We stayed at Solymar for a week at the end of September/beginning of October and were very pleased. When we were planning our Costa del Sol holiday a few months ago, we came across the add for Solymar after long searches. It was almost too good to be true as it offered everything our party of five (mom, dad, baby, grandma and grandpa) was looking for and more. First of all, we ought to mention location, location, location! The Playa Real complex is situated in Elviria which is central for day trips to major cities along the coast and inland. As to the apartment itself, it being only a few meters to the beach was a real perk. Everything looked great in the pictures and we were eager to discover it for ourselves.
Once we finally got there most of our expectations were met. The place was generally clean and well-maintained. It was spacious and decorated with taste. While the open air kitchen, dining, living and patio (when all doors were open) were great for intergenerational gatherings, the bedrooms and bathroom were separated enough to allow for intimacy. When it came to amenities, they were plentiful and in good condition. We especially liked the brand new kitchen which made cooking a real pleasure. The outdoor area was very comfortable as well. It was a shame however that there was no barbecue to grill on. We would have loved to cook some local products al fresco. Talking about cooking, there were two small grocerie stores within walking distance and bigger ones 5 minute drive away. On lazy nights, we went to Roberto's (located in the main Playa Real building) for great italian dining and to RaMa (10 minute walk away) for comforting traditional Spanish cuisine by the sea. We would recommend both to everyone!
During our stay, the sea was very rough and water came very high up on the beach so that we could not enjoy it as much as we had first expected. The lawn and pool area made up for it especially with the baby to entertain. With it being so late in the season, the complex was rather quiet. It felt like we almost had the place to ourselves. There was also ample parking.
Overall a great stay! Would recommend Solymar to family and friends without hesitation!
