First off the couple that owns Finca made us feel at home from the very beginning. This is the type of place for those who enjoy a community/family feel with the magic of the European countryside. Besides its beauty its completely unique. Our group took over the place, we each had a room and while they all had the same amenities they all had their own characteristics. This was the tenor of the place, attention to detail, built by the owners with care and happiness to share that with us. We really felt part of something, especially when they fed us endless European breakfast and indulged in the phenomenal dinner they prepared. All in all this is the type of place for the traveler who wants a real experience away from the typical cookie cutter hotel experience. And what a bargain for such a beautiful place.....Loved it!

We had an incredible stay here and everything was perfect. Sophia and Torstan we're incredible hosts for the first wedding at the Finca el Tossal. All of the guests in the party really enjoyed the service and attention to every detail. The food was fantastic, rooms beautiful and very clean.

Make sure you have the directions from the hotel and not from Google or you'll be driving around the mountains for hours.

Let's begin by saying that we were on our Honeymoon, so we were in that unique blissful state known to all newlyweds, which may result in lending a tad bit of bias to this review. We found the Finca el Tossal in Alistair Sawday's "Special Places To Stay." And he wasn't lying! This place is super special and perfect for a complete getaway from crowded beach towns. Built high along a mountainside, the stunning views greet you every morning as you open your windows and gaze across the valley. The rooms are simple but elegant, clean and private, with more than enough space...my only gripe (and I mean my ONLY gripe), and it's purely a personal preference, but the bed was too firm for my taste...maybe I'm a bit of a wuss, but that's me, and, really, a small price to pay for the rest of the Finca experience.

And by experience, I mean waking up to the aforementioned incredible views every morning, no cars, no noise (okay, maybe a distant rooster crowing). Then eating a breakfast of wonderful cheeses and meats and bread, a cup of strong coffee, a glass of fresh juice followed by a quick dip in the pool. Then maybe a drive up into the valley to explore the winding mountain roads, or heading on the short drive (10-20 minutes) to any number of beaches (we really enjoyed Villa Joyosa). After splashing about in the Med for a couple of hours, you head back up that "precipitous track" (as Allistair calls it) to enjoy a long siesta by the pool, or on the shaded, raised yoga porch (my wife's favorite spot) with a book, a beer, and your beloved lying next to you (softly snoring away). And then ending the day with one of Sonia's AMAZING dinners!

We stayed for 4 nights and if we hadn't prepaid on the next place we would've GLADLY stayed on longer.

Now keep in mind, it is a tad remote, so if you are the kind of namby-pamby traveller that needs big, no-brainer resorts, well, maybe the Finca is not the place for you. Getting up to the Finca was definitely a minor ordeal, one road was completely out, but there was another way up (and preferable, to be honest)--it gets rocky and steep and, yes, "precipitous," but that's kind of the point, right? Isn't that the definition of "get-away?" So if you indeed want to get away, Torsten and Sonia have succeeded in providing just that place. The prices are more than reasonable and I can't sing enough praises of these incredible hosts. They're fabulous and the Finca el Tossal (built by Torsten himself) is a reflection of their wonderful spirit. Enjoy! (...we sure did)

I stayed with my wife and kids, and my sister's family and we had the most relaxing holiday of our lifetime. The finca is a place whose owners clearly put their hearts into its whole design. Each room has its own individual character. There are various large outdoor spaces, each with its own great vista all the way across to the Mediterranean Sea plus a pool area with what we called "The Yoga Lounge" attached. Breakfast was rich and different each day with an ace coffe to go along. My only criticism is that the kitchen is closed on two days in the evning so we had to actually venture out to find a restaurant that was able to compete with Svenja's great cooking. Oh and did I mention we had Wifi?