Dec 21, 2020 | Cumbre del Sol
The Costa Blanca is a place with so much to offer: history, culture, natural landscapes, and a varied cuisine. You can buy fresh local products with a superior quality to prepare delicious dishes or eat in the best restaurants, some with Michelin stars. As the days go by, Christmas and New Year’s Day are getting closer and you might still have some questions in mind, such as what menu to prepare or where to book. We hope that this article can be of help to you!
Seafood is a must, and you are in luck, because the town of Denia is well known for its fish and seafood sold at the fish market, but above all for its red prawns, a real Mediterranean luxury. If you decide to prepare them, it’s better to use sea water to boil them and to do it for a couple of minutes at 80º maximum so that their juice remains intact. Or, if you prefer to let a professional chef surprise you, then we recommend the Quique Dacosta restaurant and its menu dedicated to this delicacy.
For the main course, you can choose a simple yet traditional recipe, such as paella, or opt for a lamb-based recipe. It will be a real treat for you, but if you want to be sure that your guests will be amazed, you can make a reservation at the La Cumbre restaurant. This establishment has prepared a menu for the occasion and invites you to discover its regional dishes with a touch of tradition and originality. You will have a great time while marvelling at the stunning sea views. The Acantilados restaurant, which opened its doors during the summer, is another charming place at Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol where you will enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner.
Once we’ve finished, it’s time for dessert and as you probably know, there are lots of almond trees in the area. It is the perfect occasion to discover local products full of flavour: chocolates, nougats that are both hard (from Xixona) or soft (from Alicante), marzipan and polvorones. You can also surprise your guests by cooking very local recipes such as sweet potato cake, buñuelos (fritters or round doughnuts) or caspell.
We’re still missing a small but important detail to make this feast complete: an exquisite Marina Alta wine. The Christmas holidays are the perfect occasion to go all out and show off, so don’t hesitate to propose a local menu, authentic and full of flavours. To learn more about the region and the surprises it has in store for you, we invite you to check our blog regularly and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Learn all the secrets of the Costa Blanca!
Dec 15, 2020 | Activities/Services
Gastronomy is synonymous with joy and discovery because it represents the cultural heritage of a country. The flavours of the dishes help us understand a place and invite us to explore it in a different way. This is the passion that chefs try to convey with their recipes and dishes and all of them dream of being rewarded with the highest recognition: a place in the Michelin Guide.
This year’s ceremony took place on 14th December in Madrid and many of the award-winning restaurants are located near Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol. During the 2021 edition, this coveted recognition made a stop in Alicante, where the Baeza &Rufete restaurant received its first star, following the Tula restaurant in Jávea, which had the honour of obtaining it last year. If you continue in Jávea, you can discover another restaurant with delicious dishes prepared by chef Alberto Ferruz: Bon Amb (two stars).
Then, to the north of Cumbre del Sol, less than half an hour from your home, you will find two other award-winning restaurants. Casa Pepa (one star) awaits you in a magnificent country home in Ondara surrounded by orange trees, orchards and olive groves. An extraordinary and relaxing place where you can taste the dishes that are served. You can also tour Denia and visit the shops and beaches of the town before heading to Calamar beach, where the famous Quique Dacosta restaurant with its three Michelin stars awaits you. With over 26 years of experience, you can’t miss their dishes that mix creativity and tradition.
Your culinary experience doesn’t end here because there are also many restaurants south of Cumbre del Sol, specifically in Calpe. In this town you will find three restaurants, each with a Michelin star. They are Beat, Orobianco and Audrey’s by Rafa Soler; all three use high-quality, fresh and seasonal products to offer you an explosion of flavours. Finally, El Xato restaurant, with over 100 years of history and a cuisine rich in flavours awaits you in the centre of La Nucía.
All these extraordinary establishments are less than half an hour from your home and give you the opportunity to enjoy exceptional Mediterranean cuisine, as well as discover original and authentic dishes – a real luxury for your senses! Don’t forget to follow us on our Facebook and Instagram and check our blog regularly to find out all about life on Cumbre del Sol and the VAPF developments.
Dec 11, 2020 | Cumbre del Sol
At last. It’s that time of year we’ve all been waiting for: Christmas! Naturally, it’s a time of year filled with joy and special moments, but if you are at Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, you will spend your holidays surrounded by an unparalleled natural landscape with great views of the Mediterranean. You also won’t feel the bitter winter cold thanks to the very mild temperatures that the area experiences.
Once again, we have decorated the entire residential area so that the magic of Christmas reaches all our residents and, despite the ups and downs that have occurred during this very atypical year, we hope that you will be able to enjoy beautiful moments with your family, respecting the security measures. And that is why, despite it being one of our favourite activities, this year we weren’t able to hold our traditional Christmas decoration competition. This is due to the fact that we are unable to go to your homes in person to see all the ways that you’ve gotten creative with your decorations.
But that is not a reason not to decorate your homes; in fact, as we really like this time of year, we encourage you more than ever to do so that all Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol exudes the magic and joy of the season. Then, if you want, you can upload photos on your social profiles so that we can see them and share them in our Stories!
As we all know, these dates are very important to disconnect and spend time with our loved ones. For this reason, VAPF’s offices will have special opening hours which we will announce in the coming days on the corporate blog. We hope you´ll check it on a regularly basis to keep up-to-date with all our news. In addition, we also have profiles on Facebook and Instagram where we share all our news and talk about Cumbre del Sol homes so that you don’t miss any information.
