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Anyone thinking of venturing across country through the mountainous area of the Sierra Nevada outside Granada needs to beware during the winter months.
As someone who splits his time equally between the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca, the direct route through Granada, although a tedious 4 ½ hours drive, usually offers superb views and a mild climate. However, as soon as winter begins, you really need to be careful and to plan your journey in advance.
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alicante Barcelona costa blanca costa del sol iberia madrid malaga property ryanair spanair travel I spend a lot of time commuting between my two Spanish homes - a property on the Costa del Sol and a property on the Costa Blanca. Although it´s a gruelling 5 hour drive, the cheapest way to make the journey is by car.
However, it´s sometimes nice to catch the plane. After all, until recently Iberia, Spain´s national airline, operated a direct one-hour flight between Malaga and Alicante airports, ideal for what I needed. This arrangement allowed me to check-in late, relax on the plane, and catch up with phone calls and paperwork without having to concentrate on the road in front!
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costa blanca land living murcia pinoso plot properties rural spain spanish villa If you are thinking of moving to rural Spain, seeking a quiet life in a scenic landscape, then you may wish to consider buying a villa in the idyllic setting of La Zarza in the province of Murcia.
Close to the village of Pinoso and approximately 40 minutes drive from the sandy beaches of the Costa Blanca, buyers simply choose their plot of land amidst this stunning landscape of pines and olives and, using a range of design templates and working in conjunction with the on-site architect, draw up the plans for their ideal villa in Spain.
alcohol costa blanca costa del sol holiday marbella property spain spanish Ever wondered why those Spanish holiday hangovers are worse than the usual ones that you get at home? It´s probably due to the measures that are poured by the bartender.
Everywhere in Spain, from the popular coastal areas such as the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca to the more remote inland villages, if you ask for a gin and tonic, the likelihood is that the bartender will start to fill your glass until YOU tell them to stop!
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beach breakfast climate costa blanca english news property sky spain tv I relocated to my property on the Costa Blanca in the autumn of 2000, a blessed relief from my life of hard work and stress in the UK.
I had the property in Spain, the perfect climate, the beach at my doorstep and no bad news to depress me from the UK. I had specifically chosen to avoid all the misery of the UK media, so vowed to live my life in Spain as I meant it to continue – no British newspapers and no British tv.
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In Spain, things are very different. I think it must come down to the attitude of the people here. It is rare to see a speed camera on Spanish roads. Even when you do, you´ve normally received plenty of notice, even in the local English press the week before, announcing a temporary road safety campaign in a particular area, such as the Costa Blanca or the Costa del Sol. Continue reading »
