Furnished 2-bed apartment to rent long term near La Mata promenade

If you'd like to spend a full year by the sea before deciding where to buy, La Mata is a gentle place to start. This first-floor apartment is about 300 metres from the beach, in a gated block with a pool, and a short walk from the bakeries, supermarkets and restaurants on the main street.

It has a sunny lounge with a balcony overlooking the pool, a separate kitchen, a double bedroom, a smaller second bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Split air conditioning and a reliable internet connection are in place, and the furniture is simple and in good condition.

Winters here are quiet and mild; in summer the neighbourhood fills with Spanish families on holiday. Buses run regularly to Torrevieja town centre and Guardamar.

The rental is for a minimum of 12 months. We ask for a two-month deposit, and utilities are paid by the tenant. Non-smokers preferred.

• 68 m² with pool-view balcony
• Gated community
• Furnished, air conditioned, internet