Late Departure:
Fly from the UK on 13th October and stay at this beautiful hotel for 7 nights from only £728 per person. Price includes flights, return accessible transfers and accommodation based on 2 adults sharing on a half board basis.
In our view...
A rarity - this mainstream beachfront hotel offers excellent accessibility and amenities for wheelchair users, the less mobile and visually impaired guests.
Ideal for...
Couples, families and groups wanting a relaxing away from it all holiday but with access to a complex of bars, restaurants and shops, rather than a highly developed tourism environment. The hotel will also appeal to golfers due to its proximity to local courses.
Location
Located in the modern urban development of Islantilla, on the unspoilt Costa de la Luz (southern Spain) - just 20kms from the Algarve and less than an hour from Faro airport and 50m from a superb beach.
Terrain
The hotel offers very good, pretty much level access, as does the immediate resort area. Several accessible public toilets. Flat promenade and ramped access to the beach, please ask at hotel reception for beach wheelchairs.
Equipment
Shower chairs are available to rent.Please make these arrangements through our Travel Advisors at time of booking holiday.
Accommodation
Well adapted bedrooms with wheel-in showers, and grab rails. All include a wide balcony (step which can be ramped) with views over the sea or the golf course. Each bedroom is equipped with hair-dryer, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe-box, piped music, air conditioning/heating and a direct telephone line.
Facilities
Large swimming pool with pool hoist, expansive gardens and direct access to the beach. Heated indoor pool, a gymnasium with a fitness centre, aerobics, sauna and jacuzzi, panoramic lifts, children`s playground, souvenir shop, hairdresser /beauty salon and discotheque. The hotel also provides daily entertainment programmes, and currency exchange facilities. Evening entertainment (high season). Adjacent to the hotel a newly developed area of shops, restaurant and bars (many open all year round) are within easy wheeling distance.
Wining and Dining
Quite a selection - Fogon de la Antilla. a la carte restaurant, Manhattan, buffet restaurant, New York Piano Bar, Ole lobbby bar, Las Coquinas pool snack bar (high season), disco.
Out and About
The Islantilla is located in one of Spains least explored areas. The famous Algarve, with its many resorts is just 30 minutes drive. The provincial city of Huelva is close by and the magnificent city of Seville just 125kms.
Vital Statisitics
Bedroom and bathroom door width 80cms Bed height 50cms Toilet height 45cms
Transfers
Wheelchair accessible taxi van transfers included. Transfer time from Faro airport approximately 60 minutes.
Flight Check
Flights from UK regional airports to Faro. Flying time (from London) approximately 2 hours.