We are in the process of buying a flat in La Colina . If all goes well we should sign within 2 weeks. We live in Cordoba. We've followed the trials and tribulations in C. Esuri for the last 6 yrs. and now the prices are unbeatable though the future there is uncertain. At any rate we're open for any advice -especially concerning security, appliances, furniture and utilities.
Thanks for any help-------------A.R.M.

A very warm welcome to the Ayamonte thread and hope you have a long and happy stay with us. Not sure which bit is La Colina can you guide us.

Hi again,
I believe La Colina is the urbanization on the HILL to the North of the complex. It's at the end of calle Lopez de Rueda. Again, any contacts or advice will be appreciated. ARM

The one overlooking the river probably ???

Some of the buildings overlook the river. YOU CAN'T MISS THE URBANIZATION--IT'S THE ONE WITH THE MASSIVE RETAINING WALL.

We have a very good friend who has just moved up there to live did not know the parcela name sorry. What fantastic views up river you will have!

With regard to Electric appliances, you will not go far wrong using the the shops in Ayamonte. As a comparison look at Carrefour in Cartaya

Thanks for the info. Keep it coming! ARM

I would recommend that you have a look at the shops in Ayamonte and don't forget to go into the Ayamonte Industrial estate which is the left on the first roundabout as you go into Ayamonte.
Have to agree with you on the prices, I never thought I would see them that low but the good side is that loads of people are buying the properties and that means they will be occupied and the communal areas, lifts etc will all be up and running in no time.
On security, I would recommend that you change the barrel in your front door lock, it only takes 5 mins and you can pick up a good one in Camilo in Ayamonte town for about €30

We have noticed that already at weekend La Colina comes alive and the car No plates indicate a lot of people come down fron Sevilla, Cordoba and Madrid.

Wonderful info. Thanks so much. A month ago we were a license plate from Cordoba checking out Las Colinas! Can anyone let us know who supplies the electricity and water utilities? Your help and support are greatly appreciated.

Endesa is the usual electricity providor but of course the market has been free'd up up so you could choose anyone. We have Endesa and have had some problems with estimated bills and no charges for the power then all coming at once but settled down now. They have a shop just of Laguna square down town.. Don't know if one of the other suppliers would cost less but OK for now. Ghisa supplies the water and have an office just outside Huelva.

Thanks again. Next question would be who does motion detector lights and security bars/gates for terrace doors... and we hear we should change the water heater to elec to avoid Gas Natural gouging...your thoughts?

be carefull they will all come out of the woodwork.belive me you will be paying a coupe of hundred euro for a 20 euro job.

Pros & Cons, with the gas you will have instant hot water, the boiler is already there and its a simple connection fee.Yes you will have a standing fee each month and if you are like me always think if it is switched on or off.
Electric takes longer to heat up and once you hvae used up all the water it takes a couple of hours to get back to where you want it, not a problem in the summer but as you are from Cordoba you are sure to hit Ayamonte in low season and winter.
There is a palce in town called NorteSur(hanibal) which can do grills for you, recommended especially if you have a ground floor.
Air-con is the most efficent way of heating and the ducting is already in, good machines and installation approx €2000.

Hope that's of some help to you