Somewhere in Spain

In 2007 the Senior Partner and I enjoyed a short vacation in a rented villa, high above Spain's Costa Blanca, within the exclusive residential resort of Monte Pego.

We took three days to leisurely drive down through France and into Spain, 

staying at small hotels along the way.

Our favorite was Les Vinyes, a rural spa retreat, in the Catalonian countryside, which the SP had found online. 

our small sitting room

our delightful bedroom

"The Ardidam" restaurant is only open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings, we were the only house guests on the mid-week evening that we stayed. At the chef/owner's suggestion we ignored the menu and sat back with a glass of full bodied red wine whilst she prepared for us a selection of tapas and a delicious dinner using fresh ingredients from her garden and the local market.

our private balcony with a view over the rooftops to the vineyards below

We only had one night there but what a wonderful experience, we hope to return one day for an extended stay.

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