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312
El Marques Palace
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312
El Marques Palace is a spacious, sunny, light-filled
apartment, which sleeps up to 4 people.
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The modern building was completed in the year 2000 and
there are only 64 apartments in total in the two small
blocks which form El Marques Palace.
312 is privately owned by a couple who visited Los Gigantes
in February 2002 and simply fell in love with the tranquillity
of the area. The relaxed life-style and friendliness
of the people in the village simply drew them in.
This is a totally different atmosphere to ultra-busy
Las Americas with none of the brash hustle and bustle.
There isn't even a through road.
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The
owners intend to spend as much time out there as commitments
will allow but will rent out the apartment at certain
times of the year so that others may share their beautiful
apartment and enjoy all the facilities that El Marques Palace
and the area have to offer.
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About the apartment
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The
apartment has two bedrooms (one with king size bed,
one with two single beds) and two bathrooms so both
bedrooms are ensuite.
From the master bedroom you can step through the georgian
style glass door to balcony for a breath of fresh morning
sea air.
The kitchen is fully fitted plus washing machine and
microwave. The owners were very impressed
to find that the kitchen equipment even included a fruit
juicer!
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The
apartment does have air conditioning but, as patio doors
fill one wall of the lounge/dining room flooding the
room with light and air, the owners haven't had cause
to use it.
The elegant blonde wood dining table and chairs make
for sophisticated dining inside or there is a table
and chairs set on the wide balcony for more al fresco
meals.
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Activities
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At
the end of a busy day: sunbathing on one of the balcony
loungers or by one of the two heated swimming pools
on site, chasing the squash ball around the court, pumping
iron in the gymn or playing tennis or bowls.
You can sit back and relax in the comfort of the
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squishy,
royal blue suite and catch up on Sky news or one of
the other channels available (the owners daughter discovered
a channel showing slushy films and was hooked!). That's
if you can drag yourself away from the live entertainment
in one of the restaurants at either El Marques Palace
or El Marques (next door).
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Eating out (or in)
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There
are a host of restaurants in the local area from traditional
Spanish fare at El Meson (dine with romantic views of
the sun setting over the sea or the island of La Gomera
– just watch you don't stick your fork in your ear),
through to more sophisticated 'Miranda's' in the village
or if it's just what you fancy there is a superb fish
and chip shop within walking distance (next to El Meson
– so the views are also deeply romantic).
Life is easy at 312.
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There
is a supermarket within walking distance which sells
local delicacies whilst at the same time catering for
the more English tastes and the little bakery across
the road sells hot bread and long rolls (panos) from
early in the morning.
The owners say they enjoyed simple picnic lunches of
local cheese and huge locally grown tomatoes drizzled
with olive oil and crispy 'panos' most days then worked
up an appetite for a delicious meal in one of the restaurants
in the evening.
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Other things to do
There's
something for everyone during the day.
Sporting enthusiasts can enjoy all of the above within
El Marques Palace itself but slightly further afield
there is, golf on glorious courses, hiking in the
hills or down the twisting cliff path to Masca Bay
(Heidi's Hikes), boat trips from little Los Gigantes
harbour to visit the whales and dolphins which are
to be found playing a little further out to sea.
For the adventurous there are excursions to majestic
Mount Teide in the centre of the island or trips to
the mysterious island of La Gomera (listen out for
the famous whistling language!)
El Marques is set in an elevated position with a walk
down the sweeping hill into the village of Los Gigantes
(for those less able on their pins it costs approximately
two Euros each way by one of the excellent local taxis).
Alternately, there is a dramatic walk along the rugged
coast which takes you into the heart of the village.
However, for the very elderly or infirm we really
don't recommend our apartment.
Pricing
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Central
Los Gigantes boasts
a traditional style plaza with a church. The church
holds both Catholic and Anglican church services which
welcome visitors (see the notice board for details)
and is worth a visit if only to admire the paintings
and sculpture.
The owner's sport obsessed son found Highland Paddy's
Bar where live English soccer games are shown plus
other notable sporting events. So you can live it
up or just chill out. Considering the tiny size of
the village there really is something for everyone.
The owners have rented other apartments in the area
and consider El Marques Palace knocks most of them
into a cocked hat.
There isn't unlimited availability
so email or phone us today to book your holiday in
the sun.
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For the benefit of all our guests we politely request
no smoking inside the apartment.
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