Did you know about the Nickelodeon Theme Park in Murcia? This adventure theme park for children recently opened on the 1st of December 2017. It is located inside the Thader shopping centre in Murcia (opposite the Nueva Condomina shopping centre) on the ground floor with 5,000 square metres of fun and games for you and your little ones! Get the chance… Read more »
Medieval Market Orihuela 2018
One of my favourite events in Spain, when my son was younger, was the Medieval market in Orihuela. In 2018, the Orihuela Medieval Market will take place the 2nd, 3rd and 4th February. It is one of the biggest medieval markets in Spain and covers an area of approx. 5 kilometres. Once you get to Orihuela it is not difficult to park or… Read more »
Yoga on the Southern Costa Blanca
If you are looking for a yoga centre on the Southern Costa Blanca, we highly recommend the 5 Elements Reiki and Yoga centre in Campoamor. Personally, if I could go back in time to give advice to my younger self, I would tell myself that starting yoga early is a wise decision. It would be of benefit to me all… Read more »
Opera and Ballet on the Southern Costa Blanca
If you are a ballet and opera lover then read on… Do you miss having the opportunity to watch performances of ballet and opera? Would you like to introduce your children to some of the classic ballets like The Nutcracker? Last night I discovered that a small cinema in Los Alcázares is showing opera and ballet performances in HD from… Read more »
Alcalá del Júcar
Alcalá del Júcar (near Albacete) was included in an article by El Pais on Spain’s prettiest villages, and after Ana in our office paid it a visit last weekend, she told us she really would recommend a visit. So why would you make a trip to Alcalá del Júcar, 2 hours from La Zenia? The village is built on a… Read more »
Balneario Archena (Spa Baths)
Balneario de Archena Spa is a leader in the spa resorts and wellness hotels in Spain, with thermal water from a mineral-medicinal water spring, with an average constant temperature of 34-36 degrees C. Archena is 24km from Murcia (directly north) and is just over 1 hour from us at La Zenia. It is made up of: The village of Archena… Read more »
Traffic Fines in Spain
Traffic Fines In Spain – The number of traffic fines in Spain has risen over the last few years, leading to many people claiming that it is simply a way to increase income for regional Spanish Governments. We’ve taken a look at how to know if you’ve been fined and what your options are. The majority of fines are for… Read more »
CASE STUDY – Client says they have No Deeds.
Occasionally we have received an email from a client, who says something like “I bought a property off …… 12 years ago and I still have no title deeds. Please, can you help me.” This is a serious enquiry, which we have all too frequently, unfortunately. If we receive these enquiries we need to know if someone is in Spain… Read more »
How many different types of olive oil are there?
How many different types of olive oil are there? Which one should you be using? One of the most important ingredients to a healthy Mediterranean diet is, of course, olive oil. Spain produces approximately 45% of the world’s olive oil. There are many different varieties of olives and the Picual olives are the most commonly used as they have a… Read more »
Communities and the Role of the President Part 1
Communities and the Role of the President What is a community? Most but not all people buying a home in Spain will automatically become a member of a community. They will be expected to contribute financially to the community in line with their share or “coefficient”. This share is written into the title deeds “Escritura” of the purchased property and… Read more »