APARTMENT WITH TERRACE AND HARBOUR VIEWS IN PUERTO MARINA (Benalmádena, Costa del Sol) FOR 5 PEOPLE Some apartments sell themselves on the pool, others on the terrace, and this one belongs to the second group. In Puerto Marina, a step away from the buzz of the Costa del Sol, this 100 m2 first-floor flat looks out over the marina and catches the sun face-on, with a south-facing orientation. It's an apartment built for families who don't want to sacrifice space or comfort, with two clearly separated bedrooms and a living room that makes you want to stay in. INSIDE THE HOUSE. The living-dining room, with a sofa bed and flat-screen TV, opens directly onto the terrace, so light pours in unobstructed for much of the day. The kitchen, open-plan and American-style, comes equipped with oven, microwave, dishwasher, freezer and ceramic hob, everything you need to avoid eating out every single day. One of the two bedrooms has a 150 cm double bed; the other has two 90 cm beds, ideal for kids or for friends travelling together. The two bathrooms split the duties: one with a bathtub, bidet and toilet, and another with a shower and toilet, which spares you the queues on beach mornings. OUTSIDE. The terrace is, without question, this apartment's strong point: furnished with a table, chairs and sun loungers, it looks out over the marina and offers the kind of view you remember long after the holiday is over. It's the perfect spot for breakfast before heading down to the beach, or to end the day with a glass of wine while watching the boats come in. WHERE YOU ARE. The apartment sits right in the heart of Puerto Marina, a lively area where everything is close by: the sea and the sandy beach are 100 metres away, the marina and the surf school just 50 and 100 metres respectively, and there's also a sailing school nearby. For day-to-day needs you have a supermarket 100 metres away, restaurants and bars at 50, and the bus stop at 100 metres, so getting around without a car is entirely doable. That said, it's a neighbourhood sensitive to noise, so guests are asked to be considerate and well-behaved; groups of young people are not accepted. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. The apartment has air conditioning and electric heating, plus a washing machine and free wifi for anyone who needs to stay connected. Airport transfers can be arranged separately. Tourist accommodation reference: VUT/MA/52689.