Super House, Lovely Setting
Beach villa with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and shared pool in Almuñécar, Spain
From €641 per week
Modern, roomy house for 8, great views, excellent swimming pools. Charming town, beaches, restaurants 5 min
Overview
The Costa Tropical is an up-and-coming area that has long been known to Spanish holidaymakers and is now starting to attract more foreign visitors. The town of Almunecar maintains its authentically Spanish character while welcoming international holidaymakers, a key factor in our familys decision to invest here. We plan to spend as much time here as possible!
The Costa Tropical runs from Nerja to Motril and is characterised by rugged cliffs falling to the sea, a variety of beaches and a sub-tropical climate that supports avocados, mangoes and bananas.
A variety of holidays can be enjoyed at our house, including relaxing by the pool, visiting nearby beaches, water sports, horse riding, scuba diving, golf and walking in the countryside. Spains premiere ski resort is available in the winter and spring.
This may be the best climate in Europe. Compared to the rest of the Spanish south coast, the Costa Tropical is particularly mild in the winter and relatively cool and comfortable during the summer. There are more than 320 sunny days each year. Daytime highs range from 16 C in the winter to 29 in July and August, with lows of 8 in the winter and 20-22 in the summer.
The magnificent city of Granada with its spectacular Alhambra palace is only 60 minutes away by car, with high quality skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains from December to April. Skiing in the morning and the beach in the afternoon can be an option in the winter. Seville, another great destination, can be reached in 3 hours.
Gorgeous and peaceful setting
The house is in the community "Fuentes de Almunecar" (Fountains of Almunecar), perched strategically on a hilltop overlooking a spectacular coastline and backed by ranges of hills. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with trees, streams, fountains and waterfalls. Residents are Spanish, British and a sprinkling of other nationalities.
There are two communal pools, one an infinity pool, and wonderful views along the coast and out over the Mediterranean. Both pools are no more than a two minute walk from the apartment. While one of the two communal pools has a daytime lifeguard, neither of the pools is securely fenced and young children need to be supervised. The Infinity pool is open from 15th June to 15th September. The Panoramic pool is open all year weather permitting.
The centre of Almunecar has a classical Spanish atmosphere and has so far avoided being dominated by tourism. The Moorish and Phoenician architectural heritage shows up in the winding passages and cobbled squares of the old quarter as well as the prominent castle. The town also has several markets, some very good restaurants, a bird park, several beaches and a water park, all easily reachable from the house. Modern supermarkets, banks and other facilities are also available.
A car is needed to reach the property and to get around, particularly on warm summer days when the walk back from the nearest beaches or the centre of town can be a challenge. Driving in this part of Spain is not hard, the roads are in excellent condition and places are clearly signposted. In the house we provide a range of books, maps and suggestions for both driving and walking tours.
Almunecar can be reached easily by car from two airports: Malaga or Granada (each 60 mins). There is a wide choice of car hire options from these airports (we can provide suggestions if needed).
On arrival, our guests are provided with extensive information on local attractions and our favourite beaches, restaurants, shopping, night life, sports, sightseeing destinations, etc., many of which we have discovered by staying in the area for extended periods. Our local manager maintains the property and, if requested, can arrange activities and excursions.
The house
The 4-bedroom house (one double, three twins) is on the corner of a group of four units. It has two floors (see plan) and a large terrace with a dining table and chairs. The total indoor area is about 125 m2. There are two full bathrooms, one en suite with two showers, plus an extra WC. One bedroom has a private terrace. The interior is roomy and the ceilings high, contributing to a light and open house interior. Eight people are very comfortable here.
The main terrace is large and quiet, with an extraordinary 180 degree panorama view and opportunities to observe both sunrise and sunset. It is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing meal or sunbathe. The terrace is equipped with a dining table, chairs and sun beds.
Air conditioning - now in all bedrooms - and central heating ensures that the house is comfortable year round.
Please do not bring your pets.
Reviews
27 verified reviews
24 out of 27 people recommend staying here
Yvette
We arrived early, but we could leave our cases in the house while we went to do some shopping. The inside of the house was ideal, but the outside terrace hadn't been cleaned. The parasol was damaged and the base was broken, so it was unsafe to use. As commented in a previous review there are 40 steps down to the front door, so wouldn't be suitable for young children or less mobile adults. The infinity pool is probably a good 5-10 minute walk away and doesn't open until 12pm and you do need to arrive at 12 otherwise you won't get a sunbed. We didn't visit the other pool which is a bit further and is up a hill, so you probably need to use the car. It would've been helpful if there was more information about the villa and surrounding area e.g. pool locations, as we had to find them ourselves. This house was ideal to use as a base for visiting Granada, which takes about an hour in the car. We were happy with interior of the house, which had a fully equipped kitchen and lovely bedrooms, although there was a problem with the master bedroom door, as if it was closed it would sometimes lock, so we had find something to open the lock from outside the room, this didn't affect our stay and we just left the door ajar. We would stay here again, but only for a short stay, as the outside terrace was a disappointment.
