Mediterranean Beach Apartment in Playa Principe La Manga Strip - Spain
- Sleeps6
- Bedroom(s)3
- Bathroom(s)2
- From £42/Night ( All rates )
Description
This Luxury beachside 7th floor apartment located on the exclusive Playa Principe complex in La Manga Del mar Menor is ideally suited for couples and families alike who enjoy unadulterated luxury beachside holidays at affordable prices. You can swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean as well as the Mar Menor or in the private pool area.
There are Water sports, Jet Skiing, Sailing, Golf, Fishing, Diving, or you can just relax and enjoy the beautiful beach directly in front of the apartment
Urbanización Playa Principe located in a prime position on the La Manga strip about 1km from the Tomas Maestre marina (largest on the Mar Menor). There is a commercial centre along the entrance to the marina with shops, supermarket, banks and the marina itself is very beautiful and offers an excellent range of bars and restaurants offering many types of cuisine from French, Greek, and Mexican and of course Spanish restaurants have contributed to the areas cosmopolitan reputation.
At the northern end of La Manga there are long stretches of quiet, deserted beaches. The marina at the Puerto Tomas Maestre is excellent for family holidays with safe beaches, ferry trips and plenty of boats. The family friendly restaurants offer excellent value for money
From the marina there is ferry service operating across the Mar Menor from to Santiago de Ribera with its permanent street market on Wednesdays, The ferry operates approximately a two hourly service and takes 20 minutes. Bicycles are permitted on board for a small extra charge
During the summer, the beaches offer a variety of water sports, sailing, powerboat trips and scuba diving. 20 minutes from La Manga Golf Club
We understand how important it is for you to be able to take your holiday when you want; we aim to be as flexible as possible with regard to duration of stay and arrival/departure dates.
If you wish to book a shorter or a longer stay than quoted, please contact us for prices.
For holidays of any other duration an estimate will be given based on the pro-rata weekly rate
Flights are often less expensive during weekdays and allows you better choice with flights, so we are happy to accommodate arrival and departure on any day of the week. Please check availability.
We understand how important it is for you to be able to take your holiday when you want; we aim to be as flexible as possible with regard to duration of stay and arrival/departure dates.
La Manga & Mar Menor Local Street Market Days?
Puerto Tomas Maestre La Manga – Saturday morning
Cabo de Palos – Sunday morning
Los Belones – Tuesday morning
El Algar – Friday morning
La Unión – Tuesday morning
Los Urrutias – Thursday morning
Los Alcàzares – Saturday morning
Santiago de la Ribiera – Wednesday morning.
Location
| Address: Avenida Gran Vía de La Manga km 11.5 - La Manga del Mar Menor - Murcia - Spain , Tourist Licence Number: VV.MU.1139-1 | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: 30380 | ||
| Latitude/Longitude: 37.7320271 / -0.740394599999945 | ||
| Nearest airport | Murcia International Airport (RMU) | 58 km |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest airport#2 | Alicante-Elche Airport | 138 km |
| Nearest ATM | Tomas Maestre Marina | 0.3 km |
| Nearest beach | Mediterranean | 0.1 km |
| Nearest Bread Shop | Tomas Maestre Marina | 0.5 km |
| Nearest Bus Stop | Tomas Maestre Marina | 0.4 km |
| Nearest City | Cartagena | 40 km |
| Nearest ferry port | Tomas Maestre Marina ( B&F Ferrys) | 1 km |
| Nearest Jetski Hire | Puerto Playa ( Summer Only ) | 0.1 km |
| Nearest Marina | Tomas Maestre Marina | 0.5 km |
| Nearest Recommended Restaurant | Sugar & Spice ( Prto. Tomás Maestre ) | 1 km |
| Nearest Recommended Restaurant #2 | Restaurante Pizzeria Casablanca ( Prto. Tomás Maestre ) | 1 km |
| Nearest Recommended Restaurant #3 | 1975: Escuela de Pieter | 5 km |
| Nearest Recommended Restaurant #4 | Taste of India - Sabor de la India Tomás Maestre | 1 km |
| Nearest restaurant | Paquebote – Tomas Maestre Marina | 0.3 km |
| Nearest Restaurant:#2 | Burger King Tomas Maestre Grimanga Building | 0.5 km |
| Nearest shops | Tomas Maestre Marina | 0.5 km |
| Nearest Street Market | Tomas Maestre Marina ( Saturdays ) | 0.5 km |
| Nearest Street Market #2 | Cabo de Palos ( Sunday's ) | 13 km |
| Nearest Supermarket | Supercor. Prto. Tomás Maestre | 0.5 km |
| Nearest Supermarket #2 | Upper Euro Spar Grimanga Building | 0.7 km |
| Nearest train station | Los Nietos train to Cartagena | 20 km |
| Nearest Waterpark | Aqua Natura Murcia. Water Park, | 50 km |
| Nearest Waterpark #2 | Aquapolis Waterpark, Torrievieja | 76 km |
Directions
The nearest airports are Corvera Airport, Region de Murcia International Airport - RMU. There are many low cost airlines that go to Murcia including Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, Monarch, Bmibaby, which travel from most UK and many European cities.
