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Costa Almeria: boasts the best climate in Europe
Mojacar Pueblo: a whitewashed hilltop village with a picture book setting
Mojacar Playa: where the Mediterranean Sea washes onto a ten kilometre coastline of uncrowded sandy beaches
Casa Marhaba in Mojacar Playa: 3 Bed; 2 Baths; Air Conditioning; Private Pool
Location Type: Beach, village.
Perfectly located, the villa is just a five minute walk to the beach, Chiringuitos (beach bars),
restaurants, clubs, all the amenities along the Playa, (sea front). The villa has a private swimming
pool in the secure gated gardens. There are three bedrooms, one en-suite, a family bathroom, a lounge
with dining area, a sun room with table and chairs, various external terraces, a sun terrace with sea
views and a roof solarium with sea and mountain views. There is plenty of space to relax on a sun
lounger or take a dip in the pool. There is a shaded area with table, chairs and a BBQ.
UK TV, Internet, Wi-Fi & Air Conditioned
10 minute drive to Marina de la Torre the 18 hole golf course
45 minutes from Almeria Airport;
1 hour 30 minutes from Murcia Airport;
2 hours 10 minutes from Alicante Airport
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Lounge/Dining Room
Lounge: 42” TV, DVD Player, Wi game console, Hi-Fi radio/CD player, two sofas, a nest
of tables, log burning fire, hot/cold air conditioning, Wi-Fi, dining table for six.
Amenities/Facilities: private secure swimming pool, terraces, BBQ, dishwasher,
fridge/freezer, hob, oven, microwave, iron, washing machine, air conditioning, Internet
access, Wi-Fi, UK IPTV - 40 UK channels, 17 Radio stations & 15 day catch up TV.
Kitchen: Modern fitted kitchen, gas hob, built
in electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and a dishwasher, a good selection of
towels, crockery, cutlery and all utensils.
Dining Area: table and chairs for six
Towels/Linen/Housekeeping: Bedding for all beds, Villa towels and bathroom mats are all provided. We do not supply Pool/beach towels! The property is cleaned prior to your arrival.
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Bedrooms:
Master en-suite has bath with shower over,
Master Bedroom with hot/cold air conditioning.
wash hand basin, toilet and a bidet.
Second double/twin bedroom with
hot/cold air conditioning
Third double bedroom
Family bathroom has bath, shower over,
wash hand basin, toilet and a bidet
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Outside:
Accessibility: The Villa is accessed via
stairs to the living area then is all on one
level.
The Villa has a private swimming pool,
Various terraces with sun beds, umbrellas , tables
and chairs, also a covered area with a barbecue.
Sun room/conservatory: with table, chairs, a sofa and a computer desk
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The roof solarium has panoramic views of the mountains and the sea.
Sierra Cabrera mountains
Sorry about the clouds must have been a bad day!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Mojacar Playa a low rise beach resort of Andalusian style with ; beaches, hotels, urbanisation's,
golf resorts, shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and nightclubs make up Mojacar Playa,. Deserving of
a special mention are the beaches of Mojacar Playa they are the main draw for the resort, yet it does
have so much more to offer. The Parque Commercial, a popular centre with shops, cafes and
restaurants, denotes the access point from Mojacar Pueblo to the beach road and promenade,
turning left towards Garrucha town offers a number of quality hotels and beaches, a golf resort,
and a quieter holiday location, turning right, invites the livelier resort centre. This is still a very
traditional area of Spain where family values are of the utmost importance and the resort is geared
up for families and children with play parks and ice cream parlours along the seafront promenade.
Relaxing entertainment venues, beach bars and quality eating establishments span the length of the
spacious beach areas, where the atmosphere is laid back and friendly. That said it has to be noted
that in the high season months of July and August this normally peaceful holiday spot comes alive,
and the beaches, hotels, shops, restaurants, bars and clubs are bustling with holiday makers. There
is a reasonable size expatriate community in Mojacar, not surprisingly many have chosen to live
here permanently, with a wide mix of age groups from the retired to a good number of younger
couples with families. English is spoken widely across the resort. Mojacar Playa is often featured
on ‘A Place In The Sun’ on Channel 4!
