Vacation Rental Description
This lovely,fully equipped ,two storey villa is just perfect for relaxing or as a base for exploring the REAL SPAIN .Only 50km from Almeria airport. Located at the edge of the village Guainos Bajos the house is in a peaceful spot yet only 3km from the lively town and fishing port of Adra and half an hour´s drive from Almerimar and Roquetas.
Three double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms , L shaped lounge /diner,hall ,kitchen and large sun terrace , accessed from both the galleried landing and also the master bedroom, complete the accommodation . Ceiling fans are located in all bedrooms and the lounge/diner. The house is light and airy as the feature marble staircase leads up and around onto the open landing from where patio doors lead onto the large sun terrace . For the cooler months there is a log fire in the lounge .
Casa Sol y Mar is ideal for families ; one bedroom and shower room are on the ground floor and the sun terrace sports a large awning ,small tampoline , dining table and chairs ,sun beds and BQ.
Those spending time in Casa Sol Y Mar will not fail to enjoy a taste of real Spanish life. A church ,a community centre ,a fountain for drinking water, one shop and a beach bar form the nucleus of the 200 inhabitant hamlet .There is an orange and lemon grove to the back of the house , as well as agricultural land and buildings.The bread van calls each day , a local fisherman stops by on his bike to sell his catch every morning and a van calls every week selling fresh local market garden produce.No one could fail to be charmed by the unchanged pace of life here which, particularly in summer, revolves around the sea. The three distinct beaches within a two minute stroll from the house offer sandy stretches , rocky coves ideal for snorkelling or fishing, and the convenience of a beach bar and showers and toilets.
Granada is only 90km away and Malaga 160km . A car is advisable but not absolutely necessary as the house is on a main bus route and fares are reasonable .
These are just some of our guests' comments.
I just said "Wow " when I arrived . "The house was much bigger and better than described !"
" The house is just so fresh and light it was a joy to be there "
"Loved just sitting on the terrace watching the sun go down over the sea"
"Couldn´t wish for a more convenient spot ."
Guainos Bajos is at the Gateway to the Alpujarras and the last village on the Almeria coast line before entering into Granada Province. Within minutes from leaving the coast the traveller is in spectacular mountainous terraine and the land of the typical Andalucian hidden white washed villages , almond groves , olive trees and grape vines. The last vestige of the Moors, the area still reflects its history in food , architecture and customs even 700 years after the North Africans were expelled .
Further east Almeria Province becomes drier and it is here " Mini Hollywood " can be found located in Spain´s only true desert . On the coast just north of Almeria City is the National Park of Cabo De Gata an area of outstanding natural beauty and a paradise for scuba divers.
Ameria enjoys abundant sunshine throughout the year and has the perfect Mediterranean climate ; hot summers and warm winters.
Adra itself is a working town and port of some 20,000 inhabitants but has much to offer the tourist ;several supermarkets , banks , a cutural centre which houses a cinema and theatre , a kilometre long promenade, public indoor swimming pool, two long sandy beaches,a sports hall ,tennis club and many tapas bars and restaurants . The colourful festivals each year like Semana Santa (Easter ) Los Reyes Magos ( Festival of the three Kings ) in January and The Feria ( The Fair )in September. Guainos too has its own Feria the last week of August .
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Dishwasher
DVD
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
Casa Sol y Mar is fully equipped for a comfortable stay for up to 8 people. Hot water is provided by electric water heater and the washing machine machine is conveniently placed the bathroom. All bed linen and towels are provided but visitors may prefer to take their own. All the main British TV channels are provided via satellite and there is a Cd and dvd player and radio in the living room. Extra radios are in the bedrooms. Logs are provided free for the fire and a log fire in the evenings in the cooler season should suffice although a blow heater is provided in the winter months
for the bathroom.
Activities
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Gym
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Theater
The nearest golf course is 20 minutes away by car in Almerimar and although there are good shops and supermarkets in Adra town the nearest American style shopping mal, and leisure complex is 16km away , by motorway ,in El Ejido.
Hill walking is right on the doorstep, in fact the RAMBLA of Guainos Bajos, only two minutes walk from the house is adesignated protected area where walkers regularly go to enjoy the flora and fauna . A few minutes further in land and you are high above sea level and into the Alpujarra Mountains.
Sailing and boating is available at the marina.
There is a ski resort in La Ragua , one hour away by car or in the Sierra Nevada some two hours drive away.
Sea fishing is popular and there are several gyms in the town the biggest one being the new public gym in the swimming pool complex on the promenade.
Internet cafes can be found in the town centre.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Almeria international at 50 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Almeria city at 50 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Adra at 3 kilometers distance