May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The house is all on one level, comfortably furnished in the Spanish style with cool ceramic tiles throughout. There is a large family room with kitchen/dining/living area where the whole family congregates. A nice open fire for those cold winter nights and free standing fans for those hot summer days. Three bedrooms, one double two twin and a full bathroom complete the house. Outside there is a pretty covered terrace, a large open terrace with a pool set down in the centre and a good size barbecue area for the men to do the cooking! There is plenty of patio furniture for all your outside living. Cortijo Paco offers a totally relaxing holiday not far from the sea (15 mins by car) and all amenities, aswell as being a base for exploring a fascinating region rich in Spanish culture. The house is set above the village of Puntalon where they have their own bar & restaurant. For everything else you may need you will find it in Motril (10 mins by car). There they have plenty of shops, supermarkets, boutiques, restaurants & bars, where they still give free tapas (small bites of food) with your beer. The beaches stretch for miles in both directions and there are also lots of mountains to climb for the hardier of you
Cortijo Paco for a totally relaxing holiday
Living area
Kitchen area
Master bedroom
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The Costa Tropical/Granada region
Motril area Motril is the largest town on the Costa Tropical with 50,000 inhabitants. Is it a commercial town that benefits from the tropical fruit and flower producers in the area. The town of Motril is located just off the main coast road between Almeria and Malaga where the N325 turns inland for Granada. Most tourists by pass the town but is a good place to go shopping for necessities perhaps in one of the out of town hyper-markets. This area has been a historic gateway for the most varied civilizations, from the Phoenicians who founded Sexi - now Almuñécar - and Salambina - now Salobreña - to Abd al-Rahman I, who established the Hummeyad Emirate of Al-Andalus.The subtropical climate of the coast and its calm and warm waters make it an ideal place for all kinds of water sports. Diving enthusiasts can enjoy the most beautiful sea bottoms of the Andalusian coastline. Motril is the second highest town in the province after Granada. Visitors will enjoy its sunny beaches, exquisite tropical products and the heritage of its long history, in the shape of churches, hermitages, civil buildings and the Museum of Sugar, devoted to the sugar cane, which was the main industry of the city for centuries. The fish harbour is one of the most attractive places in town.Motril is a busy commercial port. There is also a fishing port and a yachting Marina.
Nearby in a protected cove east of Punta de la Mona is the impressive Marina del Este yacht harbour. Water sports and scuba diving are popular here, thanks to the variety of sea life and clarity of the water. The white village of Salobreña is worth a visit. Here you will be torn between visiting the moorish castle and the beach. The sugar cane plantations here confirm the name Costa Tropical
A mere 45 minutes from Granada, and just over an hour to the Sierra Nevada. From October to April, you could be in the happy position of being able to ski during the day and return to sunbathe on the long, clean beaches of Motril in the evening.
Almuñecar Calendar Becoming increasingly popular among foreign residents. It is an attractive costal resort town that is particularly popular in the summer with Spanish holiday makers. The interesting seafront promenade is divided into many sections by the small coves and headlands that are typical of this part of the Costa Tropical. Among the numerous attractions of Almunecar is the Loro Sexi bird park which will delight adults and children alike. Some 1,500 birds of 120 different species are on display here, including doves, peacocks, parrots, cock-a-toos, macaws, swans, ducks, ostriches, etc. Close by is the Parque del Majuelo, a pretty botanical garden containing Europe's largest collection of subtropical plants, with more than 400 species, the majority from Brazil and Cuba. In the park you will also find the ruins of the fish salting "factory" which was founded by the Phoenicians in 4th Century BC. similar to those found in archaeological excavations as well as providing visitors with a magnificent view of "El Majuelo" botanical park.
