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Forum: Spain
Jun 23rd 2011, 2:36 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 10,363
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN BENALMADENA PUEBLO & ARROYO DE LA MIEL

Thanks. it all sounds good but like you say need to try it to see what we think.
I dont mind rain at all and coming from scotland i am use to it.

its nice to have a bit of both and not just one...
Forum: Spain
Jun 23rd 2011, 12:43 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 10,363
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN BENALMADENA PUEBLO & ARROYO DE LA MIEL

thanks for the reply. i suppose you need to weigh things up. although more expensive it may well be a better lifestyle in terms of sun etc.

I live in scotland and it has rained almost everyday for...
Forum: Spain
Jun 23rd 2011, 10:56 am
Replies: 9
Views: 10,363
Posted By forry

LIVING IN BENALMADENA PUEBLO & ARROYO DE LA MIEL

Hi, myself, wife and little girl are looking to move to spain for a trial period of 6months to a year and are looking to rent a property. we are in our 20's. We want an area where there are british...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 3:33 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

Hi Jay, i have been hearing a lot of good things about la cala. my daughter is 2 years old.

I think just back form the beach would be a bit quieter. i can speak basic spanish but i am learning...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 2:09 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

really, when did you move to spain.
i would say glasgow has more violence than robbery etc but neither are good i suppose.
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 1:21 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

excellent. i have read there is a lot of crime in andalucia due to it being so close to africa. is this true.

Im from Glasgow so anything crime wise will be better than here just thought i would...
Forum: Spain
Jun 8th 2011, 8:09 am
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

thanks again everyone.

i think we will narrow our search to the mijas area( coastal).
Claudia1, were the expat community more retirees or was it mixed. we are in our 20's so need people around...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 3:02 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

ye that was my worry. i love the coutnryside and would be happy in a finca, for a while at least but i think the coast offers more for kids etc.

just dont want to stay somewhere where they show...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 2:54 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

thanks Caz, we will buy one day.And when i do i will come to you.haha

Do you run an estate agency for the mijas and surrounding area. we will be looking for agents to show us the area early next...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 2:44 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

anninspain, would it be easy enough to make friends as it is a large town.

Where we decide to stay for a year will have a huge facotr on weather we stay for good or not.

i know my wife will get...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 1:46 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

Re: living in Mijas area

ok thanks. it so hard to figure out where to start the search.
I ve heard so many conflicting stories about areas.
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 1:18 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 20,005
Posted By forry

living in Mijas area

Hi, i have been looking at potential areas to stay for a year before myself and my family make a decision on weather to stay or not.

i am looking for info on the la cala de mijas and mijas costa...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 10:22 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Ye i think we will look more to the coast, at least for the year we come over to see how it is.

With more expat communities i think it will make it easier to settle.

i like the look of la cala...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 9:54 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

excellent thanks for this.
I have looked at images of estepa ans it looks lovely.

The most important thing for us is to make friends and settle in.
We are both in our late 20's so people around...
Forum: Spain
Jun 7th 2011, 7:42 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Hi Cazzy1, ye any info would be great.
Are rentals cheaper there as it is futher inland.

How long does it take to get to the coast and airport.
Any other information you have on estepa would...
Forum: Spain
Jun 6th 2011, 7:38 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Hi, i will certainly take on board everyones advice. Our plan is to go for a year to see how we get so the location will be a huge factor in determining weather we stay for good or not along with...
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2011, 11:59 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

ye i think if you were meant to be somewhere then you will feel comfortable there. life certainly is an adventure.
Scotland looks like spain today. its really hot which is nice.
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2011, 10:57 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Hi, thanks for the comment. i dont really fancy gibraltar although estepona isnt far away from it.

i have looked into web agencies in malaga and there seems to be a good few.
i may be able to...
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2011, 8:33 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Hi, we will be renting as we do not want to commit until we are sure it is the right move for all of us.
Does anyone know if rental contracts are in english and what is the usual 'long term' period....
Forum: Spain
Jun 2nd 2011, 8:27 am
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

thanks to everyone who has posted. great advice.
The reason for wanting to live in an expat community is for familiarality to begin with.
We are not ignorant to the fact that we need to learn...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2011, 3:02 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

We had it in mind for me to be the sole earner at the start. my wife is a dance/choreographer teacher so i would imagine this could be difficult to get a job.

My wee girl is only 2 which would...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2011, 1:52 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

thanks. i will look at these places. although we want an expat community we also want to be part of the spanish community.

i think it may be a good idea to go for a holiday and check out some of...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2011, 12:58 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

Re: LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Thanks for the reply 'The Capitans Wench'.
Sorry i should have been more specific in my post. i have seen a lot of web design agencies in malaga so around this area would be where we would be...
Forum: Spain
Jun 1st 2011, 12:41 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By forry

LIVING IN ANDALUCIA

Hi, i am looking for some advice. myself and my wife and child are thinking of moving in or around malaga area from Scotland. i am a web designer and will be looking for a job in this field.

Can...
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