6 properties for sale in Canillas de Aceituno (Municipality)

Welcome to Cortijo La Zapatera, an impressive country estate that effortlessly combines rustic charm with modern luxury. Nestled in the unspoiled countryside of the Axarquía region, just fifteen minutes from the white mountain village of Canillas de Aceituno and thirty minutes from the Mediterranean Sea, this 72,000 m² domain offers an exceptional lifestyle and countless possibilities. Surrounded by rolling olive groves, almond trees, and vineyards, this cortijo is the perfect setting for anyone dreaming of an upmarket B&B, a boutique retreat, a creative studio, or a small-scale winery.

With a generous built area of 568 m² and approximately 450 m² of living space, the main residence features six spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, a separate guest apartment with a private terrace, and a charming, fully restored detached Casita filled with authentic details. Inside, you’ll find warm living areas, a contemporary designer kitchen, underfloor heating, double glazing, and thick walls ensuring optimal insulation. The elegant staircase, multiple walled patios, inner courtyards, a covered south-facing terrace, and even a secret garden all contribute to a serene and grand atmosphere.

Outdoor living is just as impressive. A 10 x 5 metre swimming pool is surrounded by sunny terraces, an outdoor kitchen, and a covered lounge—ideal for long Andalusian days. There is also a spacious garage/workshop with a wine bodega, additional workspace, a utility room, laundry area, and shower. The Andalusian courtyard with a pond and flower beds, shady pergolas, and ample parking completes the picture. The vineyard currently boasts around 550 vines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Tempranillo), with its own wine-making equipment and expansion potential of up to two hectares.

The Casita is a self-contained guest house featuring a cosy living room, open kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. It also offers private terraces and original elements such as a bread oven and grape-drying beds. This beautifully restored finca exudes history and charm while providing all modern comforts.

Cortijo La Zapatera is just seven kilometres from Canillas de Aceituno, a lively village with shops, restaurants, a weekly market, and a traditional bakery. Its location is ideal for nature lovers, with hiking trails such as El Saltillo and La Maroma nearby. Thanks to excellent transport links, Málaga, Granada, Ronda, Seville, and the coast are all within easy reach—and the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada are less than two hours away.

This remarkable property offers not only a luxurious and comfortable home but also a wealth of commercial opportunities. Whether you envision running a charming B&B, producing your own wine, establishing an art gallery or yoga centre, or launching a culinary agriturismo concept, it’s all possible here.

Cortijo La Zapatera is a rare find—a place where living and working come together in perfect harmony, surrounded by nature, tranquillity, and breathtaking views. A unique opportunity for those seeking character, quality, and the space to dream and create.

Villa Inanda is a well appointed, detached one storey 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa. Full AC with large pool and parking on 7,500m2 of land with olive trees.  Build size 190m2 with outside covered terrace.Villa Inanda is in a conveniently positioned location within 3 minute drive to the village of La Vinuela.  Gated entrance to a very large plateau/parking area and double carport.  This low maintenance, fully walled villa offers privacy, peace and quiet.  Fantastic view of Mount Maroma, the surrounding countryside and down the valley to the sea.  Well established and irrigated gardens with apple, lemon, lime and orange trees.  There are two BBQ areas for alfresco dining, the Pergola shaded by an established grape vine and a private courtyard.  A large 9.60 x 4.60 pool with roman steps and outside shower surrounded by a large paved terrace.  The property comprises large entrance hall leading to a large living room with log burning fire, separate dining room located in the tower section of the villa, large kitchen fully fitted to a high standard with breakfast bar and archway to dining room, utility room and 3 double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes, ensuite bathroom and d/g patio door to the master bedroom and a family bathroom.  AC throughout, mosquito screens on all windows and doors, security bars, security doors and alarmed.Leading down steps from the front terrace there is a pump house/workshop and a very large storage room with a 12,000 litre water deposit.  For anyone looking for a project, there is a large under build for further development, which offers great potential as a gym, games room or apartment etc.The many areas around the villa mean you can enjoy the sun or shade to suit your preference.The villa is in walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars, bank, pharmacy and medical centre that are situated in the very pretty village of La Vinuela.

