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I’m looking to repair/re-render the stucco facade of my townhouse and fix the gutter to the roof.
2nd job is removal of part of the roof to expose the attic floor (which is solid/tiled) and create a roof terrace. This to include installation of sliding doors (persiana).
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:18am
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You could try asking at the Town Hall as part of getting permission for the works. Our local building officer was very helpful when we did some renovation work on our townhouse.
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:05am
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GordonH605 wrote on Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:18am:
You could try asking at the Town Hall as part of getting permission for the works. Our local building officer was very helpful when we did some renovation work on our townhouse.
Thanks Gordon, I’ll ask them as I need to make an appointment with the Ajuntamente online so when Boris raises his flag I’m ready to go. The Cocentaina online booking system for Obra mejor and obra menor is not very clear.
Hi Dave ,
We are thinking of looking for a place in Cocentiana and wondered what you thought of the town , the people, bars , restaurants , shops etc . Hoping to get down in a couple of we
Posted: Mon May 3, 2021 12:27pm
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DonRod wrote on Mon May 3, 2021 8:05am:
Hi Dave ,
We are thinking of looking for a place in Cocentiana and wondered what you thought of the town , the people, bars , restaurants , shops etc . Hoping to get down in a couple of we
Our house is in the old quarter of Cocentaina near the abbey and the main church. It’s a small town, around 12000 pop. But has good amenities. Great tapas bars ( although limited opening at present due to valenciana local covid restrictions) Though I understand they are to be eased to stay open to 10pm now. The people are so welcoming and friendly they especially like to see us try to converse with our limited but slowly improving Spanish. For instance visiting the local tip (Ecoparc) the tip attendant was impressed I understood the difference between plástico and madura. Our neighbours are lovely, all Spanish and a good mix of age groups. I did end up with my car being towed away on market day (Thursdays) but that’s my own fault for not understanding that parking restriction operate on two squares and not just the Placa de Pla where I would normally park. The local police were pleasant and walked me to the pound to retrieve my car - an expensive but interesting mistake. There is a large Carrefour on the outskirts of the town on the road out to Alcoi, really useful. Plus several smaller supermarkets in the centre and excellent bakeries and butchers. It takes around 1 hour 20 mins to drive down to Valencia about 50 minutes to Alicante, both excellent for shopping. Alcoi is ten minutes away which has a greater variety of stores and a shopping centre.
The nearest coast is just under an hour away, stick to the North of Benidorm area up to Denia, Calpe etc and it’s really pleasant. Just above Cocentaina there is the national park Mariola, a great drive out, stunning countryside with great stopping points for walks and just soaking op the freshness of the air.
Back in town there are lots of independent shops and there is a good DIY - B&Q type warehouse called AKI - where I’ve spent a small fortune but is really handy to have on your doorstep.
a good tip if you go to Valencia don’t drive in there it’s a nightmare. Drive to Xativa, 40 minutes away park in the multi storey next to the station. Get a parking ticket , show proof of your return rail ticket to the attendant on your return and it’s a discount €5 for the day it cost. The return fare is about €14 each I remember. Take away the cost of fuel, expensive hourly parking in Valencia and add in the pleasure of arriving at Valencia Norte station with its wood panelled ticket offices and striking facade. Well worth the money. Head for the central market for everything gastronomic and the best array of fresh food I’ve come across in a city market, even beats Leeds market. No comparison and the architecture is amazing!
It’s a hard decision to decide where to buy and base yourself in Nirthern Cista Branca. For us it’s perfect , ideally positioned next to the A7 easy to get to both airports at Alicante 1 hour and Valencia 1 hour 10 minutes. I’ve driven down with one stopover in France ( Clermont- Ferrand) and the scenery is spectacular .
If you need any more info I’ll be pleased to assist and I’m sure there are others on this site that can also. Good luck with your search! 😊
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Davee57 wrote on Mon May 3, 2021 12:27pm:
Our house is in the old quarter of Cocentaina near the abbey and the main church. It’s a small town, around 12000 pop. But has good amenities. Great tapas bars ( although limited opening at present due to valenciana local covid restrictions) Though I understand they are to be eased to stay open...
