Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Check out the area

Almunecar, Granada/Costa Tropical

Almunecar Beach18 min walk
Aqua Tropic Waterpark19 min walk
Castillo de San Miguel6 min drive
Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

VFT/GR/0095
CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: THE POOL IS CLOSED JULY AND AUGUST 2020, but we are 5 minutes from the beaches and also from the restaurants and shops.

An all-year-round location, suitable for sea and ski.
La Rijana sits on top of a headland and looks out over the pool and sea. From the windows and terrace, you can watch sunrise and sunset and this is one of the very few locations in Almunecar well located enough to be able to do this.
You can follow the fishing boats and may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins just off the coast. On a clear day, you can have views across to Africa.

La Rijana is entered through a remote controlled gate and positioned just below an ancient Moorish tower, in a peaceful, residential, exclusive area of Almuñecar, known as Los Pinos, (The Pines). It consists of 14 houses, most of which are second homes and so it is generally extremely quiet. The communal pool (10x8m with Roman steps), which overlooks the sea, is open all year.

The house is suitable for quiet couples and families but not for groups of party goers. All guests must agree to abide by house and residential community rules.

The Villa:
It is a 2-storey house with 3 sea-view bedrooms, 1 king and 2 twin.
The lounge-diner, furnished with leather sofas, has remote controlled TV, DVD and Hi-Fi (with jack socket for ipod - take your own lead). Unlimited Wifi is available and is bookable directly online during your stay, for your chosen period.
The kitchen has granite work-surfaces, induction hob, combination –microwave oven, washer and large fridge-freezer. There is ample ceramic crockery and glassware for indoor use and plastic equivalent for terrace or pool-side.

There are 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) with shower, basin and bidet.
The house is tiled throughout with rustic-style terracotta floor tiles. It is double-glazed, has window blinds, and is equipped with AC and heating.

Patio doors open onto a terrace with wooden furniture. The terrace stretches over 2 sides of the house, giving superb sea and pool views.

Property manager

Shona

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

no alteration to be made to tv settings owner to be notified immediately of any problems/breakages no noise outside after midnight

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Almunecar

Located in Almunecar, this holiday home is by the sea. Burriana Beach and Ornitologico Loro Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aqua Tropic Waterpark and Aquarium Almunecar. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

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Almunecar, Granada/Costa Tropical

What's nearby

Almunecar Beach - 18 min walk
Aqua Tropic Waterpark - 19 min walk
Aquarium Almunecar - 4 min drive
Castillo de San Miguel - 6 min drive
Playa de San Cristobal - 11 min drive

Getting around

Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Gelatolina - 19 min walk
Cafeteria Samurai - 19 min walk
La Última Ola - 18 min walk
Jamaica - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking sea views: Villa in small gated community with pool. Quiet area. located?

This family-friendly Almunecar holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Puerta del Mar, Aqua Tropic Waterpark and Almunecar Beach. Playa de Velilla and Bonsai Garden Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Check-in

6.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

25 Oct 2018

Great relaxing summer getaway

Spent 10 days in the villa and loved every minute of it. We would recommend a hire car from Malaga airport as the villa is only an hour or so away on an easy route but is located on a headland above the town so you need a car or a strong pair of legs to get back again when you venture in! The villa is in a small gated development that is relatively quiet, feels secure and has a parking space next to it. The communal pool wasn't busy even in the height of summer. It overlooks the town and beach and provides a perfect place to laze away the day with an occasional welcoming breeze. Sun loungers are available and the villa has parasols for when it gets hot. Watching the sun come up in the morning on the wrap-around balcony with a hot coffee and a book was bliss. If kids need to get out of the heat for a bit then the villa is well equipped with a DVD player and TV to keep them amused while they recover. The kitchen has enough crockery and utensils and a large fridge/freezer which was perfect for stocking up on essentials for the holiday. It keeps the wine and beer cold too! Bedrooms are big enough and the beds are comfy. I'm normally a very picky sleeper and don't look forward to staying anywhere different but slept like a log for the whole 10 days. Almunecar is a nice Spanish town with a great old quarter full of small winding which lead down to the sea. It has big supermarkets (Lidl and Mercadona) and plenty of small tourist shops to browse in and bars and restaurants to eat out in. The food and wine is good quality and cheap if you choose from the menu of the day (Menu del dia). Try and get to La Jijonenca if you love ice cream as it is a small family run shop with a huge selection of flavours. A large market is in town centre once a week and you can easily spend an hour browsing. We didn't see many English tourists and managed to easily get by with very little Spanish; everyone was very friendly and helpful. The town has a water park close to the villa which is a fun way to spend a day, particularly if you like speed then try the big slide!. Almunecar is also a good place for those keen to explore as it is close to Nerja (stalagmite caves), Frigiliana (very pretty mountain village with arty shops) and Granada (Alhambra palace). Check out the time of year that you visit as there are lots of festivals going on which are always great spectacles. Couldn't recommend this villa more. Have been several times before and look forward to returning again.

