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Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:36pm
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Hi Lammy
LA Mata is on the northern edge of Torrevieja, and as such, is served by the same good Torrevieja local buses. These local buses do not go further north, towards Guardamar, however there are "inter city" buses that do. For more info on buses look at http://costazul.net/
I'd say the various areas on the coast are much the same weather wise.
I can't really comment on restaurants in LA Mata or Guardamar, but I'd be surprised if they don't have their fair share of good ones.
Cheers
Steve
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:17pm
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Trishbluebell wrote on Thu Sep 9, 2021 9:24pm:
I'm thinking of moving to torrevieja but really unsure of areas. I would like to live among english people which area has the most english Speaking . I would like a nice area not too nosey but plenty to do. Am I asking too much. I am retired and single with dog lol
I have a bungalow in Toretta Florida-quiet area-lots of English/Irish residents/ pubs/ restaurants/ supermarkets & Haberneras-also an English owned large bar with public pool
Anywhere which has Irish bars will have lits of english speaking residents that will help you!
Stevec2x wrote on Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:35am:
Hi
You could start by looking at Punta Prima, on the southern edge of Torrevieja. Almost everybody speaks English, as they do in the other areas slightly further South. Be aware though that these areas are not technically Torrevieja, they are part of Orihuela Costa. If you don't intend to have a car...
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..., and want to be able to get into Torrevieja, then Punta Prima has a very good bus service, but it doesn't go any further South.
Cheers
Steve
We have been thinking Denia? Will go in January
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:04am
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Lammy1957 wrote on Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:48pm:
Hi, good information well put. Can you tell me if La Mata up to Guardamar is similar to Punta Prima, good transport,restaurants,etc. Also where is the best area for the winter months?
Lammy
Yes, you are right beside the sea but the comment about being colder in the winter has amused me and am wondering why. I call La Mata the Spanish riviera! I can’t say how many English speaking people live there but enough to do you! It’s on the level so no ghastly hills to climb in the heat. Superb bus service into Torrevieja and also into Alicante via Guardamar and Santa Pola I believe. Stunning walks along the coast. People out walking with dogs or cycling all day long. With a dog you get people stopping to chat with you too. We bought a house close to La Mata and I’ve never changed my mind about the area, it’s perfect! It’s no longer dead in the winter as it was 20 years ago. People come to winter there from all over the world but mostly Europe! Restaurant staff all speak English Lots of Scandinavian people who also speak our language. Good luck with your choice of location.
Declan2 wrote on Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:13pm:
La Mata is quieter. You are right beside the sea, so winter can be colder there. There's a nice park nearby.
Mi consejo es que aspredos Espanol. Enconces pueded vivir en cualquiet lugar.
Good luck
Stuart
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Declan2 wrote on Sun Sep 12, 2021 12:57pm:
Quesada. Large number of Ex-Pats.
maybe a lot of expats but we were robbed in Quesda a few years ago whilst staying there. heard bad stuff about Punta Prima too. Torretas close to Habaneras and La Marina and La Mata seem to be ok. You need to check out these facts too
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:29pm
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Janw wrote on Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:39am:
maybe a lot of expats but we were robbed in Quesda a few years ago whilst staying there. heard bad stuff about Punta Prima too. Torretas close to Habaneras and La Marina and La Mata seem to be ok. You need to check out these facts too
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I'm not British and would not like to be in an expat community, nor am I too fond of Quesada but it ticks the OP's boxes as to a large ex-pat - mostly British/English area. I mentioned La Mata can be chillier in the winter with on-shore breezes. Inland (in Torretas for example less so). I had Xmas dinner down there and i got pretty darn chilly when the sun went down and a sea breeze.
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:28pm
Were in torrevieja toretta 11 walk to shops great bus services loads to do and loads of expats
Declan2 wrote on Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:29pm:
I'm not British and would not like to be in an expat community, nor am I too fond of Quesada but it ticks the OP's boxes as to a large ex-pat - mostly British/English area. I mentioned La Mata can be chillier in the winter with on-shore breezes. Inland (in Torretas for example less so). I h...
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...ad Xmas dinner down there and i got pretty darn chilly when the sun went down and a sea breeze.
surely it's up to the person as to whom they live near, if you don't speak fluent Spanish on arrival here it can be a bit daunting. And it gets chilly everywhere when the sun goes down and sitting on a terrace in the dark may not be everyones choice but you put a jacket on!
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