Welcome to Villa Cristal
Welcome
David and Paula (hosts) would like to welcome you to our lovely villa. We want to first thank you for choosing Villa Cristal which sits in the beautiful village of San Juan de los Terreros on the Costa de Almeria.
San Juan De Los Terreros is the easternmost village of Andalucía. The coastal village has several bays and beaches nearby. San Juan de los Terreros is a few miles along the coast south of Aguilas. The area has supermarkets, chemist, restaurants, tapas bars, coffee shops, ice-cream parlours, and a medical centre. It also has a nightclub during the summer months and a garden centre. An open market takes place during the summer each Sunday morning. The small coves in San Juan de Los Terreros have traditional fishermen's cottages on the coastline. A volcanic island, cliffs, and coves are located along the coast.
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San Juan De Los Terreros
David and Paula (hosts) would like to welcome you to our lovely villa. We want to first thank you for choosing Villa Cristal which sits in the beautiful village of San Juan de los Terreros on the Costa de Almeria.
San Juan De Los Terreros is the easternmost village of Andalucía. The coastal village has several bays and beaches nearby. San Juan de los Terreros is a few miles along the coast south of Aguilas. The area has supermarkets, chemist, restaurants, tapas bars, coffee shops, ice-cream parlours, and a medical centre. It also has a nightclub during the summer months and a garden centre. An open market takes place during the summer each Sunday morning. The small coves in San Juan de Los Terreros have traditional fishermen's cottages on the coastline. A volcanic island, cliffs, and coves are located along the coast.
Food and drink scene
Whilst there are so many restaurants in the village, we have listed those that we recommend personally, having been to them all on many occasions.
A very popular restaurant and is located near the roundabout with the fountain. Just a 5 minute walk from the villa. Wonderful food and service!
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Mesón Pepa
133 Av. Puerta Litoral AndaluzA very popular restaurant and is located near the roundabout with the fountain. Just a 5 minute walk from the villa. Wonderful food and service!
A great bar which serves good food and a great atmosphere. Located opposite Meson Pepa.
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Pension Venta de Terreros
4 Calle la VentaA great bar which serves good food and a great atmosphere. Located opposite Meson Pepa.
A small bridge at the entrance welcomes you to an exotic garden surrounded by water, plants and birds. Special place to have a cocktail made of natural fruit.
Open from mid June to mid September. No children under 10 years of age allowed after 11pm. Opens from 7.30pm.
Located just off the Main Street.
www.abanicosterreros.com
Abanicos Bar
2 C. GoyaA small bridge at the entrance welcomes you to an exotic garden surrounded by water, plants and birds. Special place to have a cocktail made of natural fruit.
Open from mid June to mid September. No children under 10 years of age allowed after 11pm. Opens from 7.30pm.
Located just off the Main Street.
www.abanicosterreros.com
Wonderful place to eat, especially the fish where you can see it being barbecued on a boat which sits outside the restaurant.
This is located on the promenade near the sea front.
Chiringuito Henrok
Avenida Puerta Litoral AndaluzWonderful place to eat, especially the fish where you can see it being barbecued on a boat which sits outside the restaurant.
This is located on the promenade near the sea front.
Definitely the place to go for a good pizza! Other food on the menu too and very reasonable prices.
You can find this restaurant sitting on the main street.
⭐️ Pizzeria L'Escala 🍕🍝 Restaurant 🥘🦑🐟🥩
347 Avenida Puerta Litoral AndaluzDefinitely the place to go for a good pizza! Other food on the menu too and very reasonable prices.
You can find this restaurant sitting on the main street.
This is our favourite - best view in town and wonderful food to suit all. This restaurant overlooks the bay. The castle is worth a visit too which is next to the restaurant.
Asador El Castillo
This is our favourite - best view in town and wonderful food to suit all. This restaurant overlooks the bay. The castle is worth a visit too which is next to the restaurant.
Another favourite of ours. Wonderful food and service and really nice sitting inside or out.
Located off the main street. Approx 7 minute walk from the villa.
Gemva
349 Av. Puerta Litoral AndaluzAnother favourite of ours. Wonderful food and service and really nice sitting inside or out.
Located off the main street. Approx 7 minute walk from the villa.
We cannot recommend this restaurant enough, especially the menu of the day. This is available Tuesdays to Fridays at 15 euros.
