• BEAUTIFUL FULLY EQUIPPED GROUND FLOOR 2-BEDROOM 2-BATHROOM APARTMENT VERY.CLOSE TO TRADITIONAL TOWN CENTRE WEST OF BALCON DE EUROPA
• IN A DELIGHTFUL SOUTHFACING LOCATION OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN
• FABULOUS SEA VIEWS IN TRANQUIL SPACIOUS PRIVATE GARDENS
• SECONDS FROM TORRECILLA BEACH, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, AMENITIES
• LARGE SWIMMING POOL OPEN ALL YEAR WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS

This quality two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor apartment is located in the prestigious Las Fuentes (‘Fountains’) de Nerja complex in the heart of Nerja, frontline to the coast and with its own private swimming pool. From the apartment’s pretty arched south-facing terrace framed with bougainvillaea, there are wonderful views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean, the delightful private gardens, the row of fountains down to the sea and the impressive swimming pool. This large communal pool is for the exclusive use of guests, and has wide-stepped access for safety. This delightful development is seconds from the beautiful Torrecilla beach, ideal for all ages with safe swimming, a play area for children, sunbeds for rent, and sweeping views of the bay.

The famous palm-fringed Balcon de Europa with its spectacular sea and mountain panorama, including Morocco on a clear day, is only five minutes’ stroll from the apartment through the charming old town.

Parking is available on the street outside the development though shops, restaurants, Spanish ‘tapas’ bars and all amenities are so close that it is not really necessary to hire a car unless you want to travel outside Nerja.

This comfortable apartment (with 2 fan heaters and ceiling fan), built and furnished to the highest standard, comprises:

Entrance hall with storage cupboard
Large lounge with 3- and 2-seater sofas, dining area, satellite TV (BBC & ITV), DVD player, video player and hifi (CD, cassette and radio)
Covered south-facing terrace with sun blind, table and chairs.
Fully fitted kitchen with built-in oven and hob, fridge / freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, filter coffee machine and trolley for easy shopping on foot
Double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, folding single bed, safe and hairdryer
Full en-suite bathroom including shower over the bath
Twin bedroom with built-in wardrobes
Shower room with shower cubicle with sliding doors, basin and WC.

Characterised by steep cliffs and nine clean sandy beaches all with Blue Flag awards (the busiest being Burriana), it offers water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, pedalos, windsurfing and fishing, as well as paragliding, walking, cycling, horse-riding, tennis and go-karting (20 kms away). Enjoy safe sea bathing (water temperatures vary only from 18ºC in winter to 24ºC in summer), or 2 aqua parks 15 kms away. For golfers the Baviera Golf Club is 15 kms away at Velez Malaga, and the Añoreta Golf Club is 30 kms away at Rincon de la Victoria.

Nerja is also a perfect base to explore the authentic Andalucia, steeped in Spanish and Moorish history and culture. Visit the Alhambra at Granada * (the finest remaining Moorish Palace in the world); Cordoba (once the premier city of the Western world where Europe’s first medieval university was founded); Seville; the gorge at Ronda; Gibraltar; Tarifa for world-class windsurfing or a 30-minute hydrofoil trip to Morocco; lovely 'pueblos blancos' (white villages) such as Frigiliana; the prehistoric caves at Nerja, the second biggest in Europe; further wonderful beaches heading east along the coast to Mojacar and the Almerian coast; or enjoy superb mountain scenery in the nearby Alpujarras mountains – all are within travelling distance for a perfect day's sightseeing. Or you can even ski in the Sierra Nevada from December to April.

* Booking ahead for the Alhambra is essential, contact the owners for Booking Office details.

TV (BBC & ITV) DVD Player

NB WE CAN ALSO OFFER A GROUND FLOOR 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT YARDS FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS AND WITH THE SAME FACILITIES AS ABOVE - PLEASE SEE A542 in 2-BEDROOM APARTMENTS SECTION. OR FOR 1-BEDROOM BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS PLEASE SEE A519 AND A554 IN 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS SECTION.

Rental start and finish dates are normally Sunday to Sunday in season, with more flexibility in the winter. The minimum stay is usually 7 days, though sometimes we offer a special price where a stay of less than a week is available.

Prices include taxes, electricity, water, bedlinen and towels, as well as pre- & post-cleaning (plus supply of fresh bedlinen and towels for guests staying more than a week). Please bring your own beach towels.

A 30% deposit is needed on booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. Both are non-refundable and are payable by cheque or bank transfer. Payee, payee address and phone numbers will be provided at deposit stage. A receipt will be sent as soon as any money is received. On payment of the balance: apartment address, directions from the airport plus assistance with car hire or airport taxi, keysafe location and pin number, street map & key, and useful local phone numbers will be provided three weeks before departure.

An iron and ironing board are provided, as well as 2 electric fan heaters, and a large fan in addition to the lounge ceiling fan. Also available are cot hire at £15 per week and highchair hire at £10 per week.

Languages spoken: English, German and French.