hi, has anyone any views on this area, as ihave been looking at property websites for that area. Houses seem good value for money but is it a good area to live in, thanks Donna

La Marina is based on the CB just below Alicante, it was a very popular Urbo about 4/5 years ago, and was a very mixed community of Brits, Dutch, Germans and a smattering on Scandinavians,
It is now quite established and has weathered reasonably well, however it is worth noting that a lot of people from La Marina are or have sold up and moved inland, quoting its a rat race, to much gossipe, crime is on the increase, to expensive, also the houses are cheap as there a a lot for sale, and as far as I know the area is difficult to sell a house in.

But the positives are that it is well serviced with shops, restaurants Bars, etc, and the beach is literally minutes away. The area when I visit it is always clean and looks well looked after. There are some very nice houses there and if you can obtain one with a decent size pool and a nicely located plot, it will be quite a nice area in my view (we looked at it ourselves and may have been an optilon for us then but we went for inland where property value for money was much better, and as it happens has turned out to be a good decision.)
It is also very near both Alicante , Murcia and the main two airports of the area with good motorway access.

Hope that helps but remember this is just my view I dont live there though!!

mike48t - 02 April 2008 09:30 PM

La Marina is based on the CB just below Alicante, it was a very popular Urbo about 4/5 years ago, and was a very mixed community of Brits, Dutch, Germans and a smattering on Scandinavians,
It is now quite established and has weathered reasonably well, however it is worth noting that a lot of people from La Marina are or have sold up and moved inland, quoting its a rat race, to much gossipe, crime is on the increase, to expensive, also the houses are cheap as there a a lot for sale, and as far as I know the area is difficult to sell a house in.

But the positives are that it is well serviced with shops, restaurants Bars, etc, and the beach is literally minutes away. The area when I visit it is always clean and looks well looked after. There are some very nice houses there and if you can obtain one with a decent size pool and a nicely located plot, it will be quite a nice area in my view (we looked at it ourselves and may have been an optilon for us then but we went for inland where property value for money was much better, and as it happens has turned out to be a good decision.)
It is also very near both Alicante , Murcia and the main two airports of the area with good motorway access.

Hope that helps but remember this is just my view I dont live there though!!

hi, thanks for your comments, they were very useful, i have found some very good deals which did make me wonder as you don’t get something for nothing but as i am at the early stages i have found it hard to find any bargains inland unless i haven’t looked in the right place. i am only able to surf the net at the moment. do you have any ideas of places that are good value or web site i can look at. the problem is southern spain is so big and i don’t know the best areas to look. we are all looking for a bargain but i don’t just want to settle for a small 2 bed apartment which is only good for hols but something a tad bigger for living in permanently. i would value your advice. you can pm me if you like, thanks Donna

well i am just up the road in Elchle and love walking the beaches there Sundays i would start Santa pola and walk my way down are get drop off near the place and spand the day there yes there lot off people there but still like it . Inland you fine good deals on place and would big area for sale
jurdy

jurdyr - 02 April 2008 10:33 PM

well i am just up the road in Elchle and love walking the beaches there Sundays i would start Santa pola and walk my way down are get drop off near the place and spand the day there yes there lot off people there but still like it . Inland you fine good deals on place and would big area for sale
jurdy

hi, thanks for your comments, obviously i would need to go look at the area myself but just wanted to know from others what the area was really like. i know you get good with the bad so expect that but if the property is good value and the area is nice enough then i am quite happy to give it a go, unless something else comes up, lol Donna x

well down load google earth and you can see , the place from the sky and towns that are near , roads buildings and so on
like a gps system any problems pm me
jurdy

To Follow up on your note on Areas to Review, (we work in these areas a lot and I would say there are still bargains to be found, but I guess you need to be on the ground and talking to the estate agents/locals)

Ayora Valley. Alpera, Zarra, Almansa, Yelca, Jumilla.

There are still some bargains to be found around Aspa, Novelda, Monovar, Manan Valley, and going a little north to Biar, IBI, Tibi,

Then further north below valencia, look at Beniganim, Benilloba, Ontiyente, Alcudia, Montserrat, Real Montroi

In Murcia try Abanilla, Fortuna Pliego, Caravaca de la Cruz. Cehigen, Lorca.

Most of the above are rural areas with a growing expat population, 

If you put into Google, some key words Like , Property for sale Ayora, etc,  you hopefully will get some links to local agents

Things to put on your watch list(I am sure there are more) when looking for properties in rural Spain, are

New Builds ( Legality of Build, all planning and permissions in place, Put on post on the legal section and perhaps one of the lawyer types may publish a list of requirements which you can use during your searches)

Water, electricity and power availability,  Not having water or Electric is not a problem, but you need to know that Electric (Off grid can be be relatively expensive to buy initially, but then cost very little to use/run. Having a water supply non mains can be very expensive compared to network water).

The life in the smaller towns and villages tends to be more relaxed than places like the urbo’s with making Spanish friends and faltering through the language on a daily basis talking with your neighbours/delivery men/ in the cafes etc is all a great part of the experience.

Good luck.

mike48t - 03 April 2008 10:45 AM

To Follow up on your note on Areas to Review, (we work in these areas a lot and I would say there are still bargains to be found, but I guess you need to be on the ground and talking to the estate agents/locals)

Ayora Valley. Alpera, Zarra, Almansa, Yelca, Jumilla.

There are still some bargains to be found around Aspa, Novelda, Monovar, Manan Valley, and going a little north to Biar, IBI, Tibi,

Then further north below valencia, look at Beniganim, Benilloba, Ontiyente, Alcudia, Montserrat, Real Montroi

In Murcia try Abanilla, Fortuna Pliego, Caravaca de la Cruz. Cehigen, Lorca.

Most of the above are rural areas with a growing expat population, 

If you put into Google, some key words Like , Property for sale Ayora, etc,  you hopefully will get some links to local agents

Things to put on your watch list(I am sure there are more) when looking for properties in rural Spain, are

New Builds ( Legality of Build, all planning and permissions in place, Put on post on the legal section and perhaps one of the lawyer types may publish a list of requirements which you can use during your searches)

Water, electricity and power availability,  Not having water or Electric is not a problem, but you need to know that Electric (Off grid can be be relatively expensive to buy initially, but then cost very little to use/run. Having a water supply non mains can be very expensive compared to network water).

The life in the smaller towns and villages tends to be more relaxed than places like the urbo’s with making Spanish friends and faltering through the language on a daily basis talking with your neighbours/delivery men/ in the cafes etc is all a great part of the experience.

Good luck.

hi, again thank you for you help and advice, Donna