Wow
Review Submitted: July 14, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Was the property clean? Spotless I'd say. Oh and modern and well airconditioned. So overall very cool, clean and chrome. We had a week there and it was great to get away from tiresome traffic and a surfeit of neighbours, but I wish we'd gone for longer. But then I guess I'm not alone in that thought! It was a great property, good size with plenty of space. I'd always thought that holidaying en masse as an intergenerational family would be a bit like camping out in an animal menagerie but no problem here. I've been on trips before were people have to camp out in the lounge and it usually turns out to be the one who sleeps all day so it was great to get up and potter about early without having to worry about someone in a coma on the couch.
It was also a high standard of furnishing and no dodgy light fittings or electrics. I guess the fact it is still new would help here, but it's real nice to know that the kids can be safe inside. Also enjoyed the downstairs games room as they can all make as much noise as they like without bothering everyone else. In our family that includes the big kids as well!
Cala D'or was nice not very large but smart and it had a few good shops such as jewellers, perfumery and boutiques. So it's not exactly Paris or Milan but hey no traffic fumes either. Eating was good although we did have an argument over where to eat as there was a lot of choice. I can recommend Aquarius on the marina and also Port Petit - both great for fish food. Oh and at the golf course at Porto Colom they had a smart restaurant - visit at lunchtime for some wonderful views as they stand really high up.
Tried the sea rider - great for energetic teens. Also horse riding at Mondrago much more me.
Scuba Diving was also available but there's never time for everything, and the villa had a really excellent pool. Mind you the best bit was upstairs on the roof terrace overlooking the mountains. Oh I know we were attracted to the place by the marina views but the mountain outlook as so often in Spain is something special. Sitting on the top terrace watching the pinky orange sunset with a glass of vino is hard to beat. I expected the marina etcetera to look good after all it was a beach holiday, but the mountains were a real bonus. Bliss absolute bliss.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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