We spent a week in the apartment in July 2015 and really enjoyed our stay here. Victor, the owner, met us on arrival and gave us some helpful advice about local restaurants, walks, places to swim, parking and so on. He also left a welcoming bottle of white wine for us!
The apartment was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
I don't think the photos on the website do the apartment justice - it is nicer in reality. We'd definitely stay here next time we visit Orzola.
We've booked this place after reading enthusiastic reviews and we weren't disappointed! Victor and his family are fantastic, we were welcomed with a bottle of local wine and given many tips about attractions nearby and places to eat.
The apartment is exactly as on photos, very spacious, clean and has everything you need for your stay. There's even a washing machine, ironing board and iron as well as a hair dryer which is not so common in holiday rentals.
The kitchen is equipped with 4 hob cooker, oven, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, pots and pans etc., everything you need to cook a meal.
The bedroom has a comfortable double bed and big wardrobes.
There's a TV and wi-fi working no problem.
Bathroom is clean and spacious, the only thing is that the boiler is quite small so you have to be quick with your shower ;)
There's a lovely roof terrace with 2 lounges and table and chairs, the perfect spot for sunbathing or simply admiring the views.
Orzola is a very quiet place so if you want to escape a noise of Puerto del Carmen and looking for really relaxing holidays that's the place to go. There are some small beaches nearby, worth visit.
And beautiful La Graciosa is just 20 minutes away on a ferry which is just 2 minutes walk from the apartment.
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We had never leased a holiday apartment before and were slightly apprehensive. Victor (the owner) couldn't have been more relaxed and helpful! He was a lovely host, presenting us with local wine on arrival. The apartment actually looks like the photos! It was cleaned up to a very high standard, had a tv, microwave, electric cooker and all crockery needed. Although the apartment has one double bed, it also has a fold out bed in the living room. There were towels. No electric shaver socket, so bring a razor! A little patio with a seating bench for evening meals or what we used it for: wine/beer and nibbles before dinner!
We were delighted with the location too. We found Orzola to be a quiet fishing village - there are no night clubs but at least 3 restaurants point to the fact at peak season it must attract some tourist trade. This is the port for the ferry crossing to La Graciosa. We didn't take this trip though this seemed to be a popular one for tourists!
Nearby (we drove, but you could walk in about 20 mins) was a beautiful lagoon with white sand beaches and surrounded by lava outflows. This was a relatively secluded lagoon and there were never more than 20 other groups there (it never felt crowded - this was a getaway for locals). The sea was so clear we went snorkeling and saw ornate wrasse, catfish, flatfish and a sea cucumber.
We loved it here and it was the perfect place to relax and chill. It didn't look like there were many families here as the location didn't particularly cater for children.
Thank you Victor and your wife for making our holiday so enjoyable and stress-free!
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A fantastic location and just a couple of streets from the ferry port and restaurants. A tranquil and clean place, lovely and helpful owner. Parking easy on the road.