Alicante airport is an extra hour up the coastline and offers many more flight options. If travelling from Alicante you need to hire a car, but it can offer more morning flights if on a short trip can make it very worthwhile. Low cost airlines are great if you stay within their rules; read their small print.
Once in Spain there are three main travel options from Murcia Airport to La Manga:
By road
The local roads are quiet in this area. Because of the layout of this area you have to drive right around the bottom of the Mar Menor Sea and the length of the La Manga Strip, which means the journey is approximately 1 hour. On a daytime transfer, the views are lovely driving right next to the coastline at point in La Manga. It is two dual carriage way/motorways from the airport onto La Manga where it is one road from the top to bottom, so the drive is very simple.
Car hire
This is often a similar price as a return taxi and is great to see the local area during your stay. Car hire prices are currently approximately £100 for a week in May 2014. Please note they will charge you additional costs for petrol and insurance which can double this price, but still is good value for a week.
Good option to see the area, drive to local shops & marina whilst in the area
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Taxi
The simple way to avoid the stresses and have a drink on the plane! A one-way taxi journey to the apartment is approximately 60 Euros - 80 euros for 1 – 4 people, which can be booked at the same time as reserving the apartment
Good option for no stress and a designated driver which will transport you to your accommodation day or night.
Neighborhood
This is truly a magnificent place for families and couples alike. The apartment is located within 5 minutes walking distance of the very Cosmopolitan Mar Menor Marina with its vast array of high class restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets, banks etc. If beach walking is your interest then you can walk for hours on the beautiful beaches from just outside of the apartment. Within a short drive is the world famous La Manga Golf Club Resort where many of the worlds International football teams use the facilities. The beautiful historic town of Cartagena and the bustling capital city of Murcia are also within a short drive where the Spanish culture is still at it's best.. Also if traditional Spain interests you, at the end of the strip there is Cablo de Palos a small fishing village, with its vast array of excellent fish restaurants. Santiago de Ribera can be reached by the 2 hourly ferry service which takes about 20 minutes from the Marina. Spanish culture and cuisine at its very best
The Mar Menor (or 'small sea') located on the Costa Calida, is the largest natural saltwater lagoon in Europe and waters sustain temperatures of approximately 17 degrees centigrade average per year. It is a unique spot offering clean water with peaceful, tide- free bathing on pleasant shores, whatever the time of year.
