We are thinking of buying a house in Monovar. - Page 3

Paul wrote on Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:00pm:

I lost a lot of weight while living in Monovar, those steep roads up to Santa Barbara did me the world of good, can't wait to get back.

DavenJules wrote on Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:32am:

Indeed...those roads from the centre of town up the side streets to Santa Barbara are 'breathtaking' lol

The tourist office did a town tour last year which was brilliant and culminated up the steep roads to the church.

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Not all roads are like that though.. The road out along Camino Pedrera over the blue bridge (crossing the CV83) is easy going, some inclines then flat parts. It is very popular as we see from the walkers passing our place. It runs round in a circuit so brings you back into the end of town near the Monomat roundabout. Stunning views back over Elda to 'cat mountain'. Nice place to be ;-)

Paul wrote on Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:15am:

One of our favourite walks.

DavenJules wrote on Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:56am:

Next time, call in! No.17 white house opposite a big yellow one.

DavenJules wrote on Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:27am:

Tony and Sue,

I agree with the comments above, and here are some specifics as to 'what it is like':

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The town has around 10k people re population so not large but not tiny.

There are plenty of amenities, great supermarkets and regular fetes, parking is easy too.

There isn't a big UK ex-pat community unlike, say, Pinoso but nothing wrong with that, our neighbours are Spanish with a scattering of Dutch, German and other people. That said I've seen 4 people on this forum in Monovar who are English but not met them as yet. There is a group which meets up on the 1st Monday of each month at 3:30 in Cafe Ole of mixed foreign nationals. Sounds fun and useful.

The Monovar people are lovely, really friendly! They will meet you half-way in terms of language, and then some.

There are hills but not too steep. Sax and its environment (another lovely nearby town) has more. We chose to buy outside of town (2km away) and there are walking trails passing our door which are very popular. Nearby Salinas is flat / less hilly but has mountain views too.

Property is less expensive than nearer the coast, typically / as always, and Alicante is only 30 minutes drive away. As to a bus service, I understand there is one but I don't know the frequency or cost. May be able to find out through our Spanish friends.

T'internet out of town isn't sparkling but at 10-15GB down it does sustain conference calls and facetime. We use Cableworld (but it is not cable, just small sat dish) and there are other providers. The mobile signal strength is good too.

There is a notaire in town and the town hall people are very helpful...we are looking forward to the Spanish classes there.

PM us  or post here if you have other questions. Hope this helps and that you find your ideal place. We did.

Best wishes

Cielle wrote on Sat Nov 5, 2022 4:09pm:

Hi, do you know if the monthly get together is still running please?

DavenJules wrote on Sat Nov 5, 2022 6:26pm:

Hi Cielle, I don't think it is still running but Paul may have more details. We should revitalise it. Sounds good.

It was on the first Monday in the month in town at Cafe Ole at 3:30, or was.