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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Come and stay at our villa in Moraira, ´the jewel in the crown´ on the Mediterranean coastline. Our luxury holiday accommodation offers five bedrooms that sleep 12 with secured gated parking for 4 cars.
Enjoy our large private pool with under water lighting and games room with a full size pool table, table tennis, darts and playstation. You can book the apartment for self catering only to enjoy this lovely area. There is WiFi, an honesty bar for your favourite tipple and an extensive book/DVD library for your use. Watch our cinema screen or just simply relax while drinking that all important holiday G & T with a hand picked lemon from our orchard!
Upon arrival we welcome you not only with tea and coffee, but with smooth red wine, chilled white wine and refreshing Sangria and Cava. For days at the beach we provide you with our beach pack, complete with beach towels, a sun umbrella, a beach ball, a cool bag and beach toys.
Casa Carmen
Chillout Gazebo
Private Pool with underwater lighting
Sun Terraces
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The Costa Blanca / Valencia / Alicante Province region
This particular area of the Costa Blanca is very pretty and exclusive with a lovely historical feel and certainly up market from the southern area of Costa Blanca.
The Costa Blanca is unquestionably not only Spain’s, but one of Europe’s most sought after holiday destinations. Spanning over 200kms of desirable coastline, Costa Blanca remains true to its roots amidst a booming tourism trade offering its visitors modern luxuries with old world charm. Renowned for being a shopper´s paradise offering everything from fashionable stores, leather goods, perfumes and wines as well as an abundance of fresh fruit, fish and vegetables.
Numerous restaurants, some with live entertainment, offer local, national and international cuisine. A trip through the valleys and up into the mountains among the pine forests and the almond and citrus groves provides some spectacular scenery and there are always places to stop for refreshment and dining!
Costa Blanca beaches are fine examples of what has made the region so popular for many decades. Denia’s Las Marinas Beach has Blue Flag status and is made for sunning and swimming. Calpe boasts two excellent beaches divided by the Penon de Ifach, one of Costa Blanca’s favourite landmarks. Benidorm is Spain’s leading tourist enclave. Set amongst an imposing skyline are two of the areas best beaches; Levante and Poniente.
Alicante is the capital of Costa Blanca and home to San Juan, Albufereta and Saladar beaches. All three offer fine sand, clear water and many sporting options.
Visit the large Arab fortress in Denia overlooking the bustling Seafront Esplanade and the hub of Denia town life, the Marques de Campo. Altea’s quaint cobblestone streets are flanked by whitewashed buildings leading up to the Plaza de Nuestra Senora del Consuelo and its remarkable blue domed church.
Attractions Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Aqualandia and Aqua Natura (approx 25 mins away by car) Terra Mitica is a park divided in to five themed areas; Iberia, Rome, Egypt, Greece and the Grecian Islands all with amazing attractions and rides. Aqualandia, also in Benidorm, is a family favourite as a water fun park with water slides, pool etc. Terra Natura and Aqua Natura are independent but also interlinked to offer wildlife park and water park entertainment in one. Mundomar 30 mins by car. Seaworld and tropical paradise with the opportunity to meet and even swim with the dolphins (to be pre-booked). El Vergel Safari Park. El Vergel 40 Mins by car. Delightful safari park for all ages inclduign swimming pool and refreshments. Medieval Knights, Benidorm 30 mins by car. Enjoy a feast of a banquet with entertainment in the form of reenactments and duels from thw middle ages! Good all round fun for all the family! Benidorm Palace. The best in cabaret entertainment for choice, variety and quality together with a 4 course meal plus wine and cava included followed by disco. A tremendous night out.
Guadalest and Fonts D´Algar 45 mins. Delightful inland mountain village and fonts steeped in history.
The costal town of Villajoyosa is noted for its chocolate, fresh fish and brightly coloured buildings.
In Alicante, stop at the Castilla de Santa Barbara for stunning views and see the Salon Azul at the town hall Inland is the castle at Guadalest, a must see and beyond that is Alcoy, famous for its bridges and its mock battles between the Moors and the Christians held in late April. Elx, or Elche, dubbed the Palm Tree Capital of the World, has a forest of over 300,000 massive trees.
Valencia 1 hour 30 mins by car. An historic city with a beautiful old town quarter. Hosting the futuristic Oceanographic and Hemispheric museums and dry river bed recreational areas offering mini golf, bars, restaurants, bike hire, mini train rides, tennis and cycle tracks, lakes and the most modern water features to be found.
Moraira / Baladrar area
Moraira is a small coastal fishing town situated in the beautiful mountainous area of the northern Costa Blanca. The surrounding area has a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, with beautiful and unspoilt scenery and many small villages to explore. It has an impressive marina, excellent variety of local shops, weekly open market on Fridays, harbour-side fish restaurants and bars still retaining their Spanish character. There are too many restaurants of interest and good quality to list here but we can mention that there are 8 Michelin recommended restaurants in the immediate area with three of them being star rated and not expensive either!
