Looking to relocate to Campoverde

All of the international schools tend to  look for QTS teachers, salaries are comparable to the Soulbury grades. Registration in a Spanish school would be the best option as international schools are expensive and on a teachers salary the cost would significantly impact on your standard of living. At 3-4 that would be a good age to enroll in a Spanish school

Yes, definitely not what I wanted to hear but thanks for that Nicola. 

Hi Sharon

Take a look at Kings College, Nr. La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia. It is an International School & they are currently advertising for Teachers in various subjects, most for August 2018 but might be worth your further investigation?

It is about a 30 minute drive from Campoverde.

Good luck!

Hi Sharon, as has already been said the job prospects are not that good for anyone who needs to work. Your parents could manage quite well on their state pensions. Unlike the UK there are no handouts here in Spain. You don't say whether you already have a place in Campo Verde, if not I would strongly advise renting for at least three months prior to making any final moves. I have found that people fall in love with Campo Verde but soon discover that as they get older it is not so easily accessable, it is quite a walk to  what few shops there are. Pilar de la Horadada or Torre de la Horadada are the places that I would recommend  you look at. My wife and I retired out here 17 years ago, sadly I lost my wife last year and am now on my own but I would never in a million years move back to the UK. I can honestly say that our move to Spain was the best thing we ever did. Go for it Sharon but look at all the possibilities first, it is a big step and should be given a lot of thought before hand.

Best of luck   Len Chance.

Hi Debbie, 

Thanks for that, I will look into it x

Hi Len,

Campoverde is just the first place I've decided to research a little further. Have only decided that we are definitely moving. 

Planning to come over in June to get to grips with the Murcia region and see what's suitable. 

And yes, we will rent and explore a few areas before we decide to buy. Thanks for the insight, take care. 

Sharon 

I've emailed them for more information. Thanks x

Also, I was initially looking at Los Alcazares and surroundings... Looks like there is an issue with flooding around there, that's what led me to Campoverde. 

Any insight on that?

Access and mobility will be an issue with my parents before long so thanks for the heads up on that! 

Sharon 

You are correct, Los Alcazares did have some flooding problems around Dec 2016, some areas were quite badly affected, around the shops, housing and the beaches. I haven't seen it like that before, but it seems that year was pretty bad with the excessive rainfall.

Pilar de la Horadada is the nearest town to Campoverde, it is Spanish and traditional, nice coffee shops, market on a Friday and has all the local requirements with shops, restaurants etc. If mobility could be a problem for your parents, then do consider Pilar as it's pretty flat.

Torre de la Horadada is near the harbour/beach and is somewhere I visit frequently. It is undergoing a lot of construction at the moment, new housing and a new shopping plaza. It is a lovely place and somewhere I would consider living. However, in summer the population more than doubles and is extremely busy, a bit of a holiday resort atmosphere in summer months. 

Campoverde, I would say is a year round location, it doesn't die in winter months, bars, restaurants are still open and has a big permanent residents community. 

The "new" part of Campoverde is up hill from the older end of the village and does have high and sometimes narrow pavements. There are supermarkets, cafes, retaurants at both ends of the village but you will find that whichever end of the village you are, there will be a hill or slope of some sort!

We have lived part time in Campoverde for 5 years, we love it. Everywhere has its good and bad, plus and minus and Campoverde is no different.

I am sure you'll do your research before you decide on anything but finding good, well paid work is key and maybe this will help you decide which area you'll eventually end up.

Feel free to ask any questions you have about Campoverde, I would be happy to give you advice!

Debbie