Alkabir Playa: we are considering buying on site and would like more info

YvonneCastle wrote on Tue Nov 3, 2015 9:35pm:

Dear all,

We'd love to know what you know about this complex.  We stayed earlier this year and really enjoyed it and are considering buying on site and have viewed a property.  We'd really like to know more about any ongoing developments / issues, as well as what's good that you've experienced....

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...  Many thanks, Yvonne and Gavin Castle

ericpercival wrote on Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:38pm:

Hi,

We bought an Alkabir property almost a year ago which we have spent some time doing up.  We visit for a week or two at a time and various members of our family visit as well.

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We picked Alkabir because of its easy access to the tram (5 minutes walk), the town (5 minutes drive) and the beach/cove - again, 5 minutes walk.  Also, being only 30km from the airport makes it really easy to get to/from.

The site is well kept - the gardeners are there fairly regularly and the communal bins are emptied regularly.

The tram takes you up to Denia (although at the moment it's a bus link from Calpe as the track is being upgraded) and down to Alicante.

The town is fairly active all year round - but as you would expect, the seafront is much quieter out of season and many of the restaurants along the front don't open in winter or have restricted hours.

Regarding Alkabir itself, it's a mix of full time residents and holiday houses.  We've found people very helpful.  We've met a few people who originally bought off plan in the 80's.  It's a slightly older development, but we love the style of the buildings.

Many people have roof terraces, but very few people actually use them - we're one of the exceptions.  The views of the sea and the mountains are beautiful - but you'll want a parasol in the summer because it gets pretty hot.

There's a local builder (Molina) who has an office on site - they're a bit more expensive than others, but we've found them good to deal with if you want work done.  They put a new kitchen in for us and have done a few other things as well.  They have one guy (the owner's son) who speaks some English - the owner himself speaks a bit but he usually calls his some in to help.  You will want to learn a few Spanish building related phrases :-).

The one contentious issue we've run into is the communal pool.  It is open between May and September and has a pass based system.  It used to be that there was a pass for each house - which anyone using the house could use.  We're not aware of all the history, but there has been some sort of problem with non-residents getting access - presumably by using passes they have been lent.  They changed the system this year to have individual passes for the house owners and their immediate family - those falling outside of that (e.g. siblings or guests) have to pay.  Until recently this was 1 euro per visit, but latest news is that this has been put up to 4 euros and is causing a stir.  The complex is run by megafincas (www.megafincas.com) and I have found them completely unresponsive to email.  They have an office on site that is open in the mornings Monday to Friday.

Security on site seems fine - we've had no issues - and it's usually quiet - although there's often quite a bit of a buzz at weekends, particularly during the holidays.

There is a locked gate that leads to the beach and the tram - you can buy a key from the office if you don't already have one - but it is sometimes left open.  Again, we've never had any sort of security problem to date - and a local Spanish lady keeps an eye on our property for us.

Parking on site can sometimes be a challenge during busy times - you may have to park some way away from your house - but we've never not got parked.

There is a bus stop outside the complex - but it's for a single bus (C2) which goes from El Campello up to Venta Lanuza - the timetable is a bit random - they tell you what time the bus leaves the terminus but not when to expect it at the stop.  We've never used the bus - but it does have links to other services.

- Is the development quite secure for a lock and leave?

Yes.  Properties all have gates that lock as well as front doors.

- Do you know if many residents are permanent?

 Quite a few are - I would guess about 50% but not sure.

Is town  walkable? 

- It's about 20 to 30 minutes walk if you go out the lower gate and follow the road.

Is beach walkable?

- Yes - 5 minutes to the cove (stony beach).  Sandy beach is in El Campello - about 30 minutes.

Any cycle paths?

- Not that I know of - but the back roads are quiet.

If anyone would like more details let me know.

Eric

ericpercival wrote on Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:38pm:

Hi,

We bought an Alkabir property almost a year ago which we have spent some time doing up.  We visit for a week or two at a time and various members of our family visit as well.

Read more...

We picked Alkabir because of its easy access to the tram (5 minutes walk), the town (5 minutes drive) and the beach/cove - again, 5 minutes walk.  Also, being only 30km from the airport makes it really easy to get to/from.

The site is well kept - the gardeners are there fairly regularly and the communal bins are emptied regularly.

The tram takes you up to Denia (although at the moment it's a bus link from Calpe as the track is being upgraded) and down to Alicante.

The town is fairly active all year round - but as you would expect, the seafront is much quieter out of season and many of the restaurants along the front don't open in winter or have restricted hours.

Regarding Alkabir itself, it's a mix of full time residents and holiday houses.  We've found people very helpful.  We've met a few people who originally bought off plan in the 80's.  It's a slightly older development, but we love the style of the buildings.

Many people have roof terraces, but very few people actually use them - we're one of the exceptions.  The views of the sea and the mountains are beautiful - but you'll want a parasol in the summer because it gets pretty hot.

There's a local builder (Molina) who has an office on site - they're a bit more expensive than others, but we've found them good to deal with if you want work done.  They put a new kitchen in for us and have done a few other things as well.  They have one guy (the owner's son) who speaks some English - the owner himself speaks a bit but he usually calls his some in to help.  You will want to learn a few Spanish building related phrases :-).

The one contentious issue we've run into is the communal pool.  It is open between May and September and has a pass based system.  It used to be that there was a pass for each house - which anyone using the house could use.  We're not aware of all the history, but there has been some sort of problem with non-residents getting access - presumably by using passes they have been lent.  They changed the system this year to have individual passes for the house owners and their immediate family - those falling outside of that (e.g. siblings or guests) have to pay.  Until recently this was 1 euro per visit, but latest news is that this has been put up to 4 euros and is causing a stir.  The complex is run by megafincas (www.megafincas.com) and I have found them completely unresponsive to email.  They have an office on site that is open in the mornings Monday to Friday.

Security on site seems fine - we've had no issues - and it's usually quiet - although there's often quite a bit of a buzz at weekends, particularly during the holidays.

There is a locked gate that leads to the beach and the tram - you can buy a key from the office if you don't already have one - but it is sometimes left open.  Again, we've never had any sort of security problem to date - and a local Spanish lady keeps an eye on our property for us.

Parking on site can sometimes be a challenge during busy times - you may have to park some way away from your house - but we've never not got parked.

There is a bus stop outside the complex - but it's for a single bus (C2) which goes from El Campello up to Venta Lanuza - the timetable is a bit random - they tell you what time the bus leaves the terminus but not when to expect it at the stop.  We've never used the bus - but it does have links to other services.

- Is the development quite secure for a lock and leave?

Yes.  Properties all have gates that lock as well as front doors.

- Do you know if many residents are permanent?

 Quite a few are - I would guess about 50% but not sure.

Is town  walkable? 

- It's about 20 to 30 minutes walk if you go out the lower gate and follow the road.

Is beach walkable?

- Yes - 5 minutes to the cove (stony beach).  Sandy beach is in El Campello - about 30 minutes.

Any cycle paths?

- Not that I know of - but the back roads are quiet.

If anyone would like more details let me know.

Eric

BeniSnowbird wrote on Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:27am:

Last reply on this thread Tracy123 was 6 years ago, getting an answer now is a long shot.

maybe open a new topic on the matter?