Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 0.4 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This luxury first floor apartment is in a prime position at an exclusive part of the strip with stunning views over the marina, Mar Menor and mountains beyond.
The marina has many excellent restaurants and bars and from here you can take boat trips, hire boats, go on a diving trip or take the foot ferry across the Mar Menor.
Long stretches of unspoilt beaches and the famous therapeutic mud are only a few hundred metres away, and a great variety of water sports close by.
The apartment is one of only three frontline apartments for rent in the complex with a double width balcony directly overlooking the marina. We also have full air conditioning, underfloor heating, two double bedrooms with balcony and great views, a fitted kitchen and two bathrooms.
Historic Cartagena is 30 mins away with great shopping, attractions and Roman monuments.
The apartment on La Manga strip
Ist floor apartment overlooking the marina
View from the balcony
Pools and paddle tennis court
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The Costa Calida/Murcia region
The La Manga Strip has a unique position in Europe, between two Seas, the Mediterranean Sea and the crystal clear waters of the Mar Menor. The apartment is located overlooking the largest marina in the area, near the tip of the strip.
This part of Spain is famous for its salt lakes (salt is a major export). This has a major knock on effect on humidity levels, and as a result the air is much dryer than in other parts of Spain & Europe. The low humidity levels coupled with a mild climate, means the WHO (World Health Organisation) have rated this part of Spain one of the healthiest climates on the planet.
The Mar Menor is an immense lake of warm, tranquil salt water, rich in salts and iodine and noted for its therapeutic properties. The waters are a magnificent natural swimming pool with temperatures maintained by a sun that shines for an average of 320 days each year. The maximum depth of 6.5m makes it an ideal location to enjoy the many water sports available.
La Manga Del Mar Menor / La Manga Strip area
The two distinct seas, soft breezes, sunny days and significant sporting infrastructures makes La Manga a water sports paradise. No one need travel far to practice their water sport ; sailing, diving, water skiing, kite surfing, windsurfing, jet skiing and most other nautical sports.
Apart from the water sports, La Manga offers a great variety of other activities to suit all tastes such as horse riding, fishing, hang-gliding, walking and bird watching at the nearby nature reserves. Blue flag beaches and boat trips also make this a favourite place for all the family. There are boat trips from the marina to local islands in both the Med and the Mar Menor. One of the boats (which sails past the apartment) has a glass bottom to view the marine life.
The world famous La Manga Club is 20 minutes drive away with many quality golf courses close by including DeVere Roda Golf, La Serena and Hacienda del Alamo. There are tennis clubs with courts open to the public all year round, plus paddle tennis and squash. In addition there is a roller-skating rink and full size go-kart track. The road which runs through La Manga has been built with a cycle-lane and there’s an absence of hills throughout the strip. You can hire cycles which will be delivered directly to the apartment.
The historic cities of Cartagena (30 mins away) and Murcia (60 mins drive) are well worth visiting for the shopping, Roman monuments and sightseeing. Cartagena is full of interesting architecture, has many museums, and an historic marina with tourist trips around the harbour. The shopping in the historic centre is great, and Cartagena also has an upmarket Corte Ingles department store.
There are small towns nearby for sightseeing and shopping including Los Belones and Santiago de la Ribera. You can take the foot ferry from the marina to Santiago de la Ribera, the Spanish version of the Red Arrows practices here.
Further afield you can take a scenic tour through the local mountains or visit the flamingos at the San Pedro salt lakes. You don't need a car to enjoy a holiday here since buses run up and down the strip all day and there are bus services to the local towns such as Los Belones and Cartagena.
Relax and enjoy - in La Manga you can rest, practice sport and also get to know the local history, or participate in the traditional fiestas of the area, the choice is yours.
How to get there
There are frequent low cost flights to both Murcia's San Javier and Alicante airports from many UK airports. Murcia Airport is a 40 minute drive and Alicante is 90 minutes. Taxis and car hire are available at both airports and airport transfers can be arranged.
If you haven't booked your flights yet I would recommend flightchecker.moneysavingexpert.com and skyscanner.net.
If you are considering car hire then I would recommend www.premiercarjet.com and travelsupermarket.com.
It is not necessary to hire a car since we are just a couple of minutes walk from a well stocked supermarket (ideal for self-catering), coffee shops, bakery and several restaurants and bars. The beaches are only a few minutes walk away. Next to us you will find a 5 star luxury spa hotel where you can drop in for a cocktail at the bar, a meal in the panoramic top floor restaurant or a luxury spa treatment.
