A bright and easy Mojacar villa swathed in Mediterranean warmth

Mojacar beach, Almeria, Andalucia Property Ref: AP44
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Simply terrific, simply satisfying: a hillside villa with a lovely pool by the sea and sandy beaches, with views of the Mediterranean, the mountains, and Almeria's intriguingly wild, dry landscape stretching out beyond. At the beachfront, there’s plenty for all the family by day or night. Sleeps 6.

Booking information for AP44

  • We do not consider the property as suitable for small children as the pool area has an incompletely protected drop.

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • A refundable security deposit of 150 euros applies to this property. When you make a booking you authorize for this sum to be held against your card subject to deductions for breakages/damage, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day AP44

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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Booking information for AP44

  • We do not consider the property as suitable for small children as the pool area has an incompletely protected drop.

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • A refundable security deposit of 150 euros applies to this property. When you make a booking you authorize for this sum to be held against your card subject to deductions for breakages/damage, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day AP44

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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Summary

Simply terrific, simply satisfying: a hillside villa with a lovely pool by the sea and sandy beaches, with views of the Mediterranean, the mountains, and Almeria's intriguingly wild, dry landscape stretching out beyond. At the beachfront, there’s plenty for all the family by day or night. Sleeps 6.

Facilities

  • Bedrooms
    3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
    3 Bathrooms
  • Beds
    Sleeps 6

Enjoyment
WiFi Internet; Flat screen TV (Spanish channels only); DVD player; CD/radio; Furnished verandah for dining; Private swimming pool (irregular shape approx. 9 m x 4 m, 1.10 - 1.80 m deep, with steps and nightlighting); Sunbeds.

Self-Catering
3-ring induction hob; Electric oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Fridge-freezer; Kettle; Coffee machine; Toaster; Juicer; Hand-held stick blender.

Practicalities
Washing machine; Iron & board; Central heating; Hairdryer; Cot on request; Bedroom window shutters and insect netting; Ceiling fans (in bedrooms); All bedding and towels provided (including pool towels); Shaded parking for 2 cars.

Notes on Facilities

The WiFi Internet works well throughout the house, although it may not reach one of the bedrooms.
The pool is professionally cleaned twice weekly in the main summer season (once a week the rest of the year) and maintained all year round.

Layout

All on one floor (with a few internal steps to bedroom level)
Open plan living, dining and kitchen areas joined by arches; Bedroom 1: Twin beds (beds are 0.90 m x 1.90 m) with shower room/WC outside in the hallway; Bedroom 2: Double bed (bed is 1.50 x 1.90 m) with en suite bathroom/WC (shower over bathtub) & overhead fan; Bedroom 3: Double bed (bed is 1.50 x 1.90 m) with en suite shower room/WC and a simple sitting area, opens on one side to a small patio and on the other side to a passageway that leads to the pool terrace; Covered, furnished verandah.

Exterior
Broad pool terrace.

   
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Overview

Blessed with a semi-tropical climate that invites to holidays all year round, Mojacar on Andalucia's east coast has an exotic quality that permeates even the slightly tacky beach area, where rival outlets vie with each other to tempt you with Spanish paellas and Greek salads, pizzas and curries, bicycles and horseriding, ice cold drinks at funky beachfront hang-outs: you name it.

Above here, and looking down on it all, in a tasteful, relaxed hillside neighbourhood of independent properties, this villa offers all the simplicity of Mediterranean living, with peaceful privacy, and a pool that will soothe away all the accumulated cares of exams and office deadlines.

If you want to keep your holiday natural, there are wild sandy beaches to discover and the unique Almerian interior: an arid mountain landscape where lonely roads snake out through hazy valleys and dry gullies as far as a desert where Westerns were once filmed: it's quite unlike the rest of Andalucia.

Furnishings are simple: the villa is clear, clean and uncluttered, left deliberately bare of unnecessary decoration so that you don’t have the owner's tastes imposed on you.

Minimal clutter accentuates a maximal setting, making the villa as light and well-balanced as a Mediterranean diet.

The design allows you to pass freely between indoor and outdoor spaces, and from the kitchen to dining and sitting areas. The property layout is great.

French windows lead out to a shaded verandah: the favoured spot for dining, up a few steps from the swimming pool, and with views down to the Mediterranean Sea. 

The day starts with a spectacular sunrise as the sun lifts from the sea, and you're most likely not to have a cloud in the sky. You truly enjoy the sea from the inside and the outside of this villa.

