Apartment, Vacation Rental in Gandia, Valencia

Valencia airport is 34 miles Alicante 50 milesTrain Station is in Gandia - the nearest port is 10 miles in DeniaThis is a unique property featured in 2004 on Channel 4 "A Place in the Sun" Gandia is undoubtedly unspoilt by mass tourism and if you want to live the "real Spain" this is it.Conveniently placed for medieval Moorish towns, Knights Templar and Moorish castles. Over 17km of Blue Flag Beaches and Theme/Safari/Water Parks nearby.For sports enthusiasts, there is an 18 hole golf course 10 kms away, horse riding and scuba diving and of course absolutely fabulous walks where you can discover ice trails, disused railway lines along with long lost convents, water mills and delelict castles and medieval towns.If you are into water and beach sports there are plenty to choose from and leisure centres and tennis courts. Palma has its open air swimming pool.For children, there are Theme, Water and Safari Parks.Gandia has its own special cosmopolitan sophistication with the Borgia Palace, Cathedral and old historic area. The wide tree paseo where in the evening you can stroll and catch a coffee or a glass of wine at one of the many cafes.We are surrounded by lush fertile orange groves, cherries, almonds and agricultural farms. With fabulous weekly markets selling fresh fruit and vegetables and fish.

A RATHER SPECIAL PROPERTY featured on “A Place in the Sun” built over 200 years ago. A small single storey townhouse (ground floor) situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac of 4 other Spanish owned properties in the historic centre of Palma where narrow winding streets and quaint passageways criss cross with small squares and with amenities available. In a pretty seaside and historical area with friendly local people The wide Valencian door has shuttered glass windows and decorated ironwork rejas and opens onto a spacious open plan living area with vaulted beamed ceilings. A beautiful and unusual ceramic tiled floor is laid throughout. Near the doorway is a casual seating area with landline but could also double as a study area. The dining area has Moroccan wall lights and the second sitting area has a TV point, reverse air conditioning and a fireplace ready for a pellet or woodburning stove. Two bedrooms (one with ceiling fan)each with large wardrobes and cupboards and the modern bathroom is fully tiled with vanity unit, wc, bath and shower. The kitchen/diner has new kitchen units and appliances and opens onto the patio. Outside is a fully tiled outbuilding where there is storage space for gas bottles, garden furniture. etc. The sunny high walled private patio area has a southerly aspect and there are small shrubs and trees and was recently renovated with ceramic floor tiles and a traditional zigggurat tiled dado.

Date	Low	High	Notes
November to March 2008	310		(£210)
April/May/June/Sept/October 2008	340		(£230)
July & August 2008	425		(£288)

We only take 2 week bookings in July and August

We only take 2 week bookings in July and August

*Please contact advertiser for rates & availability for your travel dates.

Sleeps 4 comfortably. 2 bedrooms with floor to ceiling wardrobes and 1 fully tiled bathroom with shower.(Check our web site)

The kitchen is well equipped with washing machine, fridge/freezer, etc.
There is a DVD/CD player and radio.

No pets and no smokers please

Anne Barnett


Listing # RA-1125207