Mojacar Pueblo, a thirty minute uphill stroll or a five minute bus ride from Mojacar Playa finds
a whitewashed hilltop village with a picture book setting, it nestles in the foothills of the Sierra
Cabrera mountain range overlooking the beach resort of Mojacar Playa where the Mediterranean
Sea washes onto a ten kilometre coastline of uncrowded sandy beaches. Situated in the Levante
area of the province of Almeria, less than an hour’s drive from Almeria airport, Mojacar provides
a central location for all the attractions of Almeria as well as a traditional holiday destination ideal
for families and couples
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Mojacar-260929/TravelGuideMojacar.html
http://choose-almeria.com/towns-villages-mojacar.php#beachresort
Marina de la Torre Golf - Mojacar Playa – Spain
Marina de la Torre Golf is located on the seafront road that runs between Mojacar
Playa and the fishing port of Garrucha. The course is split into two, one half
overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, the other half overlooks the country side and
Mojacar Pueblo.
The golf course is 18 hole, a 72 par course of 5,975 meters in length (yellow) and includes two
Par-5 holes, four Par-3 holes and nine Par-4 holes. It was designed by Ramon Espinosa and
opened in 2000 and the first of five excellent new golf courses, built in this region of Spain.
Golfers of all abilities will enjoy playing this course. It has excellent fairways and three lakes
strategically placed along the way to make play all the more interesting. The course includes a
driving range, club house and restaurant, putting greens, pro shop and dressing room and
showers. There are a couple of very active English Member Golf Associations affiliated at the
course.
Vera Playa: A 20 minute drive where there is a large water park and various water sports can
be found along Vera Playa.
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Bookings:
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Preferred period is Saturday to Saturday other by arrangement and dependant on availability.
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Availability may be checked by e-mailing John; [email protected] or by telephoning
Jane on 01684 567047.
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Price includes electricity, gas, pool maintenance and linen (except pool & beach towels).
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A £100 security deposit secures your booking and must be received within 10 days of your
booking confirmation or the booking will be cancelled.
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The full cost of your booking must be received 2 weeks prior to your holiday.
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You collect and return the keys to the Spanish Agents Bluesea Villas in Mojacar, you will
be given details.
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The villa will be ready for occupation at 3.00 PM on the day of your arrival and must be
vacated by 10.00 AM on the day of your departure. Other times by arrangement and
dependant on other bookings.
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The security deposit will be returned to you on return of the keys and no damage to the
villa or its contents.
Payment: Cash, or cheques made payable to J Mackenzie or Bank transfers, bank details will
be supplied.
Flights to Spain:
There are flights by Easyjet, Monarch, Flybe, Jet2 and Ryanair. They can be
booked via the Internet on any of the flight booking Web Sites such as
Skyscanner, Trip Advisor and Travelsupermarket also direct
on the airlines own sites. It changes annually which Airline flies from
which UK airport to which Spanish airport and on which days of the week.
Driving in Costal Almeria is a joy, so choose a UK airport close to you and
have the drive in Spain!
Transport:
Car hire although not essential gives you much greater freedom.
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Our Spanish Agents can arrange Airport transfers if required; POA
● Taxis to and from the Airports are available and there are Taxis on Mojacar
Playa.
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There is also a bus service from & to Almeria & Alicante Airports.
Car Hire:
A Google search for “cheap car hire Costa Almeria” will give you plenty of choice, i.e.
www.doyouspain.com , which is a clearing house for several major car hire companies, which
are very good value. You should note that the insurance cover on hire cars in Spain is not as
comprehensive as it is in the UK. At the point of hiring on the Internet you can take out extra
cover called “Excess Cover”, you might consider this. If you wait until you collect the car,
the hire company will try to sell you their cover, at an inflated rate. You can of course choose
not to take out the Excess Cover at all.