In spite of the dry climate –from Spring to Autumn rain is virtually unheard of in Mojacar– temperatures aren't extreme, and there are summer sea breezes.

In July and August, the hottest hours average 31⁰C: very warm indeed, but considerably fresher than elsewhere in Southern Spain. In winter, the coldest weeks average a balmy 17⁰C.

The villa manages very well without air conditioning and only one of the bedrooms needs (and has) a fan. Just in case, though, there are two other electric fans.

The accommodation is almost entirely on one level, with just a few steps up to bedrooms, or down to the pool and its terrace.

The swimming pool is a beauty. Part-shaded by a pepper tree and festooned with bougainvillea, its turquoise 9 by 4 metres contrast with the deeper blue of the sea in the background.

Steps lead down gently into water that has an infinity effect. The pool is kept open year round, and while winter swims will be properly cold, when we were there in the month of March, we measured the pool water at a very nice 18⁰C.

There's night lighting, a hot water pool shower, and you're not directly overlooked.

In addition to the sunbeds by the pool, there are timber decks on either side of the pool. They aren’t cushioned –this villa isn't about plush luxury– but they're a terrific spot to park oneself with a cold drink and gaze out at the crumpled orange mountains, Mojacar village nestled atop its rounded hill, and the gentle Mediterranean in the east.

The villa is fully self-catering, while the resort area offers a wide variety of cuisine catering to all international tastes.

If you don't want to drive (the villa has 2 shaded car parking spaces, by the way), one convenient place to eat out is a Irish-run restaurant less than 5 minutes walk away. It is a cozy and charming bar restaurant. 

Once you're settled in and changed into T-shirts and sandals, it's interesting to descend the one mile to Mojacar Playa: a long, long beach fronted by all manner of food vendors, activity agencies, sophisticated restaurants, chill-out venues, beach bars and discos.

This part of Mojacar is developed for tourism, and you won't have to know Spanish, but the commercialism can be amusingly amateur. There are no high rise apartment blocks such as you find on the Costa del Sol and service at restaurants is typically nonchalant.

Teenagers will enjoy the fun and razzamatazz by night, especially if their parents are kind enough pick them up from the beach road roundabout below the villa afterwards, rather than have to trek back up the hill…

There's also plenty of open, soft, sandy beach where it's easy to simply park and swim. Playgrounds in the sand are ideal for children, and little detours down beach roads will lead you to natural, rocky seascapes and coves.

Follow the coast road south and you’ll find one sandy beach after another. Past Carboneras is Cabo de Gata, where some of Andalucia's finest strands are to be found in protected and volcanic Natural Parkland.

Drive inland one hour, don a cowboy hat, chew on a cheroot, and that dry, dusty road will lead you into a strangely familiar desert landcape. Does it remind you of "The Good, the Bad and The Ugly"? Make no doubt about it: this is where Sergio Leone directed Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef in what some would call cinema's best-known paella western. Brigitte Bardot, Anthony Quinn, Claudia Cardinale and Orson Welles have all starred here.

The movie set has been preserved and is open to visitors, complete with Wild West saloon and actors playing out mock gunfights. It's irresistible fun. The theme park motif spills over into a zoo and an aquatic park with swimming pools and toboggans.

Journalist Liz Todd spent a family holiday at this villa and wrote this article: A rural villa in Spain's picturesque Andalucia.

   
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Location

Setting

Quiet, hillside next to the Cabo de Gata region.

Location

Hillside neighbourhood, 1.7 km above Mojacar Playa, close to a local restaurant.

Restaurant La Parata 4 mins walk
Well established bar/rest
Mojacar 3 mins (1,7 kms)
Beaches and all facilities
Garrucha 20 mins
Fishing village
Cabo de Gata 25 mins
Dramatic coastline
Tabernas desert 1 hr
Mini Hollywood
Sierra Nevada east 1 hr 30 mins
Alpine scenery
airport Nearest Airports
Almeria (LEI) 1 hr
Murcia (MJV) 1 hr 40 mins
Alicante (ALC) 2 hrs 15 mins

Prices

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€900
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€1,280
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€1,090
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€1,280
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€1,530
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€1,690
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€1,280
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€1,090
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€900
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€1,280
 
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€1,090
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€1,280
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€1,530
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€1,690
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€1,280
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€1,090
01 Nov 202501/11/2025 18 Dec 202518/12/2025
€900
19 Dec 202519/12/2025 02 Jan 202602/01/2026
€1,280

Booking information for AP44

  • We do not consider the property as suitable for small children as the pool area has an incompletely protected drop.

