Property Details of Costa Tropical Villa

La Rijana
-entered through a remote controlled gate,La Rijana consists of 14 houses, a communal pool overlooking the sea, and gardens

The House
-overlooking the pool with breathtaking sae and coastal views
-2-storey: 3 sea-view double bedrooms
-large lounge-diner with 2 leather sofas, glass tables, TV, dvd, Hi-Fi, books, games and information files
-kitchen with granite work-surfaces, ceramic hob, stainless steel combination-microwave oven, washer and large fridge-freezer
-2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) with shower, basin and bidet
-double-glazed, AC and heating on the lower floor
-terrace which stretches over 2 sides, giving superb sea and pool views, with teak patio furniture
-intercom and doorbell
-parking space outside the house

Local Area Details

Location.
-1 hr Malaga and Grnada airports
La Rijana sits on top of a headland, just below an ancient Moorish tower, in a quiet, residential, exclusive area of Almu�ecar, known as Los Pinos, (The Pines). It looks out over the sea from the bay of Motril, to the rocks of San Cristobal in Almunecar. From the windows and terrace you can watch sunrise and sunset, follow the fishing boats and at certain times of year, spot dolphins just off the coast. It is an all year round location, ideally located for Granada (1hr), with the fabulous Alhambra and Sierra Nevada skiing.
The Costa Tropical runs from Nerja to Motril and is characterised by rugged cliffs falling to the sea and a sub-tropical climate that encourages the growth of chirimoyas (custard apple), avocados, mangoes and bananas.
Although Almunecar at first sight just looks like a busy holiday town, it has the heart of an old Andalucian pueblo.
-bars, bodegas, restaurants
-daily town market selling fresh produce
-Friday outdoor market (for clothes, shoes and local products)
-Roman ruins
-botanical gardens (jazz festival in July)
-bird park
-castle
-museum
-water park
-Nearby you will find horse-riding and golf.

If you wish to do some day-trips, you can visit:
-hot springs at Alhama de Granada
-El Ingenio shopping centre, with 12 screen cinema complex, trendy snack bars and shops and a huge hypermarket
-Salobrena, built on an outcrop of rock and topped by Moorish fortifications
-Granada, the last capital of the Moorish kings, well worth a visit, not only for the marvellous Alhambra but also for the many other places of interest within the city.
-skiing in the Sierra Nevada
-the Alpujarras, ('Driving Over Lemons' fame), a series of foothills with steep valleys and ancient villages, some with cave houses
-Marina del Este, an exclusive marina with smart restaurants and some lovely boats
-Nerja, a popular resort for British holiday-makers, with a good beach (Burriana) and fantastic caves (International festival, featuring ballet, opera, flamenco in July)

History of the Area
Palaeolithic, Neolithic and Bronze-Age man made his home in the surrounding areas, but it was not until 3000 yrs ago that the modern history of Almunecar began, when it was inhabited by the Phoenicians. Subsequently the Romans and Moors ruled. Under the occupation of the Arabs, this important town was known as Al-Munakkab (fortified town), or Hins-al Monacar(flanked by hills). Evidence of the Romans can be seen in the fish factory and aqueduct.
The Roman hilltop fortifications were rebuilt and expanded into a formidable Moorish castle. At the same time, Arabs introduced sugar cane, pomegranate, citrus, fig and the silk industry.

Beaches
The region offers a huge variety of beaches and coves where opportunities exist for diving, windsurfing, paragliding, jet-ski, scuba, snorkelling, fishing, pedalo, nudism or simply sunbathing and swimming.
You might note the following beaches, (from east to west):
Playa de Cabria: Small, popular beach, food, can walk around cove to a smaller headland.
Playa el Pozuelo: Small beach with shade provided by eucalyptus. Food available.
Playa el Tesorillo: (Tesorillo means Little Treasure). Sandy inlet bordered by rocks. Bars.
Playa Velilla: 2km sand and shingle, restaurants, shops water-sports.
Playa Puerta del Mar: Main beach of, running from the aquapark to San Cristobal.
Playa San Cristobal: Long beach with wide promenade. Beach-bars, restaurants, water-sports, fishing fleet.
Playa de Cotobro: Small sand and shingle beach just round the headland. Restaurant. Can walk round the rocks to next beach.
Playa del Muerto: Nudist bathing area. Secluded shingle and rock coves.
Playa de Berengueles: Small sandy beach beside Marina Del Este (an exclusive boat harbour, similar to Puerto Banus), from which diving can be organised. Bars/restaurants.
Playa de la Herradura: Herradura means horseshoe and this sandy beach runs for 2k fronting the town of the same name. It is never really crowded and there are opportunities to park on the beach. Restaurants.
Further west, lie numerous beaches down steep cliffs, which have recently been made accessible by foot only:
Playa de Cantarrijon, Playa Canuelo ,Playa Alberquilla, and Playa de Molino de Papel,Valle los Pinos, etc

Fairs, Fiestas and Festivals.
These occur throughout the year and you can find out about them from the local tourist office or by visiting:
www.almunecar.com
In summer, the Jazz Festival in July, followed in subsequent weeks by free music and dancing in the botanical gardens, are well worth enjoying. A little later there is Almunecar's patron saint, week long celebration in August. Around Sept. 29th is another 3-day celebration followed in October by a 1 week Fiesta de la Chirimoya, marking the beginning of the chirimoya harvest.


In the area of Almunecar, as you can see, you will always find something to do. The location of La Rijana, suitable all year round, means that you can combine the tranquillity of gazing across the blue of the Mediterranean with the convenience of being within minutes of a vibrant Spanish town. You can explore the coastal towns and more remote beaches or head inland to the mountains. And remember the wonderful city of Granada and the Sierra Nevada ski resort are just a short drive away.

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Property Features

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

Contact Information for OVERLOOKING THE SEA Spain

Name:	sheila puri
Telephone:	0044 -1865-340033
Alt Telephone:	0044-79620-15097
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