a different side of Andalucia.