Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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This is a beautifully fitted modern apartment on a raised level within a quiet private area, shared swinmmng pool with sunbathing area. It is a short drive away from the four star Valle del Este Hotel offering a modern Spa and gymnasium with a supermarket and a chapel nearby. The golf is outstanding - a championship course - and Mojacar playa is only a short distance away. Mojacar is family fun by day and clubbing by night. There are many Nature walks on the course, mountain trails on the Cabo de Gato, and riding schools.
There are local towns like Garrucha-famous for its fish restaurants- and Vera nearby. Further afield is the magnificent city of Granada with the Alhambra and the inspired Arabic Palacios Nazaries and Lorca with its walled citadel and lovely shops. Buy "The Rough Guide to ANDALUCIA" by Geoff Garvey and Mark Ellingham.
The luxurious living room
One of the comfortable bedrooms with en suite
A panoramic view from the apartment
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The Costa de Almeria region
Andalucia is the southernmost territory of Spain and the part of the Iberian peninsula that is most quintessentially Spanish. It is also one of the hottest and the months of July and August can reach well over 30 degrees with humidity to boot! Other months are cooler and March through to the end of June has sunshine and pleasant evenings.The landscape then is greener and awash with wild flowers. Rain does fall and quite spectacular thunderstorms occur in the Winter months.
Granada is a very special city and worth a trip to view the Alhambra originally the fort and palaces of the Arab rulers. Stay at the Guadalupe Hotel next to the Alhambra and your trip and tickets are organised. There is so much to see. "The Rough Guide to Andalucia" by Geoff Garvey and Mark Ellingham is a must (get the up to date edition) which will fill in all the details of the towns and places of interest of the area.
It is hard to know where to start with the history , but the Arab culture has had a profound effect in Andalucia (Al-Andalus in Arabic) on customs and laguage. All names beginning with AL are Arabic and a common Spanish phrase direct from Arabic is "Ojala" meaning " let us hope so" . In the end the Christian forces forced the Arabic culture out, but the Christians held the Arab states in thrall for centuries and taxed them. There was more commercial than spiritual motive for the final conquest.
Another town with a citadel is Lorca and you reach the 13th.century by time machine and see the area of the time with the inhabitants. All quite safe as no one -to my knowledge- has failed to return!
Vera / Valle Del Este Golf Resort area
Mojacar - the Fiesta of the Moors and Christians takes place here in June- a short drive away has the original pueblo on the hillside with ancient winding streets and the fortified church, whereas further down in the beach area is Mojacar Playa with its hotels, bars, jazz clubs (eg Tito's) restaurants and of course the beach. A main meeting place is "Parque Commercial" with its supermarkets, coffee plazas and surprisingly very stylish shops selling cool clothes for teenagers, jewellery and many things with a Spanish and Andalucian flavour. Horse riding can be aranged from Mojacar; further on is the fishing village of Garrucha with its restaurants. Be careful some fish portions are sold by weight! The Garrucha market is on Friday morning and there are bargains in lace, leather and clothes!
Vera is an ancient town on the hill with a fortified Church. It has a tourist centre and a reconstructed convent building for cultural events including song and art. Its market is on Satuday morning. Turre has a strong gypsy connection and the sights and sounds of Flamenco can be heard above the hubbub of the ex.pats!
How to get there
Fly to Almeria Airport and by car, you are fifty minutes from the apartment. Alicante airport is one and a half hours away., but Murcia with a recently opened magnificent motorway is now less than one hour. Cheap flights are available from Easyjet though if you wish more legroom fly BA to Alicante. Contact https://www.easyjet.com/ they are the cheapest and most flexible!
There are various car hire companies at Almeria and other airports. Airtickets and car hire are readily accessed through the internet!
A good local taxi company for the Valle del Este area may be contacted on 606-904376 618-609980. Some Spanish would be useful!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Almeria: 76 km
Railway:
Almeria: 80 km
Activities near Vera
Sports: Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk
Great for: Walking holidays A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks
Single beds (4), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: There is an outside balcony with table and chairs. The airconditioning-heating system is ducted and can be controlled manually or automaticaly. One of the bathrooms is "en suite" with a bath and shower. The furnishings are of high quality with carpets and tastefully chosen art work. There is a sofa with two matching lounge chairs, side tables and table lamps.The kitchen is ultra modern and all crockery is six piece with a stylish dinner service. There is ample storage space with fitted wardrobes.
The complex is protected and admission is by electronic gates and each flat has its own car parking area.
Further details outdoors: The apartment is on the first floor with easy staircase access. The flat is situated near the golf course with splendid views of the Andalucian country and the stream with waterfall that cascades through the course. The rubbish bins are at the main gate a short walk away. The walkways and exteriors are illuminated at night. The main drive has good access to roads connecting Garrucha,Mojacar, the Hotel and Vera.
Further details
This property is ideal for golfers.
Smoking is not allowed in the apartment.
Discounts and special promotions are available. Please ask!
Conditions
No pets are allowed and any smoking should be done outside. The flat is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.
A £200 deposit to cover breakages is required. The deposit is returnable at the end of the rental period.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
To reserve the apartment a 20% deposit is required and the balance paid six weeks before arrival.
A £200.00 deposit is requested to cover breakages . This deposit is returned at the end of the holiday period.
PLEASE ASK! Special offers and discounts are available.
Rates are negotiable for long term rentals.
Guestbook
"We had a wonderful stay; the flat is quiet and private and handy for the places we wanted to visit."
Gary and Linley, May 2006
" We really enjoyed our stay.It was lovely and quiet and all our needs were catered for. We will definitely visit again.
Mr and Mrs Nick Donovan, Surrey UK. August 2006.
Beautiful and well appointed apartment in stunning location. What a fantastic way to spend New Year. Good golf. Great food and wine and wonderful surroundings.. We''ll be back!
Christine and Brian Calvert, Lancashire, England Dec 28 2006 to Jan. 06th 2007.
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