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Spanish Property Choice is a family run business the Garners on their located a hop, step and a jump from blue flag Come join us in Southern Facebook page Mediterranean beaches in the beautiful coastal resort of Mojácar, Almeria. Spain and let us help @SpanishPropertyChoice

Established in 2007, we now have over 800 you to turn your Spanish properties for sale and rent in Almeria, Murcia and on the Costa Blanca in Alicante, all of which can dream into reality. be found right here on our website: www.spanishpropertychoice.com. We only list properties that comply with the Decreto 218 - in other words, ALL our properties are legal.

Mum, Sharon (left) Dad, Stephen (right) Daughter, Emma (top) Son-in-Law Matthew (middle) Son, Shaun (front)

as media celebrities in their own right. And if it’s their personal trials and tribulations away from the that dream property in Spain you desire, look no office. It’s the best way to Garner some TV heaven. further than Spanish Property Choice. Sharon says: “The whole TV thing is wonderful and we love Article by Grahame Anderson & featured in The every minute of it, but our full focus is on what we Good Property Guide, July-August 2017. do best. Finding our clients their dream home.”

At the time of writing the family could look forward to a new series with 25, one hour programmes on the way, and life was as busy as ever. But there’s also a savvy name in the property industry who has been quick to partner with Spanish Property Choice. Hamptons International is a leading residential property company in the UK, working across local, national and international markets, delivering unrivalled customer service through the commitment and inspiration of its staff. They’ve been inspired by the family’s drive and ambition, enough to create a regional partnership. This will further strengthen their hand in terms of the business Spanish Property Choice have successfully developed into Mojácars leading Real Estate Agency, now leading the market for Inland and Coastal re-sale properties and long term rentals. They are always striving to be ahead of the market to offer their vendors the best opportunity to achieve a quick and efficient sale. This involves a fully supported legal structure. They have now secured a befitting strap-line well earned by this company - ‘OUR REPUTATION IS YOUR GUARANTEE’. As for Sun, Sea and selling Houses, the series will continue to follow them as they sail their business through unpredictable waters, and also track 74 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 3 Contents.

Buying Guide If you are considering buying a property here in Your journey starts here...... 04 Spain you will need to bear in mind that the legal system and steps to follow may be very different Why Almeria?...... 05 from those you have experienced in your home Why are you buying?...... 08 country. This guide is intended as practical advice Identifying what you want...... 09 for your consideration, when purchasing a property Why use an agent?...... 10 overseas. What it can cost to buy...... 12 Financing your purchase...... 13 Currency exchange...... 15 Garnering TV Heaven Do you need a lawyer?...... 20 The legal process...... 21 Disclaimer: This information is provided as a The power of television can be a wonderful thing clients in Florida, Paphos, Crete, Portugal, France, Preparation for your move...... 22 general guide and is based upon information when it comes to people and property. Just ask Italy and all over Spain. Business has always been Required documents...... 23 provided to Spanish Property Choice by the the Garner family originally from Cannock, now good, but this extra exposure has really fired things Bringing your pets...... 24 relevant local authorities and may be subject to building their own Spanish empire in majestic up. I’ve even had people and companies asking change at any time with little or no notice. Mojácar. They began the process of filming for a about my clothes and where I buy them. We Remaining Information...... 25 brand new Channel 4 fly on the wall documentary, hoped it would go well. But this has all been well Testimonials...... 26 Spanish Property Choice will not be liable for any ‘Sun, Sea and Selling Houses’, hoping perhaps above our expectations.” Sun, Sea & Selling Houses TV series...... 70 inaccuracies in this information. Anyone wishing to get a little extra business. Now a year on, the Garnering TV Heaven...... 74 to obtain any further information must contact success of the series has seen the need for the When Stephen and Sharon moved to this beautiful the relevant local authority. agency to employ new staff, as demand for their province of Costa Almería, their original intention services has rocketed. Spanish Property Choice was to semi-retire. Their son Shaun attended Area Guide now has 14 people based in their Mojácar office, a Spanish public school, and Emma found Mojácar...... 28 as more and more people look to them for that employment initially for a Spanish recreational Vera Playa...... 34 dream home in Spain. A combination of sun, sea, company. However after a very short period of lifestyle choices and the pulling power of Spain has time, Stephen and Sharon were head hunted by Garrucha...... 38 resulted in enquiries for property soaring. Both the a Spanish Property Developer in Olula del Río, Villaricos...... 42 family and company have become household who saw potential in the historical experience Sierra Cabrera...... 46 names in the UK, Spain and America. they both had to offer the Spanish Real Estate San Juan de los Terreros...... 48 Market. Consequently they opened their first Los Gallardos...... 50 The 20, hour long programmes in the first series office predominantly selling old farmhouses; cave follow the day to day business of agencies selling houses and traditional Spanish village houses full Turre...... 52 dream Spanish properties to British investors. It also of charm and character. The rest as they say, is Albox & inland (Arboleas, Antas & Velez Rubio)..54 chronicles family adventures along the way. And it history. Fresh from their success, the company then Valle del Este...... 60 seems Mum Sharon, Dad Steve, daughter Emma, became stars of the ‘A Place In the Sun Exhibition Huércal-Overa & Murcia Region...... 62 ...A sign of confidence in son Shaun and son-in-law Matt have made quite at Olympia’, with people of all ages flocking to international property. an impression on the viewers following their trials their stand, for property advice, to say hello and and tribulations. When the series finished back in yes – to ask for an autograph. At the airport on the As a Member of the AIPP we have been vetted and Spring Sharon told me: “It was a great pleasure to way back home they were constantly stopped by approved, and we have voluntarily committed ourselves be asked to take part in the series, and we’re all people who wanted to chat. to industry regulation. absolutely gob-smacked by the response. We’ve actually had a few sleepless nights just trying to You can look out for the next series of Sun, Sea To verify our membership, to read the Code of Conduct, keep up with the enquiries. We’ve now got more and Selling Houses early next spring. And don’t be or to find out more about the AIPP, visit. than 9,000 followers on Facebook and have surprised to see the glorious Garner family emerge www.aipp.org.uk 4 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 5

Your journey starts here... Almeria In the South East corner of Andalucia, Spain.

Costa Almeria, a huge expanse of unspoilt town’s dual identity: part pretty traditional, quiet, No one lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn starting from scratch. coastline between Murcia and Granada. Perhaps hillside village (Pueblo) and part lively beach To be successful, we absolutely, positively have to find people who have already paid not as well known as some of the Costas, yet its (Playa) resort affords overseas property buyers the the price to learn the things that we need to learn, to achieve our goals. inhabitants like the fact its villages retain much of ‘best of both worlds’. Mojácar Pueblo is a picture their Spanish identity making it the “real Spain” still. book village of little whitewashed houses and is You maybe looking for a new venture, an investment, a holiday home or even just conducting a little It is known for having the hottest, cleanest and nestled in the olive and almond grove dotted research for the future, whatever your reason for picking up our brochure, you can be assured you have driest climate also of any other Spanish location. foothills of the Sierra Cabrera mountain range. come to the right company to guide you in the right direction. Beautiful Mojácar remains a hot spot, only 40 Vera is another hotspot – also divided into Pueblo minutes drive from the airport of Almeria, it is a and Playa areas with direct access to Garrucha – favourite for all nationalities as a traditional holiday a working port with a new harbour, and the scuba- “Our experiences and our reputation is your guarantee” destination - ideal for families and couples. The diving centre of Villaricos.

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Your journey starts here... Almeria In the South East corner of Andalucia, Spain.

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ZARAGOZA With the SPC family... SPAIN BARCELONA

CORDOBA MURCIA Alicante • We dreamt of a better future for our children! A-91 SEVILLE RM-11 Murcia • We dreamt of a new life in the sun! We We are safe in the knowledge that our children´s GRANADA MALAGA achieved our dream for our family and help our life is secure with Spanish Property Choice as Almeria Chirivel clients to achieve theirs every day! they both now work for the family business and N-342 Puerto Lumbreras they have embraced what Spain offers when it Oria A-7 • We wanted to invest in Spain! We invested comes to family values! Baza both in terms of a financial investment in a Albox Pulpi AP-7 Granada

Aguilas Parque Natural Huercal Overa Sierra de Baza Arboleas Guadix San Juan de los Terreros Zurgena Antas Cóbdar Vera Lubrin Garrucha

A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Tabernas Turre

Parque Nacional Tabernas De Sierra Nevada Sorbas A-7 Paraje Natural Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras Nijar

Agua Amarga

Las Negras

Malaga El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra Parque Natural Almeria del Cabo de Gata-Níjar San José Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata 6 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 7

La Alcazaba The city of Almeria is Andalucia’s most eastern is home to the Mediterraneo shopping complex. part built into the rocks of the hillside on which the ALMERIAcapital. Years ago, it was not as well known by Hotels are readily signposted, as are the convenient Alcazaba stands. tourists as other capitals like Malaga, Sevillle, or train and bus stations. Not without its traditional Granada. However, that has changed drastically bullring, the Plaza de Toros de Almeria dates back to The tourist train, which runs at the weekend, takes recently with its growth as a major holiday area. 1888 and has a capacity for over 9,000 spectators. a route through the old quarter and port area, offering a relaxing way to see the city sights. The Almeria holds a great deal of charm and is steeped A huge iron railway bridge, Cables Ingles, starting point for the train is at Plaza de Emilio Perez in history. It is located at the foot of a mountain range constructed by a British mining company in the and the timetable is available from the Almeria which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, early 20th century, dominates the landscape at Turismo website. an Arab fortress built by the Caliph of Cordoba, one end of the port, part of the industrial heritage Abd-erRahman with three huge walled enclosures of the city, from the mining era of Almeria, it is Located in the heart of the Old Quarter, on the (in the second of which are remains of a mosque, now being restored to be promoted as a tourist site of a former Arabic souk, the Aire de Almeria converted to a chapel by the Catholic kings). The attraction. The ferry terminal by the port offers trips has recovered an ancient Arabic baths and Alcazaba is the second largest Muslim fortress in across the Mediterranean sea to North Africa, and restored an ancient tradition. A testimony to the Andalucia behind the Alhambra in Granada. the Parque de Nicolas Salmeron, a narrow strip of Muslim presence that enriched the cultural and approximately one kilometre in length, situated social heritage of Almeria city, here, in luxurious Almería as one of the eight provincial capitals between the port and the city streets, provides surroundings it is possible to indulge ones self in the of Andalucia, houses various museums. True green areas and shaded seating. custom of Arabic bathing, incorporating the ritual historians will appreciate the Almeria Museum of moderate, warm and cold immersions to cleanse which contains numerous objects discovered by The Barrio de la Chanca, the cave quarter, is part the mind and body. the well-known Belgian mining engineer, Louis Siret. of the old town, and has been depicted in many Puerta de Purchena The contemporary art museum is well worth visiting. artistic impressions. There are still some families A trip to the city would not be complete without Take a stroll around Almeria and discover for yourself living in the colourful cave like dwellings which are experiencing its nightlife and local cuisine. The numerous examples of beautiful street art. restaurants and bars in the centre of town are located between Paseo de Almeria and La Rambla In the centre of the city is La Rambla, Avenide de and the area is noted for it excellent seafood and Frederico Garcia Lorca, a long tree lined avenue tapas. that leads down to the port and beaches, it has a vibrant and modern feel with bustling street cafes, Almeria City commemorates many fiestas, tempting shops, feature water fountains, and having religious or historical connotations they play areas for children. With easy access from the are celebrated round the clock with passion and motorway there is plenty of underground parking. enthusiasm, such momentous local occasions Close by is Paseo de Almeria, the main road for where everyone is made welcome. The Almeria serious shoppers, with its neighbouring streets Turismo website provides details and dates of the packed with appealing little boutiques. Avenida del Almeria city fiestas. Mediterraneo, runs right through the city centre and 6 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 7

La Alcazaba The city of Almeria is Andalucia’s most eastern is home to the Mediterraneo shopping complex. part built into the rocks of the hillside on which the ALMERIAcapital. Years ago, it was not as well known by Hotels are readily signposted, as are the convenient Alcazaba stands. tourists as other capitals like Malaga, Sevillle, or train and bus stations. Not without its traditional Granada. However, that has changed drastically bullring, the Plaza de Toros de Almeria dates back to The tourist train, which runs at the weekend, takes recently with its growth as a major holiday area. 1888 and has a capacity for over 9,000 spectators. a route through the old quarter and port area, offering a relaxing way to see the city sights. The Almeria holds a great deal of charm and is steeped A huge iron railway bridge, Cables Ingles, starting point for the train is at Plaza de Emilio Perez in history. It is located at the foot of a mountain range constructed by a British mining company in the and the timetable is available from the Almeria which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, early 20th century, dominates the landscape at Turismo website. an Arab fortress built by the Caliph of Cordoba, one end of the port, part of the industrial heritage Abd-erRahman with three huge walled enclosures of the city, from the mining era of Almeria, it is Located in the heart of the Old Quarter, on the (in the second of which are remains of a mosque, now being restored to be promoted as a tourist site of a former Arabic souk, the Aire de Almeria converted to a chapel by the Catholic kings). The attraction. The ferry terminal by the port offers trips has recovered an ancient Arabic baths and Alcazaba is the second largest Muslim fortress in across the Mediterranean sea to North Africa, and restored an ancient tradition. A testimony to the Andalucia behind the Alhambra in Granada. the Parque de Nicolas Salmeron, a narrow strip of Muslim presence that enriched the cultural and approximately one kilometre in length, situated social heritage of Almeria city, here, in luxurious Almería as one of the eight provincial capitals between the port and the city streets, provides surroundings it is possible to indulge ones self in the of Andalucia, houses various museums. True green areas and shaded seating. custom of Arabic bathing, incorporating the ritual historians will appreciate the Almeria Museum of moderate, warm and cold immersions to cleanse which contains numerous objects discovered by The Barrio de la Chanca, the cave quarter, is part the mind and body. the well-known Belgian mining engineer, Louis Siret. of the old town, and has been depicted in many Puerta de Purchena The contemporary art museum is well worth visiting. artistic impressions. There are still some families A trip to the city would not be complete without Take a stroll around Almeria and discover for yourself living in the colourful cave like dwellings which are experiencing its nightlife and local cuisine. The numerous examples of beautiful street art. restaurants and bars in the centre of town are located between Paseo de Almeria and La Rambla In the centre of the city is La Rambla, Avenide de and the area is noted for it excellent seafood and Frederico Garcia Lorca, a long tree lined avenue tapas. that leads down to the port and beaches, it has a vibrant and modern feel with bustling street cafes, Almeria City commemorates many fiestas, tempting shops, feature water fountains, and having religious or historical connotations they play areas for children. With easy access from the are celebrated round the clock with passion and motorway there is plenty of underground parking. enthusiasm, such momentous local occasions Close by is Paseo de Almeria, the main road for where everyone is made welcome. The Almeria serious shoppers, with its neighbouring streets Turismo website provides details and dates of the packed with appealing little boutiques. Avenida del Almeria city fiestas. Mediterraneo, runs right through the city centre and 8 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 9 It’s time to identify what you would really like.

