Hi Guys...Looking in Almeria for properties...I have a question... - Page 2

Juliet.. Your really selling this to me...LOL

Take it all on board...I seem pretty immune to Mozzies...I live in Spain already and I get the odd bite but,

its nothing ...They just...really dont like me !

Hello again,

I've just seen a previous post and confirm that the snakes here are not poisoness but they can be very big (see photo) and are able to bite, but I've never heard of any human being being bitten by one.

The are no cockroaches in the countryside (thankfully) but certainly there are centipedes and scorpions which although not deadly, can give a very painful bite.   Although I do not have a pool, I would never leave a door or window open without something like a mosquito screen to prevent all these sort of things entering the house including snakes.  As for mosquitos, I find that there are less than in coastal areas - or maybe now my blood is not as tasty to them as it was when I was younger! 

Best wishes 

hi where is the hottest all year round to buy in almera, and the quietest too, im retiring from the uk , and would like to move to spain. i dont have a car so are taxis reasonable ie to the supermarket and back eg.

many thanks

kind regards

Anne 

Thank you Juanida:

I'll def take on board your comments...This topical question started with a concern in regard to Flies ! Now I've got a lot more information than I ever expected, snakes, centipedes, scorpions. 

Cant thank you enough... I only hope no estate agents look at these questions. If they do... Your all marked people !! LOL.

Hi Anne

The coast has the most consistently warm temperature all year round but even there you will probaby need a little heating on some January and February evenings.. Larger coastal resorts such as Mojacar are not at all quiet in the summer season, in fact they can become quite manic!. Have a look at the inland towns of Los Gallardos, Bedar, Sorbas to avoid the hordes of tourists. There are also some smaller coastal towns a little up the coast such as Villaricos, El Calon and Pozo del Esparto which are relatively quiet all year round. Buena suerte!

Hi Anne

I would say that you don't need to look too far because you are registered on the Tabernas forum and Tabernas is where the only desert in Europe is situated! 

Where taxis are concerned, Tabernas is relatively near almeria city so there will be a bus service and taxis.

Another alternative is Gador.  Not too far from the city and also with a local train as well as buses.

The further inland you go you'll find that property is cheaper, summer evenings are cooler but winters are much colder.  Public transport is not brilliant in rural areas and mostly non-existant.  You say you won't have a car which is a great disadvantage if you are wanting to be somewhere quiet as the Spanish are not the quietest race but you don't want to be isolated either if you don't drive. 

Garrucha and Vera Playa are also good places for non drivers.  There are good supermarkets and two  at least have a delivery service.  However, you'd have along taxi drive to an airport or hospital and maybe these places would not be quiet enough for you in the summer either. 

The Roquetas de Mar urbanisation by the golf course is not a noisy place and is particularly quiet off season.  There, there are buses and taxis with doctors, dentists and shopping centres within easy reach.  You will have mild winters and hot summers, albeit with a bit of wind at times.  This is probably a better option for a non driver than Tabernas or Gador which are more rural. 

Hope all this helps - and good luck! 

Hi Guys...Finally after 3 years of searching I've found THE property...looking to move end of June so not long...

Now need a good Solicitor to do searches and due diligence and help complete on the purchase. The Estate Agent has given me 3 names as  suggestions... 

Any Others?...if so,  ASAP please...

Preferably n Albox...?  So, who do you recommend ? 

I see these post's lot but cant find any reference...in Albox please if possible.

Thanking you in advance...