Tucked away in a 350-hectare estate filled with olive groves, oaks and almond trees, La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel is as far from the trappings of civilization as you can get.

For 30 years now, La Bobadilla, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has been a Spanish getaway of choice to escape the daily grind. The hotel feels hidden from the modern world and it essentially is, nestled in the Loja mountain range but within a manageable 40-minute drive from Málaga Airport. Designed like a traditional Mediterranean village with white-washed houses arranged around a natural landscape and a lagoon-style pool, it’s a place to find romance, secluded moments and magical culture in the heart of Andalusia. Beyond the perimeter of the hotel, the surrounding countryside is just as enchanting- Think olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see and mountains riddled with tracks for trekking and biking. The area is a playground for outdoor activities but let’s be honest, most people who come here are in search of days whiled away on sun loungers and evenings that culminate in caviar and olive oil tastings, and La Bobadilla delivers.