Great comms from the Martin, the owner before we arrived and the local manager was lovely.
The villa is only 4km from Almeria airport and so we didn't hire a car. We wondered if that was going to be a problem, but there are plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance and a small shop that sells a bit of everything that is close by. You can also catch the bus into the city from a bus stop that is only 5mins walk from the villa.
The villa is only 2mins walk to the beach, which is quiet and great for a quick dip to cool down.
The villa was ideal for us, with an internal courtyard that provides shade in the day and a sunny garden which is relatively private too with some beautiful planting , plus a roof terrace if you prefer.
The living area is well equipped, with doors and windows that provide air flow, a good kitchen, comfortable sofas, TV and hifi with Bluetooth and USB inputs.
The villa would work well for families or couples, as a base for exploring the area, or, as a fly and flop break in the sun.
Costacabana feels like 'authentic Spain' and you will not find bars and restaurants that are catering exclusively for travellers, which suited us. We had the chance to experience living as locals, walking up and down the promenade in the evenings and enjoying Spanish coffees in beachfront bars in the mornings.
We would definitely return to Costacabana and hopefully to Villa Jamila.