For many of our buyers their search for a property It’s amazing how many people state that they began a while ago. Rarely these days is it a “thought” they wanted to be in once place, spontaneous decision, rather the result of several yet they ended up changing their mind halfway months of careful research and watching the through their search process. There are no market. Many clients watch websites but in our shortcuts to buying property in Spain and an experience rarely portray the reality of standing on essential part of your research should always the land as we always say. involve staying where you think you wish to buy.

Wish List Close to medical facilities Why are you buying? You should create a brief that Close to public transport Swimming pool As with buying anywhere abroad, you must ask medical facilities and pharmacies. sets out your list of requirements. Private swimming pool yourself “Why are you buying?”. Do you want When you are viewing the properties you have somewhere for regular holidays, investment or a chosen to see, it is advisable to take your own Where do you want to live? What type of property? permanent home? Maybe you will need to cover notes of each property so you can take a look On the coast your costs by renting it out too? Consider what later and compare notes. Viewing days can type of area and property you would like to be be long and you may see several properties so In the country Apartment in. Rural or urban? New or old? Amongst expats your personal notes on your thoughts on each Walking distance to amenities Duplex / Townhouse or locals? Other key considerations include how property will be invaluable. Driving distance to amenities Villa far you want to be from an airport, beaches and key amenities such as supermarkets and a local Also if there was something you would like to In a Spanish community Cortijo / Farmhouse restaurant/bar. follow up with your agent afterwards your notes In an expat community New Build will come in handy. Your personal tick boxes Close to airport Rustic / Characterful If you are relocating full-time with a family then in this booklet (You’ll find them in the yelllow Close to beach schooling options will need to be investigated sections) will help you “tick all the boxes to Minimum number of bedrooms early on (and places applied for months in secure your new home”. Close to schools advance), whilst retirees will need to check on Minimum number of bathrooms 8 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 9 It’s time to identify what you would really like.

Wish List Close to medical facilities Why are you buying? You should create a brief that Close to public transport Swimming pool As with buying anywhere abroad, you must ask medical facilities and pharmacies. sets out your list of requirements. Private swimming pool yourself “Why are you buying?”. Do you want When you are viewing the properties you have somewhere for regular holidays, investment or a chosen to see, it is advisable to take your own Where do you want to live? What type of property? permanent home? Maybe you will need to cover notes of each property so you can take a look On the coast your costs by renting it out too? Consider what later and compare notes. Viewing days can type of area and property you would like to be be long and you may see several properties so In the country Apartment in. Rural or urban? New or old? Amongst expats your personal notes on your thoughts on each Walking distance to amenities Duplex / Townhouse or locals? Other key considerations include how property will be invaluable. Driving distance to amenities Villa far you want to be from an airport, beaches and key amenities such as supermarkets and a local Also if there was something you would like to In a Spanish community Cortijo / Farmhouse restaurant/bar. follow up with your agent afterwards your notes In an expat community New Build will come in handy. Your personal tick boxes Close to airport Rustic / Characterful If you are relocating full-time with a family then in this booklet (You’ll find them in the yelllow Close to beach schooling options will need to be investigated sections) will help you “tick all the boxes to Minimum number of bedrooms early on (and places applied for months in secure your new home”. Close to schools advance), whilst retirees will need to check on Minimum number of bathrooms 10 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 11 Why should you use an estate agent when buying or selling a property in Almeria?

Since the development of internet services, there • We know our market inside and out. has been an inevitable growth in the number of • We are knowledgeable of the types of vendors selling their homes via alternative means properties in our area, the individual situations to the conventional estate agent. Despite this of purchasers looking for them and the trend, the vast majority of property sales are still, current market values of properties within our fortunately, handled by professional estate agents province. - and indeed we as an industry have also made • We have our fingers on the pulse at all good use of the web as a vital marketing tool. times of local market conditions which may be completely different to the national general picture. A real estate agent is • We have an immediate, live register of interested purchasers seeking property. actually worth their weight • We know through many years in business how to pick up buying signals better than the in gold. We’ll tell you why... layperson.

Vendors & Purchasers... Getting the best from your agent...

It is important to match the agent to the Maintaining a high level of contact with your market. It is no good choosing an agent dealing agent is vital so that they never have chance with the high-end luxury market to sell an old to forget either you or your property and for traditional village house, and vice versa. If the purchasers getting to know your agent is vital agent has been established for a great many to enable them to find you your dream home. years such as Spanish Property Choice, it is a Personality comes into play a lot in the success sure sign that they have been doing something of any business relationship, but none more so consistently right over that time. It is no good than the property industry. selecting an agent with little experience just because they charge a much lower fee to sell If you conduct yourself in a pleasant manner your property or for potential purchasers a free and engage with your agent developing a With love from the Garner family jolly jaunt viewing trip, as these can be high positive rapport, it can elicit that extra ounce of pressure sales tactics! As in all things, quality effort and conviction which can make all the Sun, Sea and Selling Houses often comes at a price. So our advice is always difference when it comes to securing a sale. To use a registered estate agent with an office! help your agent further, ensure that you remain fully contactable throughout the day providing Never meet an agent at a cafe, motorway all changes in telephone and email contact junction or hotel always insist on meeting them details, should a buyer be found at short notice in their offices, if they do not have one then be and for purchasers to enable them to contact very cautious and ask yourself, would you have you to organise and help with the itinerary, done this in your home country? NO! look for accommodation and flights. office with a ‘buzz’ and a company with great website presence. 10 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 11 Why should you use an estate agent when buying or selling a property in Almeria?

Vendors & Purchasers... Getting the best from your agent...

It is important to match the agent to the Maintaining a high level of contact with your market. It is no good choosing an agent dealing agent is vital so that they never have chance with the high-end luxury market to sell an old to forget either you or your property and for traditional village house, and vice versa. If the purchasers getting to know your agent is vital agent has been established for a great many to enable them to find you your dream home. years such as Spanish Property Choice, it is a Personality comes into play a lot in the success sure sign that they have been doing something of any business relationship, but none more so consistently right over that time. It is no good than the property industry. selecting an agent with little experience just because they charge a much lower fee to sell If you conduct yourself in a pleasant manner your property or for potential purchasers a free and engage with your agent developing a With love from the Garner family jolly jaunt viewing trip, as these can be high positive rapport, it can elicit that extra ounce of pressure sales tactics! As in all things, quality effort and conviction which can make all the Sun, Sea and Selling Houses often comes at a price. So our advice is always difference when it comes to securing a sale. To use a registered estate agent with an office! help your agent further, ensure that you remain fully contactable throughout the day providing Never meet an agent at a cafe, motorway all changes in telephone and email contact junction or hotel always insist on meeting them details, should a buyer be found at short notice in their offices, if they do not have one then be and for purchasers to enable them to contact very cautious and ask yourself, would you have you to organise and help with the itinerary, done this in your home country? NO! look for accommodation and flights. office with a ‘buzz’ and a company with great website presence. 12 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 13 Are you looking for a property Financing your to purchase or rent long term? purchase.

It is important to work out what funds you Mortgages are available for around 70% have before you even start your search. or purchase price. 100% mortgages are How much can you afford to spend? How available but these are usually only from you will finance your property purchase? banks on bank repossessed properties do you require a mortgage? Do you which to be fair are sometimes not the need to re-mortgage your current home best buy. to release equity, or will you need to use savings and/or release pension funds? YES? Well congratulations you have just taken the first step to finding your dream home with Spanish Property Choice! We have one of the largest independent portfolios of both inland and coastal properties within our province. How do you want to finance your dream home?

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How much does it cost to In Spain, purchase costs (‘On costs’ as they are locally known) could be buy a property in Spain? between 10% & 13% over and above the If you are non-tax resident in Spain then you How much does it cost to will have to pay an annual tax (Renta) on purchase price. your property. Of course, you will also have all There are 3 purchase level structures that run a property in Spain? the normal running costs associated with any came into force in January 2012... In addition to the transfer tax there are property. (Monthly cost in Euros) notary fees and land/property registration The running costs of your Spanish property 1) Up to 400,000€ fees, which vary according to the will depend upon the type of property that House insurance Transfer tax is 8% purchase price of the property you buy and whether or not you become a fiscal resident of Spain. However, all properties IBI/Council tax are liable to council tax, locally known as 2) From 400,000.01€ - 700,000€ Gas / electricity You should also consider solicitors and IBI (Impuestos de Bienes Inmuebles). IBI is Transfer tax is 9% (Note the first 400,000€ is mortgage fees. The average solicitors fee normally considerably cheaper in Spain. Water taxed at 8% the remainder is 9%) is approximately 1,500€ + IVA at 21% Basura/refuse If you buy on a community, you will be 3) 700,000.01€ and above liable for community charges (Cuota Telephone (inc installation) Transfer tax is 10% (Note the first400,000€ is Check out our buying Comunidad de Propietarios), which are for Internet (inc installation) taxed at 8% the remainder is 10%) the maintenance of the complex. guide on our website. Maintenance 12 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 13 Are you looking for a property Financing your to purchase or rent long term? purchase.

How much does it cost to In Spain, purchase costs (‘On costs’ as they are locally known) could be buy a property in Spain? between 10% & 13% over and above the If you are non-tax resident in Spain then you How much does it cost to will have to pay an annual tax (Renta) on purchase price. your property. Of course, you will also have all There are 3 purchase level structures that run a property in Spain? the normal running costs associated with any came into force in January 2012... In addition to the transfer tax there are property. (Monthly cost in Euros) notary fees and land/property registration The running costs of your Spanish property 1) Up to 400,000€ fees, which vary according to the will depend upon the type of property that House insurance Transfer tax is 8% purchase price of the property you buy and whether or not you become a fiscal resident of Spain. However, all properties IBI/Council tax are liable to council tax, locally known as 2) From 400,000.01€ - 700,000€ Gas / electricity You should also consider solicitors and IBI (Impuestos de Bienes Inmuebles). IBI is Transfer tax is 9% (Note the first 400,000€ is mortgage fees. The average solicitors fee normally considerably cheaper in Spain. Water taxed at 8% the remainder is 9%) is approximately 1,500€ + IVA at 21% Basura/refuse If you buy on a community, you will be 3) 700,000.01€ and above liable for community charges (Cuota Telephone (inc installation) Transfer tax is 10% (Note the first400,000€ is Check out our buying Comunidad de Propietarios), which are for Internet (inc installation) taxed at 8% the remainder is 10%) the maintenance of the complex. guide on our website. Maintenance 14 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 15

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Luckily Spanish Property support and expert insight From L-R: Zoe Griffiths - Currencies Direct, Janet Bunt, With offices in Mojacar, Choice work closely they simply wouldn’t get Emma Fowler - Spanish Property & Roy Bunt. Albox and Huercal-Overa with currency experts anywhere else.” (the exact area where the Currencies Direct. Bunts were concentrating Clients are assigned their search) it couldn’t a personal account have worked any better. AS A MULTI AWARD- manager to look after WINNING CURRENCY their requirements and Services It wasn’t long before Roy PROVIDER WITH 16 keep them up to date will and Janet found their SPANISH BRANCHES, the latest currency news worth little slice of heaven – a CURRENCIES DIRECT so they can time their property in Arboleas, PROVIDES SPANISH transfers effectively. recommending Almeria. PROPERTY CHOICE CLIENTS WITH A LEVEL But they also have the Refer a friend and earn Their offer was quickly OF SUPPORT AND flexibility to move money a £50 Amazon gift card.* accepted, and before long EXPERT INSIGHT THEY on their terms online or it was time to pay the Get referring: SIMPLY WOULDN’T GET through the Currencies reservation fee. Direct app. currenciesdirect.com/refer ANYWHERE ELSE. *See currenciesdirect.com/refer for terms and conditions.

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Valencia Puerto Pollensa Our locations Puerto Javea Portals Moraria Through our local Albir offices and branches situated across the Mazarrón La Marina Almancil Quesada coast, our team of Almería Nerja friendly experts are La Zenía Indalo able to give local man market knowledge Benalmádena The Indalo is a prehistoric magical sym- Marbella and provide relevant, bol found in the cave of “Los Letreros” (“The Signboards”) in Sierra de María- tailored advice to our Fuengirola Los Vélez Natural Park in Vélez Blanco. customers - face-to- Tenerife face or over the phone. Original cave markings

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Whether you’re selling your property in Alicante or looking forward to soaking up the sun in Mojacar, it’s important to make the most of your currency transfers. At Currencies Direct we’re committed to making sure you always secure a great exchange rate. It has been customary to paint the Indalo symbol As well as on your But exchange rates are really volatile things (with some fluctuating on the front of houses and businesses to protect house or business, by up to 5% within a couple of weeks) so picking the right time to them from evil (similar to Kokopelli of the south- the Indalo symbol is used as a lucky make your transfer can be tricky. western USA) and is considered to be a god totem. charm in the Almeria region also. To carry the charm is only beneficial if it has been presented as With our team of currency experts and our unique partnership with As well as painting, it is also deemed good luck to a gift. CaixaBank, you’ll benefit from: receive the symbol to attach to the front of your house as a moving in gift for the same reasons. Some people also believe that the story behind Excellent exchange rates Usually of metal construction or as pottery of some the symbol of the Indalo man is about a man who sort, received as a gift and affixed by your front escapes in a cave to get away from the rain, then No transfer fees or landing fees door is said to have the same affect. when the rain stops, out comes a rainbow and when the man walks away from the wall of the Personal support The indalo has a Levantine origin and dates back cave, the image is left there. The American based to 2500 BC. It is believed that around this time indigenous rights organization Cultural Survival uses A range of transfer options there was a cultural capital for the Iberian peoples an Indalo symbol on its logo. around Almeria and the use of metal (copper) was Regular currency insights first being developed. Also around this time, large burial chambers were in prominence, one of the best known in all of Europe being at Antequera, just north of Malaga. (named by the Romans Get in touch - Mojácar office “Antikaria – meaning ancient). Avenida Mediterráneo 341 +34 950 478 914 Mojácar (Almería) [email protected] The pictograph was named in memory of Saint Indaletius, and means “Indal eccius” (Messenger 04638, Spain of the Gods) in the Iberian language.

