Hi Everyone,
Just want to say that we are just back from a week in Almerimar where we stayed in our very own apartment in Block 5 Portofino 2nd Floor. It was absolutely great - that is, when I got over the initial shock that we were (at least I think we were) the only occupants for that week or most of that week!!
The furniture package is lovely - mahogany framed sofa/chaise longe (sofa bed).....mahogany (extendable) table and 4 chairs, double bed in one room and single bed in the second bedroom.
We arrived on Saturday 12th July and the pool was filling for most of that week but we did swim in it on the Friday and Saturday and, well what can I say, it was just glorious. When you are sitting by the side of one part of the pool (near Block 6) there is an amazing view of the marine from that spot and it's just beautiful.
Met a couple from Dublin - Maureen and Paul and their son (hello if you're reading this)...
The apartment is finished to a very high standard and far out-classes any apartment we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in quite a few.
Almerimar was buzzing with activity and with people....yes, the summer is busier but you have to remember that even we had not heard of Costa de Almeria let alone Almerimar before we went on our inspection trip in February 2006 so it's only becoming more popular now but it was definitely busier there this summer than last summer. There were loads of people around every night.
Thought you would like to know this.
Good luck to you all on your completion and hope all goes well.
There's no doubt that Portofino was worth the money - at least we think so.
Slán / Bye / Cheerio / Adios
M