Don’t give it another thought, if you are looking to live in an incomparable location and in a home with all the finishes touches, we are your best option. Remember, in order to make an appointment or ask for additional information, you can also fill in our contact form. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Dec 3, 2020 | Activities/Services, Grupo VAPF
When you live on the Costa Blanca, you’ll benefit from an excellent quality of life that’s exponentially greater if you’ve chosen Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol as your home base. You’ll discover a mild climate, sunny days, unspoilt coves, sea views and many services and amenities within the same residential complex so that you’re not lacking for anything. Our clients, the VAPF community, and all the people interested in our developments are very important to us. For this reason, we are always looking for ways to improve by offering superior quality services and ensuring we are always available when you need us.
At the beginning of the year, we had the pleasure of welcoming you to our new VAPF Store at the North Entrance. These offices are ideally located because they are at the entrance of Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol, between Lady Elizabeth School and Kiosko del Sol. Our team will be happy to answer all your questions, give you more information about our company and developments and guide you through the residential complex. This is an obligatory stop if you are coming to Cumbre del Sol for the first time.
Then, the global health situation pushed us to adapt to make sure we were still able to serve you best. Therefore, we decided to create the new virtual tour service so that you can view the home of your dreams without having to leave home and also benefit from exclusive offers. This was an important first step, but we wanted to do even more, so we started broadcasting webinars. Through Zoom, the VAPF team presented all our home models in your native language. You can also find them all in our gallery, so feel free to go over and have a look and contact us if you want to know more.
We have done our best to be by your side, either from a distance or in person, but we have also been able to end this odd year on a positive note. We are pleased to announce that we will soon be opening our VAPF Store at the South entrance. This new information point is located at the entrance of Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol coming from Moraira and is where our offices were located last year. We have taken the opportunity to remodel the facilities and have adapted them so that they are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
We look forward to welcoming you to our VAPF Stores to meet you and share our passion for everything the Costa Blanca has to offer. During the Christmas holidays, our office hours will be more limited, but you can fill in this form to arrange an appointment and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all our news.
Nov 30, 2020 | Activities/Services, Events
The Costa Blanca is recognised for its high quality of life and from VAPF, we offer you luxury apartments and villas ideally located at our Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol so that you can fully enjoy the good weather, the sea and nature.
Winter is the perfect season to enjoy different outdoor activities with lower temperatures and less people than the summer brings. There are activities for all tastes and just a few kilometres from your home. You can stay around Cumbre del Sol and play a game of tennis or paddle, go for a horse ride or even go hiking on one of the many trails to discover the coast or the Granadella Natural Park. If you’ve already soaked up everything that Cumbre del Sol has to offer and you want to live new adventures, you can always explore the regions of Marina Alta, Marina Baixa and l’Alacantí.
Discover the history of these three regions of the province of Alicante by visiting the most symbolic towns. You can start by conquering the tallest mountains in the region, set new challenges by practicing extreme sports or admire the beauty of nature and the sea by following the different trails that pass through some of the natural parks or along the coast. Living on the Costa Blanca gives you a unique opportunity to enjoy both the mountains and the sea.
In addition, the city of Alicante has started a new campaign to show that water sports can be done year-round. Since the end of October, Alicante’s tourism department has been organising numerous free activities that you can participate in every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the beaches of Postiguet and San Juan until the last weekend of December. Spots are limited, so you will have to register and wait for confirmation. Finally you can try out sports such as: paddle surfing, SUP yoga, sea kayaking, surfing, bodyboarding and boot camp. On the official Alicante tourist office website you can consult the timetables, activities and registration.
As you can see, there are a lot of activities for you to enjoy alone or with your family in the region where you live, both in summer and in winter. Don’t forget to check out our blog and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you are always up to date about VAPF’s developments.
Nov 20, 2020 | Cumbre del Sol
With the arrival of winter, temperatures drop, but our body still requires sun, vitamin D and time outdoors. We know a place that meets all these criteria and where you’ll be able to enjoy the many other advantages of the surroundings, right by the water and with all the services and amenities you could need: Residential Resort Cumbre del Sol. Moreover, countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg have a word for this lifestyle that consists of spending the winter by the sea: Overwinteren.
If you still questioning the fact that the Costa Blanca, and more specifically Cumbre del Sol, is the ideal place to spend the winter far from the cold, we’ll leave you with a list of reasons that will surely end up convincing you.
With over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures, you will love settling in on your sunny terrace with your favourite book or going for a walk along one of the many paths that pass through the residential complex. If you feel like it, you can also go for a horse ride, rent a boat or even explore the different towns in the Marina Alta. As it is now getting dark earlier, it is the perfect time to admire the different shades of the spectacular sunsets that we are blessed with on the Costa Blanca. There are so many different activities waiting for you; you’ll never have the opportunity to be bored!
And after all this activity… you will surely have worked up an appetite! On the Costa Blanca there is a great gastronomic offering with many typical dishes to savour no matter the season. There are several restaurants at Cumbre del Sol, and if you have a special celebration, you can choose from the different Michelin starred restaurants which are just a few minutes’ drive from home. Let yourself be swept away by all the exquisite flavours!
Finally, your life at Cumbre del Sol would not be the same without VAPF. We offer you luxury apartments and villas with a unique design and specially developed so that you can take full advantage of the sun and temperatures of the Costa Blanca. Our architects and specialists prepare each home so that all the rooms receive plenty of natural light, creating spaces for a warmer ambience and taking care of the finishes so that your new home is 100% to your liking. In both summer and winter, your home will be luminous, and you will enjoy every ray of sunshine both inside and outside, no matter if you live in an apartment or a villa. In addition, some developments, such as Blue Infinity or La Sella, have a wellness space on the ground floor – there’s nothing wrong with also wanting to pamper yourself!
Marvel at the intense blue of the sea and take advantage of the opportunity to do outdoor activities even in winter. This quality of life is waiting for you at Cumbre del Sol, so get in touch with us and start your new life!