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Why we advise you to always use an independent solicitor when purchasing a property in Spain! There have been many news stories about arrange an appointment for you on your behalf for property buyers in Spain having their property you to visit your chosen solicitor. It is imperative for demolished. However we at Spanish Property YOU to choose the solicitor. We recommend you Choice think it’s safe to say that buyers now realise do not use a vendors, developer’s or an agents’ that it’s not only imperative to get a solicitor, but solicitor, always use an independent solicitor so Once you have found your dream home, the seller. The ARRAS contract will usually it’s an absolute necessity to get a good solicitor. that you know the solicitor is working for you. we then start the purchase process with a require a 10 per cent deposit to be paid reservation agreement. This is a contract (this payment will include your original Once you have spoken to one of our members of Your solicitor will review the sales agreement staff we are sure you will feel confident that you or reservation contract, they will conduct the that secures the purchase price and takes 3,000€). The buyer is then committed to will be given a variety of options to speak to a conveyancing required, and carry out other the property off the market for, usually, 30 complete the purchase and the seller to selection of solicitors within Costa Almeria. checks to ensure that you are protected. days on payment of €3,000. Expect your the sale. deposit to be held by your lawyer or your We will issue you with a list of reputable, long Spanish Property Choice after many years of agent in a client or escrow account. Should the seller pull out of the transaction established, multi-lingual solicitors for you to choose experience have learnt that most purchases in from. You can email, call or contact any of them Spain go very smoothly, you only hear about those they must return double the amount prior to your visit, to enable you to ask as many that don’t! Normally within 21 days of signing the of the deposit received by way of questions as you deem fit, or on your arrival we will reservation agreement, the (contrato de compensation. If the buyer pulls out, they ARRAS) is signed between the buyer and will lose the deposit paid. Power of Attorney. It is possible for you to authorise your lawyer to act on your behalf with regard to your legal matters in Spain. This is often a big advantage, as travelling to Spain to sign documents can be inconvenient for some people. For example you may miss an essential signing date through ill-health or travel Tax & Tax Residency. annual tax declaration to the Spanish tax disruption. A Power of Attorney can be limited to just the purchase of your property, enabling your solicitor to sign office. This will be deemed as mandatory on your behalf. It is essential that you fully understand according to a number of factors such the difference between being resident as: if you live in Spain for 183 days a year or longer or if your main and primary NIE numbers. You cannot buy a property in Spain without a NIE number (Numero de Identificación de in Spain and being tax resident in Spain. Extranjero), which is an identity/social number for non-residents. Some agents offer to get this for you prior to The two things are quite different and residence is in Spain or if your spouse a reservation, do not do this! To obtain a legal NIE you have to have a reservation contract to supply to the can have a profound impact upon you and children live in Spain or your main authorities! (Policia Nacional) hence forth all future documentation from said authorities will be sent to the economic interest is in Spain. address registered on the NIE registration contract. and your family, particularly with regard to inheritance tax. There is no rush for an NIE, they only take 7-14 days in general to get and well within a purchase timescale. Do The vital point is that you must actually not risk putting your name to a falsified document just so you can get an NIE number before you buy. Anyone make a tax return to the Spanish tax who offers to go down this road, just refer to the law or say no! If you intend to reside in Spain for longer than three months then you must apply authorities (even if it amounts to a nil to go on the National Foreigner’s Registry return) to be designated as tax resident (Registro Central de Extranjeros), which and thereby eligible for free healthcare and tax exemptions on inheritance tax. Power of attorney NIE numbers can be done when you apply for your NIE number. However, registration on the Importantly, if you are deemed to have Check price for POA Speak with solicitor National Foreigner’s Registry does not been tax resident and you have not Appoint a solicitor & leave POA Take passports mean that you are tax resident. To be made an annual tax return then you will Take passports Take reservation contract tax resident in Spain you must make an not be eligible for tax exemptions. Take reservation contract 20 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 21 Need a Lawyer? The legal process.

Why we advise you to always use an independent solicitor when purchasing a property in Spain! There have been many news stories about arrange an appointment for you on your behalf for property buyers in Spain having their property you to visit your chosen solicitor. It is imperative for demolished. However we at Spanish Property YOU to choose the solicitor. We recommend you Choice think it’s safe to say that buyers now realise do not use a vendors, developer’s or an agents’ that it’s not only imperative to get a solicitor, but solicitor, always use an independent solicitor so Once you have found your dream home, the seller. The ARRAS contract will usually it’s an absolute necessity to get a good solicitor. that you know the solicitor is working for you. we then start the purchase process with a require a 10 per cent deposit to be paid reservation agreement. This is a contract (this payment will include your original Once you have spoken to one of our members of Your solicitor will review the sales agreement staff we are sure you will feel confident that you or reservation contract, they will conduct the that secures the purchase price and takes 3,000€). The buyer is then committed to will be given a variety of options to speak to a conveyancing required, and carry out other the property off the market for, usually, 30 complete the purchase and the seller to selection of solicitors within Costa Almeria. checks to ensure that you are protected. days on payment of €3,000. Expect your the sale. deposit to be held by your lawyer or your We will issue you with a list of reputable, long Spanish Property Choice after many years of agent in a client or escrow account. Should the seller pull out of the transaction established, multi-lingual solicitors for you to choose experience have learnt that most purchases in from. You can email, call or contact any of them Spain go very smoothly, you only hear about those they must return double the amount prior to your visit, to enable you to ask as many that don’t! Normally within 21 days of signing the of the deposit received by way of questions as you deem fit, or on your arrival we will reservation agreement, the (contrato de compensation. If the buyer pulls out, they ARRAS) is signed between the buyer and will lose the deposit paid. Power of Attorney. It is possible for you to authorise your lawyer to act on your behalf with regard to your legal matters in Spain. This is often a big advantage, as travelling to Spain to sign documents can be inconvenient for some people. For example you may miss an essential signing date through ill-health or travel Tax & Tax Residency. annual tax declaration to the Spanish tax disruption. A Power of Attorney can be limited to just the purchase of your property, enabling your solicitor to sign office. This will be deemed as mandatory on your behalf. It is essential that you fully understand according to a number of factors such the difference between being resident as: if you live in Spain for 183 days a year or longer or if your main and primary NIE numbers. You cannot buy a property in Spain without a NIE number (Numero de Identificación de in Spain and being tax resident in Spain. Extranjero), which is an identity/social number for non-residents. Some agents offer to get this for you prior to The two things are quite different and residence is in Spain or if your spouse a reservation, do not do this! To obtain a legal NIE you have to have a reservation contract to supply to the can have a profound impact upon you and children live in Spain or your main authorities! (Policia Nacional) hence forth all future documentation from said authorities will be sent to the economic interest is in Spain. address registered on the NIE registration contract. and your family, particularly with regard to inheritance tax. There is no rush for an NIE, they only take 7-14 days in general to get and well within a purchase timescale. Do The vital point is that you must actually not risk putting your name to a falsified document just so you can get an NIE number before you buy. Anyone make a tax return to the Spanish tax who offers to go down this road, just refer to the law or say no! If you intend to reside in Spain for longer than three months then you must apply authorities (even if it amounts to a nil to go on the National Foreigner’s Registry return) to be designated as tax resident (Registro Central de Extranjeros), which and thereby eligible for free healthcare and tax exemptions on inheritance tax. 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Essential paperwork Naturalisation, passport, green card or proof of citizenship. All family birth certificates. Marriage certificate. Social security cards and information. Family medical records. Gathering your Family dental records. Making sure you have everything for Pet vaccination records. required, important Insurance policies/information. your relocation. Academic/employment records. Proof of residency/utility bills or So you are moving to Spain, you’ve been through all the legalities and now documents. bank statements. you must make sure that everything is taken care of before leaving for a Living will & testament. new life in Costa Almería. Please request official copies of your important, personal documents and always allow at least several weeks to Preparation. Filling in your applications for receive them. We can arrange for an passports, visas and permits as official translation if required. soon as you can. It is always best to research the local Please ask Spanish Property laws in the province you choose to Choice for further It is best to do this as early as possible as live in before moving abroad. You can information. contact the Spanish embassy based this process can take time to complete. in Madrid or consulate for information relevant to expatriates relocating to We would also suggest it is wise to the country, including: renew early if any of these documents are set to expire in the near future. • Appropriate visas and permits. • Restrictions & taxes on your shipped household items. • Taxes that are involved in shipping your car to Spain. • Vaccines and quarantines for pets. Maybe talk to a local vet or your UK vet should be up to date with the requirements. • Insurance for your property and car, boat or caravan/motor home. 22 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 23

Essential paperwork Naturalisation, passport, green card or proof of citizenship. All family birth certificates. Marriage certificate. Social security cards and information. Family medical records. Gathering your Family dental records. Making sure you have everything for Pet vaccination records. required, important Insurance policies/information. your relocation. Academic/employment records. Proof of residency/utility bills or So you are moving to Spain, you’ve been through all the legalities and now documents. bank statements. you must make sure that everything is taken care of before leaving for a Living will & testament. new life in Costa Almería. Please request official copies of your important, personal documents and always allow at least several weeks to Preparation. Filling in your applications for receive them. We can arrange for an passports, visas and permits as official translation if required. soon as you can. It is always best to research the local Please ask Spanish Property laws in the province you choose to Choice for further It is best to do this as early as possible as live in before moving abroad. You can information. contact the Spanish embassy based this process can take time to complete. in Madrid or consulate for information relevant to expatriates relocating to We would also suggest it is wise to the country, including: renew early if any of these documents are set to expire in the near future. • Appropriate visas and permits. • Restrictions & taxes on your shipped household items. • Taxes that are involved in shipping your car to Spain. • Vaccines and quarantines for pets. Maybe talk to a local vet or your UK vet should be up to date with the requirements. • Insurance for your property and car, boat or caravan/motor home. 24 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 25 Bringing your And finally... Information on the pets. last details you’ll need for your move...

International Shipping Prescriptions and medications You can contact Spanish Property Choice for If you or any of your family members take our list of international moving and shipping prescription drugs, its best to purchase additional What documentation do you need? companies or use the web to obtain quotes for quantities and if you can obtain a copy of the transportation of belongings. It can take over medical file related to your condition. One little tip, The documentation needed to fly a pet a month for goods to arrive, plan ahead when keep these in your hand luggage just incase any • Pitt Bull Terrier. scheduling your shipment or you may be sleeping bags are lost in transit. internationally can be staggering. From on sun loungers! rabies certificates to pet passports and • Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Driving permits in Andalucía veterinary certificates. The regulations also • American Staffordshire Terrier. Car and vehicle insurance Renew your driving licence (if relevant) before you can change from day to day, so rather Anyone planning to drive a vehicle here in Costa leave. Get an international driving permit/licence • Rottweiler. than giving you information that may be Almería, Andalucía will need to ensure they have (IDP/L) and carry both the IDP/L and national • Dogo Argentino. the correct insurance. Requirements vary, so driver’s licence whenever driving in Costa Almería. out of date tomorrow, we would advise select an insurance provider with the expertise you to contact your local authority or vet • Fila Brasileiro. and resources to ensure the policy is appropriate, Your tax obligations in Spain for reliable, professional and up to date Spanish Property Choice can offer you a selection There are tax rules for foreign earned income, • Tosa Inu. data & legal requirements and the current of the best insurance providers within the region, so determine the tax obligations and gather status of your dog. • Akita Inu. FSA registered and underwritten by Lloyds of the necessary paperwork, contact us for further London. information. • Doberman. You will need to ensure they receive the • All dogs over 25Kg in weight. House insurance Flights, hotel reservations or rentals correct vaccinations and make sure they International personal property insurance, this Should you need to book flights, or maybe stay in have identification microchips. This is a can include transit and destination coverage and a hotel or rent a property prior to you moving here All dogs that have any record of requirement in Andalucia. Pets can not protects items damaged during your relocation then please contact us for further information and human or dog aggression or any dog process. Some insurance providers specialise in we will be happy to help. But always make any travel on airplanes without the correct that shows aggressive behaviour or any relocation and expatriate insurance please talk to necessary travel arrangements as soon as your carrier so speak to your airline. And dog considered by the authorities to us for further information. completion dates are set. needless to say, should you decide to be dangerous, must now be registered not bring your pets with you, please allow Health insurance Cancel any subscriptions and forward your mail and in possession of a special Licencia enough time to find them a new home. Even though Andalucía has a socialised Its best to cancel all publication subscriptions and Municipal. healthcare system, not everyone may be eligible contact Royal Mail to complete the appropriate to be covered. This may require an individual forms at the post office to ensure your mail is Regulations governing dogs here policy that includes medical protection and forwarded to your new address. repatriation services. in Spain. Law 50/99 which could affect you & Spanish Property Choice have a registered postal your pet. Bank accounts service and a registered office to have your mail Review your existing bank accounts and notify delivered to. Our registered forwarding post boxes On the right is the current list of dogs the banks of your intended relocation to Costa are 45€ a year and this will enable you to have considered to be on the dangerous list Almería. Also consider online international banking parcels, mail and magazines sent to you here, and must be registered with the local and set this up prior to you leaving, which makes in Costa Almeria, without any fuss. Ask for more it easier to transfer and manage funds between details. town hall that you reside in. your existing bank account and your Spanish bank accounts. 24 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 25 Bringing your And finally... Information on the pets. last details you’ll need for your move...

