Puerto Banus - Nueva Andalucia holiday apartment: Marbella

We stayed in this groundfloor apartment in Aug 2009. We were pleasantly surprised as it is more appealing than the photos show. All the furnishings,bedding and towels were new. There is also a tv and dvd player,dishwasher and washing machine. All the rooms had sliding doors leading onto the huge part shaded terrace. The terrace must be the same size as the appartment. There are table and chairs for dining al fresco and sun loungers to enjoy the constant sun shine. Because the patio doors are shaded from the sun the apartment is relatively cool even without air conditioning. The terrace is above ground level but is next to a road. Although it is not a main road some traffic use it as a short cut to avoid the busy main road. You can step out of the front door into the well cared for garden. The large heated pool and childrens pool have a life guard on duty most of the day. From the apartment terrace you can see the nearby Lorcromar Hotel. We had the best meal of the holiday in the Novellis restaurant there.The walk to the beach and Puerto Banus is not pleasant because of the roads you need to cross but is approximately a 7 euro taxi ride. Just up the road is a small shop thats sells basic supplies but is not cheap. If you need to buy fresh vegetables and meat these are available in the Corte Ingles supermarket in Peurto Banus. Rachel and Francisco did everything they could to to make our stay here enjoyable, and they succeeded.
Negative points: No bottle opener! Glasses were to tall and narrow(easily knocked over and impossible to clean) and no wine glasses.
Positive points: great terrace and lovely garden
I would recommend this apartment for anyone wanting a holiday in Peurto Banus.