Casares

The drive from Estepona to Casares feels like slipping into a slower, softer world. The road winds upward through the Sierra Bermeja, passing the white villages of Casares, Gaucín, and Genalguacil, each one resting quietly against the mountainside like a secret waiting to be discovered. It is not simply a change of scenery. It is a gentle shift in energy, from the sparkle of the sea to the calm strength of the mountains.

Just beyond the coast lies a remarkable natural sanctuary. The Sierra Bermeja rises proudly, crowned by Los Reales at 1,452 meters. Nowhere else along the Costa del Sol do mountains rise so high and so close to the sea. The contrast is breathtaking. In one moment you are near the shoreline, in the next you are surrounded by pine forests, red earth, and endless panoramic views.

And there is so much to do when you close your laptop. Long hikes through quiet mountain trails. Sunrise bike rides with nothing but wind and open sky. Exploring hidden white villages with small cafés and timeless plazas. Spontaneous road trips to discover art in Genalguacil or sunset views in Gaucín. Nature, movement, culture, and stillness are all within reach.

Casares itself feels almost unreal. Just fifteen kilometers inland, the whitewashed houses cascade down the steep hillside beneath the remains of a Moorish castle. As you approach from the main road, it truly steals your breath. The village glows in the sun, untouched by mass tourism, still alive as a traditional working town surrounded by the protected landscapes of the Sierra Bermeja and Sierra Crestellina.

There is something deeply emotional about this place. A sense of space. Of clarity. Of returning to what matters.

This is the rhythm that Ojalá Casa Coliving embraces. A lifestyle where work and life are not competing, but flowing together. Where you can focus during the day and then step directly into adventure, connection, or pure relaxation. Mountains behind you, sea before you, community around you. Not just a place to stay, but a place to truly live.