Columba 103

Your villa near Rojales

This detached villa with private pool has all the ingredients for a successful holiday. The villa has at both sides, the front and back, a nice covered patio, so you can always find a spot in the sun or shade. At the rear is a large private swimming pool with diving board and a large sun terrace around it. Here you can lay on one of the loungers and enjoy the Spanish sun. The spacious living room, with a TV, stereo, DVD player and CVR, adjoins the fully equipped kitchen. Here are a microwave/grill, a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher provided for example. From out of the dining area you have access to the terrace in the back yard where you can prepare lovely meals with the gas grill. There are four bedrooms. The bathrooms have a shower, toilet and basin. Of course there is also a washing machine in a separete laundry room. The entire upper floor is air conditioned.

Mandatory fees to be paid on arrival:
Electricity: 0.25 € per kWh retained after the rental period of the deposit

The surroundings of your villa

Beaches and climate:
The Costa Blanca has many good beaches. They are generally broad, long and covered with fine golden sand. The most popular beaches on the Costa Blanca are around Alicante, Guardamar, Santa Pola Torre la Mata, La Marina, Torrevieja and Benidorm.

The Costa Blanca has its name from the miles of white beaches and those beaches are on average 50 meters wide. This is what many sunbathers and fun seekers attracts. Most beaches are easily reached by car up near the beach. The sand run gradually into the sea and are therefore very suitable for children. The beaches are guarded by lifeguards during high season. The beaches also have play equipment. Remember that the popular, large beaches can be very busy in high season. Fortunately, are the beaches long and wide enough for everyone to find a place.

The sun shines almost always the azure Mediterranean and invites the whole year for a dip. The Costa Blanca is one of the sunniest areas in Europe with 300 days per year Sun. The average temperature in winter is around 16ºC. In the spring and autumn, the average temperature is around 22ºC and in summer the average temperature is around 33ºC. The low humidity and a cooling breeze from the sea off the south west, despite the temperature still feels comfortable. The inlands of Spain are a lot warmer in the absence of a cooling breeze from the sea. July and August are the warmest.

Overwintering, entertainment and excursions:
The Costa Blanca is very popular in winter. The most famous resorts for the winter on the Costa Blanca, Benidorm and Torrevieja. In summer, the city's are alive 24 hours a day. In the winter months it is quieter but there is still plenty to do.

The Costa Blanca is also suitable for real lovers of culture but only those who are willing to rent a car and go inland. Moreover, in the hinterland are amusement parks and water parks to find where the children can have fun.

A jeep safari through the hinterland, an organized tour through the palm forest of Elche or visit one of the spectacular nightclubs in Elche is worth. You can also visit the Priests Garden in Elche with a variety of plants, shrubs, cacti and the famous eight stammige Imperial Palm. You can visit the 17th century St. Mary's Church, located in the old town, where every year the Passion Play: "The Mystery of Elche" is performed.

The beautiful historic Santa Barbara Castle in Alicante, which is originally an Arab fortress was, is definitely worth visiting. The castle is on the Benacantilheuvel which offers wonderful views over the city.

On the Costa Blanca you will find many restaurants. Ranging from business to tourism rather typical Spanish restaurants and tapas bars. In the tourist centers, the fast food level is quite high and you will find Italian, Dutch and Chinese restaurants.