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • A refundable security deposit of 150 euros applies to this property. When you make a booking you authorize for this sum to be held against your card subject to deductions for breakages/damage, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day AP44

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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Booking information for AP44

  • We do not consider the property as suitable for small children as the pool area has an incompletely protected drop.

  • The swimming pool is open all seasons.

  • Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • A refundable security deposit of 150 euros applies to this property. When you make a booking you authorize for this sum to be held against your card subject to deductions for breakages/damage, unpaid local charges (when applicable) or exceptional cleaning.

Changeover day AP44

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility, as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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YOUR REVIEWS

Matthew | August | 2024

WE had the most exceptional family holiday at this superb villa! The villa was beautifully clean and had everything we needed and was as described. The gardener and pool cleaner came regularly so the pool and grounds were always so well maintained. The views are absolutely incredible and sitting on the veranda looking out on Mojacar was an absolute highlight! It's a quick drive down the hill into the town where there are a good range of restaurants, shops and bars. The beach and promenade are beautifully clean and a delight to walk along. We enjoyed hiring a pedalo from the beach to enjoy the water. We cannot recommend this villa highly enough and we will be back again! Rustic travel was easy to book and pay through. Lots of detailed information received prior to our visit which was really useful!"

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Jo | June | 2024

This is a lovely Villa with outstanding Views and we enjoyed our week there, the villa was easy to find, vey quiet and well appointed, The pool is a great size, a little bit cold but helped keep you cool on a hot day. My only negative would be the outdoor furniture which was not very comfortable and we couldn't find any pads for the white sunbeds, Inside the villa was clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need for your stay which included hairdryer, adapter plugs, books, games and music. I found dealing with Rustical travel to be easy and professional, I had every confidence in them throughout the entire booking and was comfortable that if anything did go wrong (Which it didn't) they would be there to support. I would definitely recommend and will use Rustical travel again."

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Elizabeth | May | 2024

We had a fantastic time in Mojácar in this villa. It was really big and very comfortable, and the view was spectacular. The restaurant just down the hill “La Parata” was excellent too - do go if you stay here! We’d definitely come back to this villa! Thank you for another lovely holiday."

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David | September | 2023

The property needs its drains looked at as water did not drain away from en-suite very quickly.Everything else was very good. Rustical Travel was excellent with all the information and booking service"

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Liz | March | 2023

We had a wonderful holiday at this villa in Mojaca! The location was fantastic with great views of the sea and a lovely swimming pool literally so close to the house that in just a few hops you were in! Our kids were so excited to have a pre-breakfast swim!The villa was bright and spacious; it is true that perhaps the bathrooms were a bit basic but for us they were more than fine. The wild beaches and coastal scenery was amazing. We would love to have another holiday here one day!

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Gemma | November | 2022

We have the most amazing holiday in this lovely villa, we would highly recommend. Rustical Travel were extremely well organised and we would definitely use them again."

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Lynne | November | 2022

We had a Winter holiday here, end on Nov beginning of Dec. We chose it because it had CH and glad we did as the evenings were cold but the heating worked well. We were on a walking holiday and each day we made the interesting drive down the the Cabo de Gata. This is a part of Spain we haven’t been to before. The landscape is dry and baron but walking amongst the volcanic rocks was an education. We didn’t spend days at the villa but ate breakfast outside and enjoyed the views. As others have said, all three bathrooms are desperately in need of a refit. Had it been a hotel we would have checked out. The two en-suite were very uninviting so we used the main bathroom and twin room . No amount of cleaning would make them nice but they were also dirty, dirty cracked grouting and around showers area. We’ve see this area now and have no desire to return. Looking forward to Asturias next year with RT"

Rustical Update

The property owners are carrying out some cosmetic work in March 2023 which will include for instance regrouting tiles in the bathrooms. However the bathrooms won't be fully renovated and rental prices won't go up for the time being (March 2023).

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Andrew | October | 2022

Lovely airy spacious villa with fantastic view from the veranda and pool area. Booking service was excellent - second time booking with Rustical Travel this year; will definitely use them again!"

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Rich and Karen | July | 2022

The Villa was excellent, and the people who opened up for us were lovely and helpful also. The pool and facilities were top notch, the only reason for a lack of the last Star was no air conditioning. It was very hot this Summer and although ok in the master bedroom with both doors open, our guests in the other rooms suffered at night with the heat. But overall a superb location, villa and holiday!"

