2 bedroom apartment, ground floor. Poniente 1. Sleeps 6 with sofabed.

In a modern urbanisation on the southern outskirts of Torrevieja, close to Playa Flamenca. South-east facing. 7 km to town centre, marina, cinema, bowling, etc. 2 km to beach - 5 minutes drive from the beach or 30 minutes walk. Bus service between urbanisations and the beach.

Lounge/dining area. UK TV and other channels and radio, video player, DVD player. 1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds. Separate kitchen. Separate utility. Bathroom. Large terrace facing the communal pool (approx. 5 metres away!). Hot and cold air conditioning in lounge. Ceiling fans. Off-road parking. Secure gated complex. UK/RTE TV channels available from Easter 2009.

                

Lounge/dining area with double size sofabed (plus single bed underneath), 2 armchairs, dining table and 4 chairs, wall unit. UK TV and other channels and radio,. Video player, DVD player. CD/tape/radio stereo unit.
Bedroom 1 with double bed and fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and fitted wardrobe.
Separate kitchen equipped with a fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, electric hob, oven, etc.
Separate utility with washing machine, iron, ironing board, airer, etc.
Bathroom with bath/shower, toilet and bidet, wash hand basin, mirror.
Patio table, 4 chairs, cane settee and 2 sunbeds on large terrace facing the communal pool (approx. 5 metres away!).
Hot annd cold air conditioning in lounge, ceiling fans in both bedrooms and dining room end of lounge.
Gas heater and small electric radiator. Renters responsible for gas refill costs.
One car parking space.
Security via steel terrace door, armoured front door, window bars, window blinds, alarm with photo electric sensors, safe. Also security gates into central community pool area. Entry intercom from security gates.

Children allowed, no pets allowed.
Access for elderly / disabled / wheelchair users – 4 steps up to apartment front door area. Entire apartment on one level. Therefore suitable for elderly people with no walking problems and possibly for disabled or narrow wheelchair users if steps can be negotiated.
Renters responsible for gas refill costs.
Beach towels not provided.
Unfortunately it is not possible to have a barbeque at the property because of community rules or because it could spoil the appearance of the building from the smoke.

Bus service between urbanisations and the beach.

DESCRIPTION OF THE LOCAL AREA

La Florida, in the area of Orihuela Costa, is less than a 10 minutes drive south of Torrevieja. It has a very multi-cultural feel as many people from other countries now live in this area and actually outnumber the Spaniards! This area is a favourite for British and Irish ex-pats. Consequently, the shops, bars and restaurants in this area originate from many nationalities to provide food to suit all tastes - from the native Spanish to Italian, French, German, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Scandinavian, Argentinean, Hungarian, Mexican cuisine, etc.

The Emerald Isle Irish entertainment centre is opposite the complex with two swimming pools surrounded by large grassed sunbathing areas. You can sit and relax around the pool all day (small cost for hire of sunbeds and use of pools). There are children's play areas with the ball park and bouncy castle available for a small cost. The restaurant and bar are open all day serving hot/cold food either inside or outdoors. There is nightly outdoor entertainment in the summer. There are daily activities such as aerobics (in the pool when warm enough), Tai Chi classes, line dancing, scuba diving lessons, bingo, etc

5 minutes walk from the renowned Irish pub the Abbey Tavern (www.theabbeytavern.com), which normally stays open until 3 or 4 in the morning most of the year and has nightly entertainment, beer garden, large tv, pool, darts, internet computers and children's play area., and other facilities in the La Florida commercial area (supermarket, bars, Chinese and other restaurants, bank, car hire, hairdressers, etc).

Less than 10 minute walk from Consum, large modern supermarket and Via Park 3 commercial centre with 2 floors of bars and restaurants.

25 minutes walk from Via Park 1, Via Park 2 and the Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre with the Lansdowne bar, Rosie O'Grady's, the Blues Brothers, Divas Indian restaurant, Spud Murphies and 3 floors of bars and restaurants. Nearby are familiar supermarkets such as Lidl, Aldi and Supercor - the "Harrods" food hall of Spain.

There is a popular market on every Saturday morning in a wide road in nearby Playa Flamenca - within walking distance.

Nearby bus service into Torrevieja town or various taxi ranks throughout the area..

The EU Blue Flag beaches at Playa Flamenca and La Zenia have vast expanses of golden sands and there are jet-ski's, a banana boat and pedalo's in the summer months, as well as the usual "bars on the beach". The property is 1.5 km from the beach - 5 minutes drive or 30 minutes walk.

Bus service between urbanisations and the beach. Only around 1 euro per person getting on or off anywhere on the route. Ideal if you don't want to drive on holiday.

10 minutes drive, or 7 km to Torrevieja town centre, marina, harbour, Carrefour, Habernas shopping centre (H&M, C&A, Zara, etc), McDonalds, ten pin bowling, casino, etc.

It is only a 10 minutes drive to golf courses of Villamartin, Campoamor and Las Ramblas.

Car recommended for beach visits unless used to walking.

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