International Shipping Prescriptions and medications You can contact Spanish Property Choice for If you or any of your family members take our list of international moving and shipping prescription drugs, its best to purchase additional What documentation do you need? companies or use the web to obtain quotes for quantities and if you can obtain a copy of the transportation of belongings. It can take over medical file related to your condition. One little tip, The documentation needed to fly a pet a month for goods to arrive, plan ahead when keep these in your hand luggage just incase any • Pitt Bull Terrier. scheduling your shipment or you may be sleeping bags are lost in transit. internationally can be staggering. From on sun loungers! rabies certificates to pet passports and • Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Driving permits in Andalucía veterinary certificates. The regulations also • American Staffordshire Terrier. Car and vehicle insurance Renew your driving licence (if relevant) before you can change from day to day, so rather Anyone planning to drive a vehicle here in Costa leave. Get an international driving permit/licence • Rottweiler. than giving you information that may be Almería, Andalucía will need to ensure they have (IDP/L) and carry both the IDP/L and national • Dogo Argentino. the correct insurance. Requirements vary, so driver’s licence whenever driving in Costa Almería. out of date tomorrow, we would advise select an insurance provider with the expertise you to contact your local authority or vet • Fila Brasileiro. and resources to ensure the policy is appropriate, Your tax obligations in Spain for reliable, professional and up to date Spanish Property Choice can offer you a selection There are tax rules for foreign earned income, • Tosa Inu. data & legal requirements and the current of the best insurance providers within the region, so determine the tax obligations and gather status of your dog. • Akita Inu. FSA registered and underwritten by Lloyds of the necessary paperwork, contact us for further London. information. • Doberman. You will need to ensure they receive the • All dogs over 25Kg in weight. House insurance Flights, hotel reservations or rentals correct vaccinations and make sure they International personal property insurance, this Should you need to book flights, or maybe stay in have identification microchips. This is a can include transit and destination coverage and a hotel or rent a property prior to you moving here All dogs that have any record of requirement in Andalucia. Pets can not protects items damaged during your relocation then please contact us for further information and human or dog aggression or any dog process. Some insurance providers specialise in we will be happy to help. But always make any travel on airplanes without the correct that shows aggressive behaviour or any relocation and expatriate insurance please talk to necessary travel arrangements as soon as your carrier so speak to your airline. And dog considered by the authorities to us for further information. completion dates are set. needless to say, should you decide to be dangerous, must now be registered not bring your pets with you, please allow Health insurance Cancel any subscriptions and forward your mail and in possession of a special Licencia enough time to find them a new home. Even though Andalucía has a socialised Its best to cancel all publication subscriptions and Municipal. healthcare system, not everyone may be eligible contact Royal Mail to complete the appropriate to be covered. This may require an individual forms at the post office to ensure your mail is Regulations governing dogs here policy that includes medical protection and forwarded to your new address. repatriation services. in Spain. Law 50/99 which could affect you & Spanish Property Choice have a registered postal your pet. Bank accounts service andand aa registeredregistered officeoffice toto havehave youryour mailmail Review your existing bank accounts and notify delivered to. OurOur registeredregistered forwardingforwarding postpost boxesboxes On the right is the current list of dogs the banks of your intended relocation to Costa are 50€45€ a year and this willwill enableenable youyou toto havehave considered to be on the dangerous list Almería. Also consider online international banking parcels, mail andand magazines sent to you here, and must be registered with the local and set this up prior to you leaving, which makes inin CostaCosta Almeria,Almeria, withoutwithout anyany fuss.fuss. AskAsk forfor moremore it easier to transfer and manage funds between details. town hall that you reside in. your existing bank account and your Spanish bank accounts. 26 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 27

Testimonial Barry Tynan Phil & Jan Testimonial Testimonials I would like to take this Phil and Jan Hayman. opportunity to thank all of Mr & Mrs Keen, Arboleas. Verity Simmons & Kevin Wykes Ann Carr the staff at Spanish Property Choice for all of their help WeMy hadpartner been and looking I are nowto buy the a propertyA invery Spain big for thank you to Emma & After deciding to sell our villa in Arboleas early aproud couple owners of years of a but beautiful never had confidenceMatt after in anywalking in to Spanish in the recent purchase of 2012, we gave our family a last chance to visit ofproperty the Agents in beautiful we had Mojacar. discussions with onproperty possible choice two months ago our property in Mojacar. We during the summer and came up with a plan to purchases.The whole process was made so I now have my forever home. found a very professional and sell. We chose Spanish Property to market our easy right from the start with help Emma is incredible when I got friendly approach by Emma property because they appeared to be the most I fromfound the Spanish lovely PropertySally, who Choice knew on thestressed internet, Emma had been their for and Matt Fowler from Spanish forward looking and proactive agent, leading the identifiedwe would lovea couple the propertyof properties and and meemailed took my worries away. And Property Choice, to our property pack with regard to marketing and their general Sharonshe was and so right!Steve. We Their were reply then was promptis still and giving advice and helping purchase. The whole buying approach to selling. includedlucky enough an offer to dealto talk with over Emma the phone you as honestly we could not get any experience was very straight werethrough then the living whole in Hong process, Kong. and Sharon telephonedbetter service Matt (ps the big yin forward and every assistance was Although we were nervous making the decision, meshe at was the always agreed so time, helpful asked and pertinent) thankquestions you. 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Tax number) to SPC on 21st May 2012. ensure the purchase wentIn the without past my a hitch,wife and 6 weeks myself During this period Stephen again fully supported I Wewas would already highly impressed recommend by the professionalism later theAugust property 2019 was ours. Electricity, Gas and the process acting as intermediary between us have also rented an apartment whenSpanish 2 other Property things Choice sealed to our confidence in their Government Rates were set up on a standing From then on it was in their very professional hands, and the buyers ensuring everyone was happy. in Mojacar managed by Spanish company:anyone considering buying a Maxine Stewardorder and we enjoyed our first taste of ‘Spanish the marketing was superb, Stephen only brought us 1:property They only in Costadeal with de Almeria,‘fully’ legal and living’ 2 months later. Property Choice which we were viewers that were looking for properties of our type The complete family team that make up SPC staff I would like to thank Emma and documentedas you can be properties. assured you also delighted with, again the and looking in the right price range, he always are a pleasure to deal with and we would have the team for the sale of my 2:will They receive talked a friendlyme out andof a much more expensive On arriving the great servicerental staffcontinued headed with by Steve Tamara arrived on time and escorted each one personally no hesitation in recommending Spanish Property property. Really appreciated choiceprofessional as, with service their fromexperience, all the knew it wouldn’t and Sharon helping us wereto adjust always to Spanish very friendly, living helpful pointing out the advantages of our villa. Choice to anyone selling or buying. meetstaff. our requirements. being kept up toand date directing throughout us to usefuland shops most etc. of all, This again, is a great very the process andcompany would highly run by a greatprofessional. family. I will have no Thanks again to a wonderful recommend the services of Weteam! finally arrived in Spain where Sharon and Steve hesitation in recommendingIn property them mattersor using in them and had arranged accommodation for us toSpanish stay Propertyagain. Choice. around Mojacar area I would Regards during our visit and a number of properties to view. September 2018 not hesitate in consulting with the SPANISH PROPERTY CHOICE ARE PROUD OF OUR ToVerity ensure Simmons they knew & Kevin what Wykes we wanted the first day Good luck and put yourstaff trust at in Spanish Steve andProperty Sharon Choice of viewing was used to discount and refine the November 2017 James Gray to find your dream homebefore too. any You one will else,not be there local REPUTATION AND OUR REPUTATION IS YOUR selections. On the second day they showed us a disappointed! knowledge and customer care is villa meeting all the requirements. I have rented long-term Deb Walsh apartments in Palomares, excellent. GUARANTEE...DON’T JUST TRUST OUR WORDS, TRUST The people that work there. A Almeria through Spanish Property February 2017 OUR ACTIONS. very professional team, that Choice for the past two years. are also very welcoming. We Without hesitation or reservation, Samantha Marsden I highly recommend this property hadWe ahave very known positive the experience Spanish Property Choice Ángela Morales What can I say, the service we “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all at Spanish Property Choice before any one else, company because they carry purchasingstaff and proprietors our property Stephen from and Sharon for of the staff at Spanish Property Choice for all of there local knowledge and customer care is out all aspects of their business in received from Shaun and Tamara them.12 years They and showed have usalways properties found them to be their help in the recent purchase of our property excellent.” Barry Tynan, Solihull a most professional manner. As were absolutely fi rst class, second meetingprofessional our brief in all & aspect gave usof loadstheir business. to none. We’ve found our dream in Mojácar. We found a very professional and a family run enterprise you are friendly approach by Emma and Matt Fowler of their time to fi nd the right one. property and made it a reality They have a much admired reputablealways approach treated to friendly service from Spanish Property Choice, to our property “To Steve, Sharon and all the team. Many thanks Nothing was too much trouble. and all down to the team here, to the Decree 218 and have used ourand services excellent as attention to detail. purchase. The whole buying experience was to you all for all your help with our problems. We 6 days later & bingo! Our dream you are all amazing, professional a professional solicitor on many occasions,The range to not of properties offered very straight forward and every assistance was could not have managed without you all. You property! Thank you guys! Keep only help their clients/vendors complyfor with sale the or rental are second to and couldn’t have done it given to us by them to make it as least stressful as are truly a dream team in every way and we doing what you’re doing!! paperwork required to sell their properties,none butin Almeria. to Next year I will without you. Adios for now and possible, keeping us informed every step of the feel truly privaleged to have met you all. Many also ensure their purchasersNovember can2017 buy bea fully using legal Spanish Property Choice speak soon xxx way. thanks” Peter and Norma, Mica valley. property. once again to rent a long-term July 2019 apartment for approx six months. Jamie Stephenson In the past my wife and myself have also rented Spanish Property Choice offer a freshI approachwould also like to take this Debbie Turner an apartment in Mojácar managed by Spanish “Both Susan and I would like to say thank for the Absolutely lovely family. Thank opportunity to offer my special to property sales and lettings. Myself and They are a professional and very Property Choice which we were also delighted attention to detail you have shown with regards you for your kind advice today thanks to the rental’s manager corporate partners would recommend their friendly family run company, we with, again the rental staff headed by Tamara to the whole process start to completion on the Sharon.services It towas anyone lovely wishingto meet to you. buy or sellJuanma, a for his patience and were always very friendly, helpful and most of all, sale of our villa. I’ve posted some pics of my new understanding when locating purchased through them and property in Spain. Lovely family business. would highly recommend. We again, very professional. apartment and the one of us apartments on my behalf in order This attention you gave meant a lot to me given did try other agents but, chose today.Anglea Safe Morales, trip home Mojácar back Playa. to the to meet my personal exacting In property matters in and around Mojácar area the personal, value, attachment. Once again SPC. sun.(Tel: 0034 950 478 984) search criteria. 5***** I would not hesitate in consulting with the staff thanks” - Ben & Susan Aylward. September 2018 July 2019 August 2018 26 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 27

