Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A quiet location in the centre of Llafranc, Portmar is set just back from the main square, beach and port with views from both balconies. This duplex apartment , sleeps six in comfort and has recently been upgraded to a high standard and is decorated in cool neutral colours and has tiled floors.
Portmar looks down to the sea and the promenade of Llafranc with its bars and restaurants. On the ground floor of the apartment there are two double bedrooms, a bathroom, an open kitchen and living room with a dining area and a terrace with sea view. Upstairs is another double room with a balcony and sea view, a laundry room with washing machine and drier, a bathroom and a child’s bedroom, allowing up to 8 people to be accommodated.
***** Special October 2008 rates available - please contact us for further details *****
Portmar - Llafranc, the beach port and bay
Portmar - one of the double bedrooms
Portmar - the balcony in winter
Portmar - Llafranc, the port and bay
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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 in 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 dating from 1294 and the spectacular gardens of Cap Roig.
Llafranc area
Llafranc is a charming small resort with a long golden sandy beach backed by a promenade, that is set on a sparkling bay between its fishing and pleasure port, and a majestic tree clad hillside. It is popular with families, beach lovers and is renowned for its excellent fish restaurants which are set on the promenade overlooking the sea. Two of our favourites is the restaurant at the Hotel Llevant and the the restaurant in the Hotel Casa Mar.
Holidays in Llafranc are relaxed, lunches are long and the evenings are late but quiet. The paseo is the prelude to the evening meal with longer walks along the coast for the more serious, one of the most popular is around the nearby headland to the next resort, Calella de Palafrugell, or up to the lighthouse, El Far for amazing views over the 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 Llafranc and nearby Calella de Plafrugell 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 service a 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
Activities near Llafranc
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details indoors: The entrance to the apartment is into the first floor from which there are stairs down to the ground floor and the comfortable living room which is open-plan to the well equipped kitchen, which has sliding doors to separate it from the living area.
The apartment will comfortably accommodate 6 people, but for larger groups if there are children in the party, the children's bedroom, reached through the first floor bedroom increases the occupancy to 8.
Further details outdoors: The Portmar apartment has two terraces, both of which have views down to the beach and the sparkling sea. The one on the ground floor is furnished for sitting and dining and opens out from the living room, whilst the one on the first floor opens off one of the bedrooms and being higher has better views.
Further details
The changeover day for weekly rentals of the apartment is normally a Saturday, but we are able to offer holidays of a longer or 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 £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
21 September - 18 Dec
21 Sep 08
18 Dec 08
750£750
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1 Week
Low season 2009
21 Mar 09
16 May 09
770£770
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1 Week
Mid season 2009
16 May 09
20 Jun 09
980£980
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1 Week
High season 2009
20 Jun 09
4 Jul 09
1280£1,280
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1 Week
Peak season 2009
4 Jul 09
22 Aug 09
1495£1,495
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1 Week
High season 2009
22 Aug 09
5 Sep 09
1280£1,280
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0-
1 Week
Mid season 2009
5 Sep 09
19 Sep 09
980£980
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1 Week
Low season 2009
19 Sep 09
19 Dec 09
770£770
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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 the Portmar II apartment are for up to 8 people and 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 the Portmar II apartment, Llafranc we are acting as agents for Corredor Mato.
Bookings for 2009 are now being accepted.
Guestbook
Linda,
Just a short thankyou note for your assistance with the use of your apartment in Llafranc we had a really lovely time and the apartment was really nice. For a first time in Spain it was a top spot to stay. Trouble is we are now back in the UK and it's raining outside, still can't have it all nice.
many thanks, P and J
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Name:
Linda Bethell
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Advertiser joined: 16 Jan 2007 This property added: 28 Mar 2008
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