Info & Descriptions

The Accommodation
Laguneta is situated in a quiet side street, nestling below the Castillo. There are spectacular views to Gibraltar, the North African Coast, The Hacho, the Castillo and the village.
Each property is ideally suited to couples or families with small children (a cot and high chair are available), however the whole villa can be booked for your exclusive use (sleeping 13 adults)
We also offer long winter lets, of up to 3 months
1.Courtyard Apartment (1) Sleeps 2
Double bedroom (5 foot bed) fitted wardrobe, and en-suite shower room
Fitted kitchen area with marbled granite worktops (Hob, Oven, Fridge, Microwave)
Living room with wood burning stove, and sliding glass patio doors leading onto
Private dining terrace, facing the courtyard and Pool
2.First Floor Apartment (2) Sleeps 2
Double bedroom (5 foot bed) fitted wardrobe, and en-suite shower room
Fitted kitchen area with marbled granite worktops (Hob, Oven, Fridge, Microwave)
Living area with sliding glass doors leading onto
Full size private dining area (superb views)
3.Top Floor Apartment (3) Sleeps 2
Double bedroom (5 foot bed) fitted wardrobe, and en-suite bathroom (small bath) and shower.
Fitted kitchen area with marbled granite worktops (Hob, Oven, Fridge, Microwave)
Separate marbled granite dining area, with views over the orange and lemon trees
Open plan living area, with glass patio doors leading onto a private terrace (superb views)
4.Casita Sleeps 2
Ground Floor
Twin bedded room (3 foot beds) with fitted wardrobe
Separate shower room
First Floor
Fitted kitchen area with marbled granite worktops (Hob, Oven, Fridge, Microwave)
Living area (this is large enough for communal dining when the whole villa is booked by one group), leading onto a large terrace, with a separate shaded dining area
5.Casa Sleeps 5
Ground Floor
Triple bedded room (3 foot beds) with fitted wardrobe
Separate bathroom with full size bath and shower
First Floor
Double bedroom (5 foot bed) with fitted wardrobe
En-suite shower room
Second Floor
Fitted kitchen area with marbled granite worktops (Hob, Oven, Fridge, Microwave)
Living area with wood burning stove, leading onto Large terrace (superb views) and separate dining terrace (fully shaded in the summer)

General Facilities

We have a separate Laundry room -2 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers (winter use only)

All dwellings are provided with a toaster, electric kettle, and CD player/radio (there is excellent reception to BFBS Gibraltar which has a mix of Radio 4 and Radio 5)

We can provide a cot, high chair, iron, and ironing board on request

We have one Satellite TV and DVD player-if you really need one!

There are 2 barbecues available, for use in the courtyard only please.

Every property has its own lounger chairs for use on the balconies.

There are smoke alarms in all properties, and 3 fire extinguishers are provided (one in each property with a wood-burning stove and one near the Laundry room/barbecues.

Courtyard and communal areas

The courtyard is a communal area. It is covered by a shade for the summer months.

We have provided tables and chairs in the room next to the Laundry for outdoor dining.

All communal areas are well lit, with the entrance hall and stairs on timer switches.

The only entrance to the property is via the wrought iron gate, which is lockable, giving you extra security when you are renting the whole villa.

The Pool and Terrace

The only access to the pool is up the stairs from the courtyard. There is a gate at the top of the stairs for added safety.

The Pool is 8 x 4 metres with a depth of 1.00 metre to 1.5 metres. Access is via steps at the shallow end.

We don’t heat the pool, but it is very pleasant from late May to late September. If you are really hardy it is possible to swim all year round!

There is a large communal terrace leading up from the pool, which is partially shaded by the Carob tree

About Gaucin

Gaucin is an historical Andalucian ‘white village’ of about 3000 people . The dazzling white-washed houses with their flower filled balconies, traditional ornamental grille windows and terracotta roofs spread out along the hillside in charming narrow streets. The village is overlooked by the magnificent remains of the 13th century Castillo d’Aguilla (floodlit on certain evenings). From the village there are spectacular views down the valley of the Genal River to the Mediterranean Sea, the rock of Gibraltar and the Rif Mountains of North Africa. The pace of life in Gaucin is restful and relaxing and local people are genuinely welcoming.

The surrounding countryside is beautiful, and of particular interest to those who enjoy walking and bird watching. This part of Spain is often referred to as ‘earthly paradise’ . Eagles, falcons, buzzards, vultures, Golden oriels, finches, bee-eaters and many other rare and interesting species are frequently seen amongst the olive, cork and citrus groves. This region is on the migratory route of birds from Europe travelling to North Africa.

Many traditional events take place throughout the year transforming the peaceful village into a hive of activity. The tradition of the running of the bull takes place on Easter Sunday and the Santa Nino religious procession is in September.

There are a number of tapas bars and restaurants in Gaucin all within walking distance .

Find out more about Gaucin, including lists of the attractions, festivities and facilities at www.gaucin.com. and www.gaucin.net

Attractions

Coastal areas:

The Mediterranean Coast is closest at Sabinillas, only 30 minutes away. Here there is a good public beach with ample parking, and safe swimming (there are beach showers every few hundred metres.)

Estepona Harbour area has some excellent bars and restaurants, with probably the best fish restaurant on the coast . (At the back of the bar near the lighthouse-facing right onto the beach)

Puerto Duquesa has a luxury harbour, with bars and restaurants, and the nearest golf course to Gaucin.

Costa de la Luz the Atlantic Coast, and a world Mecca for windsurfing . Tarifa is the centre for wind -surfing, and is an enchanting place in its own right. You can catch the Hydrofoil to Tangier , from here, and be on another Continent within 30 minutes.

There are still unspoilt villages with miles of golden sand, and little else. Bolonia is one such, with the added attraction of a Roman settlement. Cadiz and Jerez lie north of here, and are worth a visit, in their own right.

Seville, Cordoba, Granada

Seville

The capital of Andalucia, was once the greatest city of the civilized world. Its pride and prestige still shows through in the spectacular buildings , where the Gothic cathedral adjoins the Moorish minarets of La Giralda and the lovely gardens of the Alcazar palace.

The spirits of Figaro, Carmen, and Don Juan live on, especially during the great festivals of Rocio and Semana Santa.

Cordoba

Within easy reach of Seville, and the most hauntingly Moorish town of Andalucia . The mosque here was the largest after Mecca, before being turned into a Christian Cathedral. Here in May the beautiful "patio in bloom" festival takes place.

Granada

Home of the celebrated Alhambra palace haunted by Moorish echoes, where artists and poets were inspired, under its rose-red walls.

The snow-capped peaks of The Sierra Nevada can be seen towering high in the distance.

Ronda

Not as large, or Moorish as the other three, but only 40 minutes drive away. Well worth the visit for its spectacular Gorge and the first Bullring in Spain .

Getting there / getting about

Airports:

Malaga 1.5 hours on the new motorway link
Gibraltar 45 minutes on the new motorway link

Bus

1 bus a day to Ronda at 8:00 a.m. returning at 4:00 p.m.;
1 bus to La Linear (Gibraltar) leaving at 7:00 a.m. and returning at 1:00 p.m.

Train

Gaucin train station is some 11 Kms away and several trains run both to Ronda, Granada and to Algeciras.

Car hire

Very reasonable car hire can be obtained in all the major towns and at the airports. We can however organise car-hire for you, so please contact Claire either by phone +34 952 124658 or e-mail:clarag@mercuryin.es