During the months of June and July Moraira is host to the most spectacular fiestas and firework displays. Usually the 2nd/3rd week of June receives the celebration of the Moors and Christians battles on the beaches with wonderful processions, costumes and re-enactments. About the same time in July Moraira hosts its fiesta with gastronomic delights, running of the bulls, live music festivals til dawn again spectacular firework displays.
Under the attentive gaze of the highest cliff on the Mediterranean, the Peñón de Ifach, Calpe has grown on both sides of the Great Rock, symbol and image of the Costa Blanca. It has been a tourist destination since the 1930s due especially to the quality of its beaches, their fine sand and the cleanliness of their waters. The municipality preserves vestiges of the past in its old town, and curiosities such as the ruins of the Baños de la Reina, and some abandoned salt mines. Its fishing port is full of vitality, where restaurants serve the local fish and seafood.
The area boasts ´the best all year round climate in Europe´ according to the World Health Organisation and has 320 days of sunshine per year.
Watersports Being a major holiday destination, Costa Blanca watersports options seem endless. All towns and resorts provide everything you might need to enjoy, diving, snorkelling, sailing ,canoeing and fishing to name but a few. Pro Platinum in Calpe is a full service dive centre offering excursions for the novice and the seasoned diver alike.
Some of the best snorkelling can be found around the Illa de Tabarca and Las Rotas Beach south of Denia. For sailing rental or instruction, head to Alicante’s or Denia’s harbour for a day out on the open water. Most of the coastal towns were once small fishing villages making the area ideal for charter fishing.
Recreational Activities:- Sea fishing, birdwatching, flora and fauna
Golf La Sella Golf Club & Alicante Golf La Sella Golf Course (+34 96 645 4252) in northern Costa Blanca borders Montgo Nature Park making for gorgeous scenery throughout. This 9-hole course in a valley is an pleasurable day out. Severiano Ballesteros designed the 18-hole, 72 par at Alicante Golf Club (tel +34 96 523 5004). It is a sweeping course near the city and the beach with a playground for the kids.
El Plantio Golf Course (+34 96 518 9115), also near Alicante, has a well manicured 18-holes blended perfectly into the area’s natural landscape. It also has a short 9-hole course. By Elx, is Alenda Golf Course (tel +34 96 562 0521) with rising greens that will challenge all players. Backed by mountains with sea views, this course also has a restaurant and cafe worthy of a post game visit.
How to get there
Airports Alicante airport serves the Costa Blanca. It is located centrally to the entire Costa Blanca and is a full service airport, being 1 hour away from Casa Carmen.
Valencia is only 1 hour 20 minutes away and is a good option especially if travelling from Europe. There are taxis available at the airport although most only carry 4 people. If your party is larger, a variety of airport transfers can be arranged ahead of time, please contact us at time of booking to arrange.
Trains There is a station serving Alicante, however other than Alicante, trains in Costa Blanca can be limited to the scenic Lemon Train, a coastal railway from Alicante to Denia stopping in Villajoyosa, Altea, Benissa and Teulada to name but a few local villages and towns. Teulada is the nearest station with route to Alicante with connecting routes to the rest of the region.
Ferries From the Costa Blanca, Denia ferries and Alicante ferries run to the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. Ibiza can be reached in as little as 2 ½ hours!
For arrival by car, Bilboa sea port is 8 hours away and Santander 10.5 hours away.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Alicante: 95 km
Railway:
Teulada: 4 km
Ferry:
Santander: 1000 km
Activities near Moraira
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (2), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (4)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (3), Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Perfect for large groups or 2 families holidaying together, Casa Carmen is a villa that is set apart from the rest. Enjoy one week or one month, however long you choose to stay at Casa Carmen we will make sure your holiday in Moraira is memorable and enjoyable.
The villa is set out as two separate apartments, one upstairs, one downstairs with separate entrances.
The upper apartment is 3 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed with one bathroom en-suite, one double and two twin rooms. There is a fully equipped separate kitchen with all appliances & utensils including dishwasher, microwave, washer and tumble dryer. The spacious lounge has leather sofas, flat screen TV with British Satellite TV and dining suite. There is a Naya leading off the lounge with access from the kitchen also. The Naya provides ´al fresco´ dining and relaxing sofa units under shade from which an enchanting curved staircase descends to the terraces below.
The lower apartment provides 2 bedrooms, a double and triple room, separate fully kitted kitchen, spacious lounge with leather sofas and dining suite, family shower room and en suite cloakroom to the double room. The double room is shaped in a semi-circle, as was the style of the spanish designers in the year of construction! The lounge has a projector system with British Satellite TV.