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... to 10pm now. The people are so welcoming and friendly they especially like to see us try to converse with our limited but slowly improving Spanish. For instance visiting the local tip (Ecoparc) the tip attendant was impressed I understood the difference between plástico and madura. Our neighbours are lovely, all Spanish and a good mix of age groups. I did end up with my car being towed away on market day (Thursdays) but that’s my own fault for not understanding that parking restriction operate on two squares and not just the Placa de Pla where I would normally park. The local police were pleasant and walked me to the pound to retrieve my car - an expensive but interesting mistake. There is a large Carrefour on the outskirts of the town on the road out to Alcoi, really useful. Plus several smaller supermarkets in the centre and excellent bakeries and butchers. It takes around 1 hour 20 mins to drive down to Valencia about 50 minutes to Alicante, both excellent for shopping. Alcoi is ten minutes away which has a greater variety of stores and a shopping centre.
The nearest coast is just under an hour away, stick to the North of Benidorm area up to Denia, Calpe etc and it’s really pleasant. Just above Cocentaina there is the national park Mariola, a great drive out, stunning countryside with great stopping points for walks and just soaking op the freshness of the air.
Back in town there are lots of independent shops and there is a good DIY - B&Q type warehouse called AKI - where I’ve spent a small fortune but is really handy to have on your doorstep.
a good tip if you go to Valencia don’t drive in there it’s a nightmare. Drive to Xativa, 40 minutes away park in the multi storey next to the station. Get a parking ticket , show proof of your return rail ticket to the attendant on your return and it’s a discount €5 for the day it cost. The return fare is about €14 each I remember. Take away the cost of fuel, expensive hourly parking in Valencia and add in the pleasure of arriving at Valencia Norte station with its wood panelled ticket offices and striking facade. Well worth the money. Head for the central market for everything gastronomic and the best array of fresh food I’ve come across in a city market, even beats Leeds market. No comparison and the architecture is amazing!It’s a hard decision to decide where to buy and base yourself in Nirthern Cista Branca. For us it’s perfect , ideally positioned next to the A7 easy to get to both airports at Alicante 1 hour and Valencia 1 hour 10 minutes. I’ve driven down with one stopover in France ( Clermont- Ferrand) and the scenery is spectacular .
If you need any more info I’ll be pleased to assist and I’m sure there are others on this site that can also. Good luck with your search! 😊
Hi Dave ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my request in such detail 👍
We live in France , on the Northern side of the Pyrenees. We are currently renting in Punta Prima , to get our residency, but really want to find a town where there are more Spanish than Brits and enjoy the Spanish way of life .
We hope to come down on the 16th , to Concentaina , then on to Punta Prima with a view to getting our fingerprints done 🤞. We will come down in our camper and spend Sat / Sunday looking around Concentaina to get a “ feel “ of the town. Again many thanks for all your useful information, as it seems to offer all we have been looking for 🤞, cheers Rod
Posted: Thu May 6, 2021 11:09am
DonRod wrote on Mon May 3, 2021 9:00pm:
Hi Dave ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my request in such detail 👍
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We live in France , on the Northern side of the Pyrenees. We are currently renting in Punta Prima , to get our residency, but really want to find a town where there are more Spanish than Brits and enjoy the Spanish way of life .
We hope to come down on the 16th , to Concentaina , then on to Punta Prima with a view to getting our fingerprints done 🤞. We will come down in our camper and spend Sat / Sunday looking around Concentaina to get a “ feel “ of the town. Again many thanks for all your useful information, as it seems to offer all we have been looking for 🤞, cheers Rod
Hi Rod,
Don't know if you're planning to use a campsite or do wild camping when you come here (to be honest not sure if there are any campsites open!) - if it's the latter, private message me and I'll let you know a place that we've stayed a number of times that's not on the usual apps.
Cheers, Mike.
MikeyP wrote on Thu May 6, 2021 11:09am:
Hi Rod,
Don't know if you're planning to use a campsite or do wild camping when you come here (to be honest not sure if there are any campsites open!) - if it's the latter, private message me and I'll let you know a place that we've stayed a number of times that's not on the usual apps.
