Holiday apartments in Puerto de la Duquesa, Costa del Sol, Spain
Quality 3rd Floor Apartment with Stunning Sea and Coastal Views
Direct Access to 2 Pools and Beaches
Sleeps 4/7 (2 Bedrooms)
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Overlooking the colourful marina, it has stunning views across the mountains and Mediterranean to Estepona and Marbella beyond. The marina with its palm fringes and its range of bistros, restaurants and shops are easily accessed from this apartment as are the shared pools and the fine local beaches. Additionally the apartment is within easy reach of two good, local golf courses, with the more prestigious courses of Valderrama, Sotogrande and San Roque etc only half an hour away. Puerto de Duquesa lies on the edge of some of the most splendid mountain scenery and National Parks in Andalucia. The historic towns of Seville and Ronda and the delightful mountain White Villages are readily accessible. All holiday requirements are catered for here; from relaxing sunbathing and swimming, through to sight-seeing and shopping, eating out and evening entertainment.
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| Rental periods | 2/4 persons |
| January - March 2008 | £275 |
| April 2008 | £300 |
| May 2008 | £350 |
| June 2008 | £425 |
| July / August 2008 | £525 |
| September 2008 | £425 |
| October 2008 | £300 |
| November / December 2008 | £275 |
| Easter Fortnight 2008 | £350 |
| Christmas 2008 | £325 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. 5/7 persons plus extra £25 per person per week.
Changeover day
The changeover day is flexible depending on prior bookings.
Arrival time at the apartment is after 4pm and departure by 10.30am on the last day. If there are no other guests on the same arrival/departure days this is also flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The master bedroom is airy and spacious with ample built-in wardrobes and sliding doors and again overlooks the marina and coast. The 2nd bedroom has twin beds, built-in wardrobe and a window with views over the marina. |
| Bathrooms: | The en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom has a bath with a shower over, a wash-basin, bidet and WC. There is a separate bathroom, with bath and shower over, wash-basin and WC. |
| Kitchen: | The separate kitchen is well equipped with fridge/freezer, electric cooker and hob, kettle, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | A door leads from the kitchen into a small utility room with hot-water heater, washer-dryer, ironing board and airing facilities. |
| Living Rooms: | This well-appointed accommodation has a large lounge-dining room, which is fully furnished with dining table and chairs, two sofa beds (one double and one single bed), easy chair, coffee table and TV with basic freeview sky channels and a DVD player. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and bedding is provided except for beach towels. Energy costs are included in the price. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment has air-conditioning/heating and is suitable for all ages (very young children should be supervised on the balcony). The block has both stairs and lifts and secure underground parking. There are two pools, with the upper one on the same level as the apartment and literally only seconds away plus a second larger pool in an attractive garden setting at ground level. A gate leads from this pool/garden area onto the beach. The main entrance to the apartment block leads onto the marina.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- air conditioning,
- shared pool
Accessibility
The front entrance to the apartment block has both steps and a slope for pushchairs and wheelchairs. There are two lifts and all floors are on one level with no steps into the apartment or within the apartment. The underground parking is also on one level and leads straight onto the same level as he lifts.
Outside
The lounge leads out through double sliding doors onto a good sized balcony with wide views of the marina and the coast along to Marbella. On the terrace is a table and 4 chairs.
Coast/Beach
The beach can be accessed directly from the ground level pool. It is sandy, clean, uncrowded and good for relaxing and safe for families. The boulder breakwaters provide great rock pooling areas where children can search for small fish, crabs and other sea creatures.
Golf
Puerto de Duquesa lies in the centre of Europe’s premier golf courses, suitable for both novice and most skilled. Courses range from the local par 72 Championship Golf Course with driving bay and putting greens to the acclaimed Valderrama Course (Ryder Cup 1977 host). Additionally the world-class courses of La Cañada, Real Club de Golf, Sotogrande, Aloha, La Quinta and San Roque are all within a 20 minutes drive, as are the courses in and around Manilva and Estepona.
Special interest holidays
Bird watching day tours to local sites for specific Mediterranean species available for both experienced and novice birdwatchers. Binoculars, telescope and tripod available for client’s use. Independently or in conjunction with the above, visits to local cultural and historical centres such as Ronda, Seville, Gibraltar and National Parks are available. Rambles in the nearby mountains and valleys can be arranged and led. Details and further information from Tony Bays at the contact E-mail address.
Travel
The main airport is Malaga at 55 minutes drive with easy access and car hire facilities. Gibraltar is nearer at 30 minutes with car hire available from Gibraltar or just over the border in La Linea. Also day-trips to Ronda, Seville etc are available – see Special Interest Section. For those wishing to spend more time exploring inland car hire is recommended.
Distances
Approximate driving times by the N340 coast road from Puerto de la Duquesa: Eastwards - Estepona 15 mins, Puerto Banus 25 minutes, La Cañada Shopping Centre (north Marbella) 30 mins, Marbella 35 mins, Malaga Airport 1 hour 10 mins Westwards - Sotogrande 15 mins, Gibraltar 30 mins (not including border crossing times), Tarifa 45 mins.
Using other inland roads to these towns: Ronda via Marbella up to 1 hour 30 mins, Seville - 2 hours 30 mins, Granada 2hrs 30m.
Further details
The Costa del Sol generally is famous for its coastal resorts and golf courses, all of which are easily accessible from Puerto de Duquesa. Marine activities available locally include swimming, sailing, windsurfing, sea fishing, whale and dolphin watching and relaxing on the beach. The entertainment possibilities of this stretch of the Costa del Sol are limitless and range from Selwo Wildlife and Adventure Park, through the multitude of clubs, restaurants and bars, to the exciting (and frightening if you are an adult!) water parks at Torremolinos etc.
Along the coast to the east are the towns of Estepona, Puerto Banus and Marbella with a wide range of clothing and accessory shops. To the west lie Sotogrande, Algecirus and Tarifa, where visits to Africa take only 35 minutes by hydrofoil. Gibraltar with its British heritage and duty-free shopping, is thirty minutes away.
Puerto de la Duquesa lies on the edge of some of the most splendid mountain scenery and National Parks in Andalucia. The picturesque White Villages of Casares, Gaucin and numerous others can be reached by breathtaking drives from Manilva and Estepona. The historic Moorish town of Ronda is approximately an hour and a half’s drive inland. Additionally there is an exciting rail journey to Ronda through numerous gorges from San Roque.
The port of Duquesa itself has a wide range of amenities available, including bars, restaurants, shops, banks, supermarkets, beauty salons, fitness centre, pharmacies and clinics. Most of these are bi-lingual.
Booking notes
When booking a 30% deposit is required with the balance due 5 weeks prior to arrival. There is also a returnable breakages deposit of £100.
For booking and further information
Deb Gunning and Tony Bays
Tel: (Spain) + 34 952 151 214
Mobile: (Spain) + 34 600 671 672
Email: Click here
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