5 stars for:
Quality of food,
Value for money,
Views,
Setting,
Service.
In Aguilas - 8 minute drive. A fairly expensive menu if not using the menu of the day but would still be worth the visit!
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Restaurante Zoco del Mar
s/n Explanada del CastilloWe cannot recommend this restaurant enough, especially the menu of the day. This is available Tuesdays to Fridays at 15 euros.
5 stars for:
Quality of food,
Value for money,
Views,
Setting,
Service.
In Aguilas - 8 minute drive. A fairly expensive menu if not using the menu of the day but would still be worth the visit!
We had the menu of the day in this restaurant in March 2024 and its great reputation didn't disappoint us. Wonderful food and service.
Tandoori Palace
We had the menu of the day in this restaurant in March 2024 and its great reputation didn't disappoint us. Wonderful food and service.
This Belgian pub and restaurant has moved to Av. Puerta Litora Andaluz, opposite side of the road to Gemva. Great atmosphere and great place to go for a pre dinner drink or a reasonably priced meal.
ANNIE'S BISTRO
25 Av. 11 de MarzoThis Belgian pub and restaurant has moved to Av. Puerta Litora Andaluz, opposite side of the road to Gemva. Great atmosphere and great place to go for a pre dinner drink or a reasonably priced meal.
This is a relatively new restaurant and one of our absolute favourites. We especially like the pizzas. Lovely place to eat inside or outside. Fabulous service from friendly staff and exceptional food.
Puerta Nueva
This is a relatively new restaurant and one of our absolute favourites. We especially like the pizzas. Lovely place to eat inside or outside. Fabulous service from friendly staff and exceptional food.
For wonderful Chinese food. They have a Wok buffet, Menu of the day (Menu del dia) and a standard menu. The food is delicious and reasonably prices.
Nuevo Restaurante Chino Gran mundo
For wonderful Chinese food. They have a Wok buffet, Menu of the day (Menu del dia) and a standard menu. The food is delicious and reasonably prices.
For live music at weekends and reasonably priced food, this is the place for you. It also has a pool table. They usually offer a menu of the day.
THE AGUILÓN IRISH PUB
For live music at weekends and reasonably priced food, this is the place for you. It also has a pool table. They usually offer a menu of the day.
A wonderful place for coffee and a snack. Great cakes. They have live music too on occasions, along with a barbecue.
Dulchegusto
A wonderful place for coffee and a snack. Great cakes. They have live music too on occasions, along with a barbecue.
This is definitely one of our favourites and one of our closest places to eat from the villa. Great for all appetites and overlooks the award winning beach.
Chiringuito Mar Serena
This is definitely one of our favourites and one of our closest places to eat from the villa. Great for all appetites and overlooks the award winning beach.
Sightseeing
Here are some of our recommendations that we have experienced ourselves.
Dating back to the eighteenth century, the castle has been restored, including a museum and its one of the best exhibits of the city’s culture. From the top there is a breathtaking view of the town and its surroundings. The fortification is composed of three blocks: The Fort of San Juan, San Pedro Battery and a connecting link, used for defending the castle’s access and as a sidewalk housing the artillery.
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I-Castle ye-San Juan de las Aguilas
Dating back to the eighteenth century, the castle has been restored, including a museum and its one of the best exhibits of the city’s culture. From the top there is a breathtaking view of the town and its surroundings. The fortification is composed of three blocks: The Fort of San Juan, San Pedro Battery and a connecting link, used for defending the castle’s access and as a sidewalk housing the artillery.
The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word, signifies a walled fortification in a city. The city of Almeria is a shoppers and foodie paradise. It’s around 1 hour 15 minutes from the villa.
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Alcazaba
s/n C. AlmanzorThe Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word, signifies a walled fortification in a city. The city of Almeria is a shoppers and foodie paradise. It’s around 1 hour 15 minutes from the villa.
Murcia is a perfect day out. The historic centre, with its tranquil streets and incredible architecture, has the feel of a small town. And the surrounding landscapes make for some brilliant day trips to enjoy the region's coast or countryside.
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Murcia
Murcia is a perfect day out. The historic centre, with its tranquil streets and incredible architecture, has the feel of a small town. And the surrounding landscapes make for some brilliant day trips to enjoy the region's coast or countryside.