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Cheers, Mike.
Hi Mike ,
That would be great as we usually prefer to wild camp . Really appreciate that
Cheers
Rod
Rod
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 9:24am
Davee57 wrote on Mon May 3, 2021 12:27pm:
Our house is in the old quarter of Cocentaina near the abbey and the main church. It’s a small town, around 12000 pop. But has good amenities. Great tapas bars ( although limited opening at present due to valenciana local covid restrictions) Though I understand they are to be eased to stay open...
Read more...
... to 10pm now. The people are so welcoming and friendly they especially like to see us try to converse with our limited but slowly improving Spanish. For instance visiting the local tip (Ecoparc) the tip attendant was impressed I understood the difference between plástico and madura. Our neighbours are lovely, all Spanish and a good mix of age groups. I did end up with my car being towed away on market day (Thursdays) but that’s my own fault for not understanding that parking restriction operate on two squares and not just the Placa de Pla where I would normally park. The local police were pleasant and walked me to the pound to retrieve my car - an expensive but interesting mistake. There is a large Carrefour on the outskirts of the town on the road out to Alcoi, really useful. Plus several smaller supermarkets in the centre and excellent bakeries and butchers. It takes around 1 hour 20 mins to drive down to Valencia about 50 minutes to Alicante, both excellent for shopping. Alcoi is ten minutes away which has a greater variety of stores and a shopping centre.
The nearest coast is just under an hour away, stick to the North of Benidorm area up to Denia, Calpe etc and it’s really pleasant. Just above Cocentaina there is the national park Mariola, a great drive out, stunning countryside with great stopping points for walks and just soaking op the freshness of the air.
Back in town there are lots of independent shops and there is a good DIY - B&Q type warehouse called AKI - where I’ve spent a small fortune but is really handy to have on your doorstep.
a good tip if you go to Valencia don’t drive in there it’s a nightmare. Drive to Xativa, 40 minutes away park in the multi storey next to the station. Get a parking ticket , show proof of your return rail ticket to the attendant on your return and it’s a discount €5 for the day it cost. The return fare is about €14 each I remember. Take away the cost of fuel, expensive hourly parking in Valencia and add in the pleasure of arriving at Valencia Norte station with its wood panelled ticket offices and striking facade. Well worth the money. Head for the central market for everything gastronomic and the best array of fresh food I’ve come across in a city market, even beats Leeds market. No comparison and the architecture is amazing!It’s a hard decision to decide where to buy and base yourself in Nirthern Cista Branca. For us it’s perfect , ideally positioned next to the A7 easy to get to both airports at Alicante 1 hour and Valencia 1 hour 10 minutes. I’ve driven down with one stopover in France ( Clermont- Ferrand) and the scenery is spectacular .
If you need any more info I’ll be pleased to assist and I’m sure there are others on this site that can also. Good luck with your search! 😊
Hi Dave
Very useful info here. We are buying a property between Cocentaina and Millena and hope to move on 4th June. Do you know if there is an english speaking doctor at the centro salud. We can get by with our limited soanish but with any health issues don't want any misinterpretations. TIA
Dave
Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 12:27pm
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blenkda wrote on Wed May 12, 2021 9:24am:
Hi Dave
Very useful info here. We are buying a property between Cocentaina and Millena and hope to move on 4th June. Do you know if there is an english speaking doctor at the centro salud. We can get by with our limited soanish but with any health issues don't want any misinterpretations. TIA
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Dave
Hi Dave,
Sorry had not noticed your post here. I’ve not got around to seeking out a doctor yet. My only health related issue was to seek out an antigen test for a return to UK. I did this at the IMED clinic in Alcoy. Good service, quick and efficient and a lot cheaper than anywhere in the UK.
I would recommend talking to a local chemist, they have a lot of local health services knowledge. I got the IMED clinic referred by the chemist on the Placa de Pla, they were helpful.
Good luck with the move, weather is warming up now in Cocentaina we should be there for a week beginning of June.
Regards
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