Casa Agujas

Corralejo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

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This is a superb, modern, luxury villa. It is located in an unbeatable position one row from the sea and only two minutes’ walk to the start of the fabulous dune beaches. The roof terrace enjoys panoramic sea views over to the neighbouring islands of Lobos and Lanzarote. The varied attractions of the popular resort of Corralejo are also within easy walking distance.

Interior

This spacious, family villa has been thoughtfully and stylishly furnished throughout. The villa has a large, beautifully decorated living room with leather sofas, a 32 inch flat screen television and an attractive sloping, wooden ceiling. Extra large patio doors give access to the pool terrace and means light pours into the villa all through the day. There is a separate dining area with seating for eight people. The independent, Italian kitchen is very well equipped with everything needed for a luxurious, self catering holiday. Leading from the kitchen is an attractive breakfast room with informal seating. The villa has four bedrooms, all furnished in a contemporary style giving them a light, sun filled feeling. The master bedroom has a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with an overhead shower attachment. There are three bedrooms with twin beds which share a family bathroom where there is the added luxury of a Jacuzzi-bath as well as an overhead shower. One of the twin bedrooms has patio doors leading directly to the pool terrace. The living room and master bedroom are equipped with ceiling fans for added comfort. There are views to the sea from several of the rooms in the villa.

Exterior

The outdoor area of this villa is maximised by being on two levels. To the front of the villa is a large 8m x 3.5 metre, electrically heated swimming pool which is accessed by integral steps.
This is beneficial to people sensitive to chemicals and reduces eye and skin irritations. Surrounding the pool is a spacious sunbathing terrace with ample sunbeds and parasols. There is a large, brick, Canarian barbecue and colourful, Andalusian style patio dining seating. There is also a raised, wooden decking area on the patio where guests’ can enjoy views of the sea. The villa is surrounded by a perimeter wall which gives a very good level of privacy when sunbathing. A stairway at the side of the villa leads to the spectacular, secluded roof terrace. From this terrace guests can enjoy private sunbathing whilst soaking up the dramatic and spectacular sea views over to the neighbouring island of Lanzarote and the uninhabited island of Lobos.

Amenities

The villa is serenely located on a quiet residential street set back just a few metres from the sea. The seafront is just ten metres from the villa where guests can go swimming from the stunning black reef. Only 100 metres away from the villa is Playa Las Abujas, an unspoilt beach with white sand dramatically set amongst the black volcanic lava. The world famous dunes beaches are also within walking distance of the villa and are extremely popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers. There are several water sports schools located on this beach for energetic holidaymakers who wish to try their hand at these sports. The villa is situated in the popular, harbour resort of Corralejo. There are restaurants and bars within a few minutes’ walk of the villa and the centre of the resort can be reached within fifteen minutes by walking along the seafront pathway. A bus service runs regularly between Corralejo town centre and the dunes beaches which can be caught close to the villa. Corralejo is a bustling resort which is based around a working harbour. It has expanded sympathetically over recent years and now offers the unusual combination of all the amenities requested by tourists whilst still retaining a great deal of charm and character. Within the resort there is a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants and there is also a market twice a week. A new water park opened in November 2004 which is proving extremely popular with younger guests and is easily accessible from the villa. Also only a five minute walk from the villa is the five star Atlantis Bahia Real Hotel where guests can enjoy a drink, a meal or use the fantastic Thalasso spa and beauty treatment centre. Corralejo is approximately a 40 minute drive from the airport and the Golf Course at Caleta de Fuste is a 45 minute drive away.

Services

For guests staying longer than seven nights there is a weekly maid service. There is also a midweek towel change. A mini welcome pack is supplied on arrival.