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About The Experience

The relatively undiscovered Costa Tropical is the ideal location for this Andalusian private villa. You'll have a more authentic Spanish experience and to enjoy the beauty and history of Southern Spain from this Andalusia villa with a pool. There are wonderful opportunities for day trips to Granada to visit the Alhambra and the colorful Albaycin, the Moorish part of this old university town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can also explore the Alpujarras, a series of mountain villages, Moorish Castles, as well as the Sierra Nevada ski resort. From sun and sea to skiing all in one day! The area around this holiday villa in Andalusia enjoys a sub-tropical climate, allowing for year-round enjoyment of the great outdoors. If you want to relax, this Andalucia villa offers you beautiful views of the beach and sea, plus the communal areas of the private residential community, which include two pools and a tennis court.

Location Description

This wonderful villa rental in Spain is located in a quiet, hillside community of villas. Within the community there is a large shared pool (open year round - not heated), children's pool, playground, tennis court, and table tennis. These villas are characterized by the wonderful views of the sea and the village of Salobrena, where there is a Moorish castle and a lovely old-town area that is great to explore on foot. The town has various grocery stores, pharmacy, restaurants, cafes, and a post office. Motril, the closest large city, has a large supermarket, hospital, and a golf course. It takes only 40 minutes to reach the wonderful university town of Granada and the Alhambra. There is also the colorful Albaycin, the old Moorish part of town, located above the city, where the gypsies now live, and where you can go to cave dwellings to enjoy an impromptu flamenco performance. The Albaysin still has its original narrow cobblestone streets and large “carmens”, traditional homes with patios and wonderful views toward the Alhambra. It is even possible to enjoy a meal in one of the “carmens”. The area is best explored on foot. There is a little mini-van that runs constantly from the Alhambra or the center of Granada up to the Albaycin. Another destination is Almunecar, which is famous for its Roman ruins, the fresh fish market, the Friday market, and the variety of beaches. There is a nice long beach promenade that is wonderful for walks or bike rides. Nerja is another lovely coastal town, which is famous for its caves. There is an annual music festival that is held there in mid-July. The center of Malaga, with its Picasso museum, is only 90km away. While the Granada airport is the closest to the villa, there are more frequent and affordable flights to Malaga. For arrivals by train, there is a train station in Granada.

Nearby Attractions: Due to the temperate climate there are any number of outdoor activities possible and available in the area, including tennis, golf, all water sports, horseback riding, biking, walking, rock climbing, day trips to Salobrena, Granada, Almunecar, Nerja, Malaga, to name a few. There are a wide variety of beaches close to the villa, with the closest only 5 minutes away. There is even a naturalist beach in a nearby national park, where it is often possible to spot mountain goats. You can also explore the Alpujarras, a series of mountain villages, among which is the town of Lanjaron, famous for its thermal baths and spa. Pampaniera is also a lovely town with interesting shops and restaurants. This area is known for its locally made wine and dried ham. In addition, between December and April, you can ski at the Sierra Nevada ski resort, which is only 75 minutes away.

Gibraltar: 225 km/140 mi
Marbella: 155 km/96 mi
Malaga: 90 km/56 mi
Granada: 70 km/43 mi
Nerja: 37 km/23 mi
Almunecar: 14 km/9 mi
Motril: 10 km/6 mi
Salobrena: 3 km/2 mi

Exterior Description

(4000 m2) The villa is a typical white Spanish building with a red tile roof. The terraces are paved with terracotta tiles. It is planted with bougainvillea, oleander, jasmine and geraniums. There are eight steps to the villa from the road. The villa and upper terrace are on one level; the lower terrace is down 25 stairs. There are three terraces, a pergola and a glassed-in sun room.

Interior Description

(160 m2)
Newly updated with two new sofas, the combination living/dining room also has a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove insert. There is an air conditioning wall unit in this room. All of the rooms of the villa have sliding glass doors to the large and private wrap-around terrace with wonderful views over the sea and the town of Salobrena. The kitchen is complete with a granite counter top, glass stove, wall oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, and many small appliances. There are two bedrooms: one has a queen-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a tub with a shower head and handheld shower-head, two sinks, bidet, and WC; the second smaller bedroom has a single, extra-long bed with a trundle bed beneath (also extra long). The two beds can be joined together to form a queen-size bed. There is another bathroom with a shower, sink and WC. Each bedroom has sliding glass doors which open onto the wrap-around terrace. There is a huge lower terrace with oleander, bougainvillea, spectacular views and a stairway leading to the lower garden area. There is an outdoor built-in brick barbecue for outside dining.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Maid Service: Upon request

Please Note:

• The owner provides guidebooks, maps, tourist information and restaurant guides.
• There is an air conditioning wall unit in the living room.

Features and Amenities

Independent Villa Balcony/Terrace Barbecue Outside Area - Private Outside Dining Swimming Pool - Shared Tennis Court - Shared CD player DVD player TV - English Channels Available Internet - Wireless

Dishwasher Microwave Oven Toaster Washing Machine Air Conditioning - Partial House Heating - Whole House Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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