Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This lovely, fully air-conditioned, 2 bedroom villa on 3 floors, has a large roof terrace, that catches the sun all day round. The well maintained communal pool is just a few steps away for lazy days in the sun.
The villa is centrally located with easy access to bars, restaurants, banks and a mini-market and the fantastic Carabassi beach is within easy walking distance.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioned Twin Bedroom
Air Conditioned Master Bedroom
Gran Alacant
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The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region
There is so much to see and do in and around Alicante, however we have picked out a few must do's to give you an idea! However a good guide book for the Costa Blanca is always worth buying, just so you can get the most out of your stay.
AGOST Agost, a small village around 20km north west of Alicante has a long history of pottery manufacture and is still one of the best places in the Alicante region to buy pottery and ceramic ware. This town makes more earthenware botijos than any other spot in Spain. The authentic souvenir is the Botijo de Novia.
ALGAR WATERFALLS Buried in a jungly green valley filled with citrus and medlar groves, the water alternates between cascades and pools running between river banks covered with bourganvillea in summer. Starting at the lowest and most spectacular waterfall, you can climb up alongside the river for around 25 minutes until it becomes a mountain stream and then wade on up to the top. Bath in its various pools and waterfalls. Don't forget your swimming costumes! On the Benidorm - Callosa Road.
BENIDORM What can be said about Benidorm that hasn’t been said already? Yes it’s brash and commercialised, but also has 2 fantastic beaches, great shops, lively atmosphere, superb restaurants and nightlife plus something for everyone! The world famous Benidorm Palace http://www.benidorm-palace.com is worth a visit for a fantastic night out with a 4 course meal (including wine) and spectacular show. The old town, in between the two beaches, is well worth a visit and is full of atmospheric restaurants and tapas bars. Hard to believe that until the 1960’s Benidorm was a quiet sleepy fishing village!
ELCHE Well worth a visit is the city of Elche, just south west of Alicante, about 35 minutes drive. Over 300,000 officially protected palm trees in the city lend it a somewhat exotic air. These palms are evident on every street corner and can be especially enjoyed in the well-tended city park and just a short walk away in the Huerto del Cura (Garden of The Priest), a botanical garden in the palm forest which has now been added to the UNESCO cultural heritage list. The main attraction here is the Imperial Palm, a hermaphrodite palm tree that changes sex every 70 years and sprouted seven trunks, one of which produces dates.
JIJONA Jijona, is located in the mountains between Alicante and Alcoy and is a small town set on a hill, with remains of a medieval castle, giving unparallelled views of the Mediterranean. The drive will take approx half an hour from Alicante. Nowadays, Jijona is famous for Turron, a famous Spanish nougat made with almonds, orange blossom honey and sugar, which is traditionally eaten at Christmas. There are numerous roadside stalls where it is sold with pots of honey and even a Turron museum where you can see how it is produced. Here you can have a half hour visit and around the work shop and private museum and then sample the delights of the many different varieties of Turron in the shop. Not a visit for those watching their weight!
TABARCA ISLAND A superb day out, the tiny island of Tabarca just 10 miles south of Alicante is situated just a 30 minute ferry ride out to sea from Santa Pola. It is the only inhabited island in the Valencia region and you can catch the glass bottom boat fairly regularly from Santa Pola for around €12 adult and €9 children. You can walk around the old town and its ruins, watch birds, swim or snorkel in the crystal clear water and have lunch at one of a hndful of restaurants with views of the island and the sea. Remember to take your sun lotion!
Alicante area
Gran Alacant is a mainly residential area and therefore perfect for families - just a few miles south of the vibrant and beautiful city of Alicante and just to the north of the traditional Spanish seaside town of Santa Pola. Nestling in the hills above Alicante Bay, there are stunning views across to the city and the castle of Santa Barbara and northwards to the Crevillente mountains. The few miles distance to the airport make Gran Alacant a particularly good place to stay as you can be in your holiday rental accommodation in less than an hour from landing and, because Gran Alacant is not on the flight path, there is no aircraft noise.
Gran Alacant is a mixture of villas, townhouses and apartments on a number of different Urbanisations, all with access to swimming pools. The area is quite cosmopolitan with an interesting mixture of nationalities – mainly Spanish, British and Scandinavian own property here – yet has a typical Spanish feel. This mixture is reflected in the bars and restaurants in the area. Spanish run tapas bars, fish restaurants and pizzerias mix happily with British owned bars and restaurants. Gran Alacant has five good quality supermarkets and all less than 5 minutes drive from most of our holiday rental properties.
