The conviviality of the village square with its bars, the soothing friendliness of the inhabitants, the low mountains that offer so many opportunities for walking and cycling: that is what immediately attracted us to this place. And that's just half an hour's drive from the coast, with various food and beverage outlets within walking distance.
Our villa is the perfect place for anyone who loves a relaxing holiday, with a little effort now and then.
- Do you like swimming?
- Do you like cycling?
- Do you like hiking?
As the name suggests, our Villa Arbolada is wonderfully situated between 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. In the center is the large south-facing balcony, with sun (almost) all day, and a fairytale view of the villages in the valley and of the sunset behind the Col de Rates. With a bit of luck you can also spot the squirrels.
You can easily sit with six people on the balcony, but if you prefer to sit back and relax, just go to our lounge area; Here you can laze around in the afternoon while the children have fun in the shade. Or do they prefer to be in the pool? There you can also laze in one of the beach chairs, sun or shade is up to you.
The swimming 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 about 28 degrees from mid-June to the end of September. If the spring is good, it is also possible to swim at the end of May, on the other hand, the swimming fun is usually over for us when a number of cold fronts have passed over in October.
The villa also has a very spacious living room, with a nice sitting area for the winter evenings, two dining, puzzle or game tables and a cozy open kitchen with so-called 'breakfast bar'. The kitchen is equipped with all kinds of conveniences, such as an oven, gas stove, kitchen utensils, combi microwave, dishwasher, but above all: an espresso machine and a juicer. There's nothing better than a glass of home-squeezed orange juice on the balcony, waiting for the squirrel...
If you want to do something active after breakfast, Alcalalí and the surrounding area are the right place for you: there is really plenty to discover here. There is a folder with activities in the villa, but feel free to contact us in advance for more details or personal tips.
It is not for nothing that Matthieu van der Poel and many other professional cyclists regularly come here to train. 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 'chatting'. In the house there are four gravel/mountain bikes that are suitable for daily use and small tours on asphalt. For more serious work, road bikes and full-suspension mountain bikes are available for rent in Jalon (also delivery).
The possibilities for beautiful walks are really too many to mention: the almond blossom walks in February, various ridges with views, varied walks with a lot or a few altimeters. Of course, the short walk to Jalon (flea market on Saturday) or Parcent (eating paella at Era) are nice starters for the first day. The following applies to both cyclists and walkers: the combination with a paella at restaurant Vista Bernia on a clear day is really tip no. 1.
In addition to swimming in our own swimming pool, you can also swim 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 ones (such as Granadella).
In short: Villa Arbolada offers a comfortable base to discover the real, authentic Spain and its friendly inhabitants. Come and see for yourself, and you'll be sold. Enjoy the photos, feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and who knows, we might see your booking in our villa soon.
PLEASE NOTE: due to adjacent villas, we are unfortunately not suitable for nude or 100% halal swimming. Unfortunately, because of the stairs, it is also less suitable for wheelchairs.
