Moving permanently

Hi Susan, 

It is a bit scary to upsticks and move to a different country but as you've got an Irish passport it makes it much easier. Take the plunge, we did and never regretted a day!!

If you do  Google search for the U3A clubs in the area that you are moving to you will find they do put on loads of activities and outings.  You will definitely make many friends there.

Steve 

Hi again!

Waldemars is a lovely bar/restaurant, if you spend any time there you'll hear English being spoken, and they have entertainment sometimes.

Immediately across the road, you'll see The Abbey Tavern, which claims to be Irish (ie I think it sells Guinness!). Tomorrow (Saturday) I believe they are staging a Rock Against Cancer event, in the (huge) garden at the back, you might like to have a look. I think they have an AC/DC tribute band. Even if the music isn't to your taste, I imagine it will be easy to meet a few people.

From where you are staying, if you walk in the opposite direction, you will find Via Park 3, which is a commercial centre with lots of bars, and it's quite lively there, with music and quizzes etc., including afternoons.

Enjoy!

Cheers

Steve

Coincidentally I'm actually here I waldermars having a coffee

Thank you so much for your very helpful information. I will certainly do that. 

Hi Susan, I was one of the people who initially recommended La Florida to you, so pleased that your feelings are positive, coincidentally we are here at the moment, our place is a 1 min walk from Waldemars and we go in there often.

Steve has already recommended the Abbey Tavern and the beer gardens around the back are lovely.

Also further up the road from Waldemars you will find the Emerald Isle, we don't get in there very often but I know that they do have plenty going on.

Enjoy your stay.

Ken

Thanks so much Ken. We've just had a lovely meal in the restaurant beside Waldermars. I feel quite at home here and I'm so glad I've had a look at the area first and got a feel of the place before i bought a house, it has to feel right as I'll be living here permanently. By the way do you know of any Spanish restaurants or even cafes in this area? Thanks again. Susan 

Hi Susan

It’s a very friendly area and striking up conversations is easy.  However as a lady moving alone, a good starting place could be aqua aerobics at The Emerald Isle. It’s on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 10am and all the ladies are very welcoming and friendly.  Majority stay for a coffee and chat after the class, and also do a lunch out on the last Thursday of the month.  Once it’s too cold for the pool it will be normal aerobics.  Maggie who runs it also does a walking group on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Hope to meet you at Aqua if that’d be a thing for you 😊.

Sharon

Hi

Re Spanish restaurants, the only one I can think of closed down just a few weeks ago! However there may be one or two at the Boulevard, not sure.

Cheers

Steve

Hi.....Patio Andaluz in Punta Prima is a nice Spanish restaurant. X

Thank you so much