Hi. My wife and I decided to take the plunge and look for an apartment in Spain and settled on Almeria / Costa Calida as being up and coming areas.
Has anyone experience of Ocean Estates? I ahve heard mixed reviews but these seem to come from other introducers so I am naturally suspicious. Should we concentrate on the northern Almeria coast as " the south is too North African" Being a complete novice, I could do with some feedback from people who are on the ground , so to speak
We are buying to use as a holiday home first and foremost
You need to take a trip and explore the areas before looking at properties - you could get too chanelled.
I'm not sure what you mean by "too North African" - the Moorish influence has played a large part in making Andalucia as interesting as it is.
South Almeria has Roquettas as its main resort - semi high rise - well liked by tourists who simply want a resort but might not be the ideal place to live.
North Almeria has the main resort of Mojacar - low rise and spread out along the playa with the old pueblo a couple of km inland on a hill- doesn't suit everyone as a holiday destination but an interesting place.There is quite a bit of building going on to the north of Mojacar at Garrucha and Vera. Inland is interesting and attractive with very little "plasticulture" about.
Between Mojacar and the city of Almeria you will find the Cabo de Gato where there is some very attractive coastline - a bit exclusive perhaps.
The costa calida also has some good beaches but tends to be less attractive inland.
The area around the Mar Menor is different again - needs a visit.
I am however biassed towards Mojacar and the area inland from there.
I'm not sure what you mean by "too North African" - the Moorish influence has played a large part in making Andalucia as interesting as it is.
South Almeria has Roquettas as its main resort - semi high rise - well liked by tourists who simply want a resort but might not be the ideal place to live.
North Almeria has the main resort of Mojacar - low rise and spread out along the playa with the old pueblo a couple of km inland on a hill- doesn't suit everyone as a holiday destination but an interesting place.There is quite a bit of building going on to the north of Mojacar at Garrucha and Vera. Inland is interesting and attractive with very little "plasticulture" about.
Between Mojacar and the city of Almeria you will find the Cabo de Gato where there is some very attractive coastline - a bit exclusive perhaps.
The costa calida also has some good beaches but tends to be less attractive inland.
The area around the Mar Menor is different again - needs a visit.
I am however biassed towards Mojacar and the area inland from there.
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