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A superb location in the centre of Calella de Palafrugell, Les Voltes is just back from the beach and the beautiful cove of the same name. Originally a fisherman’s cottage, the property has been upgraded to a superb apartment which sleeps four in comfort and is immaculately presented in a nautical theme.
This apartment faces down to the water’s edge and its many bars and restaurants and has views over the bay. On one floor, Les Voltes has one double bedroom and one twin, a bathroom, a well equipped kitchen with a washing machine and a living room with a dining area, TV and a south facing terrace with sea views.
Les Voltes - the balcony overlooking the sea, beach and promenade
Les Voltes - Living area leading into the kitchen
Les Voltes - the twin bedroom
Les Voltes - Living area and balcony overlooking the sea
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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region
Catalonia, or perhaps better known as the Catalunya region, is the area of northern Spain bordering the Mediterranean just to the south of the French border.
This ancient kingdom once extended from near Narbonne in France down to south of Barcelona and eastwards to include the Balearic Islands. The area was later divided between France and Spain but even today the area remains fiercely Catalan, as can be seen by the numerous red and yellow striped flags displayed and the rather exceptional cuisine, demonstrated best perhaps by Ferran Adria of Es Bulli fame.
To the holidaymaker it is the Costa Brava, known throughout the world for its scenic beauty, aquamarine seas and yellow sandy beaches. Inland the area is mainly agricultural set against a backdrop of the ever present Pyrenean Mountains in the distance. The main crops are rice and fruit, together with the large selection of fish present a varied and healthy diet.
Perhaps Catalunya greatest gifts to the world have been its artists, Joan Miró and Salvador Dali are both from this region, and today’s artists, the chefs of Catalunya lead the world with their own inimitable styles.
The most attractive area of the coast is the small area around Palafrugell, which stretches from Pals and Begur to the north, south through Aguablava, Tamariu, Llafranc, and Calella de Palafrugell to the gardens of Cap Roig. This area abounds with beautiful bays, coves and headlands, with golden sandy beaches, sparkling seas and glistening white villages reflecting the sun.
Places to visit include Pals, the walled medieval city; Bisbal famed for its market and ceramics; Torroella de Montgri with its Gothic palaces, courtyards and narrow streets that nestle beneath the Castell de Montgri which dates from 1294 and the spectacular gardens of Cap Roig.
Calella de Palafrugell area
Calella de Palafrugell is well known by the locals for its various attractive coves, sandy beaches and excellent fish restaurants, our favourite being the Gelpi. Now becoming more popular thanks to the annual Jazz Festival held in the extensive gardens of Cap Roig just to the south of the village.
Calella is popular with families, beach lovers and those seeking watersports, walkers, and cyclists. Holidays here are relaxed, lunches are long and the evenings are late but fairly quiet. The paseo is the prelude to the evening meal with longer walks along the coast for the more serious hiker, one of the most popular is around the nearby headland to the next resort, Llafranc and up to its lighthouse, El Far for amazing views over the whole bay.
There are many local festivals in the surrounding towns and villages - in late May Palafrugell holds its Spring festival, the Caroussel Costa Brava; on 23/24 June the Festa de St John is marked all over the region with bonfires and firework parties; in July and August Calella de Plafrugell and nearby Llafranc hold their Cantada d' Havaneres musical festivals that involve the singing of local sea shanties on the beach.
How to get there
Flights: The main airport of Catalunya is Girona-Costa Brava, recently upgraded and now served from a number of regional airports in Europe.
Scheduled airlines: Girona is served by the local Spanish airline Spanair and also by Transavia, but the majority of flights are with Ryanair who have an enormous number of destinations throughout Europe including many airports in the UK and Ireland. - www.ryanair.com
Charter airlines: Girona-Costa Brava also is served by charter airlines from the UK, look at - www.airline-network.co.uk, www.flightsdirect.com, www.thomsonfly.com. Barcelona airport is only an hour away and is served by the major airlines of the world.
Rail: The nearest railway station is at Flaca, then by bus and taxi to the resort. Girona is the nearest main line station.
Car hire: All major car hire companies are represented at both Girona and Barcelona airports. The following web sites will be of assistance: www.holidayautos.com; www.europcar.com; www.avis.com; www.hertz.com, www.sixt.com.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Girona
Railway:
Flaca
Ferry:
Barcelona
Activities near Calella de Palafrugell
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Sea view
General:
TV
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details indoors: Decorated in white with blues as contrast with many nautical details, the apartment is extremely well presented and is light and airy.
Further details
The changeover day for weekly rentals of the apartment is normally a Saturday, but we are able to offer holidays of a shorter duration - 3 or 4 nights for weekend breaks that allow more flexible start days outside the months of July and August.
When you are considering flights please note that the arrival times at the apartment should be between 1600 and 2000 and that you will need to vacate the apartment by 1000 on the day of departure.
You will need to pay a security deposit locally to cover against any breakages or additional items and full details will be advise to you at the time of booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
05 - 20 September
5 Sep 08
28 Sep 08
725£725
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1 Week
21 September - 18 Dec
28 Sep 08
18 Dec 08
420£420
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1 Week
Low season 2009
21 Mar 09
16 May 09
730£730
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1 Week
Mid season 2009
16 May 09
20 Jun 09
895£895
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1 Week
High season 2009
20 Jun 09
4 Jul 09
1195£1,195
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1 Week
Peak season 2009
4 Jul 09
22 Aug 09
1395£1,395
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1 Week
High season 2009
22 Aug 09
5 Sep 09
1195£1,195
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1 Week
Mid season 2009
5 Sep 09
19 Sep 09
895£895
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1 Week
Low season 2009
19 Sep 09
19 Dec 09
730£730
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The prices quoted above for Les Voltes include:
* The rental of the apartment.
* All utilities - gas, water and electricty as appropriate.
* All linen and towels for the apartment, but not beach towels.
The prices quoted here are for 7 night holidays. We are also able to offer 4 night holidays outside the months of July and August for which prices are on request. For rentals of 7 nights the start day is a Saturday, for short break 4 night holidays the start day is flexible depending on availability. Please ask for further details.
To book:
A deposit of 30% of the rental charge is payable on booking with the remaining 70% being payable 6 weeks before the start of the rental.
Cancellation charges- the following charges are payable:
* More than 45 days before the start of the rental loss of deposit.
* Between 45 and 30 days before the start of the rental 50% of the total cost of the rental.
* Less than 30 days before the start of the rental 100% of the total cost of the rental.
In the light of the above cancellation charges we would strongly advise you to take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover you in the unfortunate event that you should have to cancel your rental.
In accepting bookings for Les Voltes, Calella de Palafrugell we are acting as agents for Corredor Mato.
Bookings for 2009 now being accepted.
Availability
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/53406
Contact details for home 53406
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Linda Bethell
Mobile:
+44 (0)7831 569685
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Advertiser joined: 16 Jan 2007 This property added: 28 Mar 2008
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