josie22

And what bit off ' I do and always have put my children first'. Don't you understand!!!! U talk about this forum like its the only thing in your life...you really do need to get a life ?

me me

If you are intending to rent before buying and you already have the school sorted, then why not look for a rental that is the most covenient for the school, especially if you intend to walk.

The cold wet mornings, although not on a par with the UK are still cold and wet, and the shorter the walk the better.

chaddyandyance

oh.. dear lol.. anyway.. back to the initial question some years ago about buying
we are pondering about buying a small holiday home in either Villamartin SanMiguel, La Marina Algorfa or Entre Naranjos.. while the prices are good.. we are cash buyers so in a position to move fast.. Here is a question to hopefully ex pats who live in these areas or outside looking in.. which would be the best area to buy in at the moment?.. We have been used to staying in Entre Naranjos in our friends apartment but now want to buy ourselves..We are only looking for an apartment nothing large just a normal 1/2 beds for us and our family to use for short breaks.. many thanks in advance to replies given

Rosemary

As Concierge for the Spanish section of BE I would like to say hello and welcome.

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Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

missile

Of those you have listed, I would choose San Miguel. It is an established town with better facilities than those others which are urbanisations. However, we all have different priorities and my advice is to buy where you like best ......

andyrich666

Hi

I don't live there as yet but I want to say that I really would give Villamartin a miss, San Miguel is lovely, As Missile says only you will know what suits you,

gill556

For me it is Entrenaranjos every time. I really don't see what attracts people to San Miguel, i prefer peace, quiet, lovely scenery etc. it is also central to so many villages. There are bars and restaurants as well as the golf club, padel tennis and a superb bowling green. Lots of groups for walking, fishing, snooker etc. and everybody is so friendly.

andyrich666

RE - San Miguel - I liked the views of the Salt lakes, the town was bit higgledy piggledy though.

Surrounding views too.

jennieJ

It's just taken me 7.5 hours to get back door to door, admittedly I used Alicante not Murcia, but it was a good run and I have 4 UK airports at my disposal, tbh 2 & a half hours is not realistic. Hope you know what you are getting yourself into, and have realistic expectations. I'm just catching up so haven't read all your other posts.