10/10 Excellent

Ewoud U.

11 Apr 2018

Amazing views and chilled atmosphere

Had a lovely weekend in this villa on top of a hill. Amazing views and chilled vibes. Great house for families and friends looking for a relaxed holiday. Thank you Sheila, i’ll def come again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

21 Oct 2017

Fantastic place to relax

My husband and I love staying here, it’s now our fourth visit. The house is in a great location near to the beach and the town, but it’s still quiet enough as it’s on a hill, with amazing views overlooking the beach. The house was clean and the kitchen was well equipped. We relaxed on the large wrap around balcony and enjoyed our meals out there. The pool was always clean and we went each day. Sheila was very helpful answering any questions we had. We shall definitely be returning for a fifth visit and have recommended it to our family and friends.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

john h.

8 Oct 2017

great villa equiped with all you need plus more!!!!!!

lovely situation with great views villa kept to a very high standard we had a wonderful time

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

16 Aug 2017

Fantastic villa, can't wait to return!

Just returned from a two week stay in La Rijana, and I can say we will definitely be back. What a beautiful house, very spacious and spotlessly clean, we had everything we could have wished for. The views all around the house were breathtaking and we spent many evenings sat out on the terrace surrounded be the sea. The pool was kept lovely and clean and was just a few steps away, the kids spent hours in there on the very hot days that we had, and they mostly had it to themselves. It was very quiet while we were there, even though it was August. A lovely walk down the hill to the Spanish town where we had some wonderful evenings wining and dining. Yes it is steep back up the hill, so we made use of the local taxis at only 7 euro a time and enjoyed trying to speak Spanish with them! We did have a small problem on arrival as the previous guests had not left the key fob as instructed, but after contacting Sheila, this was sorted without issue within 30 mins. Thank you For a wonderful stay. Stephanie.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Shona

Hi,
I'm Sheila, and with my husband, owner of La Rijana in Almunecar. We have 3 ‘children’, the eldest two work in finance in London and the youngest in data analysis in Amsterdam.

Why they chose this property

We first bought a villa in Spain about 20 years ago; we had lived in Peru and so spoke an amount of Spanish, and were looking for a holiday home in the sun, just a short flight from the UK, in a Spanish speaking area, where we could take our 3 young children. The southern coast of Spain was the obvious answer – it’s not called the ‘Costa del Sol’ for nothing! However we didn't want to be involved in the British invasion along the coast west of Malaga.
We soon decided on a villa just outside the village of Canillas de Aceituno, 50 minutes east of Malaga. It was perfect: in a beautiful setting; with its own pool and far enough away from neighbours not to have to worry about the noise the children made as they played in the pool all day long. We could also ramble over the hillsides, through orange groves and vineyards, visit the local farm and trek to nearby streams for a dip. The traditional whitewashed village of Canillas, just 2 minutes away, was full of charm and character, and the people there very friendly. Not only that, but the coast was just half an hour away, so we could still go down to the sea, water park, horse riding, go-carting etc and had lots of shops, supermarkets and restaurants available should we need them.
We called the villa ‘Bajo La Maroma’ (beneath Maroma) as it sits beneath Mount Maroma, the highest in that part of Spain. I’m happy to say, that we still own the villa and it too is available for holidaymakers when we and the family can’t use it. (See property 703736 on this site.)
However, as the children grew into teenagers, we realised that they’d soon be wanting a busier environment: the buzz of the coast with shops, bars, music and restaurants beckoned.

What makes this property unique

We looked around and found a new development of 14 houses in an amazing location overlooking the ocean, at Almunecar on the Costa Tropical, just an hour away. We found that the town was very Spanish and popular with locals from Granada and the surrounding areas. Again we were trying to experience the real Spain and not the British version of it.
The house we chose had been designed by one of the architects and was perfect: amazingly, despite being just 2 minutes out of town, it was fabulously tranquil and had incredible mountain as well as sea views – we felt therefore that we had the best of both worlds. It was also exciting to be so close to Granada, the last city of the Moors, full of Moorish influence, and particularly well known for the Alhambra Palace. Not only that, but the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada were easily reached, making it possible for Dad and the boys to go off skiing for the day leaving Mum and young daughter to relax and soak up the coastal sun.

We feel really lucky to have had the opportunity to live, if only temporarily, in Andalucia and we invite you to share that experience by spending some time at either Bajo La Maroma, in the hills, or La Rijana, on the coast.

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