Good evening everyone,
We are a retired couple who are hoping to buy a town house in villamartin, we will not have a car and we would like some advice as to the best location that would be about 10 mins walking to the plaza, (without being too close,) near to bus stops, etc. There seems to be a lot of properties for sale, but its very difficult if you don't know the area, or where the urbanizations are situated within villamartin.
Thank you
Regards
Roxy
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:28pm
Legendary helpful member
Parts of Villamartin are very hilly, so you need to bear that In mind if you are planning on walking everywhere. I think you’ve also only got one supermarket within that 10 minute walk to the Plaza.
You need to get a feel for the area, by renting first, before you buy. You may find some areas fairly quiet in the winter months, even though there are a good number of residents, but then the same can be said for a lot of areas. The Plaza itself is generally fairly quiet during the day, but busier of a night time. Not sure how the entertainment problem will affect the bars/restaurants this summer. It certainly won’t have the same buzz as in previous non covid times.
Link to urbanisation map of Villamartin below
http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/villamartin-map.html
Lynn
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:34pm
GrahamLynn wrote on Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:28pm:
Parts of Villamartin are very hilly, so you need to bear that In mind if you are planning on walking everywhere. I think you’ve also only got one supermarket within that 10 minute walk to the Plaza.
You need to get a feel for the area, by renting first, before you buy. You may find some areas fairly quiet in the winter months, even though there are a good number of residents, but then the same can be said for a lot of areas. The Plaza itself is generally fairly quiet during the day, bu...
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...t busier of a night time. Not sure how the entertainment problem will affect the bars/restaurants this summer. It certainly won’t have the same buzz as in previous non covid times.
Link to urbanisation map of Villamartin below
http://www.needahandspanishproperties.com/villamartin-map.html
Lynn
Thank you Lynn, that is very helpful.
Roxy
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:43pm
Hi Roxy
Obviously personal opinion is going to vary hugely, but from what I know of our time in the area, and thinking of your requirements, I'd look at urbanisations that are handy for the Plaza, Los Dolses, or La Fuente.
Valencias urb is very close to Loa Dolses, which has 2 commercial centres, so plenty of choices for places to eat and drink. There is also a decent sized supermarket called Dialaprix. The plaza would be 10-12 mins walk.
Las Violetas is handier for the Plaza (3-4 mins) but the supermarket at the Plaza is smaller.
I'm sure some other helpful members will be along with suitable suggestions.
Best wishes in your search, it's an exciting move!
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:49pm
Gilli99 wrote on Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:43pm:
Hi Roxy
Obviously personal opinion is going to vary hugely, but from what I know of our time in the area, and thinking of your requirements, I'd look at urbanisations that are handy for the Plaza, Los Dolses, or La Fuente.
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Valencias urb is very close to Loa Dolses, which has 2 commercial centres, so plenty of choices for places to eat and drink. There is also a decent sized supermarket called Dialaprix. The plaza would be 10-12 mins walk.
Las Violetas is handier for the Plaza (3-4 mins) but the supermarket at the Plaza is smaller.
I'm sure some other helpful members will be along with suitable suggestions.
Best wishes in your search, it's an exciting move!
Hi Gilli99,
Thank you so much for your reply, that is exactly the information I was looking for.
Roxy
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:10am
Roxyf wrote on Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:17pm:
Good evening everyone,
We are a retired couple who are hoping to buy a town house in villamartin, we will not have a car and we would like some advice as to the best location that would be about 10 mins walking to the plaza, (without being too close,) near to bus stops, etc. There seems to be a lot of prope...
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...rties for sale, but its very difficult if you don't know the area, or where the urbanizations are situated within villamartin.
Thank you
Regards
Roxy
Hi
We are renting in los dolses at present near Calle Alcatraz and have a car. Can walk to Xenia boulevard in 15-20 mins. Other direction there are restaurants/bars etc inc supermarket also walkable in similar time gradual uphill walk but not too difficult. All slightly downhill on the return. Villamartin plaza is 30 min walk, again most is fairly flat. I would say bicycles are a good investment in this area and lots of people seem to have them as the tracks and terrain are mostly flat. It’s a good location for accessing local bars/food etc near la zenia and not far to zenia beach, prob 30-40 min walk. Can’t comment on buses as not sure there are any near us. Buses to the plaza. Anyone know if they go there? Hope this helps.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:24am
mdavies777 wrote on Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:10am:
Hi
We are renting in los dolses at present near Calle Alcatraz and have a car. Can walk to Xenia boulevard in 15-20 mins. Other direction there are restaurants/bars etc inc supermarket also walkable in similar time gradual uphill walk but not too difficult. All slightly downhill on the return. Villa...
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...martin plaza is 30 min walk, again most is fairly flat. I would say bicycles are a good investment in this area and lots of people seem to have them as the tracks and terrain are mostly flat. It’s a good location for accessing local bars/food etc near la zenia and not far to zenia beach, prob 30-40 min walk. Can’t comment on buses as not sure there are any near us. Buses to the plaza. Anyone know if they go there? Hope this helps.
Hi, thank you so much for your reply. All this information is just what we need to know.
Thanks again
Roxy
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:21am
There are also a lot of Facebook groups that provide a wealth of information.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:48am
Super helpful member
Hi
Re buses - there is a minibus that runs from La Zenia Boulevard, through Villamartin, to La Fuente and Cabo Roig. However it is infrequent and doesn't run late at night or at weekends (except in summer). http://costazul.net/lineas-urbanas/c-c-la-zenia-boulevard-c-de-salud-aguamarina/
Re supermarkets - there is a small but very well stocked supermarket at the Plaza.
When we first came to Spain we lived just a few metres from the Plaza without a car - and found it wasn't at all to our liking, especially when it went dead in winter!
Cheers
Steve
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:08am
Stevec2x wrote on Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:48am:
Hi
Re buses - there is a minibus that runs from La Zenia Boulevard, through Villamartin, to La Fuente and Cabo Roig. However it is infrequent and doesn't run late at night or at weekends (except in summer).
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Re supermarkets - there is a small but very well stocked supermarket at the Plaza.
When we first came to Spain we lived just a few metres from the Plaza without a car - and found it wasn't at all to our liking, especially when it went dead in winter!
Cheers
Steve
Hi Steve, thanks for your response. Thats good to know. As we won't have a car, having transport links and amenities nearby is very important to us.
Roxy
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