Have you ever seen the African coast?

I travelled the road to Tarifa for the first time in 1993. Once I entered the area between Gibraltar and Tarifa, a very strange feeling came over me. A feeling that is hard to explain. Maybe it had to do with the African coast rising out of the mist. May the knowledge that there is a different world out there? Or is it the ancient Greek mythology behind the Pillars of Hercules? Keep reading and find out...

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While enjoying your breakfast, you can see the Jebel Musa Mountain on the African coast. It is supposed to be the second Pillar of Hercules. When Hercules had to perform twelve labours, one of them was to fetch the Cattle of Geryon and bring it to Eurystheus. On his way to the island of Erytheia he had to cross the mountain that was once Atlas. Instead of climbing the great mountain, Hercules split it in half using his indestructible mace. By doing so, he connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and formed the Strait of Gibraltar. One part of the split mountain is currently called Gibraltar and the other is, supposedly, Jebel Musa. These two mountains taken together were since then known as the Pillars of Hercules. The views out to the Street of Gibraltar with the Jebel Musa on the background make the location of this villa a special place. The villa is set within the residential area of "El CuartÃ³n", located within the municipality of Tarifa. The famous white beaches and the town centre (7 km) are less then 10 minutes drive from here. There is a good restaurant at 5 minutes walk (MesÃ³n de Sancho) for those who don't want to drink and drive. From the living room, you walk out onto a relaxing verandah terrace equipped with barbecue and patio furniture, a perfect spot for your alfresco dinners. Here, you will enjoy the same spectacular views out to the Jebel Musa Mountain on the African coast. It is supposed to be the second Pillar of Hercules. A stairs leads down to the pool (sized 10 x 4m) and south facing, lawn garden, set on a 2000m2 plot. For a day trip, the rock of Gibraltar is only 45 minutes away, while the cities of CÃ¡diz and Jerez de la Frontera (nearest airport) are just an hour drive. The city of MÃ¡laga with its popular Picasso museum is one and half hour away. The famouse golf courses of Sotogrande (a.o. Valderrama Golf) are just 45 minutes drive from here.

Please note: the staircase leading down from the verandah to the pool area is not protected, which may be dangerous for very young children.

Inside

The minimalist interior features a mix of white tones and textures in every room, with subtle Moorish accents emphasizing its' location near Morocco. Despite its' simplicity, we find this a cozy and comforting place to host friends and family. The spacious living is centered around the fireplace and invites to relax in, listen to music and just be together. A Plasma TV with satellite system, DVD and music equipment are provided. The spacious open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, freezer, oven, micro, dishwasher and washingmachine, whilst the adjacent dining area is very practical so nearby the kitchen. On the same floor there are two bedrooms (one double, one twin) sharing a full bathroom. At the far end of the living room, stairs go down to a half-open third bedroom with sitting area and own wc room. On the first floor, the large master bedroom occupies a dominant position with ceiling to floor windows overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. This bedroom has an open-plan wardrope and it's own bathroom. All together, a wonderful dream home for a splendid holiday.

For enquiries please contact with:

Ralph Delis

Telephone: +(34) 957 81 31 28

Fax: +(34) 957 81 31 29

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Have you ever seen the African coast?

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