Hotel, spa, gym, tennis & golf.:
The 5* MELIA VILLA GADEA HOTEL beside the development is open to non-residents. It has bars, restaurants, a gym, tennis court and a glorious, pampering Thalasso spa overlooking linked swimming pools and the beautiful Altea Bay. The MELIA ALTEA HILLS (2kms away) has bars and restaurants, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, an indoor and four open-air pools, tennis courts, squash courts, paddle-tennis and golf.
There are two children's playground beside the development. And as well as the crystal clear sea and blue flag beaches with all the usual water sports, the area has plenty of other activities within easy reach to fill a family visit full of fun and excitement.
Villa Gadea is built on an undulating site and our apartment is set on a rise. You can walk to the beach along paths (with steps) that meander through the development or you can walk via the road.
Culture:
Altea is considered one of the most important cultural centres of the Valencian Community. There are a wide variety of cultural offerings, galleries and projects.
The Palau Altea, a recently built culture and concert centre, seats 1,000 and offers concerts, theatre, dance and opera. It has played host to many international artists including Placido Domingo.
Villa Gadea is the central office of Unesco's Music Organisation on the Mediterranean. In August, Villa Gadea provides live musical accompaniment to probably the largest and most dramatic fusion of music and fireworks in Europe - based on an island in the bay the pyrotechnic display is reflected in the sea. It is a stunning event and people come from all over Spain to watch it.
Visit VALENCIA: City of Arts & Sciences - impressive architectural ensemble including an underwater city covering 80,000 sq mtrs.
The Bioparc - opened '08 in a dry river bed, a new animal park recreating different African landscapes & ecosystems.
Security:
Villa Gadea is a secure resort with video entry through manned electronic gates, private underground parking is accessed by remote control and there is 24 hour on-site security. Additionally, to ensure a good night's sleep, the apartment has acoustic soundproofing, under floor heating, air-conditioning and remote control security shutters. Digital safe deposit.
Our English agent-caretaker lives locally and is on hand to ensure your stay is trouble free. Extra maid service available.
GAS & SAFETY
The apartment has a mains gas supply so there is no need for you to purchase gas bottles (butanos). There is a gas boiler for hot water and underfloor central heating. This is sited outside of the apartment in an external utility room. There is a smoke alarm & fire extinguisher in the apartment.
All cooking appliances are electric.
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