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Bob | June | 2022

Fantastic location with amazing outdoor facilities. However, the property is getting a bit tired and could do with a refresh - loose tiles, etc."

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Christopher | June | 2022

Rustical Travel very good, particularly as we made changes due to flight changes. Villa was very good - just the same as when we last visited in 2019. Since then it could have benefited from a little love and care, some loose tiles on veranndah and pool and the oven took a very long time to heat up. Only very minor points at a lovely villa."

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Petronella | April | 2022

The location was lovely. The view stunning! Our host very eelcoming. Wonderful stay! Highly recommended!"

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Yves | October | 2021

It felled like coming home, the villa, the location, the view, the pool...Could stay there for months!"

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Liz | April | 2021

We had a great holiday at this villa in Almeria. The house was lovely and bright and welcoming. Being fussy about lighting, I also really liked the lamps at night time. Even though it was Easter we enjoyed the pool and lying on the terrace.We had a delicious meal at a local restaurant which was very cosy. The beaches were pretty with a wild feel. And the service we received from Rustical travel was first class and we look forward to booking another holiday with them!

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Deborah | October | 2019

We were thoroughly depressed when it came time to pack up and leave this villa. What a property and what a lovely location with stunning views down to the coast. The villa is deceptively large and the two of us rattled around quite happily in there for a week. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and the lounge area very comfortable to slob around in when we were confined to quarters on the one day that we had a storm. We even managed to find some English films on the TV to keep us entertained. Loads to see and do in the local area even though we were out of season. The coastal roads in both directions are a must for some fantastic scenery. There is a really nice vibe to the whole area. This is the fourth time that we have used Rustical Travel and everything was as seamless as ever. Many thanks to the property managers Juana and Jose who made three trips to the villa during the week before they finally managed to track us down to make sure that everything was ok."

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Christopher | August | 2019

Location, general facilities in the villa, swimming pool, were all very good. The little covered terrace was very useful and a pleasant area to sit day and night. The description of it being not overlooked was not quite correct in that the property to the right as you looked out to sea could look directly at the pool area, although not into the pool when you were in it - this didn't actually bother us as no one was there for most of the time. A small piece of screen or planting would help in this corner. Our only real criticisms were that all the pool chairs had been well used, such that the fabric was starting to tear and come away from the structures, although they were still usable. The shower in the main suite needed resealing at the door edge as it looked dirty (but it wasn't), the shower shelf was going rusty, and the floor (which had been painted over tiles) was stained around the toilet area - it wasn't dirty at all but looked it! These are really quite small items, but thought you might like to know. Although it didn't affect us, as this is marketed as a villa for 6, there were only 4 pool chairs (2 chairs and 2 loungers) and the lounge seating provision would have been small for 6. The reservation system and your communications were as excellent as the last time we used you in 2018. We could not fault your booking procedures."

Rustical Update

Further to the visits of our villa specialist it felt right to say the property is not overlooked. Although there are other houses nearby we consider the level of privacy to be pretty high and not directly overlooked.

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Alexandra | June | 2019

Our family throughly enjoyed the villa and were sad to say goodbye to that amazing view. Waking up every morning and being able to slip into the pool first thing was a treat. The water was always perfect and the pool was maintained while we were staying. The house was fully stocked with what ever instruments you might need for cooking/cleaning and even had some pool floats and towels. A car is a must at this villa and the streets are very steep. The beach is a little farther than I had expected but that didn't matter at all. Ample grocery choices in town but NOT open on Sundays so shopping on Saturday arrival is a must if you want things in the house."

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For Sunday shopping Thomas supermarket is the best option. It is fairly well stocked (including fresh vegetables) and it is open every day of the week. Location: 37°06'49.3"N 1°50'30.8"W

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Ben | June | 2019

An incredible property in a stunning location. We loved every minute and would definitely return. Highly recommended"

