Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda. — Property 1614

Beach front holiday apartment on the Dona Lola resort at Calahonda.

The apartments of the Gold Crown holiday complex of Dona Lola are right beside the sea, amid heavily scented gardens, swaying palms and waterfalls, and ideal for a self-catering holiday. This air-conditioned penthouse is on the third (top) floor, and has superb unimpeded views of the sea and coast-line from its spacious South-facing balcony. This intimately private balcony has a dining table, 6 chairs, and a couple of loungers. Ideal for spending those long sunny days just relaxing watching the fishing boats and ferries on the ocean right in front of you, and for romantic evenings. There are 3 swimming pools. The largest, at 270 feet long, meanders right by the sea. The second is for over 18's, offering a peaceful alternative to the main pool at peak times. The third is heated and inside our leisure complex, along with fully-fitted gym, saunas, steam-room, jacuzzi, beauty-salon, etc. We have tennis courts, children's playground, mini-market, & several bars & restaurants.

Location Dona Lola, Calahonda Calahonda < Mijas area < West Costa del Sol < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

Dona Lola, Calahonda Calahonda < Mijas area < West Costa del Sol < Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) < Andalucia < Spain

 marks the location of this property in Calahonda

Availability for the apartment in Calahonda, Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

Last updated on:

Wednesday, 13 August 2008

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flexible

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All year

Rental rates for the apartment in Calahonda, Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

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Notes to the rental rates

• I am happy to negotiate special terms for extended winter holidays, such as 4 weeks for the price of 3 !
  30% deposit on booking.
  Balance due 8 weeks before holiday.
  A £100.00 'damage deposit' is charged, which is fully refunded if the apartment is left in good order.
  
• Payments normally by cheque, or direct bank to bank transfer. PAY PAL accepted, but with a 3% surcharge (that's less than they charge me !)
  
• In the event of a holiday needing to be cancelled, I ask to be advised as soon as possible, whereupon I will use my best endeavours to re-let. If I can re-let, I will return your deposit, less any expenses incurred for additional advertising etc. I strongly advise that cancellation insurance is taken out.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the apartment in Calahonda, Malaga Province (Costa del Sol), Spain

A spectacular vista!

From this third (top) floor vantage point, the fishing boats can be seen leaving the beach in the morning, and returning to beach-up a few hours later. Larger boats and ships, including cruise ships and the Malaga to Gibralter 'Sea-Cat' ferry, are constantly appearing on, and disappearing from, the horizon. Some of my guests have told me that they have spent quite a large proportion of their holiday on this balcony, just watching nautical life go by. And why not? There are 2 lounger’s, a table, and 6 chairs, so you can dine 'alfresco', and you're not far from the fridge for cool drinks, or the air-conditioned rooms within if things really do get too hot. It's a good spot for bird-watching too. Mostly you're looking down on them! I provide binoculars to watch the diving birds. And it's a wonderfully romantic place to sit in the dark, watching the twinkling mast-head lamps on the boats, and on a clear night, lights along the African coast-line.

Extensive range of leisure facilities.

The Dona Lola resort offers an extremely extensive range of leisure facilities. The outdoor pool begins at a shallow end safe for youngsters, and then just meanders right alongside the sea for 270 feet and under 2 lovely white bridges before reaching the deep end. Dozens of lounger’s and umbrellas surround the pool, and it's a lovely place to relax, with the hypnotic sound of the waves lapping up the beach and against the rocky outcrops providing snooze-inducing background music. There's an area around the pool for the youngsters to gather, with pool-tables. Our sheltered over 18's swimming pool offers a quieter facility at peak-times. There are loads more lounger’s & umbrellas here, and you're within easy reach of the bar / bistro in a lovely sun-trap amongst waterfalls & ponds. There is an indoor leisure centre, with it's own heated pool, spa, saunas, steam-room, and gym etc.

Extensive range of sporting facilities.

There are tennis courts on the complex, and there are snooker, pool, and table-tennis tables in the indoor leisure centre. There are good places in the sea close by for snorkelling. On beaches within easy reach of the resort you can try water-skiing, jet-biking, sailing, and wind-surfing. There's a diving school at Torreblanca, horse-riding (and horse-racing!) at fuengirola, some cracking bowling greens at very nearby Miraflores, water-parks at Torremolinos and Fuengirola, and a casino at Benalmadena! There are opportunities to partake in a 'jeep safari', or to ride a quad-bike in the 'Sierras' to the North. If you decide not to hire a car, but want to see more of Spain, then book a space on a coach at the Dona Lola reception. There are regular organised coach-trips to such spectacular places as Ronda, Nerja, and Seville, and to some less-spectacular, but interesting, Tangiers ! You can often partake in a FREE reception trip to Malaga or Mijas, or to the market at Fuengirola.

Skiing Information:

The Sierra Nevada is only about two and a half hours away by car. There is a wide variety of ski-slopes there, suitable for learners and experts. The full range of equipment and clothing is available for hire here, and the prices are very reasonable. The Sierra Nevada is a really nice place to visit during an out-of-season holiday at my apartment. You don't need to ski to ride on the cable-cars and ski-lifts, and to thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere and fantastic views. Perhaps stay overnight, experience the atmosphere of the ski-bars too, and visit Granada on the way back the next day.

Golf Information:

The Costa del Sol (or Costa del Golf as many Spanish road signs proclaim!) is known as 'golfer's paradise', and deservedly so. Here is a list of 28 golf-courses within a 25 minute drive. Rounds at most courses can be booked through our reception, on (0034) 952 932477. Ask to speak to Aemon Powell, the local golf-expert. (He writes articles for many European golf magazines.) Miraflores Golf Club - 3 minute drive. La Siesta - 5 minute drive. Cobopino Golf Club - 5 minute drive. Artola Golf - 6 minute drive. La Cala Golf Club - 6 minute drive. Santa Maria Golf Club - 7 minute drive. Greenlife Golf - 8 minute drive. Mijas Golf Club - 9 minute drive. Santa Clara Golf Club - 10 minute drive. Marbella Golf & Country Club - 10 minute drive. Rio Real Golf Club - 10 minute drive. Alhaurin Golf Club - 12 minute drive. La Dame de Noche Golf Club - 14 minute drive. Torrequebrada Golf Club - 15 minute drive. Aloha Golf Club - 16 minute drive. Royal Las Brisas Golf Club - 17 minute drive. Los Naranjos Golf Club - 17 minute drive. Lauro Golf - 20 minute drive. La Quinta Golf Club - 20 minute drive. Guadalmina Golf Club - 20 minute drive . Los Arqueros Golf Club - 21 minute drive. La Zagaleta Golf Club - 22 minute drive. Atalaya Golf Club - 22 minute drive. Flamingos Golf Club - 22 minute drive. El Paraiso Golf Club - 22 minute drive. El Coto Golf Club - 23 minute drive. Marbella Club Golf Resort - 24 minute drive . Monte Mayor Golf Club - 25 minute drive.