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Price Range: £350 to £750 (GBP)

For year-round visitors with diverse interests
The Costa Tropical is an up-and-coming area that has long been known to Spanish holidaymakers and is now starting to attract more foreign visitors. The town of Almuñecar maintains its authentically Spanish character while welcoming international holidaymakers, a key factor in our family's decision to invest here. We plan to spend as much time here as possible! The Costa Tropical runs from Nerja to Motril and is characterised by rugged cliffs falling to the sea, a variety of beaches and a sub-tropical climate that supports avocados, mangoes and bananas. A variety of holidays can be enjoyed at our house, including relaxing by the pool, visiting nearby beaches, water sports, horse riding, scuba diving, golf and walking in the countryside. Spain's premiere ski resort is available in the winter and spring. This may be the best climate in Europe. Compared to the rest of the Spanish south coast, the Costa Tropical is particularly mild in the winter and relatively cool and comfortable during the summer. There are more than 320 sunny days each year. Daytime highs range from 16 C in the winter to 29 in July and August, with lows of 8 in the winter and 20-22 in the summer. The magnificent city of Granada with its spectacular Alhambra palace is only 40 minutes away by car, with high quality skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains from December to April. Seville, another great destination, can be reached in 3 hours. Skiing in the morning and the beach in the afternoon can be an option in the winter.

Gorgeous and peaceful setting
The house is in the community "Fuentes de Almuñecar" (Fountains of Almunecar), perched strategically on a hilltop overlooking a spectacular coastline and backed by ranges of hills. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with lush sub-tropical vegetation, trees, fountains and waterfalls. Residents are Spanish, British and a sprinkling of other nationalities. There are two communal pools, one an 'infinity' pool, and wonderful views along the coast and out over the Mediterranean. Both pools are no more than a two minute walk from the house. While one of the two communal pools has a lifeguard during the day, neither of the pools is securely fenced and young children would need to be supervised. The centre of Almuñecar has a classical Spanish atmosphere and has so far avoided being dominated by tourism. The Moorish and Phoenician architectural heritage shows up in the winding passages and cobbled squares of the old quarter as well as the prominent castle. The town also has several markets, some very good restaurants, a bird park, several beaches and a water park, all easily reachable from the house. Modern supermarkets, banks and other facilities are also available. A car is needed to reach the property and to get around, particularly on warm summer days when the walk back from the nearest beaches or the centre of town can be a challenge. Driving in this part of Spain is not hard, the roads are in excellent condition and places are clearly signposted. In the house we provide a range of books, maps and suggestions for both driving and walking tours. On arrival, our guests are provided with extensive information on local attractions and our favourite beaches, restaurants, shopping, night life, sports, sightseeing destinations, etc., many of which we have discovered by staying in the area for extended periods. Our local manager maintains the property and, if requested, can arrange activities and excursions.

The house
The 4-bedroom house (one double, three twins) is on the corner of a group of four units. It has two floors (see plan) and a large terrace with a dining table and chairs. The total indoor area is about 125 m2. There are two full bathrooms, one en suite with two showers, plus an extra WC. One bedroom has a private terrace. The interior is roomy and the ceilings high, contributing to a light and open house interior. Eight people are very comfortable here. The main terrace is large and quiet, with an extraordinary 180 degree panorama view and opportunities to observe both sunrise and sunset. It is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing meal or sunbathe. The terrace is equipped with a dining table, chairs and sun beds. Air conditioning and central heating ensures that the house is comfortable year round. Please do not bring your pets.

the city of Granada and Alhambra Palace distance 40 min

Sierra Nevada Mountains and ski resort distance 60 min

choice of beaches, water sports, riding distance 5 min

Almunecar Old Town, restaurants, shops distance 5 min

Property Features
Sleeps 8
Doublebeds 1
Twinbeds 3
Bathrooms 2
Tv
Satellite 1
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Centralheating
Linenprovided
Airconditioning 1
Traffic Medium
Relaxing
Activity 1
Pets
Patio
Balcony
Sharedpool
Parking
Airport Malaga
Airportdistance 60 min
Beach 15 Minutes Away
Sailing 15 Minutes away
Walking 45 Minutes away
Cycling 99 Minutes away
Horseriding 15 Minutes away
Skiing 45 Minutes away
Golf 45 Minutes away
Tennis 15 Minutes away
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Property extras:
This new, fully-equipped property is available for booking for the first time from June 3, 2006. There are fabulous views from the house and the surrounding grounds are beautifully landscaped with trees, streams, fountains and waterfalls. Although some construction work will continue on the upper parts of the development during 2006, this will not have any impact on our visitors, as we have just verified ourselves in a delightful stay as a group of eight. Almunecar can be reached easily by car from three airports: Malaga (60 mins), Granada (40 mins) or Almeria (2.5 hours - check). There is a wide choice of car hire options from these airports (we can provide suggestions if needed). We will provide full information on our favorite beaches, restaurants and places to visit, as well as riding, scuba diving, walks, golf, shopping, etc., etc.