A hill top village and beaches. Offers both history and romance. The town is a wonderful sight of whitewashed buildings and steep, cobbled streets with quaint shops, restaurants and stunning views.
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Mojácar Pueblo Old Town
3 Pl. FrontonA hill top village and beaches. Offers both history and romance. The town is a wonderful sight of whitewashed buildings and steep, cobbled streets with quaint shops, restaurants and stunning views.
Nearby towns
Aguilas has a Saturday market but also lots of shops, restaurants and gorgeous beaches. The town square which is near the harbour is a wonderful place to sit and watch the world go by.
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Aguilas
Aguilas has a Saturday market but also lots of shops, restaurants and gorgeous beaches. The town square which is near the harbour is a wonderful place to sit and watch the world go by.
Catagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. A perfect mix of old and new. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theatre and Casa de la Fortuna.
Well worth a visit, just over an hours drive from Villa Cristal.
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I-Museum Naval Cartagena
s/n P.º Alfonso XIICatagena is a port city and naval base in the Murcia region of southeast Spain. A perfect mix of old and new. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theatre and Casa de la Fortuna.
Well worth a visit, just over an hours drive from Villa Cristal.
Things to do
Whilst we haven't been here, we have been recommended by others. Aquavera is a water park for the whole family. Further information can be found in a leaflet in the information folder in the villa or by looking at their website.
www.aquavera.com
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Aquavera Water Park
2B Av. Ciudad de ValenciaWhilst we haven't been here, we have been recommended by others. Aquavera is a water park for the whole family. Further information can be found in a leaflet in the information folder in the villa or by looking at their website.
www.aquavera.com
Oasys is a rather emblematic place in the province of Almeria, surrounded by the unique European desert of Tabernas, where the Zoological Reserve had been established. More than 4000 trees and approximately 20,000 plants most of them being protected.
A variety of things to see and do during your visit. Museum of trails. Hall of nature.
Mini-train in the Reserve. Cactus garden.
Thematic swimming pool. Cinema museum.
Wagons museum.
Oasysparquetmatico.com
Playasenator.com
Address: National 340-km 464 - Salina autovia direccion Guadix
Desierto de Tabernas - Almeria
Poblado@playasenator.com
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Mini Hollywood
Oasys is a rather emblematic place in the province of Almeria, surrounded by the unique European desert of Tabernas, where the Zoological Reserve had been established. More than 4000 trees and approximately 20,000 plants most of them being protected.
A variety of things to see and do during your visit. Museum of trails. Hall of nature.
Mini-train in the Reserve. Cactus garden.
Thematic swimming pool. Cinema museum.
Wagons museum.
Oasysparquetmatico.com
Playasenator.com
Address: National 340-km 464 - Salina autovia direccion Guadix
Desierto de Tabernas - Almeria
Poblado@playasenator.com
Probably the best golf course David (host) has played on and only 8 minutes by car.
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Aguilon Golf
Probably the best golf course David (host) has played on and only 8 minutes by car.
If you love golf, this is definitely the place to go. It's a bit expensive but worth the experience.
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Desert Springs Golf Club
If you love golf, this is definitely the place to go. It's a bit expensive but worth the experience.
Beaches
Along the coastline you can enjoy unspoilt beaches which are ideal for alone time or family time. There are lots of sport and leisure services.
To name a few:
Mar Serena ( 7 minutes walk away)
Calypso
Los Cocedores
Las Palmeras
Calatary
El Invencible
Costa Tranquila
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San Juan De Los Terreros
Along the coastline you can enjoy unspoilt beaches which are ideal for alone time or family time. There are lots of sport and leisure services.
To name a few:
Mar Serena ( 7 minutes walk away)
Calypso
Los Cocedores
Las Palmeras
Calatary
El Invencible
Costa Tranquila
Food scene
If you have a car and you want a big shop, then this is the best supermarket. You have a good choice, with an in house bakery and fish monger.
Mercadona
s/n C. Muñoz SecaIf you have a car and you want a big shop, then this is the best supermarket. You have a good choice, with an in house bakery and fish monger.
Perfect supermarket, which sells all sorts and reasonably priced. Beach products etc. Within walking distance of the villa.
Eurospar
314 Av. Puerta Litoral AndaluzPerfect supermarket, which sells all sorts and reasonably priced. Beach products etc. Within walking distance of the villa.