2 weeks Ago By Ion Axinescu
From Santander to the vineyards of the ‘Corazón Moscatel’ in Axarquia. This is the story of a pioneering couple who want to reinvent rural tourism in Almachar, a small town with just 1,927 inhabitants, just 35 kilometers from Malaga city. Paula Pérez and Manuel Pérez, who made the life-changing decision to leave Santander, in northern Spain, and settle in Manuel’s hometown, proudly inaugurated the new ‘La Lipa Suites’ accommodation, attended by local authorities and representatives from the tourism industry.
The new establishment has one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as some studios with terraces. The units offer air conditioning, kitchens, and also some great mountain views; some of these accommodation rooms also feature private pools in order to add an extra touch of luxury. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Tipping in Spain: 2025 Essential guide to Spanish tipping culture for holidaymakers and ex-pats living abroad Benidorm Brit shocked by costs in another Spanish city Spain’s Top 5 Deadliest Snakes slithering under the radar in April This heartfelt project is driven by the couple’s passion for rural tourism and their new community.
The expectations are to significantly boost Almachar’s tourism . It also aligns with the ‘Corazón Moscatel’ brand, the region’s unique muscatel grape heritage, recognised by the FAO in 2018. Read here more news from Axarquia.
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