The pictures of this villa do not do it justice! It is beautiful and ideally located within an easy level stroll of the sea, shops and bars. The villa has a stunning pool which lights up at night, with roman steps at one end that are ideal for sitting on if you would prefer to just cool off rather than swim! It was very clean and tidy inside with everything you could wish for to make your holiday comfortable (bedding, bath and hand towels, tea towels and all kitchen utensils and modern appliances). Richard greeted us with a range of ice cold drinks and showed us the beaches and local amenities on a map on his phone. The BBQ outside is gas with a hot plate on one side which was perfect for cooking bacon and sausages on for breakfast. The flowering shrubs and the grass were so pretty that they looked artificial. This was due to the sprinkler system that is set up in the lawn. The grass was cut once while we stayed and the pool cleaned every other day, unless it was windy, in which case a young lad came every morning to clean it and check the chlorine levels.
The villa is only metres away from the sea where you can sit on the rocks and watch the sun go down. Turn right out of the villa and a 5 minute stroll takes you to Santandria beach, walk further around this beach and a further 3/4 min stroll brings you to La Caleta beach, both are stunning. Turn left out of the villa and a 5 min walk takes you to Supermarket Julia and the bars, shops and restaurants, all of which are priced better than in the UK! Continue past the bars and shops and a further 5 minutes up the road is Cala Blanca beach. The whole area is level and quiet, making it ideal for families. The supermarket is very well stocked with Spanish and UK branded foods and also has fresh baguettes, cakes and pastries for sale throughout the day. There is a local bus (No. 64) that you can pick up just around the corner to the villa.This takes you into Ciutadella, an ancient town not far from Cala Blanca, with shops, a market and a marina with bars. Airport transfers can be booked through Shuttle Direct (Norbus Torres) and are very comfortable air-conditioned coaches. We booked shared transport that dropped us off at the Rayma Apartments approx 70m away from the villa and on the same road. The holiday was amazing. I was surprised by how close we were to everything. A car really isn't necessary at all! My family and I will definitely be returning. Thank you for a wonderful holiday Richard!