Cubo del Mar features 2 roomy and air conditioned bedrooms with large shaded and private terraces, one with hot shower, a complete bathroom with great oceanviews and a Jacuzzi, a complete kitchen, a roomy livingroom with fireplace and incredible panoramic views, modern furniture, a king size terrace over-looking the ocean, a private small pool (4x3x1,7 meters), a small garden with sunbathing loungers and barbecue, private access to the sea. Cubo del Mar is equipped with three air conditioning units, ventilationfans, washingmachine TV, SAT, WIFI and Stereo with Aux IN for your Ipod!
Outside the livingroom and next to the private pool you can enjoy dinner or read, shaded by Pinetrees or the sunsail, that is attached there. Squirrels will be the only ones watching! In the early morninghours you might even see some mountain goats coming by!
Cubo del Mar will be a cosy and still elegant spot to retreat with your loved ones and enjoy life, relaxing directly at the andalusian coast!
The Cerro Gordo Natural Park, with its steep drop offs and the Moorish watch tower is a fascinating trekking area with fabulous panoramic views west to Malaga and east to Salobreña. There is a wide variety of wild life to be seen, which includes mountain goats, deer, sea gulls and other birds.
Cantarrijan Beach , just to the other side of the Cerro Gordo, is a small and cosy nudist beach and has two excellent restaurants.
West of La Herradura , the coastline towards Nerja is stunningly beautiful, offering unique mountain views, numerous coves and beaches and lots of fascinating flora and fauna; Below and above water. Its a divers paradise.
Nerja is a bigger village about 15 min west of La Herradura. It is were mass tourism starts. Remarkable is Nerjas underground cave system, one of the largest in Europe. During the summer month an exciting program of underground concerts and performances is offered.
The Balcon de Europa is a favourite place for everyone to gather in the long summer evenings, with its many street artists and musicians.
Marina Del Este, a short drive to the east of La Herradura, provides stylish mooring for the yachts of the rich and famous. On the pier several excellent restaurants invite for that romantic night out.
Frigiliana , a charming traditional ‘white' Andalucian village, lies in the hills above Nerja. With its steep patterned cobbled streets, craft shops and traditional restaurants with balconies giving stunning views towards the coast it is worth a trip.
Pena Escrita Natural Park is a short, but steep, drive into the mountains above the village. There is a wide variety of animals to be seen here in the zoological park, including hippos, bears, monkeys and kangaroos. Indigenous animals, such as the local deer, can also be seen roaming freely on the hillside. Mountain bike hire and horse riding are also available.
The Alhambra Palace , Granada. It is said that a man who dies without seeing the Alhambra has seen nothing. The Alhambra is the most visited cultural site in Europe and is a rewarding excursion. Due to its popularity it is recommended that tickets are pre-booked through any branch of the BBVA Bank.
The city of Granada is well worth visiting, its beautiful cathedral, the Albayzin and ethnic quarters are all of interest. The best exterior views of the Alhambra are from the Plaza San Nicolas.
The Alpujarras . The mountain area made famous in Chris Stewart's 'Driving Over Lemons' lies to the south of Granada and is easily reached from the coast. The three most renowned villages, Bubion, Pampaneira and Capileira are a magnet for tourists and walkers alike, with their abundance of tiny shops selling local crafts and delicacies.
The local Tourist Information office can advise on all activities available in the area.
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Coming by plane, You will land on the airport of Malaga, 'Aeropuerto de Malaga', taking a rental car right there, will offer You a convenient possibility to reach 'La Herradura' in about an hours drive.
When You leave the airport, first follow the signs 'A7 Malaga', then 'N-340', take the overpass, keep right and drive on the highway A7.
Head into the direction 'Motril-Sevilla-Granada'. After about 70 kilometers leave the highway through exit 305 'Almunecar Oueste - La Herradura'. On stateroute N-340 turn left into the direction 'La Herradura' and continue until You reach a traffic-light. Turn right and enter the village. Follow the street down till you reach the sea, make a left turn - after about 200 meters You hit 'El Bambu' on the right side, directly on the beach.
Once at the beach drive right, keeping the sea on your left. At the end of the beach road next to the “Nuevo Camping” restaurant you will find a small road leading off to the right, follow it for 200 meters uphill until you can come to a smaller road on the left - towards “EL Enclave”.
30 meters later there is a driveway with a black metal door on your left, House number 1.
You have arrived! WELCOME!
We recommend closing the garden-door at night.
When you enter the house you will find a table with information and some instructions you might need. Have a glass of wine on the terrace!
Now we wish You a safe and good journey and are very looking forward to welcome You in La Herradura!
You can park inside the gate in the driveway. The gate should be closed at night. For your safety the house is protected by a video alarm system.
Entering the downstairs bathroom you pass a storage room for your food and drinks and inside the small room behind the door of the bathroom, you will find blankets, heaters, an iron, a ladder, the vacuum cleaner and cleaning material.
The kitchen is fully fitted. A dishwasher , a coffeemaker, refrigerator/Frezzer, dishes, pots, tools, even herbs- all there! Just start cooking! For a nice barbecue: The area under the pinetree in front of the terrace is a very inviting spot for lovers of grilled meat! In the livingroom there is a dining table with 4 chairs and a cosy couch plus 2 seats next to the Flatscreen SAT TV and the Stereo: You can switch between CD, Tape, Radio and AUX . The AUX plug fits any laptop, Discman or iPod.
We also provide a guitar for you!
There are two doublebeds (160/200) with new matraces and covers. The lighting can be dimmed.
We supply linen and 1-2 towels per person. Plugs are EU Standard. There are portable electric heaters and fans in every room. Both Bedrooms have roomy and shaded terraces, with some sunloungers and a table.
We provide 2 towels per person. You can wash them in the washing-machine downstairs. One bedroom has a hot shower on the terrace! The water is drinkable, but if you prefer you can buy mineralwater.
You will spend most of your time there. Breakfast, dinner or sun bathing - it is the place- to-be. Enjoy the great view from the pool (3x4x1.7meters) above the sea. Cubo del Mar has a small private pool and pool area.
Enjoy Cubo del Mar - best oceanviews, shade or sun- as you prefer, tranquility and privacy!