We are moving over to villa martin at the end of the month and would like any feedback from anyone who has relocated with regard to the actual move, ie, removals firm or move yourself, and also the local state school as opposed to an international school. we have two children ages 5 and 13. There are so many websites with contradicting information its a minefield. Can anyone help please???

This is about schools here.
Just type removals to Spain in the search this forum (top right) and you will get threads on the subject come up.

Hi Tracie

I've just had my things taken over by a UK/expat company based not too far from Villamartin and were very helpful and reasonably priced. They are Pinkies International and have free storage in Spain for 2 weeks after your things arrive there. Ask for Albie.

I'm going over there next week with my dog and am not looking forward to the long drive down to Dover, then Calais to Crevillente!

If you want any Spanish tuition when you get there let me know as I will be teaching in your area.

Sharon

Thanks sharon we will be looking for spanish tuition both for us and the children. Please let us know your charges. Also may i askl how much the removal company charged you? thanks

Hi Tracie

Not sure if I got a special rate with them because they were recommended by a friend (the previous owners of my new home used them for their removals) but they charged £80 per cubic metre inc VAT/IVA when most of my other quotes were around £105 per cub m plus VAT. We can chat about tuition fees when you have a better idea of how you want to learn - ie as a family group teaching the kids as well or as 1-to-1. I have taught at both adult and junior levels and until I see what the market for teaching privately is over there I'm not sure of what to charge. When do you arrive over there? We could arrange a chat in person when you are settled, maybe?

Let me know if you go with Pinkies and mention that I recommended them - Sharon from Wigan - if you do.

Cheers! Hasta luego

Sharon

Thanks for that will discuss the tuition with my partner and see what he thinks would be the best way to do it. we move over at the end of the month if all goes to plan. and yes we will meet up and talk. how long have you been there now? do you have any regrets?

Not quite there yet - leaving next week, driving over through France 4 days trip so should be there by 17 March. No regrets yet except for not booking the Plymouth - Santander ferry months ago so that I would have been able to take the dog that way and have a much shorter drive! Bit of an adventure just me and the dog and 1500 miles!

When do you travel over?

Keep in touch - you can reach me on here or we can PM with direct emails if you prefer?

Buen viaje!

Sharon

Thanks for your advice on the removals company we have contacted them and got a brilliant price. thats one more thing sorted. We leave on 31st march, so not long now. Do you know many people out in spain? It would be good to keep in touch i have msn on most of time or email me it probably easier. Have a good safe trip. Where are you going to be living? you must be very excited!!

Glad to be of service! I'm moving to Crevillente, near Almoradi, 20 mins inland from Guardamar and Torrevieja. I can't wait to leave and be my own boss and have a healthier life. I actually don't know many people over there except for meeting my immediate ex-pat neighbours in the community. I have a cousin over in Camposol in Murcia so will be travelling over there regularly. Where are you moving from? What will you be doing over there for work? <Snip>

Shaz, Im looking for somewhere to rent in that area for long term min 12 month, if you here of anything PM me, Im considering many area including Murcia town outskirts.