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DIRECTIONS To Casa Marhaba:
Satellite Navigation;
Co-ordinates; N 37° 12104, W 1° 83680 OR
8 Calle Murillo, Mojacar Playa 04638, Almeria Spain
From Almeria Airport;
1. Leave the car hire car park and follow the road (drive on the right!) follow for 600m.
2. At the roundabout go straight ahead, signed A-7 Murcia follow for 120m.
3. At the next roundabout straight ahead, ignore the slip road on the right signed Murcia
AL-12, follow for Almeria for 240m.
4. At the next roundabout go straight ahead. Signed A-7 Murcia for 3.8km.
5. At the next roundabout go straight ahead, Signed A-7 Murcia.
6. On leaving the roundabout take the right fork onto the slip road and follow A-7 Murcia.
7. Join the A-7 heading for Murcia follow for 62.8km.
8. Take Junction 520 signed Mojacar.
9. At the roundabout straight ahead for Mojacar on N-340a follow for 2.2km.
10. Take the turning on the right A370 signed Mojacar follow for 7.7km.
11. Take the slip road on the right AL-152 signed Mojacar follow for 3.3km
12. At the roundabout (note the petrol station) take the 3rd exit signed Carboneras AL-6111
follow for 1.1km down the hill.
13. At the bottom of the hill the roundabout with the fountain in the middle take the 1st exit to
drive along the Playa (coast road) follow for 1.2km. You will pass a camping site on your
right.
14. At the roundabout straight on for 0.3km. You will pass the Mau Beach Club on your left
then a number of beach bars on that side, then open beach.
15. When your reach the Hotel Playa on your left, prepare to turn right.
16. Turn right between the Cajamar Bank and the white Hotel Sal Marina.
17. At the top turn left on Calle Hermanos Machado
18. Follow the road round to the right and ignore the turning on the left.
19. Immediately take the left hand fork on to Calle Murillo.
20. Pass the half build plot on your right.
21. Casa Marhaba is the second villa on your right, number 8.
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From Alicante Airport:
1. Leave the airport on the N-338 and the N340 heading for the A-70 Murcia follow for 4.2km
2. Join the A-70 heading to Murcia follow for 9.3km
3. Merge onto the A-7 and continue on A-7 for Murcia then to Almeria, follow for 201km.
4. Take junction 525 sign for Mojacar.
5. At the top of the slip road turn left for Mojacar.
6. Cross over the motorway and follow straight on and round to the right for Mojacar.
7. Follow for 3.2km
8. Turn left, A370 signed Mojacar follow for 7.7km.
9. Take the slip road on the right AL-152 signed Mojacar follow for 3.3km
10. At the roundabout (note the petrol station on the right) take the 3rd exit signed Carboneras
AL-6111 follow for 1.1km down the hill.
11. At the bottom of the hill the roundabout with the fountain in the middle take the 1st exit to
drive along the Playa (coast road) follow for 1.2km. You will pass a camping site on your
right.
12. At the roundabout straight on for 0.3km. You will pass the Mau Beach Club on your left
then a number of beach bars on that side, then open beach.
13. When your reach the Hotel Playa on your left, prepare to turn right.
14. Turn right between the Cajamar Bank and the white hotel building.
15. At the top turn left on Calle Hermanos Machado
16. Follow the road round to the right and ignore the turning on the left.
17. Immediately take the left hand fork on to Calle Murillo.
18. Pass the half build plot on your right.
19. Casa Marhaba is the second villa on your right, number 8.
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Driving in Spain. Basic rules
Remember - Speeding and other traffic offences are subject to on-the-spot fines in Spain.
Drive on the right: It is not difficult in a hire car because the steering wheel is on the left.
Take care when overtaking: If you are driving a UK car, allow more space between you and the car
in front so you can see further down the road ahead.
Use the indicators: You risk being fined for not indicating before overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane
after overtaking. Also indicate every change of direction, even if the Spanish don’t the police will stop you if you don’t.
Obey the Speed Limits: Although you will see cars driving way above the 120km/h speed limit on major highways it’s not a
good idea, especially in a car with foreign plates, as police and speed cameras have cropped up all over the place.