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Ursula | June | 2019

The villa is great, its clean and spacious in a wonderful elevated position. The view looks down the valley from La Parata to Mojacar Playa and the shimmering sea beyond. It's a magical sight. You definitely need a car here as the road is very steep and we found the car a great asset to our holiday as we were really able to explore the local countryside, theres are fabulous beaches and the coastline is so dramatic with its volcanic formations and desert plants. We made it to Granada and the Alhambra which was stunning. There are many local restaurants, so no shortage of places to eat out, but it's relaxing to spend the evening at the Villa and eat in. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need for a special meal. Watch out if you have the oven on hot as the hob will stop working if it overheats. We also made the mistake of flushing toilet paper, this is an absolute no no as the drain will block and you will have to call Jose and Juanna, who are the lovely caretakers. It would be good if a notice could be put up in the bathrooms to remind guests. The Wifi is fine and worked well apart from one day when the whole valley lost service for a day due to wind. The villa is well cared for with a linen change once a week and the pool attendant and gardener come regularly too. Although the villa doesn't have Air Conditioning it was fine in early July with the electric fans we were kept cool enough to have a restful sleep every night. We wondered if the tree on the terrace was needing water as it shed leaves every day. All in all we had a fantastic holiday, we love Spanish culture and here its possible to get off the beaten track, its rural and rustic, try beautiful Nijar for local ceramics and hand made baskets and San Jose for Volcanic Boat Trips!"

Rustical Update

The property managers confirmed that they will put a sign in the bathroom so guests are aware that it is best not to flush toilet paper or towels. As per the oven, the property manager informed us that it was malfunctioning due to a broken part, but it has already been fixed.

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Helen | October | 2018

We absolutely loved staying at this villa. The view was a joy for us to wake up to every day and although it was a little chilly in late October we still enjoyed the pool! The villa was really well equipped with everything we could possibly need and it was well maintained and spacious, with a great layout for family living. We loved walking up to the top of the road where the road became a footpath and from there we were able to scramble up a dried river bed to the top of the hill from where we could watch the birds and see over into the next cove- a beautiful walk that the whole family enjoyed. We found the beach and the town chilled out as it was low season and this suited us just fine. When the sun came out it was like summer but without the crowds. We are also happy to find gluten free foods in the Mercadona and in the 'Blue' Heladeria so we were able to eat out with our Coeliac child and he was able to choose from a range of ice creams, which made him very happy. Driving down the coast to Agua Amarga was a lovely day out and we had a great walk over the cliffs to the next bay, with the October sunshine making for perfect walking weather. Thank you to the lovely couple who checked us in to the villa and to Juana for checking how we were mid-week and letting us stay a few extra hours as we had an evening flight. A brilliant villa and holiday."

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Catherine | June | 2018

We enjoyed a lovely HOT week here! The villa was well equipped, uncluttered and clean. It was very relaxing and quiet. We were glad we had a hire car as it gave us the opportunity to explore - finding less touristy places to eat. We avoided Mojacar Playa (too many English people!) and can recommend Escanez in Garrucha, La Candela their little cafe (El Cantina?). Both offered gluten-free (I'm coeliac) so I was happy... We did also visit the Bar Posada down the hill which was run by a very hospitable Dutch man. They served authentic and fresh tapas cooked by a French chef. It was very informal but really friendly. We had Maria's homemade paella as a takeaway one evening - delicious. We didn't venture into Shea's as we wanted to keep away from any ex-pats. The only thing lacking was up-to-date information about the local area, so, because there's no wifi, you do have to get in the car and drive... In conclusion, it was refreshing to get back to basics and not have to rely on phones tablets. A lovely tranquil break and Rustical Travel were as efficient as usual! Many thanks for a happy holiday The Hurling family"

Rustical Update

We have informed the property manager that it would be a good idea to have up-to-date local info at the house, so she can consider renewing this information. 
From October 2018, there is now WiFi at the villa.

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Rajula | November | 2017

This villa was truly beautiful and spacious. The views were amazing and we were perfectly secluded. The facilities were very good. The only thing would have made it perfect was if there was some basics supplied like salt, sugar, etc. But they did leave us a bottle of cava! Would definitely use this company again for our holiday villas. Excellent customer service and very helpful. Thank you."

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Chris | September | 2017

What a dream! From our first contact with Rustical Travel and Javier, throughout the holiday experience, I cannot recommend the company highly enough. The level of service and detail of response to our enquiries was excellent prior to our trip, including helping us source a barbecue. The villa exceeded our expectations – the location and views were stunning, the villa was clean and in great condition. This is our second holiday with RT and we've been recommending them since our return. Safe to say, all our friends got quite sick of our "idyllic" and "incredible" social media uploads. Thanks to all the team."

