Costa Del Sol winter weather
#1
Costa Del Sol winter weather
My wife really feels the cold
We are planning to move to the South of Spain (not sure where yet!) in October and altho the temps quoted on the net seem fine in the winter months, have read elsewhere that it gets cold and damp.
It is one thing to be cold outside, but another to be cold in your own house!
Is it possible to find houses that are well insulated and with heating?
Many thanks for any info
We are planning to move to the South of Spain (not sure where yet!) in October and altho the temps quoted on the net seem fine in the winter months, have read elsewhere that it gets cold and damp.
It is one thing to be cold outside, but another to be cold in your own house!
Is it possible to find houses that are well insulated and with heating?
Many thanks for any info
#2
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
My wife really feels the cold
We are planning to move to the South of Spain (not sure where yet!) in October and altho the temps quoted on the net seem fine in the winter months, have read elsewhere that it gets cold and damp.
It is one thing to be cold outside, but another to be cold in your own house!
Is it possible to find houses that are well insulated and with heating?
Many thanks for any info
We are planning to move to the South of Spain (not sure where yet!) in October and altho the temps quoted on the net seem fine in the winter months, have read elsewhere that it gets cold and damp.
It is one thing to be cold outside, but another to be cold in your own house!
Is it possible to find houses that are well insulated and with heating?
Many thanks for any info
With regard to your question, do not underestimate the Spanish weather, even in the far south it can still get very cold at night and even in the day out of the sun..
Houses...now how long is a piece of string...generally the old spanish village houses with thick walls do not have damp proof courses which can lead to them being damp, same with older country properties...but there are such a wide variety of houses to choose from you should be able to find a modern house with heating of some description, even central heating as lots have been built by northern europeans who feel the cold and like their luxuries...it all depends on what you are looking for ..old or new, some old finca's have been completely modernized and had heating installed and the damp problems sorted out, its just a matter of looking at many properties and there are many....
#3
In Estepona
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Estepona, Spain
Posts: 633
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
The important thing to remember is the weather is a lot better than the UK. I went to the Costa Del Sol in January, and although it wasnt particularly warm especially at night, it was still very bright and sunny. That certinately makes up for the dark cold drizzle.
The only drawback i found of that is when walking into shops and restuarants there wasnt that warm homely feeling because obviously its usually a lot warmer, and people were dragging heaters up from their basements! Apparanly it was particularly cold at the end of January this year.
The only drawback i found of that is when walking into shops and restuarants there wasnt that warm homely feeling because obviously its usually a lot warmer, and people were dragging heaters up from their basements! Apparanly it was particularly cold at the end of January this year.
#4
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Chiclana
Posts: 3,327
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
The important thing to remember is the weather is a lot better than the UK. I went to the Costa Del Sol in January, and although it wasnt particularly warm especially at night, it was still very bright and sunny. That certinately makes up for the dark cold drizzle.
The only drawback i found of that is when walking into shops and restuarants there wasnt that warm homely feeling because obviously its usually a lot warmer, and people were dragging heaters up from their basements! Apparanly it was particularly cold at the end of January this year.
The only drawback i found of that is when walking into shops and restuarants there wasnt that warm homely feeling because obviously its usually a lot warmer, and people were dragging heaters up from their basements! Apparanly it was particularly cold at the end of January this year.
#5
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,359
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
Went into Chiclana town to day (OK it's not Costa del Sol but it's just round the corner) we had jeans, jumpers and coats on, bumped into friends over from UK could tell they were tourist as they had shorts and T-shirts on.
We shut up shop early to day and put the heating on as it got quite chilly early on. Oh forgot to mention the rain but it did brighten up late afternoon.
We shut up shop early to day and put the heating on as it got quite chilly early on. Oh forgot to mention the rain but it did brighten up late afternoon.
#6
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,551
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
I recall snow a little below Barcelona how far down has any one else seen snow.
#7
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
We had snow and frost in Malaga last year, the farmers were hosing the snow off of the crops only for it to freeze..destroyed all the avocado trees plus a few lemon and orange trees...first time in living memory apparently..but...... mostly fab weather.....
#9
Forum Regular
Joined: Aug 2006
Location: Spain, Costa de la Luz
Posts: 69
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
Had to get those moisture catchers as the house is damp, dont know whether it is just cos its new and the first winter and it needs some sun to dry it out or whether we are always going to have damp in the winter. Heaters and log fire essential items! Along with jumpers and sweat shirts and warm coats. Still better than the uk though.
#10
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
If you`re over 60 apply for the heating allowence in UK then you can transfer it here.
#12
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,359
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
Had to get those moisture catchers as the house is damp, dont know whether it is just cos its new and the first winter and it needs some sun to dry it out or whether we are always going to have damp in the winter. Heaters and log fire essential items! Along with jumpers and sweat shirts and warm coats. Still better than the uk though.
I use these moisture catchers in my wardrobes, house 7 years old but I still get about a litre of water every month, they are a godsend and a must if you live by the coast. Sitting here to night in shorts and t-shirt but the heating is on how mad is that.
#14
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
I think you have to be in UK on a date in September after you are 60. ;-)
#15
Re: Costa Del Sol winter weather
a lot of people have the mis conception that Spain is sunny and warm all the time - and I keep hearing 360 days of sunshine a year ummmmmm NO
on saying that yes of course our winters are a lot milder than UK - but no carpets or central heating in my house which make a big difference