L'Ametlla de Mar holiday villa accommodation, Tres Calas with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, DVD

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Villa Avondale (villa)

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The villa is located in a quiet, mature residential area on that part of the Catalan coast known as the Costa Dorada. It is one of the few stretches of the Spanish coastline which remains relatively undeveloped and there are no high rise apartment blocks or hotels in the vicinity.

Close to Porta Aventura adventure park and within easy striking distance of the wonderful city of Barcelona.

The villa has its own private pool, which is exclusively for your own use. It is surrounded by an extensive paved patio area, complete with patio furniture and sun loungers. There are two steps leading down to the barbecue area. A spiral staircase leads up to an extensive roof terrace which has stunning mountain and sea views.

Villa Avondale	The Roof Terrace
Kitchen	Lounge and Dining Area

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The Costa Dorada/Tarragona region

The villa is situated in the peaceful, mature residential area of Las Tres Calas, so named because of its three sandy beaches, and situated between an impressive mountain range and a rugged coastline. The nearest village is L'Ametlla de Mar, about 4km away. L'Ametlla is a typical Catalan fishing village with little narrow streets, plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants and a lovely harbour area. The whole region remains largely unspoilt by tourism, and there are no high rise buildings in the vicinity. Barcelona is 1.5 hours away, the Ebro Delta National park is 30 minutes and the Universal Studios Port Aventura Theme Park is also 30 minutes by car or train. There is a small commercial centre within walking distance with a supermarket, bakery, restaurant and a few bars. It is a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk to the nearest beach. There are several beaches and coves within a 10 minute drive by car.

Although there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants in L'Ametlla, there is not really much in the way of nightclubs or discos, so if you’re looking for a hectic nightlife this is NOT the area to go to ! You will find a few bars, a restaurant (with children's’ play area), a supermarket and bakery all within walking distance of the villa.

The wonderful city of Barcelona is a must-see. There is a very good train service from L'Ametlla - fares are very good value and the journey takes about one and half hours. The Universal Studios Port Aventura Theme Park (www.portaventura.es) is one of the best in Europe and is 30 minutes away by train or car. There is also a waterpark adjacent to Port Aventura. The Ebro Delta National Park is world famous for its bird life and its seafood dishes. Salou is lively tourist resort, with a good selection of pubs and restaurants. If you venture inland you will discover beautiful mountain scenary and remote villages. Visit the caves at Benifalet, and medieval castles at Miravet and Penisacola. The next village down the coast is L'Ampolla another typically Catalan fishing village with a very pretty harbour and waterfront, and well worth a visit. The nearby cities of Tarragona and Reus have some very interesting Roman monuments. For more information don't forget to visit the tourist ofice in L'Ametlla.

L'Ametlla de Mar / Tres Calas area

L’Ametlla de Mar is the nearest village, approximately 10 minutes away by car or taxi. It is a typical Catalan fishing village with little narrow streets opening out into small tree-lined squares where you are likely to come across all kinds of interesting activities such as concerts, street-theatre, markets and pageants. L'Ametlla offers a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants to meet all tastes. There is a daily indoor market offering fresh fruit and vegetables, and an outdoor market every Monday and Thursday selling souvenirs, clothes etc.

Although you will find it hard to tear yourself away from your own private pool, there are some lovely sandy beaches 15 minutes walk away or just a few minutes in the car.

As its name suggests, there are three lovely beaches within LasTres Calas itself, and lots more dotted along the coast. There is often a little beach bar on the beach where you can get any kind of liquid refreshment, tapas, ice creams and maybe even a light lunch. As is the norm in Spain, all of the beaches in the area are extremely well looked after, cleaned every day, and many are Blue Flag beaches. You will also find that the Lifeguards are also paramedics and trained to deal quickly and efficiently with most first aid situations that may arise.

How to get there

Reus is the nearest airport which is only half an hour from the villa. Ryanair operate almost daily flights into Reus, from Ireland, the UK and Germany. Alternatively you could fly into Barcelona which is about an hour and half's drive from the villa. Car hire is readily available from either airport, but it is advisable to shop around for the best rates, and book on-line before you travel. If you are flying by Ryanair their link with Hertz often gives good value, otherwise check out Solmar (www.solmar.es) or Economy Car Hire (www.economycarhire.com).

Activities near L'Ametlla de Mar

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The main door opens into a spacious lounge or living area with two comfortable sofas, coffee table, with satellite TV, DVD, CD player etc. The satellite TV shows most of the familiar English speaking channels. There is a dining area off the lounge with seating for 6 people. A child’s high chair is also provided. As you walk into the lounge the kitchen is on the left, which is equipped with a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, grill and hob. The worktop is a dark blue granite and there is a stainless steel hood-extractor.

The villa has three bedrooms – the master bedroom has a King-sized bed and a very large en-suite bathroom, the second bedroom has a double bed and the third bedroom has two single beds. There are two airbeds available, if needed, for extra guests and a cot is also provided.

All bedrooms as well as the living area have air conditioning.

The utility room is accessed by an exterior door at the side of the house. This is where the washing machine is located along with an iron and ironing board, a clothes horse, and various other bits and bobs such as a mop and bucket, garden tools, various lilos, footballs, pool toys etc.

Further details outdoors:
The villa has its own private pool, which is exclusively for your own use. It can be floodlit at night which gives a lovely effect. It is surrounded by an extensive paved patio area, complete with patio furniture and sun loungers. There are two steps leading down to the barbecue area. A spiral staircase leads up to an extensive roof terrace where you can watch the sun go down. The roof terrace has stunning mountain and sea views.

There is off-road parking space for two cars.

Further details

A meet-and-greet service is provided with support available, if needed, throughout the holiday. The pool is cleaned twice a week.

A 25% deposit is required to reserve the villa, with the balance due 4 weeks before you travel.
A €300 (or £200) security deposit is payable on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your holiday provided there are no breakages or damages.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July	1 Jul 08	27 Jul 08	980£  980	0-	0-	1 Week
August	27 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	980£  980	0-	0-	1 Week
September	30 Aug 08	28 Sep 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
October	28 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
November	1 Nov 08	28 Nov 08	450£  450	0-	0-	1 Week
March '09	7 Mar 09	29 Mar 09	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
April '09	29 Mar 09	26 Apr 09	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
May '09	26 Apr 09	31 May 09	650£  650	0-	0-	1 Week
June '09	31 May 09	28 Jun 09	780£  780	0-	0-	1 Week
July/August '09	28 Jun 09	30 Aug 09	1090£  1,090	0-	0-	1 Week
September '09	30 Aug 09	27 Sep 09	700£  700	0-	0-	1 Week
October/November '09	27 Sep 09	29 Nov 09	580£  580	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Payment can be made in either Euro (by transfer) or Sterling (by cheque), whichever is easiest for you. Contact the owner for a Euro quote. The price is fully inclusive and includes water, air-conditioning and electricity charges (except for long stays). There are no other charges apart from a refundable security deposit of 300 euro or 200 sterling.

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Name:	Caroline Kearon
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