Living in La Sella

Golandrina wrote on Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:20pm:

Just curious but where is La Sella as I have never heard of it.

Don’t know where you are coming from but it may help you if you have a look at Jim’s Guides on this site.   Another couple of helpful sites are Citizens Advice Bureau Spain for general queries and the N332 site for anything to do with driving in Spain.   It is run in collaboration w...

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...ith officers of the Guardia Civil for English speaking people and has an English version of the Spanish equivalent of the Highway Code.

Patje wrote on Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:29pm:

Hello,

My name is Patricia, and together with my husband Ivan we have plans to come and live in La Sella. I would like to know what it's like to live there permanently. Is it pleasant in both summer and winter in terms of atmosphere, movement and sport? The people who live there may be able to answer th...

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...e question; what are the positive and negative sides of La Sella. Are there often break-ins? You can tell me your story, then I will learn more about La Sella. What to look out for when purchasing a villa, which side is better located, etc. We will leave in 8 days to take a look, but the best comments and advice we can get is yours, who already live in La Sella.

I thank you in advance for your kindness to answer me, and who knows, see you soon in La Sella. 

Greetings from Patricia and Ivan

Patje wrote on Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:39pm:

I'm so sorry, it was meant to only post my topic in La Sella forum in Denia.

But thank you for your reply.

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Greetings

Golandrina wrote on Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:32pm:

Ah, that explains why I have not heard of it, as I live in the south of Alicante Province.

dinnerout wrote on Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:12pm:

Hi there...

I live 5 minutes away from La Sella. It's a beautiful urbanisation but as you will know it's not gated although there is on site security and they do patrol. Crime around here is  not as prevalent as in some other Costa Blanca areas but you need to take the obvious precautions and if you're ...

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...buying a stand alone property the previous owner should have taken account of that. The neighbours watch out for each other. I think there are many people who live there all the year round and the golf tennis and horse riding operates normally in the winter. 

Bear in mind you will need a car 24/7 unless you can walk to the mini market (which is extremely limited).

Take plenty time to ensure your chosen property faces south/south west and gets some winter sun as I've heard it can be a bit cold and damp there in the winter due to the hill terrain blocking sunshine to many properties while the arc of the sun is lower Dec-March. If you see a property you like, go back the next day at 11.00 hrs 14.00 and 16.00 to plot where the sun is falling.

If you need feedback on agents who operate there let me know.

Interesting but useless info: Richard Gere funded the building of the Buddhist retreat at the top of the hill. 

Happy hunting, best regards, Steve

Golandrina wrote on Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:32pm:

Ah, that explains why I have not heard of it, as I live in the south of Alicante Province.