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Motril / Puntalon area
Motril area Motril is the largest town on the Costa Tropical with 50,000 inhabitants. Is it a commercial town that benefits from the tropical fruit and flower producers in the area. The town of Motril is located just off the main coast road between Almeria and Malaga where the N325 turns inland for Granada. Most tourists by pass the town but it is now an up nad coming place to be with all amenities here. It has a vast amount of shops, boutiques, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, banks, cafes etc. This area has been a historic gateway for the most varied civilizations, from the Phoenicians who founded Sexi - now Almuñécar - and Salambina - now Salobreña - to Abd al-Rahman I, who established the Hummeyad Emirate of Al-Andalus.The subtropical climate of the coast and its calm and warm waters make it an ideal place for all kinds of water sports. Diving enthusiasts can enjoy the most beautiful sea bottoms of the Andalusian coastline. Motril is the second highest town in the province after Granada. Visitors will enjoy its sunny beaches, exquisite tropical products and the heritage of its long history, in the shape of churches, hermitages, civil buildings and the Museum of Sugar, devoted to the sugar cane, which was the main industry of the city for centuries. Motril is a busy commercial port. There is also a fishing port and a yachting Marina.
Nearby in a protected cove east of Punta de la Mona is the impressive Marina del Este yacht harbour. Water sports and scuba diving are popular here, thanks to the variety of sea life and clarity of the water. The white village of Salobreña is worth a visit. Here you will be torn between visiting the moorish castle and the beach. The sugar cane plantations here confirm the name Costa Tropical
A mere 45 minutes to Granada, and just over an hour to the Sierra Nevada. From October to April, you could be in the happy position of being able to ski during the day and return to sunbathe on the long, clean beaches of Motril in the evening.
Almuñecar is becoming increasingly popular among foreign residents. It is an attractive costal resort town that is particularly popular in the summer with Spanish holiday makers. The interesting seafront promenade is divided into many sections by the small coves and headlands that are typical of this part of the Costa Tropical. Among the numerous attractions of Almunecar is the Loro Sexi bird park which will delight adults and children alike. Some 1,500 birds of 120 different species are on display here, including doves, peacocks, parrots, cock-a-toos, macaws, swans, ducks, ostriches, etc. Close by is the Parque del Majuelo, a pretty botanical garden containing Europe's largest collection of subtropical plants, with more than 400 species, the majority from Brazil and Cuba. In the park you will also find the ruins of the fish salting "factory" which was founded by the Phoenicians in 4th Century BC. similar to those found in archaeological excavations as well as providing visitors with a magnificent view of "El Majuelo" botanical park.
Motril area In Motril you will find a daily indoor market & twice weekly outdoor market. There are many sports and activities available in the area which include skiing, walking, tennis, golf, horse trials and many watersports, painting, bird watching - not forgetting numerous small beaches and tapas bars to discover.
How to get there
Nearest airport is Granada only 1 hours drive away and Malaga only an hour and a half
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Granada: 70 km
Railway:
Malaga: 90 km
Activities near Motril
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Towels provided, please check with the owner regarding linen. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Satelite tv, free standing fans and english books are all available
Further details outdoors: Automatic opening main gate to the property with intercom system inside the house.
Further details
There is an english speaking person on call 24 hours a day for any queries that may arise. Shopping can be arranged for people arriving late or on a Sunday.
Conditions
25% of rental fee due to confirm booking A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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1January - 1 April
1 Jan 07
1 Apr 07
510£429
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1 April - 6 May
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6 May 07
690£580
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6 May- 10 June
6 May 07
10 Jun 07
820£689
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10 June - 9 September
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980£824
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9 September - 7 October
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7 Oct 07
765£643
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7 October - 28 October
7 Oct 07
28 Oct 07
620£521
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28 October - 31 December
28 Oct 07
1 Jan 08
510£429
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
25% non-refundable confirmation deposit and the remainder to be paid on arrival at the villa in exchange for the keys.
Long term rentals available, please contact for rates
Guestbook
We had a great time again in Cortijo Paco and have already booked up for our fifth return next year. Meeusbr family, Belgium A great time had by all and can't wait to come back next year, lots of fun and total chilled out. Mr & Mrs Fryer & family, Richmond, North Yorkshire
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Name:
Shirley Crowe
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