Casa Roja in El Garrobillo is uniquely positioned between the hills and sea with a microclimate unparalleled in all of Spain. There´s an average yearly temperature of 25 degrees celcius with limited rainfall, and the highs of summer are tempered by the sea breezes.

The local town of Águilas is a traditional Spanish holiday resort and fishing port, with long passageways by the sea to amble, a recently restored midieval castle offering magnificent hilltop views over the town and sea and a beautiful botanical square in the towns centre with café tables al fresco.

A short drive inland is the baroque town of Lorca and the shrine of Caravaca de la Cruz, and a day trip could be spent visiting the Alhambra in Granada, or the wine vineyards of Jumilla.

The local coastline is dotted with coves ideal for snorkelling or a private swim, and the white sand beaches of Calnegre are nearby.