Vacation Rental Description
Property Details :
A well placed first floor 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the golf course and close to beach, shops, restaurants and local marina. A well-equipped apartment with a private terrace. This apartment is ideal for families and couples alike and comprises a lounge which has patio doors leading to the balcony overlooking the swimming pool. The apartment has 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom plus bathroom and the well equipped kitchen has oven and hob, extractor, fridge, plus microwave and washing machine. All crockery and cutlery and utensils are provided here.
The apartment has a range of cooking facilities, pots and pans to cater for your dining requirements, we also have a range of inflatables for the pool , plus various toys and games which are handy to keep the kids happy, in addition to books and a selections of DVDs to watch. We also provide all towels/linen.
(N.B. We would ask that you bring your own beach towels although you are of course free to make use of all other sports/tennis racquets and beach equipment you find in the property).
Area Details :
Velas Blancas overlooks a 27 hole golf course, offering some great golf, as well as an established social scene. The resort has an excellent supermarket and a variety of small shops which are a 15 minute walk from the apartment. The local bus service stops at the entrance to the apartment complex. Close to the apartment you will find a beach, sailing, and water skiing.
Almerimar is a quiet area which is home to one of Spain’s largest marinas. The marina is surrounded by local bars and restaurants that can be reached by strolling along the Marine Promenade which stretches from the marina for approximately 3km along the beach.
The beach is also very clean with crystal clear seas and also many bars and eateries along the promenade. Almerimar has a 27 hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player. Fishing trips are available from the marina.
The resort has an excellent supermarket and a variety of small shops which are a 15-minute walk from the apartment. Just a 5 minute drive away you will find a substantial commercial centre, including hypermarket, numerous shops, go-karting, cinemas, amusement arcade, restaurants, McDonalds. There is also a Tourist Information Office at this commercial centre. In the local town of El Ejido, there is a weekly outdoor market every Wednesday morning.
Costa de Almeria is a place with glorious coastal views and many delightful beaches and is famous for being the sunniest and warmest in Spain, where the sun shines for 320 days a year.
It is often regarded as the driest region in Europe, with an annual average temperature of 19ºC and just 100mm of rain per year.
Facilities
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Elevator
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
There is no telephone line available in the apartment. However, mobile phone coverage is very good. If you require internet access, this is available at the Melia hotel.
A baby travel cot is in the apartment for your use
A full size "camp bed" is also available to use
Further details outdoors:
Terrace furniture - table and 4 chairs
The outdoor pool is only open during the peak season (June through to September)
Activities
Biking
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Gym
Horse Riding
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
There are many places to visit and lots to do, including the nature reserve, scenic walks, shopping malls and go-karting. Mini Hollywood at Tabernas, is a cowboy themed park with a zoo, where many westerns have been filmed and is worth a visit.
Granada is 2 hours drive away where you can visit the Alhambra Palace or visit the ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada.
The resort has an excellent supermarket and a variety of small shops which are a 15-minute walk from the apartment. Just a 5 minute drive away you will find a substantial commercial centre, including hypermarket, numerous shops, go-karting, cinemas, amusement arcade, restaurants, McDonalds.
Roquetas is also home to Mario Water Park (open high season only) the new Aquarium and the new Roller Skating Rink and dance studio. There is a large shopping complex here (Gran Plaza) with all types of shops, bars and restaurants available and huge hypermarket.