Gran Alacant has plenty to offer those looking for a relaxing holiday and also those looking for something a bit more active. With easy access to Alicante city and the excellent motorway network, there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas. Less than 40 minutes by car is the exciting Terra Mitica theme park just outside Benidorm. Also for children at Benidorm is the superb water park Aqualandia which is next to Mundomar the sea life centre.
As you would expect Gran Alacant also has pharmacies, banks (all with cash machines), panaderias (bakers), heladerias (ice cream parlours), a video/DVD rental shop, internet café, hairdressers, nail bar, petrol station and car/scooter rental agencies. Night life in Gran Alacant is low key with the emphasis on good food and good wine with more than 50 bars and restaurants to choose from.
Close to Gran Alacant, and just five minutes by car, is the typically Spanish resort of Los Arenales del Sol. Facing onto miles of sand duned beaches, cleaned each day, Los Arenales is a popular weekend destination for people from Alicante and families from all over Spain have holiday homes here. In the resort are plenty of bars and restaurants some with superb views of the sea and Alicante on the other side of the bay. During the spring and summer water sports of all types are available from the beach. For beach lovers, a lazy day at Los Arenales is highly recommended.
For walkers there are a number of clearly marked trails in the Nature Park that surrounds Gran Alacant. Birdwatchers will also enjoy following the trails as there are many species to be seen at all times of the year. A little further afield there is excellent walking near the Santa Pola lighthouse whose light can be seen most evenings from Gran Alacant.
Gran Alacant is a superb choice for basing your stay on Spain’s glorious Costa Blanca. We have an excellent choice of competitively priced, privately owned apartments, villas and townhouses for rental, all located close to swimming pools and within walking distance of a range of bars and restaurants. The immediate area has plenty offer the holidaymaker and is twenty minutes from all the attractions of the stylish city of Alicante. One of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca is on your doorstep and all the facilities you need are close at hand.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Alicante, less than a 15 minute drive away. Taxis are available from the airport. Fare is 20 - 25 Euros. Contact us for a competitive car hire quote.
Numerous airlines fly from the UK to Alicante - EasyJet, Monarch, Thomsonfly, Jet2, British Airways to name a few. Fow a comprehsnive search of flights to Alicante from all European airports check out www.skyscanner.net
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Alicante: 15 km
Railway:
Alicante: 15 km
Ferry:
Alicante: 15 km
Activities near Alicante
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break City breaks
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Moving inside, the air-conditioned lounge has two comfortable sofas. One is a 3 seater (which is also a single sofa bed), one is a 2 seater, chair, rugs, coffee table, lamps and pictures. There is also a thoughtfully provided guest information file to help you make the most from your holiday!
For your entertainment, there is a wall unit with Digital TV, with some UK terrestrial and satellite channels, as well as both a DVD and video. There is also a DOLBY surround sound system installed as well as a good selection of paperbacks, DVD's, CD's and videos! The dining area features a dining table and 4 chairs.
The fully equipped kitchen features microwave, washing machine, oven, hob and fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, extractor fan, iron and ironing board plus a good selection of utensils. Downstairs is also a handy WC, basin, cabinet, mirror and an electric heater.
Up the marble staircase to the first floor, the air-conditioned master bedroom has a double bed, full length mirror, pictures, built in double wardrobes, bedside cabinets, rugs, lamps plus a 4 drawer chest. In addition there is a portable CD/radio for your enjoyment! Plus doors lead from the bedroom to a private balcony furnished with 2 chairs.
The second bedroom is a twin and is also air-conditioned. In addition there is a double built in wardrobe with a built in chest of drawers, bedside cabinet and lamp.
The main bathroom has a bath (with shower over), WC, bidet and washbasin, plus bathroom cabinet and electric heater.
The upstairs roof terrace has views of the mountains and sea. Plus, it's furnished with a table and 4 chairs, parasol and 2 sunloungers - perfect for soaking up the lovely Spanish sun! There is also a BBQ for al fresco dining and the terrace is lit at night!
The lovely pool and gardens are nearby and the pool has a separate children's section. A superb family holiday property!
This tastefully furnished house is just three minute walk away from a great selection of shops, bars and restaurants and just a 20 minute walk from the lovely white sandy beach.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
25% deposit required to secure booking.
Balance due no later than 6 weeks before start of your holiday.
£100 security deposit taken on all bookings.
50 Euros cleaning/laundry charge payable locally.
Negotiable discount for winter lets of 4 weeks or more.
Availability
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/6149
Contact details for home 6149
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Mark Smith
Tel:
+44 (0)208 150 6599
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