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Al Andalus Thalassa

On the award-winning Al Andalus Thalassa complex,this family-owned apartment has been finished to the highest standard and enjoys beautiful mountain views. The complex was featured on GMTV in Sept 2008 as their best buying option for vacational homes. Ideal for those seeking an active or leisurely holiday, there is a unique on-site spa with 2 outdoor swimming pools making this an ideal location all year. For the energetic there is a gym area. To relax and unwind you have exclusive use of the indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, water jet circuit. Set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens with water features, there are tennis and paddle ball courts and a children's playground. The apartment is less than 5 minutes drive from the fantastic 7 mile beach of Vera Playa and a superb water park. Located within 10-15 minutes drive are 4 golf courses. Ideal for golfers seeking cheaper and less-crowded courses. This largely undiscovered coast of Spain enjoys 320 days of sunshine a year.

Mountain Views from Apartment

Pool views

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week and include bed linen, towels, cleaning and all utilities. 10% discount off more than 2 weeks. Short breaks available from just £40 per night.

Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible wherever possible. We try to arrange for the apartment to be available to fit in with flight arrivals and departures, rather than fixed times. However, at certain times the apartment may need to be vacated by 10 am.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Ground floor apartment with private garden and underground parking. The complex is fully enclosed with security gate/intercom entrance, safe and ideal for families with children. It is possible to hire a cot, highchair and pushchair at the complex, subject to availability. There is hot and cold air conditioning. There are also two free-standing fans and a fan heater. Al Andalus Thalassa received the Best Urbanisation in Almeria award at the Spanish Property Awards in 2006.

Accessibility
This is a ground floor apartment with one step from the path up to the terrace and apartment.

Outside
There is a dining table and four chairs on the terrace. There are 2 sun loungers which can be used on the patio.There is a selection of herbs in the flower beds -rosemary, thyme, mint, parsley, marjoram - which are ideal for cooking. Because the nearest pool is located on the other side of our apartment block, pool noise is minimal even though it is only two minutes walk away. Both pools are large with shallow and deep areas and separate paddling pools. All pool areas are fenced in and open May to October. These pools are supervised by lifeguards.
The indoor pool is heated. The indoor pool and spa is open all year round 7.30 am until 9.30pm.

Coast/Beach
Just 5 minutes car drive away is Vera Playa with miles of golden sand which is ideal for all. A small part of the beach is a naturist area. There are many other excellent beaches just a short drive away in San Juan, Garrucha and five miles of Mojacar Playa. Beaches have lifeguards and beach bars in the summer. There are fantastic fish restaurants in Garrucha and an abundance of bars and restaurants in Mojacar to suit all. The landscape is easy on the eye-only 3 storey building allowed.

Golf
The apartment is located within 10-15 minutes drive of 4 great golf courses to suit all levels of golfer. Also close to a driving range with a putting green and 2 hole pitch and putt. The courses are: Cortijo Grande 9 hole soon to be 18, a very relaxed but challenging course set amongst orange groves and hills. Desert Springs, 18 hole par 72, its Indiana course is the first desert course in Europe and has been built to full USGA specifications and quality standards of the now famous desert courses of Arizona and California. Marina golf in Mojacar 18 hole par 72, this 18 hole course has 9 holes located near to the beach which are flat, and the remaining 9 holes are on the side of a small hill, resulting in varied shot-making. Valle del Este, 18 hole par 71 has been integrated into the surrounding landscape by making use of indigenous vegetation. There is a good combination of very challenging holes with other less strenuous holes, and there are wonderful views.

Skiing
Sierra Nevada ski resort is about 2 hours by car.

Special interest holidays
There are some excellent scuba diving and snorkelling areas along the coast of Almeria. There is a go-karting track outside Garrucha less than 10 minutes drive away. There are horse riding stables nearby in Mojacar. In the summer there is bike hire locally (the area is generally flat and ideal for cycling). The apartment is available for short breaks (minimum 3 days) and for long stay lets at appropriate prices.

Travel
Almeria airport is 45 minutes. Murcia airport is 90 minutes. Alicante airport is 2 hours. All routes are mainly motorway. Car hire is recommended to appreciate the surrounding areas. For those used to driving on congested roads, driving in Almeria can be a completely different experience.
There is also a regular local hourly bus service which goes in one direction towards the country town of Vera and in the other direction, through Garrucha, to Mojacar beach.

Distances
A new bar restaurant 3 minutes drive. Vera Playa with bars, restaurants, Aqua Park, supermarket is less than 5 minutes drive. The historic town of Vera with shops, restaurants, tapas bars, market, and bull ring is 10 minutes by car. The busy fishing port of Garrucha with its beach, marina, promenade and fish restaurants is 10 minutes by car. Mojacar strip with water sports, bars, shops and restaurants is 15 minutes away. The Pueblo, the historic hilltop village is 15 minutes away.

Further details
The nearest bar restaurant and mini market is within ten minutes walking distance (3 minutes drive). Local shops, restaurants and bars are at Vera Playa, less than 5 minutes drive away. There is a good supermarket catering for all your needs. It stocks a wide range of fresh fish, and meat and deli products.
If you drive minutes in the other direction, towards the town of Vera, you will reach a development where there is another supermarket. There is also a kiosk selling papers, a bar and a restaurant close by.

Booking notes
25% deposit for the booking with the remaining balance to be paid six weeks prior to arrival. Late bookings less than 6 weeks before, the total is payable on booking. A security deposit of £80 is taken at the time of rental and returned on departure (subject to no breakages). There is £8 surcharge for 'meet and greet' after 8pm and Sundays. Cancellation and refunds. Up to 6 weeks- no cancellation charge. 4-6 weeks 50% of rate refunded. 2-4 weeks 25% of rate refunded. Less than 2 weeks-no refund.

Guest comments
'It was an ideal location! The apartment was great. We enjoyed lazy days by the pool, lovely meals at great restaurants and the occasional game of golf.' Edwards family, North Wales.

'We had a wonderful time. The apartment was very well equipped and furnished and the location was perfect. Just near enough to the pool but shielded away from the noise of it! It was also a good base to visit other towns and close enough to the nearby beaches. All in all, we had a fabulous holiday and would certainly consider going back in the future.'
A.B. Winchester.

'We really enjoyed our holiday and thought the apartment and complex were excellent. They are in a lovely part of Spain and it was good to get out and about exploring. We thought Mojacar, in particular was beautiful and could have spent days ambling from cafe to cafe there. The beaches were excellent too. All in all, just what we were looking for.'
The Baines family, Worcestershire.

House swap
House swap considered.

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