Expat communities in inland Granada
#1
Expat communities in inland Granada
Just after a few suggestions please. We're hoping to move out later in the year and had originally thought of Yecla. We'd heard that there are about 150 expats there, but it's a very Spanish town, not the kind of Brits abroad place.
Anyway, we're now looking at the possibility of somewhere in inland Granada and wondered if anyone can suggest a town with that kind of thing. We're not after any British bars, restaurants or shops, just somewhere Spanish with a nice expat community to get to know and make friends.
Any ideas??
Anyway, we're now looking at the possibility of somewhere in inland Granada and wondered if anyone can suggest a town with that kind of thing. We're not after any British bars, restaurants or shops, just somewhere Spanish with a nice expat community to get to know and make friends.
Any ideas??
#3
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
Just after a few suggestions please. We're hoping to move out later in the year and had originally thought of Yecla. We'd heard that there are about 150 expats there, but it's a very Spanish town, not the kind of Brits abroad place.
Anyway, we're now looking at the possibility of somewhere in inland Granada and wondered if anyone can suggest a town with that kind of thing. We're not after any British bars, restaurants or shops, just somewhere Spanish with a nice expat community to get to know and make friends.
Any ideas??
Anyway, we're now looking at the possibility of somewhere in inland Granada and wondered if anyone can suggest a town with that kind of thing. We're not after any British bars, restaurants or shops, just somewhere Spanish with a nice expat community to get to know and make friends.
Any ideas??
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#5
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Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
I'd suggest you come out and try out a few "Spanish traditional values" first. You may decide to rethink some of your assumptions after a winter in the boonies. There are some reality checks that the guides and aspirational ex-pat books forget to mention.
#6
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
Should I put put you down for 4 ton of wood next year Pete?
#7
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
But you want a Brit community too (more than 150 habs)? What you are describing is a bit of a conflict. Somewhere with 150+ British full time habitants is going to be well and truly on the tourist map.
#10
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
I have a cave house in Huescar in the altiplano region of Granada. It has a small expat community but is predominantly Spanish.The old values are definitely alive and kicking down here, it reminds me of how the UK was 30 years ago with virtually zero crime, children can play out safely and a good community spirit.
The town itself is nice with plenty of bars,shops and restaurants(no brit bars or takeaways) and we have amazing views over the mountains from the cavehouse.
The town itself is nice with plenty of bars,shops and restaurants(no brit bars or takeaways) and we have amazing views over the mountains from the cavehouse.
#11
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
I have a cave house in Huescar in the altiplano region of Granada. It has a small expat community but is predominantly Spanish.The old values are definitely alive and kicking down here, it reminds me of how the UK was 30 years ago with virtually zero crime, children can play out safely and a good community spirit.
The town itself is nice with plenty of bars,shops and restaurants(no brit bars or takeaways) and we have amazing views over the mountains from the cavehouse.
The town itself is nice with plenty of bars,shops and restaurants(no brit bars or takeaways) and we have amazing views over the mountains from the cavehouse.
#12
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
Hi Cats-R-us, I have homes in both Torrevieja and Huescar and between the two I much prefer Huescar.I try to divide my time between them as work takes me to the coast.Ive been to Castillejar, nice village, but I love the whole area and the lifestyle up here.My daughter goes to school in Huescar so her Spanish is coming on in leaps and bounds,its a great place to bring up kids.
#14
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
I have a cave house in Huescar in the altiplano region of Granada. It has a small expat community but is predominantly Spanish.The old values are definitely alive and kicking down here, it reminds me of how the UK was 30 years ago with virtually zero crime, children can play out safely and a good community spirit.
The town itself is nice with plenty of bars,shops and restaurants(no brit bars or takeaways) and we have amazing views over the mountains from the cavehouse.
The town itself is nice with plenty of bars,shops and restaurants(no brit bars or takeaways) and we have amazing views over the mountains from the cavehouse.
#15
Re: Expat communities in inland Granada
No problem, my daughters safety played a huge part in deciding where to live,as we wanted somewhere where she could grow up with similar values as what I had when I was little. I wish you all the best for your move, its the best thing I did moving over here, and if you ever come down Huescar way you'd be more than welcome to call in.