Property Description

This luxury sixth floor apartment is in a prime position at an exclusive part of the strip with stunning views over the marina Mar Menor and mountains beyond The marina has many excellent restaurants and bars and from here you can take boat trips hire boats go on a diving trip or take the foot ferry across the Mar Menor Long stretches of unspoilt beaches and the famous therapeutic mud are only a few hundred metres away and a great variety of water sports close by The apartment has a wide balcony one of only 3 apartments in the complex for rent which have frontline wide balconies directly overlooking the marina full air conditioning underfloor heating two double bedrooms with balcony and great views a fitted kitchen and two bathrooms The wide south facing balcony has a patio table and four chairs with views over the marina and the Mar Menor It is a relaxing place to sit in tranquil surroundings and watch the boats sail by We are close to the marina entrance so there is always plenty of activity to watch from the comfort of the balcony There is an outdoor pool about 200 meters away open 1st March to 31st November and paddle tennis court The property is wheelchair accessible and has a lift Ample free parking is available There are frequent low cost flights to both Murcias San Javier and Alicante airports from many UK airports Murcia Airport is a 40 minute drive and Alicante is 90 minutes Taxis and car hire are available at both airports and airport transfers can be arranged If you havent booked your flights yet I would recommend flightcheckermoneysavingexpertcom and skyscannernet If you are considering car hire then I would recommend wwwpremiercarjetcom and travelsupermarketcom It is not necessary to hire a car since we are just a couple of minutes walk from a well stocked supermarket ideal for selfcatering coffee shops bakery and several restaurants and bars The beaches are only a few minutes walk away Next to us you will find a 5 star luxury spa hotel where you can drop in for a cocktail at the bar a meal in the panoramic top floor restaurant live music or a luxury spa treatment The marina is an easy 20 minute stroll away or hop on the convenient local bus 3 mins with a variety of excellent restaurants and bars Boat trips and the foot ferry depart from the marina and you can also take diving trips from here or hire boats If you wish to go sightseeing or shopping in Cartagena or Murcia you can catch a bus from the strip There is a bus stop a few hundred yards from the apartment and buses run a regular circular route along the strip for only 1 euro If you wish to hire a cycle it will be delivered to your door

Local Area Information

The La Manga Strip has a unique position in Europe between two Seas the Mediterranean Sea and the crystal clear waters of the Mar Menor The apartment is located overlooking the largest marina in the area near the tip of the strip This part of Spain is famous for its salt lakes salt is a major export This has a major knock on effect on humidity levels and as a result the air is much dryer than in other parts of Spain The low humidity levels coupled with a mild climate means the WHO World Health Organisation have rated this part of Spain one of the healthiest climates on the planet The Mar Menor is an immense lake of warm tranquil salt water rich in salts and iodine and noted for its therapeutic properties The waters are a magnificent natural swimming pool with temperatures maintained by a sun that shines for an average of 320 days each year The maximum depth of 65m makes it an ideal location to enjoy the many water sports available The two distinct seas soft breezes sunny days and significant sporting infrastructures makes La Manga a water sports paradise No one need travel far to practice their water sport sailing diving water skiing kite surfing windsurfing jet skiing and most other nautical sports Apart from the water sports La Manga offers a great variety of other activities to suit all tastes such as horse riding fishing hangliding walking and bird watching at the nearby nature reserves Blue flag beaches and boat trips also make this a favourite place for all the family There are boat trips from the marina to local islands in both the Med and the Mar Menor One of the boats which sails past the apartment has a glass bottom to view the marine life The world famous La Manga Club is 20 minutes drive away with many quality golf courses close by including DeVere Roda Golf La Serena and Hacienda del Alamo There are tennis clubs with courts open to the public all year round plus paddle tennis and squash In addition there is a rollerskating rink and full size gokart track The road which runs through La Manga has been built with a cyclelane and theres an absence of hills throughout the strip You can hire cycles which will be delivered directly to the apartment The historic cities of Cartagena 30 mins away and Murcia 60 mins drive are well worth visiting for the shopping Roman monuments and sightseeing Cartagena is full of interesting architecture has many museums and an historic marina with tourist trips around the harbour The shopping in the historic centre is great and Cartagena also has an upmarket Corte Ingles department store There are small towns nearby for sightseeing and shopping including Los Belones and Santiago de la Ribera You can take the foot ferry from the marina to Santiago de la Ribera the Spanish version of the Red Arrows practices here Further afield you can take a scenic tour through the local mountains or visit the flamingos at the San Pedro salt lakes You dont need a car to enjoy a holiday here since buses run up and down the strip all day and there are bus services to the local towns such as Los Belones and Cartagena Relax and enjoy in La Manga you can rest practice sport and also get to know the local history or participate in the traditional fiestas of the area the choice is yours

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity, Luxury, Away from it all
Accommodation	Changeover Day Flexible, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Non Smoking Only, Low Allergen environment, Children Welcome, Family Oriented, No Pets
Outside	Outside Shower, Outside Tap, Shared Swimming Pool, Balcony, Parking
Location	Distance to Airport 20-50km, Distance to local restaraunts 500m, Distance to convenience store 500m, Distance to beach 500m, By the sea
Local Area	The local town is Lively but not wild, Distance to Local Town Centre 1km, Restaurants, Lively Bars and Pubs, Quiet Bars and Pubs
Local Activities	Water Sports, Snorkelling, Diving, Mountaineering, Roller Skating, Surfing, Windsurfing, Walking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Tennis, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Sofas 2, Seating for 4 People
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Clothes Dryer, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Toaster, Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Freezer, Oven, Hob, Washing Machine, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided
Entertainment	Radio, DVD Player, TV, Hi Fi
Dining	Seating for 4 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Aircon throughout, Central Heating
Bedroom	Twins 2, Doubles 1
Bathroom	Bidets, Shower Rooms 1, Toilets 2, Bathrooms 2

Contact Information

Name:	Cheryl Davies
Telephone:	+44-01476-594100
Alt Telephone:	+44-07860-707577
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