Scribble

Any ideas on what Granada is like to live in?
Am considering moving there for 6months to see how it goes and want to be somewhere near the mountains and also near the coast to do some occasional diving.
The rental prices seem right at over 3 times less than the UK. It would take me a while to learn Spanish, which is the main thing I'm worried about.

Any other places that could be good to consider? I'm mid thirties so would prefer a bit of cultural areas and some lively city life rather than a quiet area.

scampicat

Do you mean Granada city or Granada province? Both are lovely. I live in the Alpujarras in Granada province, on the southern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our village (Yegen) is about 45 minutes from the nearest coast (Adra). All the Alpujarran villages are very traditional. There are also three nice villages (los Guajares) in the mountains between Granada and Motril, these are handy for Salobrena, a very nice seaside town.

However if you want city lif then Granada city is probably best for you.

heath1974

Might be as well looking around the city itself. Renting around the city centre will be more expensive, so try looking around the outskirts - Armilla, Ogijares, La Zubia, Monachil.

All are a short drive or bus trip from the centre of Granada and lively enough in their own rights.

With the autovia open now, you can get from Granada city, down to the coast in about 30 minutes or so. Likewise, you can be up into the mountains pretty quickly too.

Rental prices should be pretty reasonable, as like a lot of areas, there's plenty of new developments that aren't fully occupied. It's also possible to get full or part furnished properties for rental, fairly reasonably priced.

You don't say if you're single, or bringing a family, so it depends your particular requirements as to what would suit best I suppose.

Scribble

Thanks

It would be for my GF and I but we are looking for something roundabout a 6 month let even though we might stay longer...2/3 bed apartment or something like that. Any thoughts on prices or some agents to look with? Spanish is very rough at the moment though learning slowly

Also, any idea if they do season lift passes or any deals for the Pradollano?

Fredbargate

http://www.libercasa.co.uk/granada/rentals

Scribble

Thanks.
ARe there any areas to definitely avoid in and around Granada or is it pretty safe?

jdr

Caminito del Rey

Scribble

I'll make sure not to rent there then

Fredbargate

jdr you are a spoilsport no sense of adventure

jdr

I`ve been there, but not on that bit.

Fredbargate

Ditto

jdr

They made parts of this film there, if you go in the Hotel near the station they will show you the suite where Sinatra stayed.

Scribble

A slightly wooden actor isn't he?

Scribble

Is it easy enough to get 6 month rentals in the area or do the landlords prefer longer?
I think the main issue is going to be signing contracts in SPanish
Found this on one site: Granada is a good place to live, if you can find somewhere. The estate agents won´t rent you anything for less than a year so you have to try your luck with the various fly posted advertisements which is pretty tricky if you don´t time it right or speak much Spanish.

jdr

There are loads of rentals about and prices have dropped a lot and will go lower.
You have the upper hand and they will bite it off to get a contract, just tell them you have seen better for less and knock them down to what you want to pay for it.