The coziness of the village square with its bars, the soothing friendliness of the residents, the low mountains that offer so many opportunities for walking and cycling : that is what immediately attracted us to this place. And just a half-hour drive from the coast, with various food & beverage options within walking distance .
Our villa is the perfect place for anyone who enjoys a relaxing holiday, with a little effort now and then.
- Do you like swimming?
- Do you like cycling?
- Do you like walking?
As the name suggests, our Villa Arbolada is wonderfully located among the trees. It can accommodate up to 6 people and has two bedrooms (with air conditioning) and two bathrooms on the first floor. Downstairs, next to the private swimming pool, there is a separate (simple) apartment with a third bedroom and private bathroom, toilet, shower and kitchenette. The large south-facing balcony is central, with sun (almost) all day, and a fairytale view of the villages in the valley and the sunset behind the Col de Rates. With a bit of luck you can also spot the squirrels.
You can easily sit on the balcony with six people, but if you prefer to sit back, you can simply go to our lounge area; Here you can laze around in the afternoon while the children have fun in the shade. Or would they rather lie in the pool? There you can also laze in one of the beach chairs, sun or shade is up to you.
The pool is maintained all year round. The water temperature depends on the weather, but because the pool is in the sun the temperature is normally around 28 degrees from mid-June to the end of September. If spring is good, swimming can also be done at the end of May, but the swimming fun for us is usually over when a number of cold fronts have passed in October.
The villa also has a very spacious living room, with a nice seating area for winter evenings, two dining, puzzle or games tables and a cozy open kitchen with a so-called 'breakfast bar'. The kitchen is equipped with all kinds of conveniences, such as an oven, gas stove, kitchen utensils, combination microwave, dishwasher, but above all: an espresso machine and a citrus juicer. Nothing better than a glass of home-squeezed orange juice on the balcony, waiting for the squirrel...
If you would like to do something active after breakfast, Alcalalí and the surrounding area are in the right place: there is plenty to discover here. There is a folder with activities in the villa, but please feel free to contact us in advance for more details or personal tips.
It is not without reason that Matthieu van der Poel and many other professional cyclists regularly train here. Every now and then even the Vuelta passes through our valley. Thanks to the many cyclists, there is even a large cycling café with a terrace in Jalon, although Bar Toni in Alcalalí is also often the place to chat. The house has four mountain bikes that are suitable for daily use and short trips on asphalt. For more serious work, racing bikes and full-suspension mountain bikes can be rented in Jalon (can also be delivered).
The possibilities for beautiful walks are really too many to mention: the almond blossom walks in February, various mountain ridges with views, varied walks with many or few elevation meters. Of course, the short walk to Jalon (flea market on Saturday) or Parcent (eating paella at Era) are nice starters for the first day. For both cyclists and walkers: the combination with a paella at the Vista Bernia restaurant on a clear day is really tip no. 1.
You can swim not only in our own swimming pool, but also on one of the beaches in the area. They come in all shapes and sizes: large, wide sandy beaches (such as Arenal or Devesses) to small, intimate rocky beaches (such as Granadella).
In short: Villa Arbolada offers a comfortable base to discover real, authentic Spain and its friendly residents. Come see for yourself and you will be sold. Enjoy the photos, feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and who knows, we may see your booking in our villa soon.
PLEASE NOTE: due to neighboring villas, we are unfortunately not suitable for nude or 100% halal swimming.