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Brand new.
Hi,
I'm brand new to this forum, but I've lived in Spain for the past 15 years. In order, Estepona, Mijas Costa, Calpe, Javea, Denia, Benidorm and currently, and longest, the outskirts of Torrevieja.
I've just tweaked myself, and it's true, I blame the sun.
I'm brand new to this forum, but I've lived in Spain for the past 15 years. In order, Estepona, Mijas Costa, Calpe, Javea, Denia, Benidorm and currently, and longest, the outskirts of Torrevieja.
I've just tweaked myself, and it's true, I blame the sun.
#3
Re: Brand new.
Hi and welcome.
I have a holiday home in Denia so I'm familiar with the Northern Costa Blanca - have yet to discover the delights of Benidorm.
I have a holiday home in Denia so I'm familiar with the Northern Costa Blanca - have yet to discover the delights of Benidorm.
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Why did you move to the south CB from the north, most people move the opposite way, much nicer on the North CB, we moved here from just south of Torrevieja.
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Re: Brand new.
But the concreted flatlands of the southern Costa Blanca do not compare with the mountains of Javea, in any way, shape or form, that's life, I'm afraid.
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I sometimes still scratch my head thinking about that, but there is a simple explanation. My partner works as a self-employed interpreter, English/Spanish, and the work opportunities in Torrevieja are much better than in Denia, or Javea, even though she does it for the pleasure of helping people as much as for the meagre financial rewards.
But the concreted flatlands of the southern Costa Blanca do not compare with the mountains of Javea, in any way, shape or form, that's life, I'm afraid.
But the concreted flatlands of the southern Costa Blanca do not compare with the mountains of Javea, in any way, shape or form, that's life, I'm afraid.
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Benidorm is OK, so long as you only make short visits, like going to the indoor market. We may well go in a bit more in the winter, when the yob tourists have gone. Too many high rise buildings, and plans to build more Should be a nice trip on the train from Denia though.
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Benidorm is OK, so long as you only make short visits, like going to the indoor market. We may well go in a bit more in the winter, when the yob tourists have gone. Too many high rise buildings, and plans to build more Should be a nice trip on the train from Denia though.
#12
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Which of the towns did you prefer? I have always found that people tend to like Denia and dislike Javea, or vice versa. I can't stand the Arenal even in Winter but love Javea port but am glad I decided on Denia as I never tire of the place.
I wasn't being facetious when I said about Benidorm as I can appreciate its appeal - I just think you have to be selective about where and when you go, given the vast number of stereotypes that are attracted to the place.
I wasn't being facetious when I said about Benidorm as I can appreciate its appeal - I just think you have to be selective about where and when you go, given the vast number of stereotypes that are attracted to the place.
#13
Re: Brand new.
Benidorm is OK, so long as you only make short visits, like going to the indoor market. We may well go in a bit more in the winter, when the yob tourists have gone. Too many high rise buildings, and plans to build more Should be a nice trip on the train from Denia though.
I enjoy trips to Benidorm. We have friends that rent an apartment there from time to time and we go down for a couple of days. Its good fun, but tend to stay on the South side and old town, with the odd visit to the rock bar on the front
I've been told that in July and August it's a nightmare, so have made a point of not going there in that period
#14
Re: Brand new.
Benidorm is OK, so long as you only make short visits, like going to the indoor market. We may well go in a bit more in the winter, when the yob tourists have gone. Too many high rise buildings, and plans to build more Should be a nice trip on the train from Denia though.
I stopped off at Calpe once and the station was in the middle of nowhere! Luckily there was a group of locals who seemed to know where they were going so I followed them to a stationary coach which took me into town.
At the time I spoke no Spanish at all, so felt a bit vulnerable.
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Thats dead right.
I enjoy trips to Benidorm. We have friends that rent an apartment there from time to time and we go down for a couple of days. Its good fun, but tend to stay on the South side and old town, with the odd visit to the rock bar on the front
I've been told that in July and August it's a nightmare, so have made a point of not going there in that period
I enjoy trips to Benidorm. We have friends that rent an apartment there from time to time and we go down for a couple of days. Its good fun, but tend to stay on the South side and old town, with the odd visit to the rock bar on the front
I've been told that in July and August it's a nightmare, so have made a point of not going there in that period