We are John and Daniel the creators and owners of Andaluz Living. Originally from the UK, we first came to the area in 2017 in a campervan and were attracted to the Andaluz way of life, always being outside, the relaxed atmosphere and generally the feeling of fulfilment from living life to the fullest. 

A year later we started to look at houses with the intention of having a base in the area and John and Daniel appeared on "A Place in the Sun", a popular British TV programme that follows people searching for properties in warmer climes. Although we did not find the house on the show, we did find it the same week as filming.

 A year later, after a year of flying back and forth every month we made the decision it was time to move from the UK to Spain and begin renovating full time. In 2023 John and Daniel reappeared this time with the house on "Place in the Sun, The Revisits." we were renovating the studio apartment at the time and the program focused not just on the house but also the major change in lifestyle. Most recently with the inability to sit still and with the opportunity to promote the business further we filmed with a different production company and programme, with John and Daniel captured in "A New life in the Sun." A programme that focuses on the expats with businesses in different countries (airs January 2025). 

Our opinion has not changed since 2017, El Puerto and Spain remain great places to live, explore and enjoy life. 

Our house is our home as well as our business. We understand that could appear strange to some, but it comes with many benefits. We are close by to deal with any day-to-day problems directly and because we live in the same building it is also in our interests to fix any problem quickly and efficiently. With sustainable tourism being popular topic of conversation., we believe our business to be sustainable as our business is a renovation project we are adding to our neighbourhood rather than taking anything away.

 We encourage our guests to shop locally if they can so the local economy and the town along with its inhabitants can benefit. We have procedures and processes in place to minimize the social, economic and environmental impact of tourism.

 The Old stables offers guests the chance to stay in El Puerto de Santa Maria in traditional style. The apartment has traditional beamed ceiling and is decorated with antiques. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, grill, hobs, fridge freezer and dishwasher. The apartment has dining options inside and out. 

Being located in the main house, access to the roof terrace with sun loungers provide another area to enjoy outside dining or enjoying a beer as the sun sets.  

The apartment is 56m2

 Our Portuenese apartment is styled with mix of the reto and traditional with  antiques and G plan retro furniture.  The apartment is comprised of dining room, lounge, 2 bedrooms, and kitchen and bathroom. It is also our most spacious apartment at 72m2. 

The bathroom comes with a shower over a bath making it a good option for families. The kitchen has a fridge freezer, microwave, grill, and hobs. 

Located in the main house it has access to a washing machine and the shared roof terrace. 

 Our modern one bed apartment has its own terrace, which is perfect for relaxing in the afternoon sun. There is easy access also to the much larger shared terrace with sun loungers. 

The apartment is styled with modern bespoke furniture and has a good-sized bedroom and lounge which make the apartment feel really comfortable for relaxing when you are not aren't out exploring. The apartment is 50m2. 

The kitchen includes dishwasher, oven, induction hobs, large fridge freezer, microwave, grill and toaster. 

 In a previous life the studio was a video store, now it's a good-sized studio apartment with a step separating the living area and bedroom space. It's ideal for one or two people.  The kitchenette is perfect to prepare coffee in the mornings and simple meals. Though accessed from the street and separate from the main house the front doorstep is a great place to watch the world go by.  The studio is 38m2.