Hotel, spa, gym, tennis and golf:
HOTEL, SPA, GYM, TENNIS & GOLF
Directly beside Villa Gadea is the 5* MELIA VILLA GADEA HOTEL which is open to non residents. The hotel has a luxury Thalasso spa & gym; restaurants & bars overlooking a large organic tiered swimming pool. Lush gardens lead to the blue flag beach with crystal clear waters and lifeguards. A further 5* sister hotel, MELIA ALTEA HILLS, is located nearby in the seclusion of Altea Hills. This hotel offers the further facilities of a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, squash courts, paddle-tennis, indoor & open-air pools. Golf is available nearby.
The coastline and bays around Altea provide excellent marina facilities. All types of water sports & sailing schools with hire and tuition available are available nearby. For those who like to enjoy the the coastline from the sea, there are many different boat excursions up and down the Costa Blanca.
Culture:
Altea is considered one of the most important cultural centres of the Valencian Community. There are a wide variety of cultural offerings, galleries and projects.
The Palau Altea, a recently built culture and concert centre, seats 1,000 and offers concerts, theatre, dance and opera. It has played host to many international artists including Placido Domingo.
Villa Gadea is the central office of Unesco's Music Organisation on the Mediterranean. In August, Villa Gadea provides live musical accompaniment to probably the largest and most dramatic fusion of music and fireworks in Europe - based on an island in the bay the pyrotechnic display is reflected in the sea. It is a stunning event and people come from all over Spain to watch it.
Visit VALENCIA: City of Arts & Sciences - impressive architectural ensemble including an underwater city covering 80,000 sq mtrs.
The Bioparc - opened '08 in a dry river bed, a new animal park recreating different African landscapes & ecosystems.
Security:
SECURITY
Villa Gadea is a secure resort with video entry to the apartment. It is reached through manned electronic gates, private underground parking is accessed by remote control and there is 24 hour on-site security with multi-CCTV. Additionally, to ensure a good night's sleep, the apartment has acoustic soundproofing, under floor heating, air-conditioning and the master bedroom has remote control security shutters. Digital safe deposit. Our English agent-caretaker lives locally and is on hand to ensure your stay is trouble free. Extra maid service available.
GAS & SAFETY The apartment has an external gas supply from a central storage tank so there is no need for you to purchase gas bottles (butanos). There is a gas boiler for hot water and underfloor central heating. This is sited outside of the apartment in an external utility room. All cooking appliances are electric.
Golf:
There are many Golf courses within easy reach from 9 to 27 holes.
