Description
This 2 bedroom ground floor property is situated in the popular area of La Cinuelica, Los Altos, phase 14. 10 minutes drive from the town and marina of Torrevieja.
The property is 20 minutes walk from the beach. 5-8 minutes walk to the supermarket, within 15 minutes walk of bars, restaurants.
This Southerly facing apartment is fully air-conditioned (hot and cold).
A few steps takes you to the property with a gate door onto the balcony area which has a table and 4 chairs, ideal for al fresco dining or relaxing with a glass (or two!) of local sangria or beer.
6 Steps down from the balcony takes you to the patio area, which has been tiled and attracts sunshine for the majority of the day.
Through the front door you have the air conditioned living/dining room with 3 seater sofa and 2 seater sofa, wooden coffee table, wall unit, dining table and 4 dining chairs, information pack.
For entertainment you have a Television with English channels. There is a DVD player (please bring your own DVD's).
Through the archway you have the fully tiled, fitted kitchen with marble worktop and comprises large fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, electric oven and hob, crockery, utensils and cutlery.
Through the door at the rear of the kitchen there is the washing machine and hot water heater.
The main bedroom with air conditioning has a double bed, 2 bedside cabinets with drawers in each, 2 lamps, fitted wardrobe, long length mirror. Duvet for the winter, sheets for the summer.
The second bedroom with air conditioning has 2 single beds, bedside cabinet with drawers, fitted wardrobe and bedside lamp. Duvet for the winter, sheets for the summer.
The large bathroom has a mirror, toilet, bidet, bath with shower over and sink.
Parking is available on the quiet road near the property or in the secure underground car park.
There is a communal pool, in front of the property.
Additional items in the property: fully air-conditioned (hot and cold), safe, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, parasol and base, clothes airer.
The property is cleaned on your departure.
Bed linen and 1 hand and 1 bath towel per person are provided.
Beach/pool towels can be provided if required.
The apartment is suitable for families, couples, golfers. Due to the steps this property is not wheelchair friendly.
Pets are not allowed, the apartment is non-smoking, smoking is permitted outside only.
Local Area Information
Walking distance from the property you have ….
Several supermarkets including; Mercadona, Carrefour, Consum, Eroski, Lidl, Aldi.
There are many bars and restaurants within walking distance, including the commercial complex Via Park 3, 20-25 minute walk, with a variety of restaurants, including Spud Murphy’s fish and chip restaurant, Gran Chino Chinese, Shivuum Indian restaurant, several English bars, including Maddison’s Sports Bar, Angel's Bar, Welcome Inn, Lime Bar. Bar/restaurants Liberty's. A Quicksave English supermarket, Butterflies tea room, Rendezvous newspaper shop (also sells food) the Post Room which offers internet access.
Via Park 5, 25 minute walk, with Chinese restaurant, Scampi's fish and chips, Stallions a la carte restaurant, the Cavern pub and a really nice wine bar – All Bar Sue. English supermarket and more English bars.
You can walk to the many restaurants at Punta Prima, which has 2 Chinese restaurants, (including Dinastia), Ghandi’s Indian restaurant, a German restaurant, Puccini’s Italian restaurant, Rogues carvery and Rogues Fish bar. There are also several bars, many offering entertainment.
Patio Andaluz Spanish restaurant with lots of atmosphere and flamenco dancing 2 nights a week is located at the Punta Prima Commercial centre (booking is recommended for the Flamenca nights during the summer period - it is very popular).
Also at the Punta Prima commercial complex you have a Wok Buffet, Greta Garbo's a la carte restaurant, Murphy's, Captain's Table fish and chip restaurant and Subway sandwich bar. There is also a supermarket, Eroski, an electrical shop, English clothes shop, a hire centre, petrol station and McDonalds.
Overlooking the sea at Punta Prima, you have the Nautilus restaurant and Punta Prima Restaurant, both Spanish.
The Rocajuna bar, approx 25 minutes walk, holds a quiz every Friday evening, which is also fish and chip night and their function room has regular live entertainment.
The sandy beach of Punta Prima is closest to the property and (approx 15 minutes walk) and has a beach bar during the summer months.
Go-karting on the N332 is a 10 minute walk, with karts for juniors, adults and the Honda’s for those requiring greater speed.
Close to the go-karting you have the Spanish restaurant Astaurius with regular live entertainment and their English breakfast is 3.50 Euros (April 09) great value for money.
Driving distance from the property you have ….
4 golf courses; La Finca at Algorfa, nice 20 mins drive through countryside with orange and lemon groves. Villamartin, Real Club Campoamor, Las Ramblas, all approx 10-15 mins drive.
Torrevieja town and marina is approximately 10 minutes drive, with a variety of restaurants, bars and shops. There is a promenade with market stalls, selling a variety of items. Nightly fun fair during the summer. The town comes alive at night during the summer months, where the main road is closed to traffic. There is a harbour where you can take boat rides and the Delfin S61 submarine.
There are some great Spanish restaurants in Torrevieja town so you can have a great meal then enjoy the funfair and stallholders that set out their goods at night.
There are several beaches within a 10 minute drive of the property; La Mata, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Campoamor and Mil Palmeras.
Las Habaneras shopping centre has 3 stories of shops (including C&A, Zara, English bookshop, H&M, shoe, jewellery shops) there are 2 stories of underground parking. The first hour of parking is free. The shopping centre is situated 8-10 minutes drive away.
The Ozone complex with casino, ten pin bowling and restaurants (including KFC) are a 8-10 minute drive away.
Fast food establishments - MacDonalds (walking distance), Burgerking 2 minute (nr Lidl) drive, close to the Las Habaneras shopping centre.
There is a water park at Torrevieja (Aquopolis), open between June and September. Pacha nightclub is situated near the water park.
Horse-riding at Campoamor and jet skiing off Campoamor beach during the summer months.
Markets ….
There is a market every day of the week on the Southern Costa Blanca. Two major ones are Playa Flamenca on a Saturday, approximately 20 minute walk (10 minutes drive).
Torrevieja market is held on a Friday, and is probably the largest market in the area.
Transport ….
There are 2 bus services an hour to Torrevieja, and a local bus service to the beaches and down to Cabo Roig.
There is a taxi rank at the Consum supermarket so obtaining a taxi is quite easy. Local Orihuela Costa taxi telephone number is (0034) 96 676 1088.
A car is not essential when staying at this property, but advisable if you wish to explore the surrounding area further.
An airport pickup service can be arranged if required. Alicante airport is approximately 45 minutes drive, Murcia approximately 30 minutes drive.
We are able to provide you with an airport transfer with car at the property, at very reasonable rates.
Additional Local Activities
Swimming, Tennis, Cycling, Walking, Horse riding, Jet skiing, Scuba diving, Go-karting, Water park, Fishing