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Forum: Spain
Aug 3rd 2015, 5:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,379
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Looking for a winter rent in a coastal town

Hi Socalgal,

It might not be what your looking for as it's not a fishing village, but no harm in looking at the town i moved to over a year ago. Albir. It is 10 mins in a taxi from Benidorm, but...
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2014, 7:05 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,978
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Got job in Alicante, what is it like

Cheers AndyRich.
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2014, 7:01 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,978
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Got job in Alicante, what is it like

I see what i did there. Don't ask it has been a long day. :p
Forum: Spain
Jun 3rd 2014, 6:49 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,978
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Got job in Alicante, what is it like

When i first thought of moving to Spain Alicante was my first though. After some research online i decided that it was not what i was looking for. I did not want to live in the city or the hills. I...
Forum: Spain
May 12th 2014, 11:16 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,304
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: deciding where to go?

Look at Albir.

I don't speak the language either, but there is a small UK expat community in Albir. I am making the move in the next couple of months. A wonderful place that i fell in love with...
Forum: Spain
May 10th 2014, 2:37 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,920
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Internet in Albir

I have decided that Albir is the place for me and i hope to have settled in by the end of July. :thumbsup: Really can't wait. :thumbup:

I need internet and have a good idea how i can get UK TV if...
Forum: Spain
May 8th 2014, 2:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 3,125
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Dental Treatment

Can anyone else shed some light on dental costs in Benidorm/Albir area?

I got back from Benidorm last week and had a bit of a problem with a cracked filling. I called my dentist who informed me...
Forum: Spain
Apr 22nd 2014, 6:20 am
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Loking for detached house to rent Estepona

Thanks for that link Madridboy. :thumbup:

Gave me a better idea of whats on offer in El Campello. A few bargins for long term rentals to be found on there.

I just need to research the area...
Forum: Spain
Apr 21st 2014, 2:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Public transport Alicante - Benidom - Benicassim

Google is not the same as personal opinions Johnnyone.

Thanks for the info though. I did not have a clue how much the tolls cost and i will check out them buses and trains. :thumbup:
Forum: Spain
Apr 21st 2014, 9:17 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Public transport Alicante - Benidom - Benicassim

wow! 93 views and not one reply.

Was it something i said? or nobody uses public transport. :unsure:
Forum: Spain
Apr 19th 2014, 8:05 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Public transport Alicante - Benidom - Benicassim

Hi all,

As some might be aware i am moving to Benidorm later in the year. I was planning on going over a few times before making the move to check things out.

I have now decided to head over...
Forum: Spain
Apr 18th 2014, 9:25 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Newbie - Moving to Benidorm May 2014

Hi Tebo,

Sounds great by your description. As i said, i can relate to people of all ages. Noisy youngsters is the least of my problems. Even living in the busy area of Benidorm it won't bother...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2014, 12:16 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Newbie - Moving to Benidorm May 2014

Young or old, i get on with everyone. A jungle? I would happily swap this jungle for a Glasgow goldfish bowl.

One thing about my travels is the people i meet. They are definitely more important...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2014, 11:07 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Newbie - Moving to Benidorm May 2014

Thanks Mike. :thumbup:

As i mentioned in my earlier post, all areas are a possibility. It will all come down to the price of decent/modern looking 3 bedroom accommodation. I have seen some nice...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2014, 10:58 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Newbie - Moving to Benidorm May 2014

Cheers for that Andy. This is the first i have heard of Fibre available in Benidorm.

If i had internet at a decent speed i wouldn't need UK TV as i would use XMBC just as i do now.
I know there...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2014, 10:53 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Newbie - Moving to Benidorm May 2014

Hi Laura,

I wanted to get over a.s.a.p but work is preventing me at the moment. I work offshore on a 2/2 rota and on my next time off i have courses to attend.
I think my first visit will be...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2014, 9:24 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,430
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Newbie - Moving to Benidorm May 2014

Hi Laura,

I am in the same position as you at the moment. Turning 40 this year, single and nothing holding me back. I have looked around Glasgow for private lets and the prices are scary for...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 8:25 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 4,483
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Learning the language?

Hi there,

I too will be making the effort to speak Spanish. Having lived in one non-English speaking country (The Netherlands) and not bothering with the language i noticed the difference when i...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 7:59 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,785
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Torrevieja - Thoughts?

Cheers for the reply HBG. No thats not my last name.

I have been seriously thinking about close to or even central to Benidorm as i have heard great things about it. Can you recommend nice areas...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 7:12 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,785
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Torrevieja - Thoughts?

Thanks for the replies.

Seems such a shame that there is a high crime rate in Torre. That was my next question. I will make a visit soon and get a feel for the place.

It is possible that the...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 12:39 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Moving to Alicante

Thanks for booking.com. I didn't think of that and noticed a few bargains to be had compared to travel agents rates. Some hotels are 70% cheaper that the agents in the UK can offer. I will just use...
Forum: Spain
Apr 9th 2014, 12:17 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,785
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Torrevieja - Thoughts?

Hello all.

Having been looking at areas in Alicante i have noticed that i seem to be getting better value for money looking at accommodation in Torrevieja.

Does anyone have experiences from...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2014, 11:40 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Moving to Alicante

Cheers Milclincs. Loads of places to watch TV online nowadays compared to 5 years ago. £5 a month can get a UK IP address which wont be as slow as a VPN. :thumbsup:
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2014, 11:34 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Moving to Alicante

I am currently on an accomodation jack up rig as a Radio Operator. I used to work on NAM (Not Another Meeting:p) platforms many years ago in another position. I hear there is a lot of offshore...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2014, 5:40 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By Glasgow Billy

Re: Moving to Alicante

Thanks for the replies and advice.

I hope to make a trip over for a few days in around 3 weeks. I have been looking at last minute packages, but i think im going to just get flights and find...
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