HOLIDAY RENTAL PROPERTY
Finca to rent in Cadiz Costa De La Luz Spain

'Casa Pozo' is located in a tiny picturesque village beside an Atlantic bay of golden sand, rocks and trees. It is an unpretentious country seaside home ideal for relaxing. If you want a typical high spec modern luxury villa in an flashy urbanisation, this is not it! We have owned the house for six years and the village has not changed significantly. However, if you want to experience Zahora as it is you need to go soon! It must be seen to be believed! More and more people including the Spanish are getting to realize just how special it is. Our house is beside one of the little tarmac lanes which lead to the bay. You can easily stroll down the lane to the beach (ten minutes). There are several very pretty little cottages with flowering shrubs tumbling over the walls. At one end of the bay is a lighthouse and the other end a ruined stone cottage. The only property visable from the beach is a stone built restaurant with thatched roof. This provides a heavenly place to enjoy a drink or meal. Even in summer there is plenty of space to enjoy the beach and in spring and autumn it is still possible to have the beach completely to yourself during weekdays! At high tide it is time to enjoy a full swim or some excellent body boarding for the more energetic. At low tide large areas of shallow water remain. This is the time for small children to learn to swim and to enjoy all the other pleasures of a family beach holiday such as crabbing in rock pools, beach games, sand castles, etc. Walking is surprisingly good in and around Zahora and also nearby in the beautiful 'La Brena' natural park. You should take your camera and binoculars. In spite of the small size of Zahora it has many surprises hidden away and you can live and shop in the village between visits to larger towns. The little old fashioned local shop opens every day. You will be served over the counter by the owner, so brush up on your Spanish vocabulary. Between 1st April and the end of September the village swimming pool and excellent self service mini market are available. Other services available for most of the year include telephones, bars, restaurants, cash machine, pizzaria, horse riding, bike hire, butcher (ideal for fresh barbeques) and a tobacco store with other supplies. There are a dozen places where you can eat and drink all within walking distance of the house! They are privately owned and managed and set in various locations around the village.
A typical perfect summer day at Casa Pozo consists of a morning at the beach, a shower in the garden, lunch with a sleep inducing drink followed by a lazy afternoon siesta. Now wake refreshed to take in the charged atmosphere of yet another perfect Spanish starry night. The pulse may race a little in what is already a romantic, warm summer evening. This is a good time to visit the bay where the lighthouse winks intermittently and the sound of the tide draws you to the waters edge. You can dine under the stars beside the ocean at a fascinating bar / restaurant built of stone and thatch with hidden dining areas inside and out. The staff are friendly and the food is good. You may prefer to dine under the stars at the house. In addition to the inside kitchen facilities there is an excellent brick built barbeque outside. It has a traditional real fire hearth plus a three ring gas burner and tiled work surface.
The little walled garden is totally private and not overlooked. It is safe for young children. In hot weather everyone loves to shower in the garden to freshen up or wash off sand from the beach.
If you want to venture further afield you will find plenty of interest. You cannot possibly take in everything in one holiday. You are almost bound to want to return for more. Sporting facilities are world class both on land and water. There are facinating old historic towns to explore and incredible coastal and inland vistas. Look out for the dates of local festivals. Do visit one or two sherry bodegas. Activities available by car include a zoo, aqua park, aquarium, go karts, paddle steamer, shopping mall, trip to Gibraltar or even Marocco and yes even MacDonalds in some towns plus much, much more.
At the end of a busy day it is just perfect to return to Casa Pozo and the wonderful unspoiled village of Zahora.
Casa Pozo has parking for one large or two small cars within the walled and gated garden area