2 Bedroom Apartment in Prades

Situated only 5 minutes from the Spanish border and the Spanish enclave of Llivia, the ancient hamlet of Bajande and the nearby village of Estavar share the traditions, mountains and gastronomy of two countries. 
 
Quaintly known as "The Nice of the Cerdagne", Bajande & Estavar enjoy an exceptional all year round microclimate, "3000hrs sunshine per year". 
 
Superb walking, cycling, winter skiing, thermal pools and "Little Yellow Train" station. 
Local mountain bike hire. 
 
Puigcerda, lively Spanish market town 10mins; duty-free Andorra 45mins ; Perpignan 1½hr, Barcelona, and Toulouse 2hrs

Accommodation: Modern and Swedish style, with well designed dining area and fitted kitchen; fridge freezer, washing machine, dish washer, gas hob & extractor, electric oven, microwave, electric coffee maker, etc. Living room with two sofas, TV, DVD/DivX/CD players, and internet access. Wood burning stove & electric heaters. Two bedrooms, one with 2 single beds (90) or 1double bed (180), and the other alcove-bedroom with a double bed (140). Bathroom and separate WC. Private entrance & Parking ~ BBQ ~ Garden with garden furniture.

A little known region other than with the French and Spanish, who in July and August come up from the Mediterranean to escape the often sweltering heat of the coastal plains. And in winter, for the skiing - cheaper and less crowded than the Alps. 
 
Spanish border town of Puigcerda. 
Good shops, lively Sunday market, restaurants. 
 
The famous all year round "Petit Train Jaune", narrow-gauge mountain train with open-top carriages in Summer snakes its way down through spectacular scenery to Medieval fortified Villefranche-de Conflent and the Grottos of the "Grandes Canalettes".  
 
 
Barcelona (2 hrs. drive) lively city, rich in history and architecture. 
 
Windsurfing & dinghy sailing on nearby lake. Rafting, 3 summer mountain chair lifts, pot holing, rock-climbing sites, hang-gliding. Lake & river fishing, golf (international course at Puigcerda). Mountain bike hire, indoor Olympic ice-rink & swimming pool. Superb horse-riding and of course walking to suit all abilities.

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