10 day apartment holiday

21 August 2018 at 08:09:54
Admittedly this was a budget holiday and you get what you pay for!
This is not a holiday for the tourist travelling in by plane and does not have access to a car.
The apartment was small, basic and clean - but it did not get cleaned again during our stay. There is no kettle or toaster, with minimal cutlery,... crockery and cooking utensils, but there is a 2 plate electric hob and a large fridge freezer. Bedding is supplied but not towels. We had a double bed and then a sofa bed in the living area. Our balcony overlooked the bar and pool, which was nice but there was no privacy from our neighbours.
The only site shop was small selling only the basics at an expensive price which was bizarre for a self catering site in a remote location, but they did sell fresh bread and croissants daily.
The site is in a remote location with an approximate 10 minute walk along a main and busy road to the nearest bus stop. The buses are infrequent and we were never sure what time one would arrive?!!!
Taxis are expensive at nearly €20’s one way to both the nearest towns - Cambrils was wonderful!
During our stay the electric and water was off for almost 24 hours, which was a little annoying.
However this is clearly a busy and popular site.
The pool was a good size and clean. It does close between 2 and 3, but this is understandable as there appeared to only one lifeguard. If sunbathing, you would need something to lay on in the surrounding grassed area as there are no sun loungers.
The beach is “seconds” away and a few more minutes walk there are a couple of beach bars, parasols, sun loungers, a diving platform and lifeguard. Again be prepared to have beach accessories as there didn’t appear to be anywhere locally to buy these.
The bar/restaurant is reasonably priced and was popular. The evening entertainment is wonderfully tacky and the team worked hard throughout the day with the site guests.
In fact all the staff are welcoming, friendly and did their best to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.
We had a late flight and did not have to vacate our room until 1pm, which made the last day stress free and we were able to use all the amenities until we left.
Would we stay again ... No, but i would imagine if you are camping you would be more prepared in making the best of what the site has to offer.
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