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They have been up our street to gauge interest on natural gas connections. But as it's 50% lock and leave there wasn't enough interest.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:15am
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Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:47pm
Cheryl wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:29pm:
Wherever you are you will need heating because it gets quite nippy over the winter months. Mains gas is only available in certain areas and electric is more expensive over here but as air con units can heat as well, considering the low "council tax" and many other lower overheads you will save on...
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..., it could work out ok. Don´t go for portable bottled gas heaters or portable air conditioners is my opinion.
The Costa Blanca may not disappear under a cold, wet blanket for 6 months, and there will be the odd very wet and very windy day and many cold nights/mornings, but the sun shines most days making it a beautiful place to spend the winter, as long as you are warm indoors. An unheated bathroom, often fully tiled, will be the last place you want to be. Damp and condensation may also be a problem without a full heating system.Consider 271935´s reply as they may have no heating, but don´t let this put you off as between spending a winter in UK or Spain, I know where I would be every time. I don´t live on an urbanization but there will be others who overwinter or live here full-time and I could almost guarantee they have heating, it´s a case of finding what is available at whichever area you choose.
You don´t say if you drive as not having a car will greatly limit your options as public transport is not good but if you are driving, the roads are much quieter and free parking is plentiful. Also, I´m guessing that if, say 60% of properties on the development are holiday homes, then roughly that amount of cafes etc will close. The closer to Spanish communities, the more will stay open. La Zenia is open all year. Hopefully someone else can put you straight on particular areas.
The ideal thing would be to come out for a few weeks this winter, hire a car and see for yourself because it really is a different world from the summer madness.You may want UKTV and internet but only on a pay as you use basis.
Don´t be worried about asking questions and search this site under "Jim´s guides¨ for a whole host of info.
Whatever you do, be prepared, follow the rules, pay the taxes and enjoy every moment.
Thank you very much for your detailed information I particularly liked that you gave both negatives and positives and will take on board all your comments. We will have a car so can get around easily. Thanks again.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:48pm
John56 wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:06pm:
Even in La Zenia and Cabo Roig it is quieter, some bars and restaurants close completely for 1-3 months, but there is still plenty of choice.
Thanks for that.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:52pm
Ada wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:56pm:
Quesada Rojales Benijofar Benimar area is great for year round living you need to have a good look around in Feb to get an idea of what the areas are like
Chery1's post is very good and you do need to consider heating carefully.
Thanks, not visited a couple of those areas before so will take a look.
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:48am
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With regard to heating, think of how much colder it is in the UK and the amount of heat you would usually need. We have a south-facing house with glass curtains, so the daytime sun helps to heat the whole house. We only use small halogen heaters and over door electric heaters in the bathroom. We didn't have central heating in the UK so are used to 'cool spots' which we prefer. We live here but most of the other owners on the urb are holidaymakers. They come out all through the year as the weather is much better than UK/Ireland/Sweden/Germany, and thy don't have central heating, just portable gas fires. They can't all be wrong. I think your original post was in Playa Flamenca, and 90% of the bars are open all winter. The urbanisation called La Florida have bars open all year with entertainment. There is lots going on around this area and with a car you will have no problem. However, if you wanted a more Spanish feel but without the expat entertainment like small bars and restaurants, then the inland areas quoted would suit better. Good luck whatever you decide. All advice on this forum will help you make the right decision.
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:01am
Hi
Did you like Playa Flamenca. We think that it has everything, lots of cafes and restaurants, a choice of big supermarkets, the Saturday market, short walk to La Zenia and all the lovely beaches with long costal walks. We stayed last winter for a few weeks and used an oil filled radiator for upstairs and Aircon inverter downstairs and we have a quad villa. We only had to switch them on early evening. We plan to move there full time in a couple of years so all these suggestions on heating are very helpful.
Good luck with everything!
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:00pm
Rubyred wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:56pm:
We have recently returned from the Playa Flamenca area after looking for suitable areas to spending some winter months. We very much liked the Mil Palmeras area in Pilar de la Horadada and also La Mata near Torrevieja but think they will probably be very quiet in winter. Apart ...
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...from La Zenia and Torrevieja itself are there any other areas that are still busy in say January and February. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Why dismiss Torrevieja- I find it the place to be all year round- nothing closes downgreat in Summer or winter 😊
Rubyred wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:38pm:
Thanks for your quick response will keep that in mind it's good to have a choice of places to eat and drink.
I would recommend Punta Prima area where the bars and restaurants in the centre are always open regardless of the season
And if you are looking to rent, there are plenty of nice 1-2 beds apartment available at reasonable rent for short term say 4-6 months
Good luck
Rubyred wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:38pm:
Thanks for your quick response will keep that in mind it's good to have a choice of places to eat and drink.
We have an apartment on Campoamor Golf Club site and La Fuente is literally across on the main road. All the restaurants, bars and supermarkets are open in winter as are the golf club facilities. The daytime sunshine is well worth coming over for, as long as you have enough heating to keep warm at night. Enjoy.
Ada wrote on Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:56pm:
Quesada Rojales Benijofar Benimar area is great for year round living you need to have a good look around in Feb to get an idea of what the areas are like
Chery1's post is very good and you do need to consider heating carefully.
These areas dont close in winter as lot of all year round people living in Quesada and surrounding areas
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