The Mar Menor was created a little over 1000 years ago. Originally a safe little bay, offering shelter for even large ships, it became a natural lagoon when sediments from the sea built up on a small underwater mountain range and closed off the inlet with a sandbar. On its Western side is mainland Spain , and on its Eastern side is La Manga de Mar Menor, a strip of land known as the la manga strip
Accommodation, facilities, utilities
Rates
| - | Nightly rate | Weekly rate | Monthly rate | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Weekend | |||||
| Rate summary | £42 - £128 | £295 - £895 | - | 7 Nights | - | |
| 02-Nov-2019 - 31-Mar-2020 Winter Sun | £42 | - | £295 | - | 7 Nights | - |
| 01-Apr-2020 - 30-Apr-2020 Spring | £46 | - | £325 | - | 7 Nights | - |
| 01-May-2020 - 31-May-2020 Mid Season | £55 | - | £375 | - | 7 Nights | - |
| 01-Jun-2020 - 30-Jun-2020 Early Summer | £85 | - | £595 | - | 7 Nights | - |
| 01-Jul-2020 - 17-Jul-2020 Summer | £114 | - | £795 | - | 7 Nights | - |
| 18-Jul-2020 - 31-Aug-2020 High Summer | £128 | - | £895 | - | 7 Nights | - |
| 01-Sep-2020 - 30-Sep-2020 Late Summer Sun | £85 | - | £595 | - | 7 Nights | - |
Add-ons
| Addon type | Price | Charge type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Pay & Reserve Baby High Chair | Optional | £10 | Weekly |
| Pre-Pay & Reserve Beach Towels | Optional | £6 | One time - per person |
| Pre-Pay & Reserve Extra Towels and bed linen | Optional | £8 | One time - per person |
| Pre-Pay & Reserve Travel Cot | Optional | £10 | Weekly |
| Pre-Pay Mandatory Final Departure Cleaning | Optional | £85 | One time |
| Pre-Pay Welcome Pack ( + Fruit ) 2 / 4 persons | Optional | £35 | One time |
| Pre-Pay Welcome Pack ( + Fruit ) 2 / 4 persons | Optional | £28 | One time |
| Pre-Pay Welcome Pack ( + Fruit ) 5 / 6 persons | Optional | £45 | One time |
| Pre-Pay Welcome Pack ( + Wine/Beer ) 2/4 persons | Optional | £40 | One time |
| Pre-Pay Welcome Pack ( + Wine/Beer ) 5 / 6 persons | Optional | £50 | One time |
| Pre-Pay Welcome Pack ( Standard ) 2 / 4 persons | Optional | £28 | One time |
| Refundable Security Damage Deposit | Mandatory | £150 | One time |
Policies
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. A £100.00 GBP deposit is required to confirm a booking and the balance payable 8 weeks before arrival together with a £100.00 GBP refundable damage deposit
Airport transfers, cot / high chair hire can be arranged on your behalf at extra cost.
Upon request our housekeeper can arrange to have ready for your arrival, welcome packs containing, tea/coffee/sugar/milk/ham/juice/cheese/butter etc
The person who makes or pays for the booking must be at least 25 years old.
We reserve the right to refuse all female or male groups, stag and hen parties
Maximum occupancy is 6 people including children and infants, The property owner is under no obligation to honour a reservation if the number of guests exceeds the stated maximum occupancy,
If upon arrival there are more guests than the property allows, the property owner or manager may choose to cancel the reservation and any monies paid will be forfeited
Check-in is from 16.00 and departure by 10.00. (These times may be flexible).
To guarantee a late check out from the property you will need to book and pay for an additional nights stay, which will allow you to stay in the property until your departure for the airport.
If you prefer you can wait until you are in resort and speak with the property managers directly.
Generally a late checkout can only be confirmed a few days before your scheduled departure as it depends on whether an arrival is expected in to the property and whether cleaning schedules can be organised to accommodate. This is granted at the property manager's discretion and unfortunately cannot be guaranteed.
Depending on the number of extra hours required a small fee will apply.
Mandatory Final Departure Cleaning and Linen Hire Charge:- 70.00 Euros which is based on 1 to 6 people this is payable on arrival to the Housekeeper for departure cleaning, bed linen and towels. Please bring your own beach towels if you have not requested to hire them,
**Wireless internet access is available at an additional cost of 20 euros per week, payable locally.** ,
The Service Is Subject to availability and compatibility with customer's equipment* while we can't guarantee the speed of the service it should always be more than sufficient to check emails and facebook etc,
4 Reviews
#22. Superb Mediterranean / Beachfront Setting
This was one of the most amazing places we have ever stayed in. The apartment was luxurious, spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and had everything you needed.
It was home from home and in fact I could move in there permanently and not change a thing. My teenage son was so pleased with the wifi and choice of TV channels when he wanted to escape from the heat of the day (typical teenager!!).
The location was beautifully tranquil and peaceful. The views from the windows and balconies were amazing.