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Chris | August | 2017

We absolutely loved staying in this villa, the pool was gorgeous, it was massive especially for a couple but that was great because unlike being in a hotel it meant we could be in different areas of the villa having some me time reading etc, I loved how beautiful the all the flowers and plants were, it is a very well kept place! The only thing I would say was it doesn't have air con, we didn't mind too much as they provide little fans so we just put two in our bedroom, I would definitely recommend this villa to friends and family. A* 10/10"

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Nora | May | 2017

We had a wonderful time at the villa. The view is stunning and quality of relaxation was 'just what the doctor ordered' - it really is perfect for adults to relax. We would definitely return and tell our friends about it. Thank you!"

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Judith | September | 2016

We absolutely LOVED the villa! We travelled in September with our 6-month-old son and we had enough space for all the bits and bops you bring with you on a holiday with a baby. Juana and her husband were very helpful and accommodating, the villa was clean, spacious and the pool was just stunning, possibly the best pool I have ever had on a holiday! We did have the fan on at night with the window open which was OK in terms of heat. If I would have to find a negative it would be, that we weren't able to just pop out for a quick walk with the baby as the villa is located on quite a steep hill. We went to Mercadona and Lidl's for our food shopping, which both were around 5 km away. Stunning beaches were close enough to do a day trip with the baby. For anyone who doesn't need the hustle and bustle of a touristy town but wants some of it not too far away, this is the villa to stay, we loved it and would highly recommend staying here!"

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Deborah | July | 2016

We had a lovely relaxing time at this beautiful villa."

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Simon | August | 2015

We absolutely loved our stay at this villa. The views out to sea from the terrace over the beautiful pool were second to none. The villa itself was spacious and gave us plenty of room although of course we spent most of our time outside. The storms during our stay were out of the ordinary for the time of the year but the lightning and thunder up in the hills were something to behold. We didn't really spend any time in the resort of Mojacar although would definitely recommend Mercadona as the supermarket of choice. We also ate at Shea's restaurant which was a 5 minute walk away which was excellent value. Would definitely recommend this villa and also RusticalTravel who offered and gave great customer service. The storms were bad but they took the time to call us to make sure we were OK which was a very nice touch."

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Allison | March | 2015

We had our second visit to AP44 at Easter and it was wonderful yet again. The weather was great apart from the last couple of days and we really welcomed the extra information sent through by you about places to visit...Thank you for your goodwill gesture, we would like to return once again to AP44...fab holiday."

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Clare | October | 2014

Juana and her husband were helpful and arrived as planned a few weeks before. The directions to the villa were great (though if you stray and don't have a map it might be hard to find the way). The villa is nice, minimal and clean. The pool was great, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there."

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Jane | July | 2014

Firstly Rustical Travel were a very good company to use, they responded quickly to queries and the payment system was easy to use. The contact from rustically travel was good and the information supplied was spot on. The villa was exactly as it was shown on the website, the pool area was lovely with unit un - interrupted views over the town below and the mediterranean. The bedrooms were large enough but only 2 had a fan and seen as this property doesn’t have air-conditioning sometime s it was difficult to sleep due to the heat. The kitchen had everything you would need so cooking in doors was easy. The lounge area was quite stark but we spent most of our time outside so it didn’t really matter to us. It would have been nice to have a BBQ outside along with a coupe more sun beds as there were only 4 and the villa sleeps 6."

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Wolfreys | April | 2014

We had a wonderful time at AP44, the caretakers were very welcoming and the pool and views were completely stunning. We have three children aged 6,10 and 13 and although the villa has no wifi we watched DVD's in the evening and the villas made us all feel really chilled out. The position of the villa is spectacular and worth the steep climb. We visited in April just before Easter and enjoyed lovely sunny days. We enjoyed fantastic customer service from Rustical before the trip with prompt responses to enquiries and clear directions to the property. This is the second holiday to Spain we have booked through Rustical and would not hesitate to recommend them. We would like to return to AP44 - as soon as we can. Thank you."

Rustical Update

From October 2018, there is now WiFi at the villa.

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Alan | October | 2013

We have just returned from our second Rustical Travel holiday and once again, we were absolutely delighted with the villa and with our Spanish holiday. The villa exceeded our expectations - the location, the view and the pool were spectacular, and the town of Mojácar was delightful, with excellent bars and restaurants. The villa owners were very friendly and made us feel most welcome. We were very fortunate with the weather too, as the local people informed us it was warmer than usual for October. We had such a good time that we are considering returning to AP44 in the future. Thank you once again for the excellent service. Kind regards."

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Alison | July | 2013

We have now returned from our holiday and would like you to pass on our thanks to the owners and especially the caretakers. They were very kind and helpful"

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