Two months in Spain this coming winter. Suggestions.

[Sunnygirl69]

Denia and/or Javea is a good shout too and there would be more there in terms of walking and cycling. The La Zenia area is great for a holiday but is lacking in some things compared to elsewhere like landscapes, mountain trails. Denia and Javea leave you onto the famous Calpe cycling routes where the pros will be whizzing past you.

Lots of friends of ours cycle inland from La Zenia/Playa Flamenca. Lovely routes cycling along the canal. The coastal walks are amongst the best in the Costa Blanca.

 

[Leper]

Wherever you decide to rent in Spain, Please, Please read my posts on acquiring Rentals. I’ve put much of our Spanish experiences into them. Ignore my advice at your possible peril.

 

[peemac]

Friends of mine are in Torre Del Mar at present. They rent a premium 1 bed about 200m from the seafront. €2,000 for the 10 weeks they are there.

Currently here myself visiting (golf is fab). Still plenty of life and about half the restaurants are open. Plenty of activity - yoga, pilates and walking groups and importantly, a Dunnes stores!!!

Large permanent population and very much a quiet area. Age profile is 50+

They are coming back here in February and plan to stay for another 10 week stint.

 

[elcato]

Friends of mine are in Torre Del Mar at present. They rent a premium 1 bed about 200m from the seafront. €2,000 for the 10 weeks they are there.

Currently here myself visiting (golf is fab). Still plenty of life and about half the restaurants are open. Plenty of activity - yoga, pilates and walking groups and importantly, a Dunnes stores!!!

Large permanent population and very much a quiet area. Age profile is 50+

They are coming back here in February and plan to stay for another 10 week stint.

What about the pubs ? This country is gone to the dogs.

 

[peemac]

What about the pubs ? This country is gone to the dogs.

Plenty - €4 for a lovely IPA on the ocean front at this minute

 

[Tintagel]

They rent a premium 1 bed about 200m from the seafront. €2,000 for the 10 weeks they are there.

Looking at Booking.com, I see that most apartment rentals are about €450 to €€800 per week for a two week stay.

 

[peemac]

Looking at Booking.com, I see that most apartment rentals are about €450 to €€800 per week for a two week stay.

That's probably right and many would be holiday apartments. Booking also take up to 30% commission.

If you were staying 2-3 months you'd get a better rate.

Idealista is quite good https://www.idealista.com/en/alquiler-viviendas/torre-del-mar-malaga/

 

[Tintagel]

Friends of mine are in Torre Del Mar at present

I was just browsing apartments to rent. There is one close to the lighthouse area that looked nice. Does this lighthouse have a revolving light flashing through the night (lighting up the bedroom) or is it decorative?

 

[peemac]

I was just browsing apartments to rent. There is one close to the lighthouse area that looked nice. Does this lighthouse have a revolving light flashing through the night (lighting up the bedroom) or is it decorative?

seems it still working, but doesn't affect anyone. My friends are currently in that area. If you pm me the details I can get them to give an opinion. Probably can give you details of the agent they use too

On restaurants etc, seems the majority stay open all winter but many are closed Monday & Tuesday. Great fresh food market on Thursdays and there are several whattsapp groups to ask questions / source things. No one country dominates the expats - German , Swedish, Norway would be the large percentage, then UK & Ireland.