Los Alcazares, Murcia
Lou's Place is a ground floor bungalow which is situated on a secure complex with gated access. (PLEASE NOTE that there is a 60€ fee payable on arrival for the clean - this has been taken into account overall, resulting in the daily price being reduced, this is to allow rental for a minimum of 2 night) It has a spacious living area with air-con/heating. It is furnished & equipped to a high standard including LCD TV & DVD player along with a selection of DVDs. There is satellite TV with channels including kids, news, BBC, ITV, channels 4 & 5. The Kitchen, which is separate, is fully equipped & leads onto a rear patio area.
There are 2 single beds in each bedroom along with wardrobes & drawers, both rooms benefit from air-con/heating & the main bedroom is fitted with a safe. A highchair and travel cot are both available at no extra charge. To the front of the property is a large patio area with table & seating for 6. The complex benefits from a 20m pool with separate children’s pool. The bungalow is situated in a quiet area but is less than 5 minutes' walk to the shops & restaurants. The beach is a 10-min stroll & the nearest golf course is 2 km. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge of €10 per stay payable locally. Heat/air con is on a meter but is still provided free of charge up to the value of €20 per week. We feel that €20 per week should be more than sufficient but more credit can be purchased if needed. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A 60€ FEE FOR CLEANING ON ARRIVAL.
Los Alcazares has been awarded four EC blue flags for its beaches. Most of the narrow streets lead directly to the 7 kilometres of sandy shore. The nearest shops & restaurants are in the plaza, which is just a 5-minute walk. Los Alcazares has a wonderful feel about it and with its all-year-round climate, it has something for every season. The town's market days are Tuesday and Saturday when a wide variety of goods are available. Festivals are an all year round occurrence in the area. Los Alcazares festivals are held at Easter, the second week in August & the middle of October. The historic city of Murcia is only a 30 minutes drive, it has many designer stores and is charming with its squares & narrow streets. The city of Cartagena is full of fascinating sights & only 15 minutes drive away. They are both well worth exploring for their shops, architecture & history.
The Mar Menor: Few regions are lucky enough to have a salt-water lagoon beside the Mediterranean Sea. Along its 73 kilometres coastline perimeter there are numerous beaches with crystal clear, shallow water (with a maximum depth of 7 metres) making it very safe for children. The Mar Menor lagoon covers an area of 170 km2, making it the biggest salt-water lake in Europe. In the coolest months the temperature of the water is about 12°C while in August it reaches 30°C. The Mar Menor is listed by the World Health Organisation as one of the healthiest places on earth. Many people come to the northern end of the Mar Menor to cover themselves in the black mud from the salinas, which is supposed to be full of all sorts of nutrients. With the many cafes & bars dotted along the beach it's a great way to spend the day & soak up the sun.
Flights & Transfers: Costa Calida is now more accessible than ever with numerous low-cost airlines flying into both Corvera & Alicante from all over the UK and Europe. Corvera is just a 30-minute drive and Alicante is 45 minutes. A full airport transfer service can be arranged for you from either Corvera or Alicante please enquire for details.
We enjoyed a 11 day stay at Lou’s place with everything we needed on hand. Lovely bungalow in a fantastic location, would definitely stay again. Lou and Linda were very helpful and accommodating, excellent service!
A holiday was desperately needed after a year of exam stress etc. Everything about this holiday went like clockwork because of the great lady that owns the place. Ryanair cancelled our flight at short notice but Louise accommodated our changes so we could still enjoy the break. The property is lovely . Everything is provided you could need even down to a welcome pack of tea/coffee milk etc so you don’t have to go shopping on arrival. That said there is a great supermarket within 5 minute walk. Louise also arranged transfers to and from airport for us which went seamlessly. You are met at the property and shown the ropes and at the end of your stay you simply hand over the keys to the lady that you saw at the start. We ate out every night bar one at the plaza which is a short stroll away. The fabulous beach is a further 5 minutes away on foot. Everywhere is flat and well paved so if you struggle getting around this is good they even have wheelchair areas at beach where the guards help those unable to get into the sea are taken out on a bit of kit. Nice market on a tuesday locally and stalls along the 7 km long prom regularly selling handcrafted stuff. Book it you will love it.
One of the best places we have ever stayed in. Everything was thought of and provided. Linda met us on time and also when we left to collect the keys. We love this area anyway and the drive from the new Corvera airport was a lot easier than we thought it would be. We didn't get to use the pool facilities as we were there in Feb, but we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lou's Place. The only very small problem is that you don't get the sun on the front terrace, but otherwise it's great.
Fantastic location 10 minutes from airport, Sandra who met us at the airport was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Louise the owner was very prompt with replies and kept in touch prior to our arrival and when we got home. Accommodation was lovely and had everything you needed to enjoy your stay. Welcome pack was an added touch. Would highly recommend to anybody wanting a relaxing holiday with all your home comforts. We enjoyed it that much we are looking at returning next year.
Apartment was as described; it had everything we needed and more. Fab location too; close to restaurants and shops, pool was lovely and clean. Louise is very organised and Sandra was so helpful. We will definitely return.
Property and complex well maintained and clean. Pool was cold at this time of year but lovely. Beach was 10 min walk away. Shallow lagoon perfect for children
Lovely apartment in a beautiful setting. Very well equipped and maintained. Beach/shops/bars and restaurants all within easy reach.
Very clean impressive property excellent for children, safe and secure. Very local to shops, supermarket, beach and main strip the plaza with restaurants and lots of evening entertainment and stalls to keep the children entertained and older children to Spend their pocket money euros!! Thank you Louise
We had a great week away! Everything we needed was in the bungalow we were looked after from the moment we got off the plane to the end of our stay.Sad we had to leave.
From the warm welcome on being collected by Sandra at the airport till the minute we left we had a great stay. The bungalow is very well equipped and the communication once you book up is fantastic. I travelled as a mum with my two kids and it was made so worry free for me by Louise. The location is ideal for amenities and the beach and the pool is fantastic for kids of all ages so long as you keep an eye on them. Will definitely book again.