Phil & Jan Lynda Khammal Richard Clarke Arthur & Siobhan Joy Testimonial We hadTestimonial a really good experience We contacted SPC through When my husband took early Phil and Jan Hayman. with SpanishMr & Property Mrs andKeen, we Arboleas.social media and arranged an retirement last year he was want to thank you for your help appointment with Sharon at the really keen to move to Spain, Albox offi ce. What customer We had been looking to buy a property in Spain for and supportAfter deciding in this project to sell thatour villa in Arboleas early I on the other hand was quite a couple of years but never had confidence in any we completed2012, we gave today. our We family were a last chanceservice! to Sharon visit spent 2.5 hours apprehensive and scared about of the Agents we had discussions with on possible underduring your guidance the summer that and we came upwith with us, a plangetting to our remit, offering such a big move . By chance purchases. were sell.able We to chosesubmit Spanishthe project Property toadvice, market guidance our and much I came across a programme well inproperty time. You because are the theybest appearedmore. to be We the compiled most a list of on CH4 called sun, sea and I found Spanish Property Choice on the internet, agencyforward we met looking . Your and agency proactive agent,properties leading and the left with Steve on selling houses and up popped identified a couple of properties and emailed is warmpack as yourwith family.regard Thanksto marketing andour their 2 day general viewing spree, we had The Garners of Spanish Property Sharon and Steve. Their reply was prompt and Emmaapproach and Spanish to selling. property. requested a 3 bed villa, but the Choice . After watching the included an offer to talk over the phone as we April 2018 last property we viewed was on series they came across as really were then living in Hong Kong. Sharon telephoned Although we were nervous makingSharon’s the decision, recommendation. Steve genuine and professional. So we me at the agreed time, asked pertinent questions In addition to negotiating the price (we achieved we chose the 2% commission packagewas brilliant with not only showingWe accepted anbit offer the inbullet early and July organised which a regarding our requirements and promised to come Janice1% being Byers paid upfront to fund the advertising a 15% reduction) they also helped finding a us the properties but givingculminated us in our3mth sale rentalcompletion online atthrough the end SPC of back to me with a list of properties to make our solicitor, arranging Spanish bank accounts and campaign. Stephen met with us at the villa and, September. Found us the perfect house, no history of the area and town which was straightforward and ‘dream home’ come true! even an NIE number (Spanish Tax number) to having agreed the selling price, we signed up with fuss, no drama just perfection in information as we had never painless. We arrived in Mojacar ensure the purchase went without a hitch, 6 weeks SPC on 21st May 2012. been to this area of Spain.During We this period Stephen again fully supported every way. in Nov coincidentally the day I was already impressed by the professionalism later the property was ours. Electricity, Gas and arrived at Sharon’s wildcard,the process the acting as intermediary between us August 2018 of their 10th anniversary , to a when 2 other things sealed our confidence in their Government Rates were set up on a standing From then on it was in their very professionalgates opened hands, and WOWand thewhat buyers ensuring everyone was happy. spotless apartment with stunning company: order and we enjoyed our first taste of ‘Spanish the marketing was superb, Stephena property, only brought immaculate us in every sea views. A week later we met 1: They only deal with ‘fully’ legal and living’ 2 months later. Charlotteviewers Faulknerthat were looking for propertiesway, we of quicklyour type compromised The complete on family team that make up SPC staff documented properties. and looking in the right price range, he always the lovely Emma, always cheerful We have wanted to live in Spain the 3 bed scenario!! are a pleasure to deal with and we would have 2: They talked me out of a much more expensive arrived on time and escorted each one personally On arriving the great service continued with Steve for years and found Spanish no hesitation in recommendingwith a smile for Spanisheveryone. Property She choice as, with their experience, knew it wouldn’t and Sharon helping us to adjust to Spanish living pointing out the advantages of ourThanks villa. to the GarnersChoice and SPC to anyone selling or buying. Property Choice on the internet. listened to our needs and helped meet our requirements. and directing us to useful shops etc. This is a great we have found our dream home I emailed and Emma was very us narrow down our search. It’s company run by a great family. I will have no in the sun. prompt in replying and after important to say that SPC only We finally arrived in Spain where Sharon and Steve hesitation in recommending them or using them September 2019 deal in fully legal properties. had arranged accommodation for us to stay some discussion we decided it again. Shaun took us on our viewings to during our visit and a number of properties to view. was best to rent fi rst so we could SPANISH PROPERTY Jane Thesty CHOICE ARE PROUDa selection of inlandOF andOUR coastal To ensure they knew what we wanted the first day Good luck and put your trust in Steve and Sharon take our time looking for our new properties. No hard sell here guys, of viewing was used to discount and refine the to find your dream home too. You will not be home. REPUTATIONSpanish AND Property OUR Choice REPUTATION IS YOUR selections. On the second day they showed us a disappointed! All in the offi ce have been were very friendly, helpful and viewings were relaxed enjoyable. villa meeting all the requirements. nothingGUARANTEE...DON’T but helpful, from helping professional JUST when we TRUST bought our OUR After WORDS, listening to our feedback TRUST us fi nd a car to buy, to fi nding property through them. Shaun instinctively knew which our solicitor. I was shown various They wentOUR out ofACTIONS. their way to give properties weren’t for us and he propertise to rent and fi nally us any information we needed, was spot on. He has an amazing settled on one in Turre, where we not just with the purchase, but knowledge of the market and We have known the Spanish Property Choice Ángela Morales “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all at Spanish Property Choice before any one else, have settled and made great with other queries we had such as all the different areas and is just staff and proprietors Stephen and Sharon for of the staff at Spanish Property Choice for all of there local knowledge and customer care is friends and a great life. schools, buses etc. a really nice professional guy. 12 years and have always found them to be their help in the recent purchase of our property excellent.” Barry DelightedTynan, Solihull to say our offer on a When we started looking Emma was particularly helpful professional in all aspect of their business. in Mojácar. We found a very professional and property was accepted and for a propertyfriendly to approach buy Emma by Emma andand Matt always Fowler made the time to talk we are looking forward to our They have a much admired reputable approach arrangedfrom lots Spanish of viewings Property for us Choice, on toto ourme propertyand reassure me“To when Steve, I Sharon and all the team. Many thanks new life in this beautiful place. to the Decree 218 and have used our services as property’spurchase. we liked The and whole we fi buying nally experiencehad any worries. was to you all for all your help with our problems. We Our solicitor organised our NIE a professional solicitor on many occasions, to not settled veryon one straight in Alfaix, forward which and everyIf assistance I ever sold wasmy propertycould it would not have managed without you all. You numbers and helped us open only help their clients/vendors comply with the is perfectgiven for usto andus by the them team to make it asdefi least nitely stressful be through as areSpanish truly a dream team in every way and we our bank acc , again all very paperwork required to sell their properties, but to talked uspossible, through keeping the buying us informed everyProperty step Choice. of the feel truly privaleged to have met you all. Many also ensure their purchasers can buy a fully legal processway. in Spain. thanks” Peter andstraightforward. Norma, Mica valley. SPC made May 2017 everything so easy and not property. I know that even though we are In the past my wife and myself have also rented half as daunting as you think. now settled in our new home, Spanish Property Choice offer a fresh approach an apartment in Mojácar managed Lorraine by Spanish Quinn “Both Susan and EveryoneI would like gives to say 100% thank including for the should I have any questions at to property sales and lettings. Myself and Property Choice which we were also delighted attention to detail you have shown with regards all the team at SPC will be more Andy & Robert were nothing short the rental team. I trusted my gut corporate partners would recommend their with, again the rental staff headed by Tamara to the whole process start to completion on the than happy to help. of fabulous!!! Amazing service, feeling of this company and so services to anyone wishing to buy or sell a were always very friendly, helpfulnothing and most too muchof all, bother,sale ofreally our villa. glad I did . My advice is if you I have no hesitation in property in Spain. Lovely family business. again, very professional. trust worthy honest, decent guys. want to make the move JUST DO recommending Spanish Property This attention you gave meant a lot to me given Heart felt thanks for all their time & IT, contact SPC and you won’t be Anglea Morales, Mojácar Playa. Choice,In and property have mattersdone so in and around Mojácar area the personal, value, attachment. Once again hard work. disappointed. (Tel: 0034 950 478 984) already.I would not hesitate in consulting with the staff thanks” - Ben & Susan Aylward. June 2019 February 2017 April 2017 28 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 29

Playa de la Marina de la Torre Playa de Macenas The first beach to greet you as you enter the Next to this beach we find the old Torre de municipality of Mojácar, Playa de la Marina de Macenas, an old tower built during the reign of la Torre finds itself in front of the old Palace of the Carlos III. From here begins the road towards the MojáCAR Marina. Today, the palace has been restored to protected beach spaces of Mojácar. its former glory and now houses a luxury hotel complex and an 18-hole golf course. The beach Playa de las Ventanicas has been awarded an E.U. Blue Flag award This sandy beach finds itself situated between Parque Velez Blanco for its excellent facilities and high standards of Playa la Cueva del Lobo and the last beach on Natural Sierra de Lorca María-Los Vélez cleanliness. the urban strip of coastline. It is one of the biggest Alicante in Mojácar and provides all types of services A-91 Playa del Cantal for leisure and relaxation, with easy access and RM-11 Murcia This is one of the most visited beaches in Mojácar, connections. Its high standards of cleanliness and Chirivel equipped with good medical services and excellent facilities have earned it an E.U. Blue Flag N-342 Puerto Lumbreras excellent leisure facilities. Easy access, including award. for wheelchairs, the beach is also equipped with changing rooms and showers. Playas de la Rumina y Palmeral Oria A-7 Located in a residential area next to the river Baza Pulpi AP-7 Playa de la Cueva del Lobo estuary, these beaches are calm and peaceful. This beach is named after one of first buildings in Granada Albox the area from the 1960s, which was owned by a Playa Piedra Villazar Aguilas famous pianist. Perfect for relaxation, the beach Located near the crossroads which link Mojácar’s Parque Natural Huercal Overa has easy access and good leisure facilities. coast to the village, the beach takes its name Sierra de Baza Arboleas Guadix San Juan de los Terreros from the interesting rock structure made from the Playa del Lance Nuevo distinctive Villazar stone, which is located on the Zurgena Perfect for the water sports lover, this sand and sand. Easy access with changing rooms and other Antas Villaricos pebble beach gets its name from the old fishing leisure facilities such as a playground and a beach Cóbdar port that used to be based here. It is visited by bar. Its standards of cleanliness and good facilities Vera Playa Vera many tourists thanks to its easy access and array of have won the beach an E.U. Blue Flag award. Lubrin Garrucha services available. wander A-92 Desierto de upwards Mojácar Playa de la Venta del Bancal MojácarTabernas Turre at your The first beach as the coastline gives way to the Parque Nacional Tabernas own more urban areas of Mojácar, it is bordered by De Sierra Nevada Pueblo. pace.Sorbas a Paseo Marítimo and protected by an artificial You will breakwater. The excellent facilities and high Mojácar has a long, multi-faceted history A-7 Paraje Natural encounter standards of cleanliness have earned it an E.U. Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras which stretches over 4000 years. Populated by incredible Blue Flag. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Greeks, Nijar views with nearly and Moors, it still remains an intersection of many every step. cultures. It was under Moorish rule that Mojácar Agua Amarga really began to flourish. The castle was built and As you enter the heart of the village, with it’s white Las Negras the town walls were expanded and fortified. Even washed houses packed tightly together amongst so, it remained a Muslim town on the Christian narrow streets and steep walkways and alleys, Malaga frontier and because of this, Mojácar suffered El Ejido A-7 you will be surroundedLa Isleta by culture and the beauty Adra many brutal incursions. Parque whichNatural draws people to the village daily. Almeria del Cabo de Gata-Níjar In the 1960s the town became a thriving artists’ San José Roquetas de Mar Cabo deIts manyGata boutique shops, local craft stores and colony. Word of the region’s natural beauty began bars, cafés and restaurants (many with the to spread, tourism brought foreign money to the fantastic views that Mojácar offers) are very area, and the beach area became a favourite welcoming and offer a taste of the history that vacation retreat for travellers. This was also the time Mojácar has to give. that the Indalo became the symbol of Mojácar. Originally a prehistoric cave drawing found near Vélez Blanco, it represents a man holding a rainbow over his head. It is said to be a lucky Mojácar Playa. totem and can be found in the front of homes and businesses throughout the province. With over 17km of fine, golden sand stretching along the Costa Almería, the virtually untouched The town, however, still remains remarkably true beaches of Mojácar are the perfect place to to its Moorish past. It is a place that begs to be unwind and enjoy the Mediterranean sea. explored by foot. Park the car below the town and 28 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 29

Playa de la Marina de la Torre Playa de Macenas The first beach to greet you as you enter the Next to this beach we find the old Torre de municipality of Mojácar, Playa de la Marina de Macenas, an old tower built during the reign of la Torre finds itself in front of the old Palace of the Carlos III. From here begins the road towards the MojáCAR Marina. Today, the palace has been restored to protected beach spaces of Mojácar. its former glory and now houses a luxury hotel complex and an 18-hole golf course. The beach Playa de las Ventanicas has been awarded an E.U. Blue Flag award This sandy beach finds itself situated between Parque Velez Blanco for its excellent facilities and high standards of Playa la Cueva del Lobo and the last beach on Natural Sierra de Lorca María-Los Vélez cleanliness. the urban strip of coastline. It is one of the biggest Alicante in Mojácar and provides all types of services A-91 Playa del Cantal for leisure and relaxation, with easy access and RM-11 Murcia This is one of the most visited beaches in Mojácar, connections. Its high standards of cleanliness and Chirivel equipped with good medical services and excellent facilities have earned it an E.U. Blue Flag N-342 Puerto Lumbreras excellent leisure facilities. Easy access, including award. for wheelchairs, the beach is also equipped with changing rooms and showers. Playas de la Rumina y Palmeral Oria A-7 Located in a residential area next to the river Baza Pulpi AP-7 Playa de la Cueva del Lobo estuary, these beaches are calm and peaceful. This beach is named after one of first buildings in Granada Albox the area from the 1960s, which was owned by a Playa Piedra Villazar Aguilas famous pianist. Perfect for relaxation, the beach Located near the crossroads which link Mojácar’s Parque Natural Huercal Overa has easy access and good leisure facilities. coast to the village, the beach takes its name Sierra de Baza Arboleas Guadix San Juan de los Terreros from the interesting rock structure made from the Playa del Lance Nuevo distinctive Villazar stone, which is located on the Zurgena Perfect for the water sports lover, this sand and sand. Easy access with changing rooms and other Antas Villaricos pebble beach gets its name from the old fishing leisure facilities such as a playground and a beach Cóbdar port that used to be based here. It is visited by bar. Its standards of cleanliness and good facilities Vera Playa Vera many tourists thanks to its easy access and array of have won the beach an E.U. Blue Flag award. Lubrin Garrucha services available. wander A-92 Desierto de upwards Mojácar Playa de la Venta del Bancal MojácarTabernas Turre at your The first beach as the coastline gives way to the Parque Nacional Tabernas own more urban areas of Mojácar, it is bordered by De Sierra Nevada Pueblo. pace.Sorbas a Paseo Marítimo and protected by an artificial You will breakwater. The excellent facilities and high Mojácar has a long, multi-faceted history A-7 Paraje Natural encounter standards of cleanliness have earned it an E.U. Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras which stretches over 4000 years. Populated by incredible Blue Flag. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Greeks, Nijar views with nearly and Moors, it still remains an intersection of many every step. cultures. It was under Moorish rule that Mojácar Agua Amarga really began to flourish. The castle was built and As you enter the heart of the village, with it’s white Las Negras the town walls were expanded and fortified. Even washed houses packed tightly together amongst so, it remained a Muslim town on the Christian narrow streets and steep walkways and alleys, Malaga frontier and because of this, Mojácar suffered El Ejido A-7 you will be surroundedLa Isleta by culture and the beauty Adra many brutal incursions. Parque whichNatural draws people to the village daily. Almeria del Cabo de Gata-Níjar In the 1960s the town became a thriving artists’ San José Roquetas de Mar Cabo deIts manyGata boutique shops, local craft stores and colony. Word of the region’s natural beauty began bars, cafés and restaurants (many with the to spread, tourism brought foreign money to the fantastic views that Mojácar offers) are very area, and the beach area became a favourite welcoming and offer a taste of the history that vacation retreat for travellers. This was also the time Mojácar has to give. that the Indalo became the symbol of Mojácar. Originally a prehistoric cave drawing found near Vélez Blanco, it represents a man holding a rainbow over his head. It is said to be a lucky Mojácar Playa. totem and can be found in the front of homes and businesses throughout the province. With over 17km of fine, golden sand stretching along the Costa Almería, the virtually untouched The town, however, still remains remarkably true beaches of Mojácar are the perfect place to to its Moorish past. It is a place that begs to be unwind and enjoy the Mediterranean sea. explored by foot. Park the car below the town and 30 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 31 Featured Properties Mojácar Featured Properties Mojácar This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

