Hester & Alex – Wednesday, 5th August 2015
HESTER & ALEX
Wednesday, 5th August 2015
Hi All,
If your reading this you already know’you’re the lucky ones and have been invited to our wedding in sunny Spain
We have hired out a beautiful Hacienda in La Cala de Mijas in the Cost Del Sol region of Spain, from Monday 3rd August to Friday 7th August 2015.
Monday 3rd – ‘We intend to just chill and settle into the Haccienda.
Tuesday 4th – ‘We are holding a pre wedding Tapas party. This is optional and we will need specific numbers nearer the time, and we’re also being a bit tight (a Battye trait…I’m learning!!!) and asking for 20euros each for food, but we will provide the drink
Wednesday 5th – ‘THE BIG DAY WHOOP WHOOP!!! Ceremony at 5pm, you guys to arrive at 4:30pm for pre wedding drinks.
Thursday 6th – Post wedding paella pool party, again optional’and asking for 20euros each for food, but we will provide the drink
Friday 7th’- The celebrations are officially over and we have to leave the Hacienda
Below is more information regarding places to stay, transports and all other important things you may need to know.
If you guys have any questions please get in touch, if not, get it booked off work!!! Can’t wait!!!
Peace Out!!!
Hester & Alex x x x
PS Save the date for a party at the rugby club when we get back, Sunday’30th August!!!
FLIGHTS
The closest airport to fly into is Malaga with a wide choice of airlines frequenting Malaga Please visit the following websites to receive information on flight prices/times:
- www.monarch.co.uk
- www.easyjet.co.uk
- www.ryanair.com
- www.jet2.com
ACCOMMODATION
El Oceano Hotel, 5* La Cala de Mijas
El Oceano is a luxury boutique hotel located directly on the sea front about 10 minutes from the Hacienda San Jose. We have arranged a 20% discount off the standard rates for our guests. Please note that children under 14 years of age are not permitted to stay at the hotel and they require a minimum 3 nights’ stay.
El Oceano is a luxury boutique hotel located directly on the sea front about 10 minutes from the Hacienda San Jose. We have arranged a 20% discount off the standard rates for our guests. Please note that children under 14 years of age are not permitted to stay at the hotel and they require a minimum 3 nights’ stay.
- Oceano Studio, situated adjacent to main beachfront hotel with compact kitchenette, normally €165 for €140
- Double superior non sea view, normally €140,for €125
- Ocean front mini suite, normally €195 for €175
- Deluxe Ocean front mini suite, normally €220 ,’for €195
- Jacuzzi suite, normally €260 for €220
* rates per room per night + subject to 10% local tax
These rates are valid until 2nd April 2015. In order to proceed with the booking they require one night’s deposit per room payable by credit card (16 digit visa or mastercard number & expiry date). Please mention that you are guests of Hester & Alex’s’wedding on 5th August’2015.
Please also mention Sunshine Weddings Spain (our wedding planner) when you book and you will receive a free cocktail by the Polynesian Pool!
Website: www.oceanohotel.com
Email : Glenn at info@oceanohotel.com
Telephone: (00 34) 952 587 550
Gran VIK Hotel 4* – La Cala de Mijas
This front line beach hotel is ideal for families and located within walking distance to all the amenities in the quaint Spanish seaside town. It is just over 5 minutes from the Hacienda. The room rates below are per person per night and include VAT.Please note that they require a minimum 5 nights stay in August.
- All inclusive €90.64
- Full board €83.71
- Half board €76.83
- Bed & breakfast €71.77
Website: http://www.vikhotels.com/en/vik-gran-hotel-costa-del-sol-costa-del-sol.html
Email: ‘Paco at reservas@hmgranhotel.com and quote that you are guests of Hester & Alex’s wedding on 5th August 2015.
Telephone : (00 34) 952 587 606
Calamijas Hotel – 4* La Cala de Mijas
A lovely 4* spa hotel, easy walking distance to all bars and restaurants and the beaches of La Cala. Rates are per room per night and include breakfast and taxes. There is also free parking.
- Double room €95
- Double room for single use €85
Email:‘Hugo at huria@calamijashotel.com and again mention you are guests of Hester & Alex’s wedding to receive these rates.
Tel: +34 952 062 750
Self-catering townhouses
Star La Cala – www.starlacala.com
There are a selection of 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses located by the beach in the centre of La Cala De Mijas. They also have other types of property available although not as close to the beach
E-mail: richard@starlacala.com
Telephone: + 34 952492108
For alternative hotel and self-catering accommodation, the following sites could be useful:
CAR HIRE
www.holiday-golf.com A very reasonably priced and reliable car hire company, who will meet you at Malaga airport and escort you to your hire car so you avoid queuing! Please contact them directly and quote Hester & Alex’s wedding to receive favourable rates.
E-mail: info@holiday-golf.com
Telephone: 0034 952402411
Contact: Michael or Antonio
TRANSFERS
We would recommend a company called Malaga Transfer and have negotiated discounted prices to Mijas Costa as follows:
- Standard car ( type Ford Mondeo or similar) ‘with capacity for 4 people + 3 medium suitcases: 53 euros, which is cheaper than a normal taxi from the airport which is around €70.
- In an executive car ‘(type Mercedes’ E class, Audi A6 or similar) with capacity for 4 people + 3 medium suitcases 64 euros.
- In a luxury car type Mercedes S class or similar ‘capacity for 4 people +’ 3 medium suitcases : 76 euros.
- In a people carrier up to 7 people: 75 euros.
- Microbus up to 12 people: 100 euros.
- Microbus up to 19 people: 120 euros.
All these prices are per way.
Toll road not included.
Baby /child/ booster seats: 5 euros
Again you will need to quote Hester & Alex’s wedding on 5th August 2015 when you book and your contact is Anabel and her details are as follows:
sales@malagatransfer.co.uk
+34 952 96 27 10
THINGS TO DO
For information about the area and all the things to do in and around La Cala de Mijas, please look at the following website: