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Just how cold does it really get?????

BLOODY COLD!

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It has actually got a micro climate, but it in no way unique in Europe, and there are several micro climates along the cost and further in land.

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Excellent website here for all environmental info on Spain. I tried to post in the Big Spider thread, but it didn't work for some reason.

http://www.iberianature.com/

You have to have so many posts before you canput urls on, until then they have to be moderated.;-)

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Hi Fred James,

Its not quite the same thing but the WHO have studied and proclaimed that the middle bit of the Spanish Med coast and its hinterland is the healthiest place in Europe to live and climate must be one of the factors considered.

Regards,

John.

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I certainly wouldn't disagree with that John!

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This was the 'Spring' visit to our villa, first week of March this year. The temps during the night were really really cold, although during the day it got well into the 70's, as can be seen by the sunlight behind the car!

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:eek::eek: It was better than that here this March,don,t want to know my ears are closed LOL :rofl: OMG I,m really not giving my winter stuff away now,in fact I think I will have to prepare ,off to buy some more :eek:

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Believe it or not, several people were complaining of feeling cold at the Northern C Blanca meet up in August this year. I think it was about 25 degrees at the time. :)

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Our house is not far from Sam's and although we don't live there permanently like Sam - and are therefore not acclimatised - I still need a pair of slippers in the winter because the tiled floors are freezing! :ohmy:

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Thats it :eek: going to buy some rugs also,the shopping list is getting longer:eek:

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Yes you will need granny slippers AND big knickers. :)

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OMG I did not realize how cold it gets until reading this thread...:eek:

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Is there any subject that you don't have knowledge on? you are one clever bugger!!:D

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Its all tied into climate and growing conditions.

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That's a really good point :thumbsup:

Jean....................slippers are ESSENTIAL!
Last winter, my Dad sent me some Norwegian fur lined boot type slippers, because I was always complaining about the cold indoors :eek:
They were brilliant :thumbup:
It seems so strange to think that it won't be all that long until the cold starts creeping in; especially as I'm sitting here in T shirt, shorts and flip flops! :p

Honestly, last winter when I wanted to sit at the PC, I had to wear 2 pairs of socks, 2 sweatshirts, a fleece and GLOVES!! I kid you not :ohmy:

Don't be too put off though Jean - the other 3 seasons are fantastic, and more than make up for a couple of months of cold weather.

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You need to add an electric blanket and 15 tog quilt to your shopping list ;)

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It just sounds worse has the day goes on :eek: Gloves to use the PC :eek:
Big furry boots :eek: 15 tog quilt :eek: I don't even need that lot here :blink: I'm not going to be put off though :blink: Africa here I come.......:rofl:

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:lol: Ohhh Jean - you are going to turn up looking like Eskimo Nell :rofl: Don't believe a word of it ;) Winters in Spain can't be half as bad as they are up north (speaking as a Lancashire lass born and bred - but I escaped when I was 20 :p) I have been back though and I still say if you are born up north you can handle the cold :thumbup: You will be ok.

P.s. Bring the quilts though, and don't throw the woolies out ;)

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It does also depend a lot on the type of property. My apartment is modern and well insulated and can be heated within a few hours with gas heater and oil rads, even when it has been empty for a while and feels like a fridge.

However, all the things mentioned are valid. Like warm slippers and rugs etc., they really make the difference.

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:eek:
Take heed of everything people say, I just looked at the first post by mistake and realised I do actually have furry earmuffs out there in the house, sad but true, you just never know when they might be needed!!:rofl:
OH says that us girlies are unbelievable for having or doing things just in case, like going to the loo, just in case, he firmly believs that you can only go if you need to, us girlies know better!!
Luv Eve
xx:rofl:

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Yeah but, they have central heating and carpets in the Uk!!!

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Last winter was my first as a resident in Spain and I thought it was pretty mild compared to previous winter holidays we had spent in our house (which is 5km inland and not up in the mountains). We hardly had to use our gas heater at all. I did buy a hot water bottle and sat with it on my lap whilst watching TV at night, as I found my hands got chillier than anything else and I refuse to wear gloves indoors!

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Hi Lynn

Where abouts is your home?

Nats xx

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I agree with you; winter this year was much milder than last.
Of course, this summer has been much more bearable than last, too! :ohmy:

Isn't it ridiculous that you have to get UNdressed to go OUTside!!!?
When the sun is shining during the day, it's usually still very pleasant outdoors.

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Phew!!!:D

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I'll cancel the snow chains for my car then!!!! :thumbsup:

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It's ok, you can buy them in most supermarkets, especially here in Valencia. They do a roaring trade with them!
Regards
Tim

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What about submarines? If it's colder the higher you go above sea level . . . .:confused:

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Also it is often warmer outside in winter than in the older type of house, strange but true. the houses are built to keep heat out , definately not heat in, but you sort of get used to it.
Luv Eve
Don't forget to vote for Hugo!:wub::wub:

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well my parents are in almeria hurcal overa it gets bloody cold feb march you really do need some good heating but we have a house in lamela near sorbas up high in the mountains we get snow in feb put thick curtains up get the heating on we are ok with out we would be freeeeeeeeeeeezing cold but dont let it put you of it doesnt last long helen

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Looks like a good idea to stock up on booze and stay in bed as much as possible :p

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Now that sounds like a dam good idea :thumbup:

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Yes and I will definatly second that, a large crate of scotch on the shopping list lol :thumbup:

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I could set up a intravenous drip for you..I have seen it done...trust me I am a consultant boozologist...you won't feel a thing...after it starts flowing...:eek:

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:rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Hi Nats

My house is in Velez-Malaga, which is the capital of the Axarquia region in Malaga province. It is a large, working town rather than a resort and although there are a number of foreign residents (about 3% of the total I think the latest census figures showed) it is still very much Spanish with not much English spoken in shops, restaurants, etc. We are 5km inland from the coast at Torre del Mar, with good public transport links (37 buses per day between us and Malaga from Mon-Fri, for example), a large hospital, great range of shops, etc. I live in the old part of town within the original city walls which does not have any car traffic (not the best for anyone who couldn't cope with carrying their shopping home, but I love it!). Today we have got a load of building materials delivered for the latest renovation project, which had to come by tractor and trailer. I rang the guy who does the deliveries, and within 2 hours he had been to the house to collect the invoices, been to 2 different suppliers to collect the stuff and delivered it to our house. I call that pretty good service - all for 30€.

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Hi LYnn,
I have never mooched about velez malaga unless you call hunting for the hacienda a mooch!!
The walled bit sounds brill, Maybe in october we will come for a vist, we are only in Competa.
Do tell me more about velez, it is so close but just haven't been there.
Luv Eve
xx

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Getting colder in the evenings here - I even put a dressing gown on last night
:ohmy:

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No, Lionda!
You can't be serious??? :ohmy:

Last night, I was sitting out in the plaza until gone 2.30 in my T shirt, because that was the coolest place to be!
It was far too hot indoors to be able to sleep.

Still, talking of dressing gowns...................it won't be long before you'll be able to see all the lovely sights we were telling you about last autumn and winter ;) :D

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Seriously Sam :( We are 800 metres above sea level in the mountains and it is getting cooler now in the evenings :thumbdown: We've even been told to expect snow in the winter months :eek: