Sleeps 4. A fantastic first floor apartment in a secure electronic gated complex with secure parking on-site. There is a lift to the first floor. The apartment is situated in a block to the rear of the complex with a balcony giving you magnificent views across to the mountains. It has been recently refurbished and is in immaculate condition being fully furnished and fitted to a high standard. The property benefits from air con/heating in all rooms and has Satellite TV with a comprehensive package of TV/radio channels including BBC, ITV, Sports & Movies and various children's channels. Shops and restaurants are a 5 min walk away and the award winning beaches of the Mar Menor are a 10 min walk. The newly opened Murcia International Airport at Corvera is about 35 minutes away by road.
Local attractions: Just a five minute walk away there are bars and restaurants offering a good selection of local tapas and traditional Spanish food as well as , Chinese, Thai, English, Indian and many more. There is a variety of local shops including a large supermarket (Mercadona) a hairdressers, newsagents etc .
A ten minute stroll will take you to the beach which is situated on the shores of the Mar Menor which translates as “Little Sea” .This is actually a large salt water lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by the stretch of land that is La Manga. The salty waters of the Mar Menor are renowned for being rich in minerals and are claimed to be beneficial to various health conditions. The shallow calm water also makes it perfect for toddlers and small children.
There is a promenade running alongside the beach for several miles which is used by people either riding bicycles or walking and enjoying the magnificent views.There are beach bars and restaurants along the length with toilet facilities and lifeguards.
Further afield: Calblanque is a national park is a short drive, with its unspoilt secluded beaches and coastal walks. The beaches are absolutely superb here. A 20 minute drive will take you to the Mediterranean resort of Mil Palmeras which is definitely one of the best beaches along the Oriheula Costa coastline with good clean sand and the wide waters of the Mediterranean. There is a fantastic beach restaurant, great food and wonderful atmosphere.
Cabo de Palos is within easy driving distance 15/20 mins, a sleepy fishing village by day and one of Europe's best known diving areas then as the evening falls it becomes a mecca for the young with its bustling bars, clubs, and fish restaurants. Recommended for eating lunch or evening meals overlooking the harbour.
If you want some retail therapy there are fantastic shopping centres at La Zenia and espacio meditarraneo approximately 15/20 minutes drive.
San Javier, Santiago de la Ribera all have very attractive beach fronts with their promenades, offering shops and restaurants.
15 minutes drive is La Manga strip. This is a narrow strip of land separating the Mediterranean sea from the quiet waters of the Mar Menor offering all the water sports you can imagine.
Golfers Paradise: There are 9 golf courses within a 15 minute drive of the property including 3 championship courses, the famous La Manga and Roda being popular choices. La Serena is situated in Los Alcazares and fast gaining a reputation as a superb course to play.
Suitability: children welcome no pets, suitable for elderly or infirm wheelchair accessible via lift.