Looking for information about Catral

LynneD wrote on Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:36pm:

Hi..I am new to this forum and am hoping I can find out a little more information about Catral.

We have been looking to buy a bolt hole in Spain to use as a holiday home & possibly but not necessarily rent out depending on purchase cost.

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We have a 6, nearly 7 year old son although we are slightly older parents. I am in my 40's, my husband mid 50's. 

Because of this we need some facilities to occupy our son & preferably access to other English speaking children for example around a swimming pool. Although hubby & I are happy fitting in with all nationalities we have to consider his holiday needs too.

We would prefer to avoid sprawling urbanisations, hence are considering more Spanish inland towns.

We have seen some apartments in Catral with a pool but know very little about the area aside from the very negative internet posts from the early 2000's about illegal builds.

I would be very grateful for some up to date information about the area, especially but not limited to:

Whether the illegal build problems are prevalent or if they have been mainly resolved. (To be clear I am not considering an illegally built property & will be super careful but recognise this was a huge problem for buyers previously despite their caution);

The average weather in Catral various points of year such as Easter, summer & October;

Social aspect. Is there are relatively good social base & facilities in town?;

Is there are problem with mosquitos? If so is this same as or worse than other areas of Costa Blanca?;

Is there any problem with flooding in Catral?

Is this an area suitable to bring a child who likes to experience different culture & tastes but equally loves playing with other children?

Is there any rental potential in Catral or is this a flooded market? (Not a major issue for us but useful to know).

Any information would be gratefully received.

Thank you

LynneD wrote on Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:36pm:

Hi..I am new to this forum and am hoping I can find out a little more information about Catral.

We have been looking to buy a bolt hole in Spain to use as a holiday home & possibly but not necessarily rent out depending on purchase cost.

Read more...

We have a 6, nearly 7 year old son although we are slightly older parents. I am in my 40's, my husband mid 50's. 

Because of this we need some facilities to occupy our son & preferably access to other English speaking children for example around a swimming pool. Although hubby & I are happy fitting in with all nationalities we have to consider his holiday needs too.

We would prefer to avoid sprawling urbanisations, hence are considering more Spanish inland towns.

We have seen some apartments in Catral with a pool but know very little about the area aside from the very negative internet posts from the early 2000's about illegal builds.

I would be very grateful for some up to date information about the area, especially but not limited to:

Whether the illegal build problems are prevalent or if they have been mainly resolved. (To be clear I am not considering an illegally built property & will be super careful but recognise this was a huge problem for buyers previously despite their caution);

The average weather in Catral various points of year such as Easter, summer & October;

Social aspect. Is there are relatively good social base & facilities in town?;

Is there are problem with mosquitos? If so is this same as or worse than other areas of Costa Blanca?;

Is there any problem with flooding in Catral?

Is this an area suitable to bring a child who likes to experience different culture & tastes but equally loves playing with other children?

Is there any rental potential in Catral or is this a flooded market? (Not a major issue for us but useful to know).

Any information would be gratefully received.

Thank you