Villa in Mojácar Playa

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Carretera Garrucha-Villaricos, 04621, Vera-Playa(Almería). VERA +34 950 46 73 37

Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca Alicante A-91 RM-11 Murcia

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Oria A-7 Baza Pulpi AP-7 RESTAURANTS & SERVICES ATTRACTIONS Granada Albox SPLASH SNACK KIOSK KAMIKAZE Aguilas Parque Natural Huercal Overa LA TERRAZA’S BAR AQUÓDROMO Sierra de Baza Arboleas Guadix San Juan de los Terreros Zurgena PICNIC ZONE BLACK HOLE

Antas Villaricos FREE PARKING ADVENTURE RIVER Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS ZIG ZAGS Lubrin Garrucha LOCKER ROOMS AQUALANDIA A-92 Desierto de San Mojácar Tabernas Turre NURSING / FIRST AID SPLASH CUBE Vera & Vera Playa. Ramón Parque Nacional Tabernas Chapel, SHOP WAVE POOL De SierraVera Nevada is another important ´sun and beach´ town in fromSorbas the province of Almería that seems to attract a lot the 18th A-7 SUNBEDS SWIMMING POOL LAKE of tourism, including those who practiceParaje naturism. Natural Century, However, the town also holds a very interestingSierra Alhamilla and the Shrine Carboneras FLOATS ADVENTURE ON THE TREE cultural offering due to its artistic and historical Nijar of the Virgen past. de las Huertas, situated on the outskirts Agua Amarga In its Antique narrow and steep streets, with white of the town, where neighbouring people come for houses decorated in wonderfully coloured flowers, the pilgrimage that is Lascelebrated Negras every year and you will find the most outstanding monuments and where you can find one of the most impressive Malaga buildings in Vera. Among them is the Church of Our archaeological sites of the Roman era in Vera, El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra Parque lady of the Incarnation, that was built in the 16th knownNatural as ´el Roceipón´. Archaeology lovers must Century as a fortress inside the fortifiedAlmeria walls of the alsodel Cabo visit de the Cerro del Espiritu Santo, where many Gata-Níjar San José town. The town hall, built in the 19th Century and Roman and Muslim remains have been found. Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata which houses the Historical Archive, considered There is also a wide and beautiful panoramic one of the best in Andalucia, is also there along view of Vera and the surrounding area from this with the Ethnographic and Archaeological mountain. The Plaza de Toros and the Fuente de Museum, in which you can see an interesting los Cuatro Caños are also important places that mock-up of what could have been the Muslim you should not miss out on when visiting Vera. settlement on the Hill of Sacred Spirit (Cerro del Espíritu Santo). Vera has a beautiful promenade and three fine-sand beaches with crystal waters. The first Other important buildings of a religious nature is Playazo, the most popular among the nudist that one can see in Vera are: The Convent of the crowd. The other two are called Las Marinas and ´Mínimos´, with an interesting fortified church; Puerto Rey. The town also has an aqua park. In The San Agustín Church, constructed in the 16th total there is about 2.5km of pristine beach and Century by the emperor Carlos V; The Shrine of the most of it 50m wide with a fantastic paseo leading Virgin of Las Angustias, patron saint of the town; to Garrucha. 34 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 35

Carretera Garrucha-Villaricos, 04621, Vera-Playa(Almería). VERA +34 950 46 73 37

Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca Alicante A-91 RM-11 Murcia

Chirivel N-342 Puerto Lumbreras

Antas Villaricos FREE PARKING ADVENTURE RIVER Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS ZIG ZAGS Lubrin Garrucha LOCKER ROOMS AQUALANDIA A-92 Desierto de San Mojácar Tabernas Turre NURSING / FIRST AID SPLASH CUBE Vera & Vera Playa. Ramón Parque Nacional Tabernas Chapel, SHOP WAVE POOL De SierraVera Nevada is another important ´sun and beach´ town in fromSorbas the province of Almería that seems to attract a lot the 18th A-7 SUNBEDS SWIMMING POOL LAKE of tourism, including those who practiceParaje naturism. Natural Century, However, the town also holds a very interestingSierra Alhamilla and the Shrine Carboneras FLOATS ADVENTURE ON THE TREE cultural offering due to its artistic and historical Nijar of the Virgen past. de las Huertas, situated on the outskirts Agua Amarga In its Antique narrow and steep streets, with white of the town, where neighbouring people come for houses decorated in wonderfully coloured flowers, the pilgrimage that is Lascelebrated Negras every year and you will find the most outstanding monuments and where you can find one of the most impressive Malaga buildings in Vera. Among them is the Church of Our archaeological sites of the Roman era in Vera, El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra Parque lady of the Incarnation, that was built in the 16th knownNatural as ´el Roceipón´. Archaeology lovers must Century as a fortress inside the fortifiedAlmeria walls of the alsodel Cabo visit de the Cerro del Espiritu Santo, where many Gata-Níjar San José town. The town hall, built in the 19th Century and Roman and Muslim remains have been found. Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata which houses the Historical Archive, considered There is also a wide and beautiful panoramic one of the best in Andalucia, is also there along view of Vera and the surrounding area from this with the Ethnographic and Archaeological mountain. The Plaza de Toros and the Fuente de Museum, in which you can see an interesting los Cuatro Caños are also important places that mock-up of what could have been the Muslim you should not miss out on when visiting Vera. settlement on the Hill of Sacred Spirit (Cerro del Espíritu Santo). Vera has a beautiful promenade and three fine-sand beaches with crystal waters. The first Other important buildings of a religious nature is Playazo, the most popular among the nudist that one can see in Vera are: The Convent of the crowd. The other two are called Las Marinas and ´Mínimos´, with an interesting fortified church; Puerto Rey. The town also has an aqua park. In The San Agustín Church, constructed in the 16th total there is about 2.5km of pristine beach and Century by the emperor Carlos V; The Shrine of the most of it 50m wide with a fantastic paseo leading Virgin of Las Angustias, patron saint of the town; to Garrucha. 36 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 37 Featured Properties Vera Playa Featured Properties Vera Playa This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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mining fever of the province of Almeria. The port You cannot talk about the typical gastronomy of Garrucha was the natural exit for a good part of Garrucha without mentioning its fantastic red of the mineral obtained in the local mines. Various prawns, which are world famous and recognised smelting works were created like that of San by many prestigious chefs. This type of prawn is GARRUCHA Ramon in 1841, to extract argentiferous lead. In considered to be one of the most delicious shellfish 1858 this was converted into a blast furnace for in the Mediterranean. It exists in small numbers melting iron from Bedar and Sierra Cabrera known & Its breeding and fishing area is very limited. It as “El Martinete’; or that of San Jacinto in 1860. is known as the “Garrucha prawn” because the

Parque Velez Blanco It became so important that various European limited fishing area is precisely just off the coast of Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca countries such as England, France, Germany and Garrucha. Because of its limited number, as well Alicante Italy, established consulates for their embassies. as its delicious taste, the red prawn can get quite The construction of a Mining Cable from Pinar de expensive in the market. A-91 Murcia RM-11 Bedar in 1887 and of the mining railway in 1890 increased its trade, if that were possible as it had Chirivel The “show” that is selling fish in the already reached a significant level. N-342 Puerto Lumbreras local fish market or “Lonja” In our century, during the dictatorship of Primo Oria A-7 de Rivera the construction of the fishing harbour A place that has become a real tourist attraction Baza was approved. Currently the mining activity has Pulpi AP-7 is the Garrucha fish market and its auction. It is a ceased and fishing and tourism constitute the real experience to see the boats coming in loaded Granada most important sources of its income. It has 68 Albox with fresh fish and seafood at dusk, and to see boats dedicated to fishing in the traditional way, Aguilas the auction. The boxes of prawns are placed in a Parque Natural Huercal Overa to boulter fishing and to trawling. The speciality of line on flooded ground, surrounded by huge ice Sierra de Baza Arboleas this harbour is fishing for red prawn. It also has a Guadix San Juan de los Terreros blocks. pleasure harbour and it maintains its commercial Zurgena port, exporting more than a million tons of grain The buyers come quietly and very seriously, and Antas Villaricos gypsum from the gypsum pits in Sorbas. there is an atmosphere of great expectation. They Cóbdar sit on concrete blocks opposite groupers, red Vera Vera Playa If you want to discover the best scorpion fish, snappers, John Dory and, especially, Lubrin Garrucha gastronomy of the region, Garrucha the red prawns, which everyone is excited about. A-92 Desierto de Mojácar is the place to go. The sale of this fresh fish is a great experience and Garrucha Tabernas Turre also a good chance to take home delicious and Parque Nacional Tabernas It has been a fishing village for thousands of years, affordable seafood that has just come out of the De“According Sierra Nevada to a Castilian chronicle of 1327, as With Sorbas and the fresh seafood and fish that you can find sea. If you’re visiting or simply have never seen it, a result of a raid by troops in the Kingdom of reference here is truly the crown jewel of the cuisine in this you have to experience it for yourself. A-7 Granada, there came to exist a little villageParaje on Natural to the fishing area of Almería. the coast called Almoraic, a league from MojácarSierra Alhamilla tradition the Carboneras and in the direction of Vera”. This is perhaps the firstNija rimportance historical reference to this village. of the port must be mentioned. After Agua Amarga Vera and Mojácar often attempted to annexe the Christian conquest in 1488, the army was this village until its independence in 1861. Even provisioned through this portLas Negraand wass therefore once this measure was passed, it was delayed until able to continue the campaign. Malaga a Commission from Vera visited Queen Isabel II. El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra The Catholic Monarchs even had to mediate by FromParque the Al-Andalus period there also existed a Natural establishing in 1494 the tigual tax with whichAlmeria a fixed largedel storeCabo de called “Casa de la Sal” or “Alfolí” to tax was collected for each load of fish which was storeGata-Níjar the salt from SanCabo José de Gata, Dalias and sold in its port. The money collectedRoquetas dewas Ma sharedr in CaboMazarron de Gat aand distribute it inland. In the XVI century established amounts between these two towns. In there are records of the wine, esparto grass and its municipal area, remains of prehistoric, Iberian, marble trade that passed through its port. Carthaginian and Roman settlements have been found. In spite of this commercial tradition, it was never a place that was settled because of the continuous In the nazari period there was a tower close to the raids by the Berber pirates who created a marked sea, in the same place as the Town Hall today. The insecurity for centuries, with loss of property, lives tower served as protection for the fishermen from and even the possibility of being captured and the Christian raids which were very frequent at the sold as a slave. Splendour for Garrucha would time due to the fact it was very close to the border arrive with the mining peak of the XIX century. with the kingdom of Murcia. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1518. The discovery in 1838 of native silver in the valley of Jaroso in Cuevas de Almanzora initiated the 38 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 39

Parque Velez Blanco It became so important that various European limited fishing area is precisely just off the coast of Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca countries such as England, France, Germany and Garrucha. Because of its limited number, as well Alicante Italy, established consulates for their embassies. as its delicious taste, the red prawn can get quite The construction of a Mining Cable from Pinar de expensive in the market. A-91 Murcia RM-11 Bedar in 1887 and of the mining railway in 1890 increased its trade, if that were possible as it had Chirivel The “show” that is selling fish in the already reached a significant level. N-342 Puerto Lumbreras local fish market or “Lonja” In our century, during the dictatorship of Primo Oria A-7 de Rivera the construction of the fishing harbour A place that has become a real tourist attraction Baza was approved. Currently the mining activity has Pulpi AP-7 is the Garrucha fish market and its auction. It is a ceased and fishing and tourism constitute the real experience to see the boats coming in loaded Granada most important sources of its income. It has 68 Albox with fresh fish and seafood at dusk, and to see boats dedicated to fishing in the traditional way, Aguilas the auction. The boxes of prawns are placed in a Parque Natural Huercal Overa to boulter fishing and to trawling. The speciality of line on flooded ground, surrounded by huge ice Sierra de Baza Arboleas this harbour is fishing for red prawn. It also has a Guadix San Juan de los Terreros blocks. pleasure harbour and it maintains its commercial Zurgena port, exporting more than a million tons of grain The buyers come quietly and very seriously, and Antas Villaricos gypsum from the gypsum pits in Sorbas. there is an atmosphere of great expectation. They Cóbdar sit on concrete blocks opposite groupers, red Vera Vera Playa If you want to discover the best scorpion fish, snappers, John Dory and, especially, Lubrin Garrucha gastronomy of the region, Garrucha the red prawns, which everyone is excited about. A-92 Desierto de Mojácar is the place to go. The sale of this fresh fish is a great experience and Garrucha Tabernas Turre also a good chance to take home delicious and Parque Nacional Tabernas It has been a fishing village for thousands of years, affordable seafood that has just come out of the De“According Sierra Nevada to a Castilian chronicle of 1327, as With Sorbas and the fresh seafood and fish that you can find sea. If you’re visiting or simply have never seen it, a result of a raid by troops in the Kingdom of reference here is truly the crown jewel of the cuisine in this you have to experience it for yourself. A-7 Granada, there came to exist a little villageParaje on Natural to the fishing area of Almería. the coast called Almoraic, a league from MojácarSierra Alhamilla tradition the Carboneras and in the direction of Vera”. This is perhaps the firstNija rimportance historical reference to this village. of the port must be mentioned. After Agua Amarga Vera and Mojácar often attempted to annexe the Christian conquest in 1488, the army was this village until its independence in 1861. Even provisioned through this portLas Negraand wass therefore once this measure was passed, it was delayed until able to continue the campaign. Malaga a Commission from Vera visited Queen Isabel II. El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra The Catholic Monarchs even had to mediate by FromParque the Al-Andalus period there also existed a Natural establishing in 1494 the tigual tax with whichAlmeria a fixed largedel storeCabo de called “Casa de la Sal” or “Alfolí” to tax was collected for each load of fish which was storeGata-Níjar the salt from SanCabo José de Gata, Dalias and sold in its port. The money collectedRoquetas dewas Ma sharedr in CaboMazarron de Gat aand distribute it inland. In the XVI century established amounts between these two towns. In there are records of the wine, esparto grass and its municipal area, remains of prehistoric, Iberian, marble trade that passed through its port. Carthaginian and Roman settlements have been found. In spite of this commercial tradition, it was never a place that was settled because of the continuous In the nazari period there was a tower close to the raids by the Berber pirates who created a marked sea, in the same place as the Town Hall today. The insecurity for centuries, with loss of property, lives tower served as protection for the fishermen from and even the possibility of being captured and the Christian raids which were very frequent at the sold as a slave. Splendour for Garrucha would time due to the fact it was very close to the border arrive with the mining peak of the XIX century. with the kingdom of Murcia. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1518. The discovery in 1838 of native silver in the valley of Jaroso in Cuevas de Almanzora initiated the 40 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 41 Featured Properties Garrucha Featured Properties Garrucha This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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DeL ALmANZORA Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca Alicante A-91 RM-11 Murcia

