Salinas, Salinas, Santa Elena, Ecuador
This lovely four-bedroom, two-bath unit in the Girasol Building is right on the ocean. You have a front-row seat to watch sailboat races or pelicans, frigates, and gulls diving for their dinners. And there's always something different to see on the Malecon - a parade to celebrate a soccer win or local artisans selling their wares. The living area offers comfortable seating. The efficient kitchen area is completely outfitted, including a washing machine. There's a workspace on the lovely granite countertops, and the dining area is steps away, with a large-screen TV and attractive built-in shelving and storage The master bedroom has an en suite bath and is furnished with a lovely dresser and a closet. The second bedroom also has a good-sized closet. The third and fouth bedroom “bunk bed” arrangements have built-in storage. This condo has a storage bodega in the lobby area and one parking space. The Girasol Building is in the center of the Salinas Malecon, close to the pier. In addition to restaurants and shops within easy walking distance, a short taxi ride takes you to a supermarket or Mercado to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. El Paseo Mall has a movie theater and other shops and is just 15 minutes away. Salinas has many parks, some with exercise equipment for adults and some with play equipment for children. There's always something to do!
