Notes from the host
El Chiripero
A beautiful property, with spectacular scenery, which has its own private stairway leading to a beach and with a privileged view over the Ria de Ares. This beach being difficult to access by other means remains mostly private. Dive into this Nature’s paradise fill your lungs with fresh air, walk barefoot on the sand, build sandcastles and collect colourful shells, sunbathe and then have a refreshing swim in the sea, discover picturesque villages, enjoy tasty seafood and interact with the friendly locals. Come. Enjoy the serenity by day and soak up the sun. At night, you choose. Dance the hours away until sunrise in Cabanas or sleep a profound and re-energising sleep in this paradise by the sea. • House 400 m², garden 2000 m². Private stairway that leads one of several beaches in the vicinity “El Tostadero” (The Toaster!”): Between the beaches of Ares and Seselle lies El Tostadero. Its southerly orientation means it is sunny all day long and it is very sheltered from winds. Sleeps 13.
Introduction: A beautiful property, with spectacular scenery, which has its own private stairway leading to a beach and with a privileged view over the Ria de Ares. This beach being difficult to access by other means remains mostly private. Dive into this Nature’s paradise, fill your lungs with fresh air, walk barefoot on the sand, build sandcastles and collect colourful shells, sunbathe and then have a refreshing swim in the sea, discover picturesque villages, enjoy tasty seafood and interact with the friendly locals. Come. Enjoy the serenity by day and soak up the sun. At night, you choose. Dance the hours away until sunrise in Cabanas or sleep a profound and re-energising sleep in this paradise by the sea.
Area: The house is a five minute walk to the centre of the local fishing village Ares. In Ares there are banks, a medical centre, pharmacy, supermarkets, opticians, marina with nautical club (sailing classes for children are available), maritime walk, childrens play area next to the beach, bars, cafes, restaurants. In Ares all the usual festivities are celebrated throughout the year such as the well known ‘Floral Carpets’ or the procession of boats on St Carmens day, the patron saint of sailors.
Available Activities: swimming, water skiing, surfing, wind-surfing, scuba-diving courses, sailing courses, kayaking, fishing, horse riding, tennis, hiking, cycling, golf.
Health & well being:
• SPA in Mugardos, 5 minutes by car,
• Therapeutic & relaxing massages available in house (reflexology, Chinese TUINA massage)
VIP Services: Sailing excursions with qualified captain & crew. Wonderful trips across the bay with lunch and/or fishing on request.
Beaches and Local Towns/Villages: Beautiful unspoilt beaches with white sand and charming traditional Galician fishing villages.
• Seselle beach, 2 kilometres of unspoilt beach, 2 minute walk from the house.
• Ares beach, very popular with families, 3 minute walk from the house.
• Cabanas beach, pine tree area behind the beach offers natural shade and barbeque areas & restaurants, 5 minute drive from the house.
• The fishing village of Redes with its authentic aquatic houses, 3 minutes by car.
• The village of Mugardos, 5 minutes by car, famous for its delicious octopus cooked ‘a la mugardesa’ and its picturesque fishing marina.
• The town of Puentedeume, 7 minutes by car, with local markets and the Caveiro monastery.
• Many other easily accessible and beautiful spots.
• Traditional gastronomy: delicious & fresh sea food.
