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Hi Diane and Tom,

Sorry, I'm not in your area, but I just wanted to say "Hello" and welcome to the forum.

Kind regards, 

Kim

Hello Diane and Tom,

We have an apartment in an Alicante city suburb.   Like yourselves we felt a fairly instant attraction to Alicante as we travelled the very short distance from the airport on our first visit in 2017.

It provides so much,  old town,  marina, beach, shopping and excellent public transport.    Trains, trams, buses,  even boats and planes within a few minutes of where we live.

The beach of  San Juan is amazing and I'm sure the area has nice restaurants and shops.   Do you need a car to easily access all?

Both areas are predominantly Spanish and yes it's not easy to meet other english speakers.

A facebook search might reveal local groups?

We joined INTERNATIONS.org which is an international forum.   Within that you can choose different meet up groups,  for example,  coffee and dinner groups.  We met many people of all ages from US, UK, Scandinavia,  at various functions in Alicante.   

A few members become facilitators and organise the location and menu,  and then invite all the relevant members. 

I know there were some lively night-time functions out at some San Juan beach bars... ⛱️ 🍹

Sadly that was pre covid... but meet ups have definitely started again.  

We live in Ireland but should return to Alicante next month.    

Wishing you every happiness in your new life in Spain 

Maria and John 

Hi Maria and John,  It was do nice to get a reply from the message I left and we would look forward to meeting up with you on your return to Alicante, San Juan.  We have talked with  two couples from  Ireland while we were in Valencia for a month, when we arrived in Spain and enjoyed their company so much.

Tom and I are in our early 70's and just retired from  the USA  but  NOT retired from Life.  We're active and want to enjoy all that Spain has to offer.  Would enjoy meeting up with you for a drink or whatever,  when you return to Spain.            Always wish you well,   Diane and Tom

Hi Kim,  Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and welcome us.  Diane and Tom

Hi Diane,  

It would be lovely to meet you. 

We have just retired ( yippee) and plan longer trips to our sunny Casa.   

We do not have a definite date for return to Spain but plan mid May.   

Will get in touch soon.   

Maria & John xxx  

That sounds wonderful Maria  and John.  Look forward to meeting you.

Diane and Tom

Hello Diane And Tom

We live in ontinyent but want to welcome you to Spain.  Occasionally we visit Alicante to shop so perhaps one day we could meet up.  Please visit Valencia.  It's a fabulous City.

Saludos

Linda

Hello Linda, we would love to meet you in Alicante.  It's only a 20 minute bus trip for us from San Juan Playa and we visit there at least once  week.  When we first arrived in Spain,  our month long Airbnb was in Valencia  and feel we walked a good deal of it.  Yes, it's a beautiful city and are happy we got to experience it.  Just prefer it here and in 20 minutes can experience Alicante. 

Look forward to meeting you in Alicante.                 Diane and Tom

Great.  Closer to airport too.  Saludos  Linda