Tortuga Dos Apartment - Tarifa
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About the home
This is a fantastic beachfront Penthouse apartment in Tarifa, located on the 2nd floor with incredible sea views to Africa in the distance. The apartment have been recently renovated with amazing sliding glass doors which open out to the fabulous terrace.
The apartment comprises of 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and bathroom with a terrace looking straight over Los Lances beach and fantastic views of Morocco. It is furnished to a high standard in a contemporary but cosy style.
The nearest supermarket and the main high street of Tarifa with it´s numerous surf shops are just 5 mins walk away. There´s a community pool (open in the summer months) set in the gardens, but the sea is just 50m away across a beautiful sandy beach.
The prices below are based on 4 x people sharing, but the apartment can accommodate a 5th person on a sofa bed in the salon for an extra 15€ per night.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Tarifa, 100m |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | TV, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
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Share videoThe Costa de la Luz region
The Costa de la Luz is the last remaining unspoilt coastline with chrystal clear seas, golden sandy beaches and wide open spaces; a popular destination for Spaniards and foreigners alike. It is literally the 'Coast of Light'. You can wake up and break fast to dazzling sunlight playing on the rippling sea and after a hard day on the beach sip cocktails watching the most amazing sunsets.
Apart from a few rainy days in October/November or March/April, winters are mild with temperatures still reaching 18 degrees C in December and January. In a sheltered spot you can sunbathe year round. A cold day is when the temperature drops to 12 degrees! From May through to September it's warm and sunny with maximum temperatures up to 35 degrees occasionally.
If you enjoy driving, you'll love the traffic free roads and wide open countryside and exploring the many 'White Villages' in their hilltop positions with commanding views all around. Vejer, Benalup, Medina Sidonia and Arcos de La Frontera are all short drives from the coast. Further inland is an area like the Lake District - Sierra de Grazelema - the wettest part of Spain within the Parque de Alcornocales - the most extensive cork oak forest in Europe.
In the old fishing villages like Tarifa, Barbate and Conil tuna fishing takes place every Spring using the exact same methods as the Phoenecians centuries ago.
Everywhere there are signs of the past, best seen at the Roman Ruins in Baelo Claudia and the Moorish castle in Tarifa.
The Tarifa area
Tarifa is 'The Adventure Capital of Europe' and a mecca for windsurfers and kitesurfers.
There are no English bars and restaurants. No cinema or theatre.
But if you enjoy extreme sports, outdoor pursuits and the simple things in life - walks along the beach or birdwatching in the countryside or whale watching -and want to get back to nature, you'll love Tarifa, the surrounding area and the people here.
When you're bored with Tarifa, you're probably getting bored with life.
The old town - 'Casco Antiguo' - is a warren of narrow white cobbled streets, opening on to delightful small squares, with a 'Tapas' bar on every corner and restaurants offering the best of local produce. 'Organic' must have been invented here as it's all the local market and spice shops have ever sold.
There's an old Moorish castle, recently renovated, a colourful fishing harbour (no luxury yachts here) but with daily whale watching trips and regular fast ferries to Tangiers just 35 mins away.
Just a few kms out of town are some of the best and cleanest beaches in Europe with plenty of room for everybody, even in the Summer; with windsurfers, kitesurfers and sunbathers each respecting their zones. No laying out your towels and bagging a sun bed here; there aren't any.
You'll find a guide to all this and more in the property along with the latest copy of Costa de La LUz Vida magazine.
Local activities include golf, tennis, watersports, diving, whale watching, fishing, birdwatching, horse riding, hiking, rockclimbing, mountain biking, quadbiking, hanggliding and microlite flying.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Gibraltar: 40 km |
| Railway: | Algeciras: 25 km |
| Ferry: | Tarifa: 0.9 km |
Fly to Gibraltar- Follow signs to Tarifa / Cádiz and the La Tortuga is on the beach; an easy 40 mins drive.
Cheap flights available through Easy Jet from Gatwick with Monarch from Manchester.
Fly to Malaga- Follow signs to Algeciras / Cádiz; 2 hours drive.
Fly to Jerez- Follows signs to Algeciras; 1 hours drive.
Complete directions will be sent on confirmation of booking.
Contact www.crowncarhire.com for a hire car at any airport.
Tarifa is the "Adventure Capital of Europe" and we can fix you up with any number of different activities.
Activities near Tarifa
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 19 Nov 2011 |
We love Tarifa and have been every year to this apartment for the last five years. It is right on the beach and, where many blocks have rstricted views, this one is straight onto the beautiful beach... more |
18 Nov 2011 |
Stayed at this apartment for a week in early October. The weather was fabulous, unbroken sunshine every day. Arrived in the dark, so other than the sound of the ocean we didn't appreciate the... more |
31 Aug 2011 |
The apartment is in a very secure complex with a brilliant view of the beach which is about a minute walk away! From the balcony the view is amazing. The beach itself is gorgeous - quite windy but with a warm breeze. Visit the lovely little beach cafe called Soul Cafe for lunch & drinks! The apartment pool area is extremely clean and you will need pool cards which are provided with the apartment. The complex itself is very quiet. The apartment has everything you will need TV/dvd/radio/iron/washing machine/towels. The living area and balcony are very spacious. There is a large supermarket about 5 min walk away & the bus station is nearby. The old town is about a short 10/15 min walk away for nightlife with lots of bars and restaurants.Tarifa itself is easy to get around and lively at night. There are loads of places to go. I would recommend having a little bit of spanish though! Overall this is a lovely place & I would definitely recommend these apartments in particular for their location right on the beach. |
Guestbook for Tortuga Dos Apartment - Tarifa
“ Finally just about sorted out at home. We just wanted to say thank you very much for all your help with our stay in Tarifa. We all had a fab time and wish we were still there. Although the weather in the UK is absolutely lovely at the moment. Spence wanted me to remind you, his offer of help and advice still stands with regard to the mountain biking centre. Anyway, thanks again Tony and hopefully we will see you very soon.”
Julie & Spencer
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low | 1 Nov 11 | 23 Dec 11 | € 490 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Medium | 23 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 665 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Low | 7 Jan 12 | 30 Mar 12 | € 490 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| High | 30 Mar 12 | 15 Apr 12 | € 910 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| Medium | 15 Apr 12 | 15 Jun 12 | € 665 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| High | 15 Jun 12 | 1 Aug 12 | € 910 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| Peak | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1225 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 1 Sep 12 | 16 Sep 12 | € 910 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| Medium | 16 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | € 665 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Low | 1 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | € 490 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Medium | 21 Dec 12 | 7 Jan 13 | € 665 | - | - | 3 Nights |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
To confirm your reservation we need an advance payment/deposit to our bank account.
The balance is due on arrival.
Rental rates are based on 4 people sharing, but a 5th person can be accommodated for an extra 15€ per night.
For better exchange rates we recommend our currency broker HIFX - please request details.
Please bring 200 euros in cash as a deposit against breakages/damages
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Frank Walsh
Languages spoken     The owner is based in Spain and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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