Property in Sierra Cabrera

There are some lovely properties in Cabrera BUT...... you should definitely take great care to consult with a knowledgeable, local solicitor as regards the ongoing legal situation regarding the infrastructure for the area up there.  Also remember that there are no services ( shops, bank, doctor, public transport etc) . Whilst this may not present a problem for you at the current time,  it's wise to think of the future and to realise that if your needs do change, reselling to relocate somewhere closer to services/facilities may prove problematical ( given the legal situation regarding infrastructure). 

Also you are limited to 90 days in 180 unless you can get a visa or have EU passports - if you or your partner have an EU parent or grandparent then now is the time for a passport from that country- in Ireland there is 2 years+ waiting list to process applications

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Hi Paul & Jen

in answer to your question, it is beautiful and lovely to live in Cabrera, either part or full time, of course depending on your circumstances (finances, intentions, etc). It has a great community, much more pan-European than it used to be with many owners from Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, as well as from Sweden and more recently Czech, as well of many British. It has a good cafe/bar/restaurant, as well as the very well known Riad Cabrera/Fatimas restaurant, a tennis court and petanque courts, amazing views & sunsets, and loads of walking (albeit up & down!). True there are ongoing infrastructure issues (since 1993!), which are well known, but properties still appear to sell relatively quickly. Whatever you buy, ensure you get good independent legal advice. Good luck

See also http://www.opencabrera.com/ for more information. 

Good Morning

Thanks for all the information , and taking time to reply , In Estepona for 2 weeks from Sunday could pay it a visit

Kind Regards

Paul  

Hi all

Hope to move to España in about 3 years time to retire, I have an EU passport and my wife is British. Like the look of Albox, arborleas but noticed many properties have fly screens. Is it a big problem ( do you get eaten alive) or is it maybe better by the coast

Fly screens are very useful to keep out wasps, flies, mosquitos and other critters, while maintaining ventilation. Where we are wasps are the main critter to keep out, and flies. Not mosquitos so much, though there are areas near the coast where they do have a lot of those. All in all, fly screens are good, and not necessarily a bad sign.

Another reason for fly screens is to keep woodworm away, that is a flying beetle.

Having had a holiday in the peak Summer time (August) a few years ago we experienced fly issues (Mar Menor area)  We stayed on a golf resort  opposite an orange orchard and had a horrendous time with the flies. This quite frankly ruined being able to sit outside let alone eat and the properties had no fly screens. We constantly had flies landing on us and although my hubby is very tolerant, on this occasion he was pushed to the limit. I personally wouldn't contemplate being anywhere close to  water including golf courses (mosquitos  love me) or  orchards. Also, I have heard you should avoid goat/sheep/pig areas too! 

We are now rejecting  viewing any location that may have an issue regardless of how lovely the property looks. Just our perspective.... I'm sure others may beg to differ. 

However, I can see the benefit of a screen like you mentioned!