FLYING INTO MALAGA AIRPORT
There a many direct low cost flights from London, Birmingham, Manchester and a number of other UK airports.
Low-cost airlines such as Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet, Tui, Jet2.com often have interesting rates, especially off season and/or if you book long in advance.
Tip: https://www.skyscanner.nl or Google Flights
Once you have arrived at Malaga airport there are excellent facilities and special check-in and information desks exclusively for wheelchair users.
Look for the yellow signs with ‘Sin Barreras’ written on it.
ACCESSIBILITY AND SUITABLE TRANSPORT
The distance from Malaga airport is 59 kilometers, about a 50 minute drive.
There are many cheap flights available to Málaga.
From the UK: Airports: London, Birmingham, Manchester.Airlines: Easyjet, Ryanair, Vueling, Jet2, Wizz
From the Netherlands: Airports: Amsterdam, Eindhoven and Rotterdam. Airlines: Vueling, Ryanair, Easyjet, Transavia, KLM
From Belgium: Airports: Brussels. Airlines: Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Ryan air, Tui Fly, Transavia
From Germany: Airports: Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and other cities. Airlines: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Condor, Tui fFy
Despite its somewhat hidden and quiet location, the villa is remarkably easily accessible via good and smooth main roads. Only the last mile to the villa the road is at places somewhat uneven so make sure you drive slowly.
Our regular car rental partner is Rent a Car Caleta.
In addition to their regular fleet, they have five adapted cars with room for a passenger in a wheelchair.
For night and early morning rides they charge an extra fee (30€).
Rent a Car Caleta
Avenida de Andalucía 149
29751 Caleta de Véle
Tel: 0034 952 51 12 9
Email:
Website:
Rent a car Caleta also offers its own roadside assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides if necessary a replacement car service, so that you can continue your holiday with a minimum of inconvenience.
The fastest way to book a customized car is to send a What's app to Jolanda (this can be done in English) +34 644 52 31 23
Please indicate that you have booked/want to book for Villa Caricia. Select the type of car on the website.
Please indicate the desired rental dates and the number of people traveling.
PLEASE NOTE!
Please bring your European Disabled Parking Card from home.
It enables you to park for free at all the designated disabled parking places.
Accessibility Features In Villa Caricia
This villa was especially designed for wheelchair users and their loved ones.
Book Now !To help you plan a magical accessible holiday, click the drop-down sections on the right to learn more about transport options, accessibility features and additional care available at Villa Caricia.
After that a six months renovation was carried out with optimal accessibility in mind. Many aspects and features of the villa were altered or build new to help wheelchair users to be able to be as independent as possible during their stay in Villa Caricia.
• The villa and its terraces are completely barrier-free with even surfaces everywhere.
• In the kitchen, living room and bed- and bathroom sufficient turning space for effortless use of the wheelchair has been foreseen; the same goes for the garden
• Through a wide sliding door of 3,3ft /100 cm you reach the adapted master bedroom.
• This bedroom has a stylish and movable (to the left or right) double high-low bed with enough maneuvering space. To the left of the bed there is a space of 5ft / 150 cm. The bed can also be moved to the left if the transfer from wheelchair to bed needs to be made on the other side.
• Top quality high/low care bed. Two single beds put together, but can be separated if needed.
• The adapted bathroom has an easily accessible rain shower where a choice between the use of a (removable) shower seat or a shower wheelchair is foreseen.
• The built-in toilet has safety rails on both sides. Its surface is at a convenient height 1.5ft / 48cm for most wheelchair users and it is equipped with a handheld bidet sprayer.
• The washbasin is accessible while sitting in a wheelchair.
• The bathroom has underfloor heating so the bathroom is always nice and warm and the floor dries quickly after a shower.
• The trolley in the bathroom is on wheels, optimizing the room to move if needed.
• The modern kitchen is height adjustable, from 70 cm to 90 cm and has an accessible worktop, sink and induction hob.
• The dishwasher and refrigerator are at a height that allows easy operation from the wheelchair.
• The elegant wheelchair-accessible dining table is ideal for family meals or for playing one of the available games together.
• In the living room you will find a sitting area with a comfortable built-in sofa.
• The parking space is very close to the door of the house and has a flat concrete surface and sufficient room on all sides.
• The private swimming pool can be heated all year round and has a hydraulic ADA-pool lift for easy wheelchair access.
• You will find a custom-made outdoor shower, running hot and cold water and with a beautiful view.
• There is a large shady patio with a dining table that can accommodate a wheelchair.
During your stay we will provide you with the devices below on a complimentary basis.
• A hanging shower chair.
• A shower wheelchair for use in the bathroom or the outdoor shower.
• A mobile electric hoist for use in the bedroom and bathroom as well as for helping enter the pool.
- A walker to help the user to get up and move around more easily in the room.
• As an extra service we are happy to provide you with the ‘Feather’, a lightweight electronic wheelchair for use in the villa and the garden. It can be folded and easily put in the back of a car for use during one of your excursions.
Our nursing team is able to provide all levels of care for people in their own homes.
From care staff to nurses and private doctors. We work in tandem with the public health system. We can provide private cover for those not in the system and provide hourly visits, half days up to 24 hr live in care.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
Light household chores and duties
Assisting you with social activities
Cooking/ Nutrition
Doctor & Hospital appointments
Promoting and administering medication Health
Hygiene Specialist Care for complex conditions
THE CARE COMPANY
0034 657 96 97 10
2026 PRICE LIST
LIVE IN CARE €140
HOURLY CARE (2hr) €60
All amounts are excluding 10% VAT
Email:
Website:
DUTCH AND GERMAN SPEAKING EXTRA CARE
For guests who prefer Dutch or German speaking care or who need medical-technical assistance we have teamed up with Willemijn Verstappen<
Tel +312 6 30883058
Email:
Please note: often your medical insurance cover the nursing costs abroad! Please make sure that you check on forehand.