Do not drink and drive: Spain has strict drink driving laws, only allowing 0.5 milligrams of
alcohol per millilitre of blood – stricter than the UK, where the limit is 0.8. New drivers are
effectively forbidden to drink and drive, with a very low 0.1 mg/l limit. If you know you are going
to be drinking out, make sure you choose a designated driver among your friends.
Wear a seatbelt: The wearing of seat belts in the front and at the back is obligatory.
General rule for priority: drivers approaching an intersection must give way to all vehicles coming from the right.
At a roundabout, drivers already on the roundabout have priority over drivers approaching the roundabout.
Stop Signs: At a junction with a “Stop” sign make sure you come to a complete stop before moving on. The Police
are very active on this and will fine you on the spot for not Stopping!
Pedestrian Crossings; Are everywhere, make sure you look out for them and stop when you see pedestrians at them and watch for drivers in front stopping. Also the speed calming hubs that slow you down at the crossings!
Do not use electronic devices while driving: The use of cell-phones while driving is prohibited. Hands-free kits are permitted,
but they are not allowed to have earpiece attachments. The adjustment of screen-based navigation systems is also prohibited while
driving.
Items that must be carried when driving in Spain:
Driver’s license. Visitors riding motor cycles or driving vehicles in Spain must have reached the minimum ages laid down for
residents of Spain even if they are qualified to drive at a lower age in their country of residence. A foreign driving licence does
not entitle the holder to drive a motor vehicle in Spain until the age of 18yrs old (25 for hire cars). Driving licences issued
in EU and EEA countries are accepted. International Driving Permits (IDP) are not required for most European countries. The
exceptions are that if you have an old style all green licence it is recommended, but not required, that you obtain the IDP for Italy
and Spain. IDPs are also required for the countries of the former Eastern Europe.
Insurance documents. Spanish law requires all vehicles, even rental cars, to have compulsory third party (CTP) insurance. QSD
International Group can help you find the insurance to suit your needs.
Vehicle inspection document (ITV). ITV is the safety and road worthiness vehicle inspection in Spain which is required for all
vehicles.
Ownership documents (or rental documents). If the vehicle is not registered in your name, carry a letter from the registered
owner giving your permission to drive, rental document.
Reflective jacket. Two approved reflective jackets/vests must be carried in the car at all times. They must be worn at all times in
case of an emergency situation on the highway when you are outside the vehicle. It is not necessary to wear it if the incident takes
place in an urban street area. Check if a hire car, that it has \t least 2 high Vis’ vests!
Two warning triangles. You must carry two hazard triangles in the car at all times and be prepared to put them out in case of
an emergency. Check if a hire car, that it has 2 triangles!
Booster seats for under 12 children. Children under 12 are not allowed to travel in the front. Passengers under 53 inches tall are
required to use child safety restraints or a booster seat.
Fire extinguisher, recommended but not compulsory.
First-aid kit. It is a good idea to carry a small first aid kit in the car, although this is not compulsory.
Wearers of spectacles should carry a spare pair.
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Useful information when driving in Spain
Types of Roads in Spain
Autopista-Motorways. Speed limit is 120 kph, they are marked with an A or E and the road number and its
exits (salidas) are numbered.
Autovía – dual carriageway. Speed limits vary from 80 to 110 kph, again these roads have clearly marked
speed limits in each case.
Toll Roads. Some roads in Spain are toll roads (marked as “peaje”) which can add an additional cost to your
journey. Take a look at the AA’s toll routes and prices before travelling. Does not apply Almeria or Alacanti
to Mojacar!
Carretera Nacional-National – Single carriageway road. Speed limits vary from 50 to 90 kph, they are
marked with a N or CN.
Carretera Comarcal – regional/country road-single carriageway road. Speed limits vary from 80 to 100
kph, they are marked with a C.
Via Urbana – Local Road. Urban Driving, within built up areas, towns, villages, cities etc. The normal speed
limits here are 30 kph although some stretches may be 50 depending on the area, keep a good eye out for the
signs which are clearly marked.
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Translation of Types of Fuel in Spain:
Gasolina – Petrol
Leaded = super or super 98 Not seen very often now
· Unleaded = sin plomo 95 or Eurosuper 98
Gas or Diesel = Diesel
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