Brand new townhouse built in traditional Spanish style in the wonderful seaside resort of San Juan de los Terreros, just a short stroll to the Mediterranean Sea and away from mass tourism. There is a lot of outside space, which means you can make the most of the wonderfully mild climate.

The house is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more and sleeps 6 - 8 (sofa bed in living room), so is ideal for 2 families sharing.

The front door opens into a spacious living/dining room, with 2 leather sofas, one armchair, dining table and 4 chairs, a TV (English & Spanish channels), DVD player, and there are also DVDs, books and games for guests to use.

Along from the living area is a modern and well-equipped kitchen, with crockery/cutlery for 8 and all the accessories you would expect to find, including a dishwasher. The utility area is outside, which houses the washing machine. The dining table is extendable and extra seating can be brought in from the rear garden, should it be needed, but most of the time you will be eating al fresco!

On this level there is also a twin bedroom with fitted wardrobe. A lovely shower room, with walk in shower, completes the ground floor.

Upstairs via the marble staircase you will find the spacious master bedroom with double bed, dressing table and large fitted wardrobes. Next door is a lovely bathroom, with shower over the bath, a vanity unit and large mirror. The second bedroom, a good-sized twin, is also on this level, along with a door to the balcony, which can be seen from this bedroom. The balcony overlooks the communal garden and has views of the surrounding mountains.

Another marble staircase leads up to a spacious roof terrace (solarium), which is approx 30 sq mtrs, and has views to the mountains and partial views to the sea. It is equipped with 4 sunloungers for catching the rays all day long. As the house is an end of terrace, there is a garden area to the front and side, with an enclosed rear garden, which has a large table and 8 chairs, a barbeque and is also ideal for young children, as it is secure. So many places to sit outside, you will be spoilt for choice! Parking is not a problem either, with off road or street parking – you choose!

Calas del Pinar has been designed with many 'green' areas, and there is a play area just across from the house, and places to sit or take a stroll. There is also a picnic place just two minutes away in a small wooded area and also lots of shady trees at the nearest beach, Playa Rabiosa, so necessary in the hot summer sun.

The Sunday market is held just a short stroll from the house (seasonal).

Via the back garden it is easy to access the beautiful communal garden area and a short one minute stroll brings you to the swimming pool, which is enclosed for safety. The larger pool is accessed by steps and there is a small toddler pool, with plenty of space around the pools to relax.

San Juan de los Terreros is in the Costa de Almeria, which is the warmest and driest part of mainland Europe, and has, thankfully, missed the over development of some of the other Spanish Costas. It has miles of unspoilt countryside and beaches, including the Tabernas desert: the only desert in mainland Europe. Here you can visit Oasys (formally Mini Hollywood), where many spaghetti westerns were filmed.

Literally a short 5 minute stroll from the house will bring you to the wonderful beaches of this idyllic seaside village, which is very popular with both Spanish and Northern Europeans alike. As San Juan is in a bay it creates calm, safe bathing and there are many little coves to explore, most with sandy beaches. The beaches also slope gently into the sea and so are suitable for all the family. The paseo (promenade), bars, restaurants and 2 supermarkets are all within walking distance. Along the paseo are play areas, table tennis tables, a basketball court, cafe/bars, toilets and First Aid facilities (high season). You can arrive from the airport and never need to leave this beautiful village, if that's what you want, as everything you need is here. Just split your time between the pool, the roof terrace and the beach, and relax!

Should you require airport transfers, this can be arranged. Otherwise, we would advise you to rent a car from the airport and then you can take in some of the many delights this region (Almería) and the neighbouring region (Murcia) have to offer, including the many colourful markets and fiestas.

Panoramic views of San Juan can be had from the castle, which sits on a hill overlooking the bay. Well worth a trip up there, preferably by car!

San Juan is situated at the furthest point north in Andalucia, on the Costa de Almería, very close to the borders of the Murcia region. Only 9 kms north of San Juan, and a lovely drive along the coast road, is Aguilas, which is in the Murcia region. It is a large town and the facilities reflect that, such as the newly built shopping mall, Aguilas Plaza, with a large Eroski hypermarket. The beachfront area is beautiful, with its marina and there is a castle with far-reaching views.

To the south are the larger towns of Vera and Mojácar. Both of these towns have lovely beaches and a lively night life, with night clubs, bars and restaurants. Mojácar pueblo is a charming white-washed village perched on a hill and is well worth a visit. Vera playa is home to an Aqua Park.

There are so many wonderful places to visit and discover you will never be bored, not to mention the miles of beautiful sandy beaches along this coastline. Once you have discovered Almería, and San Juan in particular, you will be smitten forever.

Linen and towels are included in the rental cost (not beach towels). Also provided are a hairdryer, parasol, clothes horse (clothes line in the garden too), a travel cot and McLaren pushchair, with sunshade and footmuff. NB: There is no extra cost to use the baby equipment but please bring your own cot/pram bedding.

*Please note and respect our wish that there is no smoking inside the house. See our Terms & Conditions

The house has everything for a comfortable stay and I hope you will appreciate the attention to detail that has been put into the house. It is often the little things that are so often overlooked that we have strived to include. It all adds up to excellent value for money.

Local area/activities

The mild climate in Almería means that quality of life is high, with an abundance of outdoor pursuits (some high season only) to be found either locally or within a short drive, including:

• · Sailing
• · Wind surfing
• · Walking
• · Fishing
• · Scuba diving
• · Mountain biking
• · Horse riding
• · Tennis
• · Jet skiing
• · Paragliding
• · Aqua Park (open 17 May - September)
• · Go-karting at Garrucha (on the way to Vera playa).
• · Water skiing . . . . . . . and, of course,
• · Golf! (see below)

GOLF

Terreros, as it is known locally, will soon have its own golf course, which is to be located in the centre of the village and will be ready in 2009. However, you will be spoilt for choice in this area. Mundo Aguilon is the nearest at the moment and is only 3 kms away; a stunning course situated just below the Aguilon Mountains, which overlook San Juan's bay (you can see it from the roof terrace!) For further details visit: www.aguilongolf.com

Others in the area:

Desert Springs is the only desert golf course outside the US. Located at Vera, it is only a short drive away.

Valle del Este, Marina Playa and Cortijo Grande again are all within easy reach of San Juan.