Archive for the ‘Living in Spain’ Category
Visit Granada
The Alhambra Palace
The Sentinella’s travel expert Margaret Surie takes us on a tour of the magnificent Alhambra in Granada. If you are in the Mojacar area and want to go, why not get in contact with Thomas Cook rep, Jo on 600 062 601 to hear more about the fantastic tours they operate to this “Jewel in the Crown of Spain”.
Andy de Ronda
Suffering from epilepsy and in remision from cerebral cancer, Andy de Ronda is hoping to raise 50,000€ to begin a foundation to help families in Spain with sick children and who are facing financial hardship.
You can read more about Andy’s quest on his website, www.romaronda.info where he is keeping a daily blog on the home page. You can also follow his route, which brings him into Almeria province on 25th May. Andy de Ronda needs support and nightly accommodation – he has a bed for the night in Turre on the 26th, but please contact him directly (or via The Sentinella) if you can provide a bed in Aguilas, Tabernas, Almeria, Adra or Motril. Read the rest of this entry »
We Want Our Bus!!
At present there is little or no bus service from Turre to Mojacar and no published timetable. There is little or no parking in Mojacar and we must abide by the law and not drink and drive. We are petitioning the Turre Town Hall to provide a regular local bus service with a published timetable so that residents of Turre can visit Mojacar in a safe and secure manner. Please sign our petition!!
Perhaps you pass by (or stop at) the English card stall run by John and his wife on various markets; Arboleas, Turre, Villaricos and others. One Saturday in March, John saw a lady have her handbag snatched and decided to persue the thief. Read the rest of this entry »
Value to be had in second hand market
Here in Spain, for every one new car sold, there are around 8 used ones changing hands, so the used car market is big business. If you are buying, or wanting to buy a used car, you have a number of choices. Buying a car from a friend or relative is one of the favourites, as you generally know the car, and its history. Another way is to go to a new car dealer and look at one of the many on their forecourt that have generally been taken in part-exchange. But if you want a car that is probably a bit cheaper, but still in as good condition, then try a reputable used car dealer, who cherry-pick the cars they have in stock and let them do the work in testing the car and making sure it is in tip-top condition. These independent dealers have a wide range of models from small hatches, convertibles, 4×4′s and some exotica in and amongst.
If they don’t have the car you are looking for, then a good, switched on dealer will try and find your car for you. Let them do all the hard work and make your life a bit easier….. You may pay a bit more, but it is often worth it. – Martin Ward -The Sentinella February 2011
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Roma a Ronda
Almanzora Gardening Club
Almanzora Group of Friends