A winter visit to Brisa del Mar
Review Submitted: March 2, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
February 2009 - This was our second winter visit to Brisa del mar, and again we had glorious weather, with temperatures reaching 24’C on most days, and hardly a cloud in the sky. We had no hesitation in booking again with Alan and Jacky because in all of our dealings with them they have been honest, accurate, professional and very friendly.
The accommodation is of the highest standard, immaculately clean and contains just about every item we could possibly hope for. The kitchen is furnished with dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster and kettle, and all modern and new equipment. On arrival we found a very generous welcome pack awaiting us, which proved useful, because we had forgotten more than one item! We found at least three bathrooms, and all were of the highest standard and again, immaculately clean!
Due to the nature of our visit and the time of year, we didn’t spend a lot of time around the complex, so can’t comment on the pool or the balconies. However, due to the fairly chilly nights in February, we did make good use of the wonderful log fire, which combined with the heaters in each room kept us very warm and cosy. The free view television gave us good quality access to British terrestrial channels, including BBC1. It was great to relax in front of the log fire, with a glass of wine, after a long hot day in the February sun, and enjoy Match of the Day!
Car hire is fairly essential at Neuvo Portil, because it is about 90 minutes from either Faro airport (in Portugal), or Seville. It’s a very easy drive from either airport, mainly dual carriageway all of the way, on almost empty roads in February. We parked the car on the quiet road outside the house each night, but if you prefer, there is an excellent underground car park available.
The biggest problem we had on both winter visits was that many restaurants were closed. Our favourite was the pizza restaurant on the roundabout in El Portil, but that was only open at weekends. On other nights we travelled the short distance to the much larger resort of Punta Umbria, to a favourite fish restaurant we found.
This whole coast has glorious beaches, probably the best in Spain, and there seems to be lots of water sports at nearby El Rompido, though again we were there at the wrong time of year to fully appreciate it.
In conclusion, Brisa del mar is a fantastic holiday home in a great location. I would have no hesitation in going back again or in recommending the place to a friend.
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