Chirivel Springs Golf Club and so is motorcycling with maintains a traditional Spanish feel because N-342 Puerto Lumbreras the European Supercross Championships taking although many northern Europeans have now Oria place during the first few days of August. The 2005 come to live here, it is an agricultural village and A-7 Mediterranean Games of rowing and canoeing home to the many Spaniards that work on the Baza took place on the artificial lake here and there are surrounding land. It has all the facilities of modern Pulpi AP-7 many hikes to do both on the coast and inland. small town with a supermarket, chemist, bank, Granada Albox Those who devote themselves to sun and beach hairdressers and a school attended by children of Aguilas tourism will find open beaches at Cuevas del various nationalities. Parque Natural Huercal Overa Almanzora, such as Palomares, Villaricos, Calón Sierra de Baza Arboleas or Pozo del Esparto and coves between cliffs like The ruined site of El Artial is only a few kilometres Guadix Cuevas del Almanzora San Juan de los Terreros Panizo, los Invencibles or las Dolores. away and the rows of houses that were the Zurgena homes of the miners that worked in the mountains Antas Villaricos behind, lie empty amidst vast fields of vegetables. Cóbdar Palomares Palomares is celebrated for the tomatoes grown Vera Palomares there that are particularly firm and sweet and the Lubrin Garrucha Palomares lies very near the coast to the north abundance of other fruits and vegetables are of Mojácar and the fishing port of Garrucha . It evident in the local market. VillaricosA-92 Desierto de Mojácar Tabernas Turre

ParqueThe Nacional charming small town of VillarícosTabern isas located time and De Sierraapproximately Nevada 10 kilometres north of Garrucha, a for fun.Sorbas lively fishing harbour in the process of development Its history, A-7 with villas, hostels and hotels, as well as someParaje Natural fine cultural and seafront fish restaurants. Sierra Alhamilla artistic heritage Carboneras Nijar and its natural Villarícos is situated in a unique position on the environment, which mouth of the Rio Almanzora and the coast. There is has no shortage of beaches,Agua and Amarga the areas that a strong fishing community here, as well as several are good for playing sports, convert Cuevas del unspoilt beaches. Almanzora into a moreLas than Negra adequates destination for almost any type of tourist. Malaga The surrounding countryside is stunning with El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra the entire stretch of coastline sheltered by the LoversParque of the countryside and rural tourism will Natural dramatic Sierra Almagrera mountain.Almeria There are enjoydel Cabo the de complex of cave houses (casas-cueva) Gata-Níjar some spectacular caves due east of here - Cuevas in the area of Calguerín,San José one kilometer away from Almanzora and continuingRoquetas off the de beaten Mar track Cabo thede Gatmaina urban hub of Cuevas del Almanzora. leads you to Vélez Rubio where the large Iglesia de la Encarnación is the most lavish baroque building Among the 200 odd excavated caves in the rock in the province. that can be found here, there are some that are totally restored and set up as rural lodgings providing accommodation, and one of them is Cuevas del Almanzora kitted out as a museum. The chance to go scuba diving in the caves is This Almerian town, which owes its name to the a big attraction for sports enthusiasts, especially caves that can be found there and to the river at beaches such as the Cala Cristal or the that runs through it, offers the typical tourist a wide Embarcadero Viejo. Golf is popular in the area too and diverse variety of things to do in their spare with Europe´s first ever desert golf course at Desert 42 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 43 VILLARICOS PALOmAReS & CUeVAS

DeL ALmANZORA Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca Alicante A-91 RM-11 Murcia

ParqueThe Nacional charming small town of VillarícosTabern isas located time and De Sierraapproximately Nevada 10 kilometres north of Garrucha, a for fun.Sorbas lively fishing harbour in the process of development Its history, A-7 with villas, hostels and hotels, as well as someParaje Natural fine cultural and seafront fish restaurants. Sierra Alhamilla artistic heritage Carboneras Nijar and its natural Villarícos is situated in a unique position on the environment, which mouth of the Rio Almanzora and the coast. There is has no shortage of beaches,Agua and Amarga the areas that a strong fishing community here, as well as several are good for playing sports, convert Cuevas del unspoilt beaches. Almanzora into a moreLas than Negra adequates destination for almost any type of tourist. Malaga The surrounding countryside is stunning with El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra the entire stretch of coastline sheltered by the LoversParque of the countryside and rural tourism will Natural dramatic Sierra Almagrera mountain.Almeria There are enjoydel Cabo the de complex of cave houses (casas-cueva) Gata-Níjar some spectacular caves due east of here - Cuevas in the area of Calguerín,San José one kilometer away from Almanzora and continuingRoquetas off the de beaten Mar track Cabo thede Gatmaina urban hub of Cuevas del Almanzora. leads you to Vélez Rubio where the large Iglesia de la Encarnación is the most lavish baroque building Among the 200 odd excavated caves in the rock in the province. that can be found here, there are some that are totally restored and set up as rural lodgings providing accommodation, and one of them is Cuevas del Almanzora kitted out as a museum. The chance to go scuba diving in the caves is This Almerian town, which owes its name to the a big attraction for sports enthusiasts, especially caves that can be found there and to the river at beaches such as the Cala Cristal or the that runs through it, offers the typical tourist a wide Embarcadero Viejo. Golf is popular in the area too and diverse variety of things to do in their spare with Europe´s first ever desert golf course at Desert 44 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 45 Featured Properties Villaricos Featured Properties Palomares This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

Apartment in Villaricos

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Parque Nacional Tabernas DeSierra Sierra Nevada Cabrera Sorbas At around 300m up into the hills, the village of big A-7 Paraje Natural Cabrera is nestled on the side of the Sierra CabreraSierra Alhamilla Spanish Carboneras mountains and is about 10 km in from the coast Nijarcities come near Mojácar. The highly privileged position gives up to see phenomenal views, clear/fresh air, resplendent the village and Agua Amarga sunsets and a tranquillity that is almost unrivalled. enjoy the views, visitors and locals alike Las Negras The village itself was designed to provide come to eat at the restaurants or have a drink and Malaga distinctive architecture that is sympathetic to the a snack in the bar, and wedding parties come to El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra landscape and the history, with houses typically takeParque their wedding photos near the arch in the Natural being a blend of Moorish grandeur andAlmeria vernacular centredel Cabo of dethe village. It is this arch that has become Spanish cortijo. the iconicGata-Níjar symbol Sanof Cabrera. José Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata Cabrera lies alongside a large area of natural park View of Carboneras from The Sierra Cabrera peak. with majestic rock crags soaring high and a summit around 900m. The mountainside comes alive with rich colours each and every evening, giving a deep green to the vegetation and an amazing orange-brown glow on the rocks and soil. Only a few miles from the “civilisation” of Turre, these mountains are still home to wild boar, eagles and many other species.

Most of the residents and owners are foreign, the majority being British, with a good smattering of other nationalities. Although Spanish owners are few and far between, there are many Spanish visitors to Cabrera. Many holidaymakers from the 46 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 47 Featured Properties Sierra Cabrera This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously SIeRRA CAbReRA sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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Antas Villaricos Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa Lubrin Garrucha Cabrera A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Tabernas Turre Luxury Villa in Sierra Cabrera Parque Nacional Tabernas DeSierra Sierra Nevada Cabrera Sorbas At around 300m up into the hills, the village of big A-7 Paraje Natural Cabrera is nestled on the side of the Sierra CabreraSierra Alhamilla Spanish Carboneras mountains and is about 10 km in from the coast Nijarcities come near Mojácar. The highly privileged position gives up to see phenomenal views, clear/fresh air, resplendent the village and Agua Amarga sunsets and a tranquillity that is almost unrivalled. enjoy the views, visitors and locals alike Las Negras The village itself was designed to provide come to eat at the restaurants or have a drink and Malaga distinctive architecture that is sympathetic to the a snack in the bar, and wedding parties come to El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra landscape and the history, with houses typically takeParque their wedding photos near the arch in the Natural being a blend of Moorish grandeur andAlmeria vernacular centredel Cabo of dethe village. It is this arch that has become Spanish cortijo. the iconicGata-Níjar symbol Sanof Cabrera. José Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata Cabrera lies alongside a large area of natural park View of Carboneras from The Sierra Cabrera peak. with majestic rock crags soaring high and a summit around 900m. The mountainside comes alive with Villa in Sierra Cabrera Luxury Villa in Sierra Cabrera rich colours each and every evening, giving a deep green to the vegetation and an amazing orange-brown glow on the rocks and soil. Only a few miles from the “civilisation” of Turre, these mountains are still home to wild boar, eagles and many other species.

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de los Terreros Antas Villaricos San Juan Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa San Juan de los Terreros is a coastal village that beach belongs to the municipality of Pulpí. It is widely bars in Lubrithe n Garrucha known for its breathtaking unspoilt beaches, crystal area or you clear waters A-92and sandy coves,Desierto the de last ones in can indulge Mojácar Tabernas Turre Andalusia because the next village north is Águilas in a traditional Parque Nacional– the first town on the coastTabe belongingrnas to the Spanish cuisine De Sierra Nevadaregion of Murcia. Sorbaswhile enjoying the company of family members and friends. A-7 Just off the coast there are two smallParaje volcanic Natural Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras islets – the Terreros Island-Black Island Natural Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros. Monument. The most characteristic monumentNijar in the town is San Juan de los Terreros Castle, built in 1764 on a promontory that overlooks a lot of the Agua Amarga coastline of Almería and Murcia. Las Negras While several years of development in the area Malaga El Ejidohad beenA-7 made in order to accommodate the La Isleta Adra Parque increasing popularity of tourism, San Juan de los Natural Terreros managed to retain itsAlmeria old Andalusian air. del Cabo de Gata-Níjar San José It is now a favorite destination among families and Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata couples who are seeking for that perfect beach holiday in Spain’s southern region.

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Chirivel N-342 Puerto Lumbreras MURCIA Oria A-7 REGION Baza Pulpi AP-7 Granada ALMERIA Albox REGION Aguilas Parque Natural Huercal Overa Sierra de Baza Arboleas Guadix San Juan de los Terreros Zurgena New Build Villa in San Juan de los Terreros Antas Villaricos San Juan Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa San Juan de los Terreros is a coastal village that beach belongs to the municipality of Pulpí. It is widely bars in Lubrithe n Garrucha known for its breathtaking unspoilt beaches, crystal area or you clear waters A-92and sandy coves,Desierto the de last ones in can indulge Mojácar Tabernas Turre Andalusia because the next village north is Águilas in a traditional Parque Nacional– the first town on the coastTabe belongingrnas to the Spanish cuisine De Sierra Nevadaregion of Murcia. Sorbaswhile enjoying the company of family members and friends. A-7 Just off the coast there are two smallParaje volcanic Natural Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras islets – the Terreros Island-Black Island Natural Castillo de San Juan de los Terreros. Monument. The most characteristic monumentNijar in the town is San Juan de los Terreros Castle, built in 1764 on a promontory that overlooks a lot of the Agua Amarga coastline of Almería and Murcia. Las Negras While several years of development in the area Malaga Apartment in San Juan Townhouse in San Juan El Ejidohad beenA-7 made in order to accommodate the La Isleta Adra Parque increasing popularity of tourism, San Juan de los Natural Terreros managed to retain itsAlmeria old Andalusian air. del Cabo de Gata-Níjar San José It is now a favorite destination among families and Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata couples who are seeking for that perfect beach holiday in Spain’s southern region.

San Juan de los Terreros features a number of Andalucian bars and restaurants that serve traditional Spanish tapas and menu del dia. You can simply enjoy an exotic cocktail while gazing at the Mediterranean Sea from one of the several 50 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 51 Featured Properties Los Gallardos This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously LOS GALLARDOS sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Los Gallardos Tabernas Turre Parque Nacional Tabernas De Sierra Nevada This small village in Almeria currently has a rapid thanks to Sorbas demographic growth and is situated in the its industry A-7 Levante region in Almeria, about 80 kilometres Paraje Naturaland to the Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras away from the capital city and surrounded by the existence of municipalities of Bedar (to which it belonged to in Nijaschoolsr and the past), Turre, Vera, Garrucha and Mojácar. shops. Agua Amarga Due to remains found, there is evidence of human The village now thrives and has many pretty streets, Las Negras presence in the area since the Neolithic and the welcoming bars, restaurants and shops and is host Bronze Age. They have also found remains of to one of the biggest fiestas in the area each year. Malaga RomanEl housesEjido and ArabA-7 fortresses. However the Although only 10-15 minutesLa driveIsleta to coast, there Adra Parque village and its name come from the more modern is a fantasticNatural municipal swimming pool and sports Almeria del Cabo de 16th century. complexGata-Níjar and it’s proximitySan José to the local motorway Roquetas de Mar meansCabo de it is Gat greata for traveling to and from the local The first “Gallardo” of whom there is evidence in airports and other towns. Almeria was a captain known as Francisco Pedro Gallardo who participated in the fight against the revolted moors and that in the late 16th century was rewarded with a coat of arms for these and other feats. Possibly this captain, originally from Vera or one of his relatives ended up settling in the area, giving the village its name.