Els
Prachtige omgeving, mooi huis met alles erop en eraan. Zeer goede bedden en uitstekend ingerichte keuken. Het enige probleem zat het in het feit dat je alles met de auto moet doen. Er is in de buurt helemaal niets, geen winkel o.i.d. Je bent dus verplicht om alles met de auto te doen.
Helle
We had a really greate stay in the house with a very lovely view.
The house is very well equipped with comfortable garden furniture, furniture in the house and very good beds. The kitchen is also so equipped that we could make food in the house with food from the local market.
Everything in the house functioned perfectly.
We were 3 generations (8 grown up) and the house was a good base for the stay in the nice and quiet urbanization.
We will love to come back.
Hannah
The house is clean and the views are amazing. The area was quiet and locals friendly. The local representative was very quick and helpful when we had a query. We would go again.
Svend
Very nice house, in lovely settings, with sight over the Mediterranean
Room for us - four couples and tree small children. And two pools in five minutes walking distance. But high up on very steep hill, so you need a car to get there and for shopping. And you need a good condition to walk in the area.
No shops in the neighbourhood.
Many nice places to go within 30 km.
Internet in the house was extremely slow - temporary problem?
An if you arrive at Sunday, notice that almost everything is closed in Spain.
Maria Paz
The house is ok, and well equipped (no microwave), but there are many stairs (40 steps up and 40 down) to get to the main door. The bedroom in the upper floor is useless, too hot for summer as there is no air condition, just a ceiling fan that does not help in the summer season. Two things we did not like: 1) wifi is not included in the price and this is not mentioned in the description. 2) the air condition system can only be used while you are in the house. The system is operated by a key that is attached to the main door key. This means that you have to shut the aircon down before you leave the house, and come back to a sauna. At the time you get to sleep, the temperature in the house is still to high.
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Changeover days and minimum stays
- 3 March - 15 June 2021: the minimum stay is 5 nights.
- 16 June - 1 September 2021: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
- 2 September 2021 - 29 March 2022: the minimum stay is 5 nights.
Early booking discounts
- Receive 5% off if the booking is made 9 months before the arrival date.
Late booking discounts
- Receive 15% off if the booking is made within 1 week of the arrival date.
- Receive 10% off if the booking is made within 2 weeks of the arrival date.
- Receive 5% off if the booking is made within 3 weeks of the arrival date.
Long stay discounts
- Receive 20% off if the booking is for 8 weeks or more.
- Receive 15% off if the booking is for 5 weeks or more.
- Receive 10% off if the booking is for 3 weeks or more.
If more than one discount matches your arrival date, please be aware that only one discount of the highest amount will be applied to your booking.
Optional extras
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Cot for a young child
€18.00 per week, paid with booking
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On request only: a Welcoming Pack of essential food and drink supplies. This will include bread, eggs, milk, butter, wine, beer, juice, fruit, etc. (you may specify or leave it to us). Particularly recommended for late or Sunday arrivals when local shops are likely to be closed
€40.00 per booking, paid with booking
Facilities
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8:
- 1 double bed and en suite
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms including 1 en suite, 3 Separate WC's
Swimming pool
Shared pool
Entertainment
CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, WiFi / WiFi, TV Languages in English, Spanish, Local, Satellite / cable
General
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 8, Air conditioning, Hair dryer, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire recommended
Kitchen
Cooker, Crockery, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Outside
Balcony or terrace, Barbecue, Garage, Outside lighting, Parking, Sea view
Suitable for
Infants
Extra information
For larger groups, reservations may also be made at our 2-bedroom apartment, within a two minute walk. There are fabulous views from the house as well as the apartment.
Michael
Private Owner From Gullaug, Norway Member since Feb 2006
We love Almunecar and the Costa Tropical and have been coming here for several years. We usually visit as a winter break from our home in Norway although this is a great year-round destination and we have even enjoyed some mild and sunny Christmas weather here. When we first started coming our children were young teenagers, now they are young adults and they still enjoy the area and want to keep coming back with their friends.
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We love Almunecar and the Costa Tropical and have been coming here for several years. We usually visit as a winter break from our home in Norway although this is a great year-round destination and we have even enjoyed some mild and sunny Christmas weather here. When we first started coming our children were young teenagers, now they are young adults and they still enjoy the area and want to keep coming back with their friends.
