Reviews of Property: Moraira villa, Ab Fab sea views, 5-10 minute easy stroll to town and beaches

Arrived home a week ago after the best holiday we have ever had in Spain.
Villa was everything it promised and the weather was beautiful.
Sunsets viewed from the patio were stupendous
Can't wait to return another year.

We will send you some pictures to show, how great it was in your house in Moraira.

We passed two weeks very relaxed and happy .

Thank you for all the confortability - starts by the clean rooms,the,good and warm athmosphere, very spanish, ends by the very sympatical Managers Rob and Penny which looks so good for us and the garden.

October 2009

We had a fantastic holiday in April 2009 at Villa La Marina. The villa is extremely comfortable and in a great location -10 mins to shops,restaurants and the markets.

Arriving at the villa around10.00pm in the dark,raining and in the middle of a thunder storm, we were very grateful for the welcome pack and the keys being where the owners said. We settled down with our scrambled eggs and started to relax. Next day Rob the Villa Manager came to see us, to make sure we had everthing and point us in the direction of the supermarket which was only down the road
in the town.After the first day we enjoyed lots of sunny days around the pool reading and deciding where to eat in the evening, one time cooking fish on the villa BBQ. For us the holiday was all about relaxing and that was easy as there are plenty of seating areas around the garden and terraces. They are are all good but my favourite was just outside the terrace doors admiring the wonderful views to Calpe whilst sipping our Gin and Tonic's.

If you get down to the harbour before 10.00am you can watch the local fishing boats land their catch before they are auctioned in the Fish Market.

For us we cannot reccommend the villa or the location highly enough. It was the nicest place we've ever been to in Spain.

We have just spent a wonderfully relaxing few days at Villa La Marina, and cannot recommend it highly enough.

The villa itself is beautifully welcoming and comfortable, and all the rooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought into all those little extras that make a holiday so much more enjoyable, such as: the helpful restaurant and entertainments review book; a library of games, books and DVDs for when the weather is less kind; and a variety of chairs and tables around the pretty garden for a choice of sun or shade. Over the years, we have had many family villa holidays in France, Spain and Portugal, and we would consider this to be easily the best accommodation we've stayed in.

Although we enjoyed several good restaurant excursions on this holiday, our high spot would definitely be the warm evening spent sitting on La Marina's terrace watching the sun go down, chilled glass of wine in hand, eating our freshly barbecued seafood. Bliss!

Mike and Sophie:-

Arriving at Alicante airport we quickly organised our good value for money car hire and set out on our way to our destination of Moraira. With simple but extremly accurate directions from the owners, we soon found ourselves there. Greated by impressive ourthentic Spainsh Wooden gates we entered our secluded haven for our weeks holiday. It was quite late at night as our flight had been delayed, so it was an added bonus to be greated with some provisions in the fridge for breakfast.
First impressions were that we felt immediatly comfortable in this very well equiped beautifully furnished villa. It has a wonderfully home from home feel with a delightful rustic Spanish charm, much to the owners thoughtful personal touches that are a theme throughout the whole villa. The following morning we awoke to the most spectacular views across the marina and out to Calpe Rock, that deffinatly exceded our expectations.
Much of our week was spent lazing around the fabulous pool, enjoying BBQ's with produce bought from the assortment of local shops. Both fish and meat were really fresh with a large selection to choose from, so something different each day.
Our favourite memory of this charming and unexpected find was evenings spent watching the sun set with a glass of the local pink bubbly!
We loved Moraira town, with its large choice of restaurant bars,cafes and shops. There was so much choice, you could have Cocktalis on the Marinas plush terraces or any food of your choice with budgets to suit all.
Walking into town was really quick, we liked taking the scenic route (only another five minuites) along the sea by El Portet. We explored the mountains and villages and along the coast, where there are many little coves to discover.
We both had a wonderfully restful stay in Villa La Marina and will deffinatly return, perhaps with family as I think our older children will love it too!

Behind the large rustic gates of the Villa La Marina which takes advantage of its elevated position, overlooking the beautiful pool and amazing view across the bay to Calpe Rock we quickly settled in and became used to dining “alfresco”

Whether lazing around on the terrace, or just taking in the sun, we were content within minutes. It was surreal at first then became the norm as we found more excuses not to leave our secluded home, only popping down to the local shops for more supplies!!

A short stroll away is the shell-shaped bay of El Portet where we wandered along the beach and spent a few lunchtimes trying the local restaurants. There are no cars between these and the sandy beach and so although sometimes busy, sitting literally next to the sea with the kids having fun in the sand just below felt very civilised. From here we walked off our excess to explore the watchtower of Cap D'Or on the clifftop, then back to the villa for yet another swim and an evening drink on the terrace.

We had great fun in the kitchen cooking together and as with the rest of the property we found it very well equipped. The pool is easily large enough to exercise and enjoy games and whilst an eye was kept out on the children from the garden or the terrace above, they were entertained for hours! The quality of the villa was much higher than average and the attention to comfort and tasteful furnishings made for a truly restful break.

A short drive into the mountains brought breath taking scenery and the culture and food of these stunning hilltop villages.

Our stay at Villa La Marina over Easter was very relaxing. We went with our friends and four children making eight in total and found we had a lovely break.

Chris – Devon.

We stayed at La Marina for a week in late July 2008. We chose this villa because our two teenage daughters were keen to be within easy walking distance of a beach and town. Our experience is that descriptions of villas tend to exaggerate the proximity of the location to such facilities. We were delighted to discover that La Marina is indeed within 5 – 10 minutes of the beach at El Portet and Moraira town.

We have always chosen destinations very carefully, trying to ensure value for money. La Marina is not a cheap option, but we believe it is very good value for money, taking into account the villa’s position and privacy, the specification of the property, the extremely comfortable nature of the accommodation, the quality of the outdoor areas, including the excellent pool, and the impressive views that are afforded across the bay and over the surrounding area.

Highlights for us during our week were:
• Strolling to the beach at El Portet for a morning swim (added bonus is that a shop in El Portet sells fresh bread for breakfast / lunch!)
• Lots of games and swimming in the warm pool, which lends itself to fun for those who are not the best of swimmers
• Eating, talking and playing cards on the balcony overlooking the bay and marina

We all had such a good time in 2008 that we have booked to stay at La Marina again in August 2009.

What a charming villa! We stayed for a week over October half term with 4 adults and 4 children and had a great time. The villa is beautifully arranged and over the week we each found our own favourite spot. Of course the kids loved the heated pool (essential at this time of year) and the shady garden beside it. Some liked the Moroccan porch and terrace dining area (a sun trap). The top terrace was a good hideaway but my favourite was lounging on the recliners on the front terrace looking at the stunning views of Moraira and the sea beyond.
In the evenings we took turns in cooking - there are three very good supermarkets nearby (you do need a car or take a taxi back) so we could find everything we needed.
After dinner we lit a fire in the sitting room and felt cosy. The owners have furnished the rooms with a lot of taste - white fabrics, Moroccan lighting etc
The town has a choice of two beaches - one with a kids playground too. Both were clean and safe to swim in (although far too cold for me in October!) The walk up to the old castle is also fun and just about doable with a 4 year old!
You won't find that many Spanish holidaymakers in this resort - nearly everyone we met was English but all very friendly.