Car advised Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A luxurious recently built spacious apartment just 300 yards from the beach in the central old part of the village, with balcony and roof terrace area and stunning views over the village, to the sea and mountains. The apartment is equipped to a high standard with all modern conveniences to very comfortably accommodate four people. The apartment block has passenger lift, a vehicle lift to underground off road parking, and is just a short walk from the beach and all local amenities including a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
There are a wide range of activities available in the area including watersports, riding and walking in beautiful natural parks, the Alpujarras and the Sierra Nevada. The beach area and village has a good selection of children's play areas as well. An ideal area for a relaxing holiday.
View from Apartment Balcony into the Village and to the Bay
Dining Area
Part of Kitchen area
Front access of Mirador de la Bahia apartments
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The Costa Tropical/Granada region
La Herradura (translated as the horseshoe) lies on a beautiful curved bay between the headlands of Cerro Gordo to the west and Punta de la Mona to the east, on the Costa Tropical. This relatively unknown stretch of the costline of Andalucia just east of the busier Costa del Sol, is characterised by the rugged hills and deep ravines behind, with small villages sheltering in the valleys or clinging to the hillsides, with the Pena Escrita national park overlooking La Herradura. Above everything tower the Sierra Nevada, the highest peaks in Spain. La Herradura boasts some 320 days of sunshine a year and is one of the few places where one can ski in the morning (on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, 75minutes drive) and sunbathe on the beach in the afternoon.
La Herradura area
La Herradura, whilst relatively small, does have a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants including a daily fresh meat, fish and vegetable market, supermarkets, baker, banks, chemists, hairdressers etc. Many of the bars and restaurants are situated either on or close to the beach making this the ideal place to idle your days away relaxing in the sunshine. For the more active there is a wide range of watersports including water skiing, sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving; tennis, hang gliding and horse riding are also available in the village. Almunecar is just a 10 mins drive away, a thriving spanisn town,with its own castle,bird park and Friday market,. The famous slopes of Sierra Nevada are close by and open up until May. The Alpujarres, half an hours drive away for keen walkers . Granada a beautiful moorish town, with the Alhambra Palace which should not be missed is only 1 hours drive. Not forgetting Nerja for its famous caves, 'Balcon de Europe' and night life just 15 mins drive away. and the old quaint Spanish village of Frigiliana, up behind Nerja.
How to get there
Fly to Malaga or Granada airports. From Malaga airport take the local bus to the central bus station for a connection to the bus for La Herradura or if you're driving from Malaga, take theE15/ N340 motorway into La Herradura (just less than an hour journey,signed to Almeria, Motril and Nerja). Car Rental can be advised and arranged from Malaga. From Granada (just over an hour ) or Almeria (about two hours) airports it is best to hire a car.
Many low cost flights available to Malaga airport through Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, Monarch, Thomsonfly which fly from all main airports, including Bristol, Luton & Stansted, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, East Midlands, Doncaster, and more. Flights to Almeria and Granada are also now available, making your journey to La Herradura a little more interesting.
You can also get information, check flight details, shop for cheap flights - all from www.andalucia.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Malaga or Granada: 80 km
Railway:
Malaga or Granada: 80 km
Ferry:
Malaga: 80 km
Activities near La Herradura
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife
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
Access:
Lift access to property, Secure parking
Further details indoors: The kitchen is well equipped with ELECTRIC oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and a good range of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans etc., and a small table. There is a utility area off the kitchen with automatic washing machine, clothes drier and ELECTRIC hot water boiler (No Gas Bottles to Change!). Spacious living room/dining area with large corner sofa unit, coffee table, dining table and chairs, sideboard unit with Television (receives English stations), and DVD / CD player with radio, patio doors leading to balcony with village and sea views equipped with patio table and chairs. Very large double bedroom with large double wardrobe and dressing table / drawers with mirror, the second bedroom has twin beds and a high quality large double fronted fitted wardrobe. There is a bathroom with bath and shower over, washbasin, toilet and bidet. Also a separate shower room with toilet and washbasin. Satellite T.V. system installed to view English Stations.
Further details outdoors: There is your own roof terrace area for sunbathing if you do not want to go to the beach. There is a good range of shops, banks, chemist, dentist and health centre, daily fresh food market, bakery, bars and restaurants, all within easy walking distance in the village. The beach, with a wide range of watersports, is just 300 yards away (5 / 6 minutes walk). Good diving facilities are also available from the beach - this is a popular and extremely good diving area. Golf is available either at Salobrena, 15 minutes drive or at Baviara Golf, 25 minutes drive. We are 15 minutes from Nerja, and 10 minutes from the beautiful town of Almunecar with its castle, roman ruins, winding streets and popular Friday market. There is a large everyday market for fresh food and a lovely combination of traditional Spanish local bars (incredible tapas and value for money) and more modern resort attractions. The very picturesque Marina del Este is very close by.
Further details
A good location for couples and families. Within walking distance of beach, shops, and beachfront or village restaurants. Due to the sloping/cobbled streets surrounding some of the old part of the village, the area may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. Passenger lift access to the three floors and vehicle lift down to the garage underground safe parking.
Conditions
Apartment is not available until after 1400 hrs and must be vacated by 10:00 hrs. No Pets. No Smoking in the Apartment, only on the balcony or outside. Terms and conditions:25% deposit on booking, Balance to be paid 6 weeks before arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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31 August to 1 November
31 Aug 08
2 Nov 08
255£255
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2 November to 20 December
2 Nov 08
21 Dec 08
225£225
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Christmas and New Year 08
21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
270£270
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4th January to 21st Febru
4 Jan 09
22 Feb 09
195£195
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22nd February to 4th Apri
22 Feb 09
5 Apr 09
225£225
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Easter 2009
5 Apr 09
19 Apr 09
295£295
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19th April to 16th May 09
19 Apr 09
17 May 09
260£260
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17th May to27th June 09
17 May 09
28 Jun 09
285£285
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Summer Holidays
28 Jun 09
30 Aug 09
345£345
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30 August to 31 October09
30 Aug 09
1 Nov 09
260£260
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1st November to 19th Dece
1 Nov 09
20 Dec 09
235£235
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Christmas and New Year 09
20 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
280£280
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Nightly rates from 40 pounds per night.
Negotiable rates for stays of three weeks or more.
Guestbook
Your apartment is situated in what we consider to be the nicest part of the village, the old town. Everything is within walking distance. There is a spacious lounge/diner which leads to a balcony with stunning views of the village and the bay, many a night is spent having a few drinks and admiring the view. Ms. D. H. Thirsk.
Many thanks for the use of your apartment. We enjoyed our stay, having unbroken sunshine for the whole month. C & P, South Wales.
We really appreciated having the kitchen well-stocked with pots/pans/knives. D & S, London.
We had a lovely time staying here - the apartment was absolutely beautiful. J.M. Sheffield.
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Contact details for home 11548
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Name:
Kath Sims
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+44 1262 676235
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