Everything was exactly as the description for the property but until you are actually there you cant fully comprehend it. Any correspondence I had with John, the owner was responded to immediately and was extremely helpful. Also Hayley and Tony who manage the apartment were very helpful and lovely people too. I certainly will have no problem recommending this property to my family and friends, even strangers who will read this review please believe me when I say this is an amazing property. If your looking for a holiday in a luxury apartment in a superb quiet, peaceful and tranquil location then this is the place for you.
There is a well stocked supermarket close by should you wish to cook which we did because the kitchen was so well equipped and we could appreciate the views from either the inside dining table or the balcony table and chairs. However if dining out on holiday is your thing then there are some beautiful restaurants within walking distance at the harbour, there's even a Burger King!!! A bus runs regularly up and down the strip for a mere €1.15 if you wish to travel down the strip where you will find a range of other restaurants and shops.
The beach was beautiful and safe with a lifeguard in attendance and on the opposite side of the road (Mar Menor) you could hire pedalos and jet skis there was even a large sea play area for kids. All in all this is one of the most amazing places we have stayed in. 11 out of 10 !!
#12. Thanks for everything and we had a great holiday
Hi
Thanks for everything and we had a great holiday, we just love la manga, your apartment was first class and so was the stop over. The location was perfect for us and the kids. Tony and Hayley were also a great help and always on hand, we will certainly book with you again and will let our friends know how good it is.I do hope we left everything to your satisfaction.
Kind Regards
Frances Burke.
#9. Superb apartment in a stunning location
My wife and I spent 2 weeks here as part of an extended holiday travelling by car and this was our first visit to the La Manga area.
The apartment is absolutely superb, extremely spacious, fully equipped and with wonderful views of the Med from the large main balcony. Without doubt it is located in the best and narrowest position on the whole strip. The whole complex and pool is clean and well maintained by onsite staff.
Tony and Hayley were onhand promptly for arrival and departure and for local advice or help. The beach is pristine and most days we went for a long walk along the shoreline before our evening visit to the marina area about 15 mins walk. We liked to watch the sunset with a drink at Captain Moodie's bar before dining at one of the many restaurants. We tried most of them including traditional, pizza, asian, mexican etc and all offered good value. For a simple shared salad, pizza and bottle of wine we paid 20 euros total and fantastic fresh fish main courses could be had for under 15 euros. If you fancy catering at the apartment the nearby SuperCor is fully stocked and very reasonable along with a decent bottle of wine for 3 euros. Trips out included the ferry from the marina to Santiago de Ribera (4 euros each way) with the longest ever street market, a visit to superb Cartagena, a walk up to the lighthouse at Cabo de Palos, a visit to Los Alcazares with its long promenade and a walk up to the historical site of the Cartagena Portman guns. Our 2 sons and their girlfriends joined us for a long weekend and just loved to laze on the beach. Overall a fantastic holiday, thanks very much
#3. This was our second trip to Spain but the first to La Manga
This was our second trip to Spain but the first to La Manga
, and from the moment we arrived at Playa Principe we all fell in love with this place! Best location on the whole La Manga Strip.
Walking distance to the Thomas Maestre Marina, restaurants, shops, cafes (Internet Cafe), banks.
The view from the balcony and every window in the apartment is fantastic- white sandy beach and blue sea. Sitting on the balcony at night was so relaxing, sipping a glass of good Spanish wine, listening to the sound of waves and watching the lights along the coast.!! Wow!!! .
Highlights of our holiday were trips to historic city of Cartagena and ferry trips across Mar Menor to Santiago de Ribera to the weekly street Market. The ferry leaves from the marina every 2 hours and costs 4 euros/person. The bus to Cartagena has its first stop on the Strip and cost around 3 euros. .
The building and the apartment are beautiful - spotlessly clean and only three apartments on the floor !!! Remember to wipe your feet when coming back from the beach!!!! The housekeepers - wonderful couple! Very helpful and attentive, going out of their way to please!!! The owners deserve the biggest applause - John always returned my emails in a timely manner and even set up a Paypal account for fast and secure payments. Thank You John and Gill for a wonderful memories!!! It was worth it to fly across Atlantic Ocean (7 hrs) to spend two weeks in your 5 star Luxury apartment in La Manga.!!!! Hope to return there soon!
Contact owner
- Tony or Hayley Preston
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- Speaks: English
