After holidaying in Spain for many years, with children, my Mum and renting various apartments it gave us an insight to what we feel is the ideal getaway apartment.
It took us a long, long while to put together our 'must haves' and then find a match but this we believe is it!
We looked for:-
Ground floor - easy access ( no lugging of cases, pushchairs, shopping, 2 litre water bottles x 10 (in wilting heat) we did this when we stayed on second & third floors it was a nightmare!
Poolside - perfect if you have kids, no need to get ready for pool or packing a bag full of drinks, supplies, inflatables it's just up and swimwear on and out. (did this too!) plus they can run in and out for ice lollies, drinks, lunch and bathroom with ease.
Front and rear access - lovely through breeze on those hotter days/nights plus it's far more private when you come and go.
Big pool - enough room for adults to enjoy a good swim of lengths too
Steps into pool - safer for little ones or for those with mobility challenges.
Kids pool - goes without saying, couldn't go away without one of these!
2 bedrooms - 1 bedroom far to cramped for families (we all need our own space)
Raised balcony - for leisurely breakfast, watching the kids and of course a BBQ or relaxing of an evening.
Small garden area - enough room for a couple of sun beds for times when you don't fancy the pool or the kids have decided to go in for naps or playing iPads and you don't want to miss the sun.
Private parking - not searching for car parking on nearby streets
Walking distance to at least a small supermarket to pick up odd supplies that might be needed without having to go all the way to the larger shops - (the one near the apartment is fab!!!)
Last but not least beautiful grounds and a lovely area.
Now you know why it took us so long!!