Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
#77
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Av de los aceituneros there's a good ferreteria there they sell everything ,but if your in the old town there is los dos llaves ferreterÃa near to the post office not as big as the other but they do sell a lot . I wouldn't buy paint from the number of Chinese shops in the town it's not very good , I use plastic pintura
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi timmyf I think I have to post a few more messages before I can send private ones, is that right? Anyway my house is just down from the castle, top of a very steep hill; one of many!!!! I have left Mohammad (recommended by Derryl) restoring parts of the garden! I was hoping to get back this month, but unfortunately, I've had to have a new roof on my home here, so funds very low!!!! Sounds like you've been very busy buying a second property, and restoring it. Good luck I hope it goes well. My son and I worked very hard the first week we had the house, just need to get back there ASAP!! Good luck with the Spanish lessons. Will keep in touch, Cheers Nicola
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi everyone, I've been told by a couple of English people, during my last visit, that Martos is exceptionally quiet over Xmas. Does everywhere close over the Christmas period? I guess Malaga has a lot more going on? Is it still warm in December?
#82
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi timmyf I think I have to post a few more messages before I can send private ones, is that right? Anyway my house is just down from the castle, top of a very steep hill; one of many!!!! I have left Mohammad (recommended by Derryl) restoring parts of the garden! I was hoping to get back this month, but unfortunately, I've had to have a new roof on my home here, so funds very low!!!! Sounds like you've been very busy buying a second property, and restoring it. Good luck I hope it goes well. My son and I worked very hard the first week we had the house, just need to get back there ASAP!! Good luck with the Spanish lessons. Will keep in touch, Cheers Nicola
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone out there has ever swam in the lake at Castillas De Martos. Is it possible to get there from the cycle path in Martos, and how far is it ? I have been to the lake, but only by car! I was hoping it was walkable. Cheers Nicola
#84
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Don't think you can swim it Nicola always looks a bit green to me I asked one of the spaniards in a local bar and he just pointed at the chemist , you can always go to naciemento in Castillo but both of them are a car drive , think you could probably cycle to the lake
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi,
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi,
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
#87
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi,
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
#88
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi Jon B....as Timmy has pointed out only 3 places to stay in Martos...no B&B..and all pretty expensive. When I visited a few months back I stayed in Jaen...a 40 minute bus ride away....more choice, and a lot cheaper and they had an excellent hostel, where I stayed ...
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Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi timmyf
Thanks for the quick reply, the places I am viewing want a lot of work? am hoping to get a local with some English to work with me as I am a builder by trade, I am having Spanish lessons at the moment so hoping to have a little lingo by time I move. Thanks for the hotel info am going to enquire at them , i look forward to meeting you .
Thanks for the quick reply, the places I am viewing want a lot of work? am hoping to get a local with some English to work with me as I am a builder by trade, I am having Spanish lessons at the moment so hoping to have a little lingo by time I move. Thanks for the hotel info am going to enquire at them , i look forward to meeting you .
#90
Re: Does anyone live in the Jaen / Martos area?
Hi,
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
Jon from Derby here new to the forum, I am in Martos in January looking at property with Derryl with a view to moving over permanently in summer, can anybody recommend a b&b in Martos? Hotel in Martos full for my visit, also is there a bar popular with english speakers. Thank you
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary