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Development:
Ensenada apartments, Margarita Island
Prices From 53,289 €
Description
Ensenada is a beautiuful, beach front development of 1 and 2 bedroomed apartments and duplexes. Phase 1 is now sold out and phase 2 is going fast.
Isla Margarita is blessed with one of the most fantastic climates in the world. The temperature only changes about 4ºC over the whole year. Daytime temperatures at Playa El Agua on the north coast range from a high of 30ºC (86ºF) in September to low of 26ºC (80ºF) in January. Nighttime temperatures are about 3ºC cooler. The temperatures on the south side of the Island (Juan Griego) can be a few degrees warmer as they receive a land wind while the north side gets the sea breeze.
In addition, Margarita Island is outside the hurricane zone with most storms going north . There are also no volcanoes and the risk of earthquake is very low. There is no fog or hail and the rain, when it comes, seldom lasts very long. 320 days a year of 8 hours of sun or more.
Utilities
Telephone service as provided by the main company CANTV including Internet and Cellular.Everybody has a digital cellular phone and internet connections are reliable and fast
Electricity is provided by Seneca
HidroCaribe is the Island's water provider
Crime
Isla Margarita is a very peaceful island. .Safety and security here are better than in any other vacation spot and certainly far better than in most major cities throughout the world. The resort of La Ensenada has 24 hours security and is a gated community.
Beaches:
The island offers numerous wonderful golden sandy beaches. Relax on beautiful Playa el Agua, Playa Parguito and El Yaque, which offers some of the world's best windsurfing. Diving and surfing are also excellent here. Strong waves and undercurrents make the north and east unsuitable for swimming, although the bay of Puerto Cruz has calmer waters. La Ensenada has its own private beach and is safe for swimming
Information
Language: Spanish and some English. Currency: Bolivar (credit or debit card for excursions). Venezuelan Embassy: Consular Section, 56 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DL. Tel: 020 7387 6727. Fax: 020 7383 3253. www.venezuelatuya.com
Food & Drink
The national dish is Pabellón Criollo, a dish of beef, black beans and cheese, usually served with cooked bananas and rice. Try Arepas Rellenas, cornflour buns with meat and vegetable fillings, accompanied with Cocada, a coconut-based drink, served ice cold with a sprinkle of Canela, cinnamon.
Excursions:
View the Macanao Peninsula by air-conditioned jeep, on a landcruiser safari. Sail to Coche Island, with its stunning white beaches and sapphire waters, or explore Los Roques Archipelago and snorkel among fabulous fishes. Visit the world's tallest waterfall, Angel Falls, in mainland Venezuela's Canaima National Park, or roam through La Restinga Nature Reserve Beach, where a 17 mile sand bar joins the island's two ends.
Excursions:
* Orinoco Delta & Angel Falls (2 days/1 night) - Approx. £220
* Coche Island - Approx. £45
* Landcruiser Safari - Approx. £50
Nightlife:
There are a few nightspots and discos in Porlamar. Elsewhere nightlife is distinctively chilled, ranging from laid-back beach bars in Playa El Agua and Juan Griego to hotel-based entertainment in other resorts.
Shopping:
Leatherware, handmade Mapire baskets, pottery, palm bags and cotton hammocks are popular souvenirs, available at Porlamar's market and in roadside shops.
Development Features;
Private Beach
Swimming Pool
Minigolf
Tennis Courts
Biking and Jogging
Beach Volleyball
BBQs and Picnic Areas
Leisure Rooms
Aqua Sports
Gym and Spa
Panoramic Terrace
Restaurant
Water Park
Pool Bar and restaurant
Onsite supermarket
Hotel Facilities
Car and Bike Hire
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