Just returned home from a three-week stay (May 26 to June 16, 2018) at La Maestranza which is in an ideal location to walk into Puerto Banus, although it is steep over a short distance. The daily stroll down to the port kept us fit as did the large swimming pool which during our time there was relatively peaceful. The complex is well-serviced by the surrounding three supermarkets and plentiful restaurants and bars. Have to mention the superb Top Thai restaurant at Centro Plaza, minutes from the accommodation, which also does takeaways. Ayda is always a text away and we were delighted with her generosity to allow for early arrival and late departure times. Despite there being a washing-machine in the apartment, Ayda arranged for a change of bed-linen and towels midway through our stay, which we appreciated. La Maestranza is an exceptionally well-maintained resort and reception staff, who mainly speak Spanish, were welcoming and friendly. The apartment is spacious with two bedrooms which have ample storage and the air-conditioning and ceiling fans were much-needed. Two bathrooms were also ideal for our family of three. Although we never expected to watch TV on holiday, there were times we were glad of the hundreds of channels available, including Marbella TV where we caught up with the day's events at the Feria de San Bernabe we attended. We can highly recommend this apartment as a good base for exploring the Costa del Sol. We hired mountain bikes and took to the hills visiting the nearby village of Istan and were lucky to spot some wild boar, mountain goats and peregrine falcons, on our ride. Another bonus is the Saturday outdoor market is on the doorstep. We would definitely consider returning to this apartment in the future.