Villa Matador is a beautifully finished, one level country home, located outside of a little hamlet and only a 20 minute drive to the coastal town of Torre Del Mar. The villa is located at the end of a no through road and shared with only a couple of other houses. There is a concrete driveway and double gates that lead to a parking area for several cars. The plot is very private, fully fenced and lined with lots of palm trees. The views are south west facing to the surrounding mountains. The plot is rustic and quite large at 6,500m2. The house itself sits on a large level area where there is plenty of terracing for different seating areas and a 7 ½ m2 pool. To the front of the property there is an L shaped covered terrace, ideal for dining in the sunnier months. The house is finished to a high standard with brick built arches and wood effect concrete beams. You can enter the house into the lounge or kitchen. The lounge/diner is a good size with a large wood burner, ceiling fans and AC unit. Off the lounge is a separate kitchen with lots of unit space and space for a small breakfast table. There is another door off of the lounge that leads to 3 double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom has an AC unit and an en suite bathroom. There is also a general shower room. The villa has double glazing throughout and has a high quality finish. Villa Matador is perfect for someone looking for peace and tranquility but only a short distance to the local town and coast.

EXCLUSIVE :FIXED PRICE TO SELL: Villa Alexandra certainly appeals to those buyers requiring zero road noise, peace and tranquility, panoramic sea, lake and mountain views, good access and a light and spacious detacheed villa with 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. A well built property just within the Canillas de Aceituno border its actually only a 4 minute drive to the centre of Alcaucin and its amenities. Privacy is 100% and nature surrounds this property. Low maintenance with ample terracing on both levels, retaining walls, courtyards, two concrete driveways and an external kitchen casita Villa Alexandra sits on a plot of 11,000m2+ and also has extras such as doublke glazing throughout, electric under floor heating, and modified open plan living. The kitchen is good quality with granite work surfaces and the glazed dining area and lounge is spectacular and quite a feature! Take a look at our video and view this unique, Wow factor location, with a well built property in very good condition. Villa Alexandra will not be around for long and still has much potential regarding its land, terraces and gardens.

REDUCED - Cortijo Carcamo is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property, located in a peaceful and tranquil location with no immediate neighbours. The house was built using eco materials and has solar panels, a diesel generator and pre installation for electric. The house is accessed via a track and there is plenty of room for parking. The large plot has wonderful mountain views in every direction and there is an area to the side of the house to install a pool. At the side of the house is a large covered terrace and to the front an open porch area. Inside, the house consists of a large dining room with vaulted ceiling, a light and spacious lounge with two sets of patio doors and a pellet burner, a separate country style kitchen with patio door, a large master bedroom with ensuite and dressing room, a general bathroom and 3 double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom. Cortijo Carcamo is an opportunity to buy a very large eco friendly house with plenty of scope to put your own stamp on it!

Opportunity - Cortijo La Zapatera is a large and spacious boutique hotel in the countryside of Canillas de Aceituno, just a short drive to the center with all of its bars, restaurants and shops. The property sits on around 72,000m2 of land which is largely made up of olive and almond trees and a vineyard where the current owners produce their own wine. Directly around the property there are various sunny and shaded terraces where you can sit and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains, garden areas with pergolas, raised beds of shrubs and flowers, walled courtyards, parking for several cars, a large garage/workshop, outdoor bbq kitchen area and a 10 x 5 pool. In the grounds of the property there is a separate cottage with one bedroom, kitchen, lounge and bathroom and there is also a one bedroom apartment. The main house comprises of a laundry/utility room, large lounge/diner with log burner, a modern kitchen with top quality units, appliances and granite work tops, 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in total. Cortijo La Zapatera is a great opportunity if you are looking to start an up and running hotel business in a stunning location.