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 Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This luxury sixth 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
View from the balcony
Air conditioned lounge with great views
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, 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:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared tennis court on site, Childrens pool
Access:
Wheelchair access, Lift access to property
Further details indoors: The lounge area has two sofas, a dvd/cd player and tv 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.
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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Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
22 Jun 08
28 Jun 08
295£ 295
4242
4242
1 Night
28 Jun 08
19 Jul 08
395£ 395
5757
5757
1 Night
19 Jul 08
6 Sep 08
450£ 450
6565
6565
1 Night
6 Sep 08
27 Sep 08
345£ 345
5050
5050
1 Night
27 Sep 08
1 Jan 09
225£ 225
3333
3333
1 Night
41
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
"Wow, what a fantastic view..."
"It's great to sit on the balcony and watch the boats jostle for position when the drawbridge opens..."
"Just to let you know that we had a fabulous week at the apartment which is perfect! (you have thought of everything). The first thing I noticed was the fantastic view of the marina, we enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the world go by! We particularly enjoyed the Italian and Mexican restaurants at the marina. Airport pickups were also stress free so yes we feel we had a 5 star holiday."
"The apartment was great - enjoyed a beer or two on the balcony while watching the boats go by. The teenage lads enjoyed the pool and snorkelling - they also appreciated the DVD's. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her facial and massage at La Manga club and would definitely recommend it. Thanks for your help with the organisation of the holiday."
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