There is air conditioning and central heating (for use in the winter months) throughout both apartments.
For a break from the sunshine our games room is perfect. It boasts a full size pool table, table tennis, darts and playstation. There are several games available but you are free to bring your own. These are perfect for those rainy days, or simply for a day off from the beach.
We also have an extensive library of books including novels, children's books of all ages, autobiographies and business interests and games.
Also if you wish to watch a film then we also offer a wide selection of DVDs to watch on our large projector screen.
If you fancy one of those G & T´s or one of your favourite tipples after a long day at the beach or a treat before bedtime then our honesty bars will fit the bill!
We also provide a water filter so there is no need to carry those heavy bottles!
We also offer satellite navigation system at a nominal charge pre set with the best destinations on offer. Theme parks, shopping centres, towns, beaches, secret coves and most importantly car parks! We provide you a list of the names and away you go and of course "home" is pre set for that stress free return at the end of another successful holiday day!
All linens and towels are provided for the duration of your stay at our Costa Blanca B&B. You will be well equipped for sunny days on the beach too with our beach pack which includes a sun umbrella, cool bag, beach ball, beach towels and bats & balls.
Baby equipment (cot with linens & high chair) is available free of charge.
The charming and secluded rocky coves and laid-back beach bars are only a ten minute walk. The nearest cove is Cala Baladrar with a pebble beach and delightful Chiringuito (beach bar). The nearest sandy beach is in Moraira (a short five minute drive). We are just a ten minute walk to local bars, restaurants, banks, farmacia, shops and supermarkets with delicatessen and bodega.
Your complimentary welcome pack will include a bottle of red and white wine as well as delicious Sangria and Cava, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cereals, bread, butter, preserves, fruit juice and biscuits to ensure you relax from the moment you arrive.
We hope to see you in Moraira soon and if you have any questions, please drop us a line via our contacts page.
Features of our Costa Blanca residence - Two double bedrooms - Two twin bedrooms - One triple bedroom - Games room with full size pool table, table tennis, darts and playstation and refreshment facilities - Honesty bars (one upstairds, one downstairs) stocked with spirits, mixers, beers, wines, soft drinks - Water filters - DVD Library - Cinema screen - Book library - Large private pool - Chillout gazebo - BBQ facilities - Pool terrace areas - WiFi available - Beach packs provided - Welcome grocery packs - A bottle of red & white wine, sangria & cava provided - Weekly linen change
We can on occasion sleep more, however please contact us for sleeping arrangements and costs. With a double sofa bed the maximum would be 13 plus a cot.
Further details outdoors: Casa Carmen has a truly lovely walled and electronic gated exterior with plenty of facilities to enjoy for all - families, children and dogs alike. As well as the gorgeous private pool with under water lighting there are terrace areas, gardens and a BBQ area with plenty of space to enjoy ´al fresco dining´ in the sunshine and tranquility of the mature landscaped gardens with mature palms and citrus tree grove. Along with the pool, the gardens have pretty lighting too for the warm evenings to be able to extend the enjoyment well after sunset!
The Chillout gazebo affords a luxurious shaded retreat so you can lose yourself in a good book whilst the children are playing in the stepped entry pool.
Because you are staying in our Moraira residence rest assured knowing that you are in the best area for sightseeing. After a healthy breakfast you can enjoy the area's wonderful walks, beaches and seaside towns. Moraira and the surrounding area has so much to offer you won`t be disappointed. The weather in Moraira is sublime with little rain in the summer months.
Further details
Children and dogs are certainly welcome, we have both ourselves! We look forward to helping you plan a perfectly relaxing and hassle free holiday in Moraira.
Throughout the peak period we prefer Saturday to Saturday bookings but are flexible at all other times. Please feel free to speak to us on this.
Weekly linen and towel change included.
All bookings have a complimentary welcome pack to get you started including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, butter, preserves, orange juice, cereals, red and white wine, sangria, cava and biscuits.
Conditions
Weekly prices are for self catering.
Payment is 50% payable at time of booking with the balance payable 4 weeks prior to arrival along with a refundable security deposit of 300 euros. Payment is accepted by bank transfer.
The lower apartment is available all year round. Please visit property reference 67833 for details.
Airport transfers can be arranged to and from Casa Carmen.
Car hire can be arranged locally in Moraira on your behalf.
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50% payment is required upon booking and the balance paid 4 weeks prior to arrival. There is a 300 euro refundable security/damage deposit payable with the balance, repaid within 7 working days of your departure by bank transfer.
Casa Carmen Villa is available from 26 June 2010 to 4 September 2010 inclusive. The lower apartment is available all year round. Please visit property reference 67833 for details on the lower apartment only. Thank you.
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