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Forum: Spain
May 6th 2010, 8:44 am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,320
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Any one near Javea?

[QUOTE=chris600uk;8541348]Vicente Tena - brilliant for a 3 year old

The port school - it's worth a try but don't count on it

The arenal - personally I wouldn't bother

Don't know about 7 year...
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2010, 12:05 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,468
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Price of a Pool Pump

Hi
I have a Pool business here in spain. If you know the guy and can get hold of him again and its a new pump. That is a very good price. He must be passing on some of his own discount to you.
...
Forum: Spain
May 11th 2009, 4:48 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,135
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Been Ripped Off-Advice please

Hi All
I am just posting to update on my deposit. First, I do notice on this site that many people come on here to ask/seek advice. I have on many occasions and most expats are very helpful....
Forum: Spain
Apr 21st 2009, 7:56 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,135
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Been Ripped Off-Advice please

No I did not pay the deposit in cash. I did not say I was sorry for myself ? What I was saying is it"s typical that the people who rip you off are British.
Forum: Spain
Apr 21st 2009, 6:34 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,135
Posted By scottvanda

Been Ripped Off-Advice please

Hi All
Well we finally made our move to Javea at the end of March. We used a van hire company. I will not name just yet. To start, the vehicle was illegal through numerous faults. (spanish...
Forum: Spain
Feb 2nd 2009, 9:50 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By scottvanda

Smile Re: SAVE COSTS BY VAN SHARING??

[QUOTE=snikpoh;7235792]Don't forget the other costs -

fuel - about 150 each way
tolls - about 140 each way if you go via france
ferry - can be 500 each way via spain or less via france

When...
Forum: Spain
Feb 1st 2009, 6:58 am
Replies: 12
Views: 823
Posted By scottvanda

Smile Re: Homes and Garden Show Alicante

[QUOTE=SueG;6154885]On the 4th, 5th and 6th April at the IFA Exhibition Centre by Alicante airport - take exit marked RECINTO FERIAL. It's on the N338 road and it's exit 72 on the A7 Alicante -...
Forum: Spain
Jan 31st 2009, 10:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By scottvanda

Smile SAVE COSTS BY VAN SHARING??

Hi All,
time is coming closer now for our move to Javea (end March) and we are looking at the most cost effective way of moving our stuff. Due to the fact that lots of people are unfortunately...
Forum: Spain
Jan 28th 2009, 10:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 10,138
Posted By scottvanda

RECORDED DELIVERY, POST

Hi All
First of all, do the spanish post office provide this service? If so has anyone had any trouble with this?
Are there any other companies that provide a courier service ?
What are...
Forum: Spain
Jan 12th 2009, 12:13 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Anyone know a better route?

[QUOTE=lulu41;7151650]Hi everyone

We are travelling through Spain from Murcia and across France to St Malo ferry point the end of this month, with animals a small child and a very large caravan in...
Forum: Spain
Jan 11th 2009, 7:36 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Anyone know a better route?

Hi
Thanks Mitzyboy,,, Thats good times. It seems the best solution. I read the post on that ferry the other day. Ferry a bit boring at times but better than driving to much. I hope ?

Cheers
...
Forum: Spain
Jan 11th 2009, 5:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,718
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Anyone know a better route?

Hi
We are travelling down to Javea at the end of March. We are looking at doing the Portsmouth - Bilbao route. This is due to the fact ( same as yourselves ) our 8 yr old and a large caravan. We...
Forum: Spain
Jan 6th 2009, 9:26 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,571
Posted By scottvanda

Smile Re: Moving to Javea - so many questions!

Hi Lynnxa,

Many thanks for that. That is a absolutely amazing help. Really cheeky I know, but you don't happen to have the phone number for the Arenal school do you, by any chance? Also do you...
Forum: Spain
Jan 6th 2009, 8:22 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,571
Posted By scottvanda

Smile Re: Moving to Javea - so many questions!

Hi,
How are you settling in Javea? Can you tell us roughly what the school term dates are for the javea spanish schools. Our move date is getting closer, and we want to try and work it round ther...
Forum: Spain
Nov 11th 2008, 9:38 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Perimeter Security Systems -Any Good ?

Hi
Are there any that produce statists about crime levels across spain? Do local councils produce figures for there area? See what areas are more affected. Easy to find out in...
Forum: Spain
Oct 8th 2008, 8:13 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,571
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Moving to Javea - so many questions!

[QUOTE=barneysmum;6856257]Hi, yes, am here in Javea.

All is ok so far.....

Oldest daughter settled into the International school well, youngest daughter settled into Spanish school brilliantly....
Forum: Spain
Oct 4th 2008, 2:13 am
Replies: 97
Views: 16,025
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Would love to live in Benidorm

Hi
Well talking to family in scotland this morning, its lashing down up there and now we have it in the west country,,lovely
Whats the weather like on the costa blanca ?

Scott
Forum: Spain
Oct 4th 2008, 2:07 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,571
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Moving to Javea - so many questions!

Hi
Did you make the move,,If so How has it gone? I also am looking at going to Javea. Like you, loads of Qs.
Thanks

Scott
Forum: Spain
Oct 4th 2008, 1:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Urgent Selling our car what do we need

Hi
How did you get on, did you sell your car? I will be moving to spain soon and will be buying a second-hand spanish car, any tips. Private/Dealer ? I will be in the costa blanca north area.
...
Forum: Spain
Sep 17th 2008, 3:20 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,706
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Back To School

Hi All
We are a family of 3 who will be moving to Javea in March ( I know, worst time ever ) I have secured work which will start then. My partner will be travelling back to the UK once a...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2008, 5:01 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,497
Posted By scottvanda

Re: VALENCIA/HIRE CAR ARGUS

Hi All
I have contacted Dickmanns and received a email. They have a caravan on the second floor of the car park. I now know where to go. Feel better now.

Thanks scott
Forum: Spain
Apr 6th 2008, 11:47 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,497
Posted By scottvanda

VALENCIA/HIRE CAR ARGUS

Hi
I have just booked car hire with Argus car hire. I am due to pick up in Valencia airport tomorrow (Tuesday 8th April ) I now have a basic email confirmation but it says I go to DICKMANNS RENT...
Forum: Spain
Mar 30th 2008, 7:16 am
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By scottvanda

Re: Javea Schools

Hi Tim

Thanks for reply,,,all helps

Cheers Scott
Forum: Spain
Mar 30th 2008, 6:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By scottvanda

Javea Schools

Hi,, we are hopefully moving to Javea in May. Can anyone help with a few Qs please. We have a 7 year old girl and will be living near the Arenal School. We have heard mixed reports ? ( What is the...
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