The marina is an easy 20 minute stroll away (or 3 minute bus ride) with a variety of excellent restaurants and bars. Boat trips and the foot ferry depart from the marina and you can also take diving trips from here or hire boats. If you wish to go sightseeing or shopping in Cartagena or Murcia you can catch a bus from the strip. There is a bus stop a few hundred yards from the apartment and buses run a regular circular route along the strip for only 1 euro. If you wish to hire a cycle it will be delivered to your door.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Murcia San Javier: 45 km
Railway:
Lo Pagan: 20 km
Ferry:
Cartagena: 30 km
Activities near La Manga Del Mar Menor
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available
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, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared tennis court on site, Childrens pool
Access:
Wheelchair access, Lift access to property, Parking space
Further details indoors: The lounge area has two sofas, a tv and dvd/cd/video player with video inputs for your camcorder or digital camera. A selection of English TV channels are available including Sky News and BBC World News, there is also a DVD library. Wi-fi is available in the apartment, bring your laptop to obtain free internet access.
The dining area has seating for four people with an extending dining table.
Both bedrooms have balconies and great views of the marina.
The property is air conditioned in both bedrooms and lounge, and has underfloor heating to all rooms.
Further details outdoors: The wide south facing balcony has a patio table and four chairs with views over the marina and the Mar Menor.
It is a relaxing place to sit in tranquil surroundings and watch the boats sail by. We are close to the marina entrance so there is always plenty of activity to watch from the comfort of the balcony.
There is an outdoor pool (about 200 meters away) open 1st March to 31st November, and paddle tennis court. The property is wheelchair accessible and has a lift. Ample free parking is available.
Further details
Arrival and departure times are flexible and can be agreed prior to departure.
Included in the rental rates are electricity, linen, towels and final clean. Optional welcome pack available for £12 & £25. Cot and high chair available for rental.
Each apartment accommodates 4 people. For the comfort of future guests the apartment is exclusively for the use of non-smokers and pets are not allowed.
I will need a deposit of £100 to confirm your booking. Balance of payment is due 6 weeks prior to departure together with a refundable key deposit of £100. The key deposit will be returned within 14 days of your departure.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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17 Aug 08
6 Sep 08
450£ 450
6565
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6 Sep 08
27 Sep 08
345£ 345
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27 Sep 08
24 Dec 08
225£ 225
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260£ 260
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230£ 230
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10 Apr 09
30 May 09
285£ 285
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30 May 09
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340£ 340
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460£ 460
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26 Sep 09
360£ 360
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26 Sep 09
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230£ 230
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24 Dec 09
7 Jan 10
260£ 260
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Midweek bookings are possible. Extra nights are available at pro rata rates.
Minimum stay of 1 night, but a cleaning charge of £30 is applicable to stays of less than one week.
Payment accepted by cheque, bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, Eurogiro.
A 2% card processing fee is applicable to credit card transactions.
Guestbook
"We had a super holiday at your apartment and were most comfortable. We like the Mar Menor coast very much for the fact it is not over touristy. This helped us to feel that we were really away from it all..."
"We had a wonderful holiday in no small part due to the quality of your apartment and would be more than happy to recommend you to our friends..."
"We really enjoyed the Mar Menor mud beach and the Med which are both so clean. Your apartment was just great with everything we needed..."
"We found sitting on the balcony with a bottle of wine watching the boats coming into and out of the marina very peaceful. The apartment was clean and well cared for and homely. There was a good selection of books and the DVDs were handy for nights in. For self catering the supermarket at the entrance to the resort was convenient and had a good choice. We really enjoyed visiting Cartagena which is a beautiful city. We liked the Mar Menor beach and even tried the mud treatment! All in all a great holiday and we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to our friends."
"We would both like to thank you for a wonderful holiday, the apartment is top class and the views wonderful. Everything was superb, we couldn't find fault with anything, it was just as described. Your book of information was invaluable and covered everything we needed. As you suggested we went to visit Santiago de La Ribera by ferry, it was a really enjoyable trip. The children appreciated the buckets and spades you provided and the Mar Menor beach being calm and shallow was great for them. Thanks again for the very prompt and efficient way in which you have dealt with everything."
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