have read some bad comments about la marina...

Hi we have had our holiday home here for 12 years and yes you will see bad comments, like everything else everyone has their own opinion on things. I tend to find that in general people are more likely to post negative comments than positive, and I’m not just referring to La Marina.

I notice you’ve been staying in the area for the last 3 summers, you must like it to keep returning 😊. La Marina is not everyone’s cup of tea, however we bought our holiday home there as it was what WE decided. Over the years it’s changed and I love the fact that not only do I have Spanish neighbours, I now have French, German and Belgian and we are all friends and good neighbours. There are plenty of places to eat & drink, the beautiful beach is a 10 minute car drive, we often walk to it or go on our bikes, not in July or August though! We like to walk as you see more things than you do when driving. We are not far by car from Santa Pola, Guardamar,Rojales to name but a few.....there is so much more to discover! I have no qualms about walking on my own, I just do the sensible thing like I would anywhere else. No matter where you choose to buy, it will be heaven to some and hell to others...make your holiday home your little piece of heaven 🌞😊

As stated, always depends what sort of place you require,been here 15 yrs,big advantage it is not Benidorm,which suits some people,area probably more suited to those not in first flush of youth.

Thank you for your reply. I also think people tend to be more negative than positive unfortunately. We like it in La Marina and that is what matter:-)

Hi, my wife and I bought our holiday home here 15 years ago and we love it here. We live near International Stores, so not too far from Oasis, and we can walk to all the bars, restaurants and shops on the Urb. We spend a lot more time here now we’ve retired and so bought a car which we leave at the airport and pick up on arrival and is useful for visiting all the many towns and villages. Ignore the doom and bloomers enjoy yourself.

John 114...what do you mean by " it's not Benidorm"

I live in Benidorm and prefer it to La Marina by a long way and I'm a young 67!!😀

Steve 

Sorry Steve.No offence meant,i was just trying to point out completely contrasting areas,i have brother-in-law over 80 who loves it in Benidorm.

No offence taken. It seems more and more OAP's love Benidorm now than ever. Keeps us young John 🤗

Steve 

We've been here 15 years too, and it's a great place to live. You've got everything you need around this area, and prices are reasonable, especially for things like eating out, drinking wine etc.

I think a lot of the negative comments come from people seeking to justify their decision to return to UK, not only to everybody else, but maybe even to themselves as well.

Geoff.

Well said Steve, I also live near Benidorm, and much prefer it to La Marina.......