They in my experience leave it empty and have family " look in " .For people who do actually go away for some winter months? What do you guys do with your own property? Heat, post, maintenance, security, etc? Won't be long now until we start hearing of heating oil being stolen, same with any solid fuel and the likes.
Cervelo. Have you had any further thoughts about the coming winter?Another thing to remember guys is you don't have to do it all consecutively, if your normal holiday routine is one or two weeks, suddenly increasing that to two or three months might seem like a great idea but you might regret it after three or four weeks for a whole host of reasons that you might not have thought about. It might be a better idea to break it up into two or three smaller trips maybe even to different areas each time
eg. first three weeks of January in Malaga, two weeks at home to feed the cat and walk the dog then last three weeks in February back in Malaga or somewhere else
Cervelo. Have you had any further thoughts about the coming winter?
Cervelo. Have you had any further thoughts about the coming winter?
I like the idea of two/three weeks in the Malaga area for January, then a further two/three weeks maybe in Valencia area late February in to March.
However, only booking the second break "after" I return from the first break......just in case I don't like winter in Spain. No point in booking months in advance as there will always be last minute flight sales and availability of places to stay.
Not looking forward to a cold winter in Ireland with energy shortages. It might be similar in Spain but at least there should be some sunshine during the day?
I just turn off water at the mains and drain the tank and leave attic door opened so air circulates through the house. I have never had an issue with damp or mould and I'm often away for weeks at a time over the winter monthsJust remember you will still need to have heat in your own place while away, otherwise you'll come home to more than the cold and ra
Yeah, kind of regretting my decision not to go to Spain this winter at the moment given the current weather here and thereCertainly thinking about this now.....
sounds like a nice way to spend your time, enjoy!If you are thinking about spending winter/spring in Spain, ensure you do your homework truthfully otherwise your experience there may be less than you hoped.
1. Costa del Sol is not the driest or warmest place on the Spanish mainland. Costa Almeria is.
2. If your accommodation is in the shade you might as well stay in Ireland.
3. You need to occupy your time intelligently and physically.
4. Work out what is efficient for you. Do you need a car? Local transport is important.
5. If you want your Colmans mustard or Kellogg cornflakes or Weetabix expect to pay dearly. The Spanish equivalents are good and much cheaper. Forget about your sliced pans too.
6. I’m getting fed up typing. We’re an hour ahead. I’m off to the sunny terrace for lunch and of course a bottle of red wine (@€3,00 - €32.00 in Ireland). I’m not missing the cold, rain, frost, ice. See you in late January or February.
7. A ground floor apartment is usually colder than one on first floor. And you’ll have less plumbing noises away from ground level.
8. Electricity is not cheap in Spain, but you use much less there. Our monthly electricity bill (heating, cooking) is working out less than €50.00.
9. I’ll have a later siesta today or visit the local Spanish bar for a pint @ €2.50.
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I’m not inclined to recommend holiday home websites as I’ve seen too many people scammed by add-ons after deposit has been paid. If I were to recommend one, it would be DoneDeal. Whoever you deal with ensure the price agreed is the total amount payable. Don’t fall for the ol’ Cleaning wasn’t included trick or Internet is extra stunt etc.@Leper Agreed, was in Cabo de Gato in September, even the locals were hiding from the sun and heat. Can you recommend any rental websites for Almeria, other than Airbnb?
Enjoy your time away
I hadn’t meant to spend too much time on the forum on the subject, but the title reads “Two Months in Spain This Coming Winter” - You’re not on holidays, you hope the place is quiet and without hustle and bustle. The last thing you need is heavy traffic, crowds, Karaoke and traffic jams and Joe Duffy. If you want a holiday go to Ibiza or Lanzarote or Tramore.Some places in Spain are dead during the Winter if you like hustle and bustle, one youngish couple went to fuerteventura in august a few years ago and had a great time, then they had a brain wave why not come back for 3 weeks around Christmas, completely different, Without the tourists and the hustle and bustle it was as dead as a door knob. They were bored out of their tree and didn't know what to fill their days with and were also missing the fun around Christmas back home. Of course for the retirees on this blog maybe thats not such a big issue
Is it a bit like "bargain loving brits in the sun" the channel 5 program. I think its set around benidorm but many of the retirees have cheap caravans in caravan parks on the outskirts. Basically it's a very cheap lifestyle for the retirees but hard work for the younger ones that are trying to live and work there. Money is hard earned, that's why you can get your cheap 2euro pints in the bars, the bar staff earn very little and work hardMany here are English speaking and retired and from the UK. The Spaniards don’t want vast hordes around either.
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