The growth of the population’s core, which was until then a district of Bedar, came with the beginning of the mining exploitations of Sierra Almagrera in the early 19th century, being already in the 20th century an independent municipality 50 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 51 Featured Properties Los Gallardos This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously LOS GALLARDOS sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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Antas Villaricos Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa Garrucha Los Gallardos

A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Los Gallardos Tabernas Turre Parque Nacional Tabernas De Sierra Nevada This small village in Almeria currently has a rapid thanks to Sorbas demographic growth and is situated in the its industry A-7 Cortijo in Los Gallardos Villa in Los Gallardos Levante region in Almeria, about 80 kilometres Paraje Naturaland to the Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras away from the capital city and surrounded by the existence of municipalities of Bedar (to which it belonged to in Nijaschoolsr and the past), Turre, Vera, Garrucha and Mojácar. shops. Agua Amarga Due to remains found, there is evidence of human The village now thrives and has many pretty streets, Las Negras presence in the area since the Neolithic and the welcoming bars, restaurants and shops and is host Bronze Age. They have also found remains of to one of the biggest fiestas in the area each year. Malaga RomanEl housesEjido and ArabA-7 fortresses. However the Although only 10-15 minutesLa driveIsleta to coast, there Adra Parque village and its name come from the more modern is a fantasticNatural municipal swimming pool and sports Almeria del Cabo de 16th century. complexGata-Níjar and it’s proximitySan José to the local motorway Roquetas de Mar meansCabo de it is Gat greata for traveling to and from the local The first “Gallardo” of whom there is evidence in airports and other towns. Almeria was a captain known as Francisco Pedro Gallardo who participated in the fight against the revolted moors and that in the late 16th century was rewarded with a coat of arms for these and other feats. Possibly this captain, originally from Vera or one of his relatives ended up settling in the area, giving the village its name.

The growth of the population’s core, which was until then a district of Bedar, came with the beginning of the mining exploitations of Sierra Almagrera in the early 19th century, being already in the 20th century an independent municipality 52 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 53 Featured Properties Turre This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously TURRe sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca Alicante A-91 RM-11 Murcia

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Antas Villaricos Cóbdar Vera Vera Playa Garrucha Los Gallardos

A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Turre Tabernas Turre Parque Nacional Tabernas De Sierra Nevada Although many remains have been found from of all Sorbas the Neolithic, Copper, Middle, Celtic, Iberian and types of A-7 Roman ages, the town of Turre was born in the Paraje Naturaldecorations Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras 16th Century as a result of a plan of re-population with lace. ordered by Felipe II after the expulsion of the Nijar Moors. The typical menus in Turre consist Agua Amarga Among the monuments in this Almerian town is the of dishes such as breadcrumbs with bits of meat Las Negras Parish Church of the Most Pure Conception (Iglesia (Migas), meatballs (Albondigas), special pasta Parroquial de la Purísima Concepción), built in the (gurullos) with rabbit and partridge, wheat stew, Malaga 16th CenturyEl Ejido in a mudéjarA-7 style and refurbished in snails (caracoles), fritailla andLa Isleta garlic soup. The Adra Parque the 18th Century. A similar building in the Chapel of desserts,Natural too, are far from disappointing, as those Almeria del Cabo de San Francisco of Asis, built in the 17th Century. with a sweetGata-Níjar tooth haveSan to José try the local “tallinas”. Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata Another great opportunity that Turre offers its visitors is the chance to see its numerous archaeological sites, one of which stands out above the rest; Cerro de Castellón, with remains from the argaric population in Gata. There are numerous other sights with various Hispanic-Muslim characteristics and remains. The cultural heritage of Turre is not complete without the moorish Spring, the remains of a mosque and a reservoir, both from 12th Century, and the caves of Palmera and the Bats.

Handicrafts in the town are usually made out of straw or brass, and there is also the production Chapel of San Francisco of Asis 52 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 53 Featured Properties Turre This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously TURRe sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Luxury Villa in Turre Turre Tabernas Turre Parque Nacional Tabernas De Sierra Nevada Although many remains have been found from of all Sorbas the Neolithic, Copper, Middle, Celtic, Iberian and types of A-7 Roman ages, the town of Turre was born in the Paraje Naturaldecorations Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras 16th Century as a result of a plan of re-population with lace. ordered by Felipe II after the expulsion of the Nijar Moors. The typical menus in Turre consist Agua Amarga Among the monuments in this Almerian town is the of dishes such as breadcrumbs with bits of meat Las Negras Parish Church of the Most Pure Conception (Iglesia (Migas), meatballs (Albondigas), special pasta Parroquial de la Purísima Concepción), built in the (gurullos) with rabbit and partridge, wheat stew, Malaga 16th CenturyEl Ejido in a mudéjarA-7 style and refurbished in snails (caracoles), fritailla andLa Isleta garlic soup. The Adra Parque the 18th Century. A similar building in the Chapel of desserts,Natural too, are far from disappointing, as those Almeria del Cabo de San Francisco of Asis, built in the 17th Century. with a sweetGata-Níjar tooth haveSan to José try the local “tallinas”. Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata Another great opportunity that Turre offers its visitors is the chance to see its numerous Villa in Turre Villa in Turre archaeological sites, one of which stands out above the rest; Cerro de Castellón, with remains from the argaric population in Gata. There are numerous other sights with various Hispanic-Muslim characteristics and remains. The cultural heritage of Turre is not complete without the moorish Spring, the remains of a mosque and a reservoir, both from 12th Century, and the caves of Palmera and the Bats.

Handicrafts in the town are usually made out of straw or brass, and there is also the production Chapel of San Francisco of Asis 54 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 55

Those who explore the outskirts of the town will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the local Velez Rubio countryside, with new and old bridges which cross the Almanzora river. The municipality of Vélez-Rubio is the capital of ALbOX & INLAND Los Vélez district, forming part of the Sierra María- Los Vélez Natural Park. It has been declared an Antas official Place of Cultural Interest due to its historical heritage and is a very popular destination for This village is of special interest to archaeology tourists. enthusiasts, as remains have been found here from the Bronze Age. The remains of a tower built by the The Iglesia de la Encarnación, which can be seen Muslims have also been discovered more recently. from any point in the village, is a must-see and is one of the buildings of particular historical and The town itself is typically Spanish with a relaxed cultural interest that makes this place so special. It pace of life and daily routines seemingly revolving has been declared a National Historical Monument around the market or the town square, church and and was built in the 18th century on top of the local shops. Antas is surrounded by agriculture with remains of what was the San Pedro church. many orange groves in particular and these line many of the main roads in and out of the town. Those who want to learn more about the history There is also a fairly large industrial park here too of Vélez-Rubio should visit the Miguel Guirao which is used as a hub for many businesses as Archaeological Museum, where you will see many access to the main motorway is very good as is Parque Velez Blanco remains found in the surrounding area and others Natural Sierra de Lorca access to all roads leading inland as well as the María-Los Vélez from prehistoric times, as well as from the Roman Alicante coast. and Arab eras. Velez Rubio A-91 RM-11 Murcia MURCIA For those that like their action sports, Antas is also a REGION It also has to be pointed out that the roman road Chirivel home for Moto-X, holding yearly competitions and N-342 Puerto Lumbreras of Vía Augusta passes through here, the road offering varied tracks and courses. which brings Cartagena and Cádiz together, and Oria Albox Square A-7 that this was the place of refuge for Boabdil after Baza Pulpi AP-7 his retirement as King of Granada. 3 km north of ALMERIA Granada REGION the town are the UNESCO World Heritage listed Albox Aguilas pre-historic caves and paintings called Cueva Parque Natural Huercal Overa Sierra de Baza Arboleas de Los Letreros (Leters Cave) and La Cueva del Albox San Juan de los Terreros Guadix Gabar, to the north of Vélez Blanco. Zurgena Located between the better known towns of Baza Among Antas Villaricos and Huercal, the small town of Albox is flanked the Cóbdar by the Sierra de las Estancias and the Sierra de architecture Vera Vera Playa Garrucha los Filabres mountain ranges amidst stunning of muslim Los Gallardos countryside of olive groves, orchards of citrus treesA-92 origin Desiertoin the de Mojácar and dramatic hills and valleys. Several rivers and town isTabe thernas Tower Turre Parque Nacional Tabernas streams flow close to the town, includingDe Sierra Nevada the rivers and Reservoir of the Almanzara and Albanchez which contribute to the Alhambra, still in use today.Sorbas Last stop on the tourist A-7 area’s rich agricultural heritage. route is theParaje Tower Natural of Terdiguera and the Cerro del Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras Albox is a typical white-washed village with narrow Castillo. Nijar streets interspersed with small plazas. Despite its unspoilt charm, the town is not yet on the coach Arboleas Agua Amarga tour circuit, even being less than an hour’s drive Las Negras from the popular coastal resort of Mojácar. Malaga Located in the town of Arboleas are archaeologic El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra Parque sites which show that Naturalman was present here Founded by the Arabs during the Muslim Almeria del Cabo de occupation of Spain, Albox has remains dating during prehistoric times.Gata-Níjar AmongSan the José monuments Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata back to the Neolithic times, proof of the existence of this town in Almanzora is the Tower of Arboleas, of humanity thousands of years ago. an ancient construction that is known amongst On the interior of the Santa María Church, built in the locals as the Castle and that, paradoxically, the 18th Century, has the remains of an altarpiece currently carries out the chiming of the bells on the made by Alonso Cano, a Spanish painter, architect hour. and sculptor. The sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Saliente, which commemorates a supernatural Another building that adds to the monumental appearance of the Virgin Mary which took place heritage of the town is the parish church of in the 12th Century, is a special attraction for Santiago, constructed during the 19th century and which holds magnificent pieces of art and imagery visitors to the town. The religious buildings end with Velez Rubio the San Antonio Chapel, built in the 17th Century. from the 17th and 18th centuries on its interior. 54 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 55

Those who explore the outskirts of the town will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the local Velez Rubio countryside, with new and old bridges which cross the Almanzora river. The municipality of Vélez-Rubio is the capital of ALbOX & INLAND Los Vélez district, forming part of the Sierra María- Los Vélez Natural Park. It has been declared an Antas official Place of Cultural Interest due to its historical heritage and is a very popular destination for This village is of special interest to archaeology tourists. enthusiasts, as remains have been found here from the Bronze Age. The remains of a tower built by the The Iglesia de la Encarnación, which can be seen Muslims have also been discovered more recently. from any point in the village, is a must-see and is one of the buildings of particular historical and The town itself is typically Spanish with a relaxed cultural interest that makes this place so special. It pace of life and daily routines seemingly revolving has been declared a National Historical Monument around the market or the town square, church and and was built in the 18th century on top of the local shops. Antas is surrounded by agriculture with remains of what was the San Pedro church. many orange groves in particular and these line many of the main roads in and out of the town. Those who want to learn more about the history There is also a fairly large industrial park here too of Vélez-Rubio should visit the Miguel Guirao which is used as a hub for many businesses as Archaeological Museum, where you will see many access to the main motorway is very good as is Parque Velez Blanco remains found in the surrounding area and others Natural Sierra de Lorca access to all roads leading inland as well as the María-Los Vélez from prehistoric times, as well as from the Roman Alicante coast. and Arab eras. Velez Rubio A-91 RM-11 Murcia MURCIA For those that like their action sports, Antas is also a REGION It also has to be pointed out that the roman road Chirivel home for Moto-X, holding yearly competitions and N-342 Puerto Lumbreras of Vía Augusta passes through here, the road offering varied tracks and courses. which brings Cartagena and Cádiz together, and Oria Albox Square A-7 that this was the place of refuge for Boabdil after Baza Pulpi AP-7 his retirement as King of Granada. 3 km north of ALMERIA Granada REGION the town are the UNESCO World Heritage listed Albox Aguilas pre-historic caves and paintings called Cueva Parque Natural Huercal Overa Sierra de Baza Arboleas de Los Letreros (Leters Cave) and La Cueva del Albox San Juan de los Terreros Guadix Gabar, to the north of Vélez Blanco. Zurgena Located between the better known towns of Baza Among Antas Villaricos and Huercal, the small town of Albox is flanked the Cóbdar by the Sierra de las Estancias and the Sierra de architecture Vera Vera Playa Garrucha los Filabres mountain ranges amidst stunning of muslim Los Gallardos countryside of olive groves, orchards of citrus treesA-92 origin Desiertoin the de Mojácar and dramatic hills and valleys. Several rivers and town isTabe thernas Tower Turre Parque Nacional Tabernas streams flow close to the town, includingDe Sierra Nevada the rivers and Reservoir of the Almanzara and Albanchez which contribute to the Alhambra, still in use today.Sorbas Last stop on the tourist A-7 area’s rich agricultural heritage. route is theParaje Tower Natural of Terdiguera and the Cerro del Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras Albox is a typical white-washed village with narrow Castillo. Nijar streets interspersed with small plazas. Despite its unspoilt charm, the town is not yet on the coach Arboleas Agua Amarga tour circuit, even being less than an hour’s drive Las Negras from the popular coastal resort of Mojácar. Malaga Located in the town of Arboleas are archaeologic El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra Parque sites which show that Naturalman was present here Founded by the Arabs during the Muslim Almeria del Cabo de occupation of Spain, Albox has remains dating during prehistoric times.Gata-Níjar AmongSan the José monuments Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata back to the Neolithic times, proof of the existence of this town in Almanzora is the Tower of Arboleas, of humanity thousands of years ago. an ancient construction that is known amongst On the interior of the Santa María Church, built in the locals as the Castle and that, paradoxically, the 18th Century, has the remains of an altarpiece currently carries out the chiming of the bells on the made by Alonso Cano, a Spanish painter, architect hour. and sculptor. The sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Saliente, which commemorates a supernatural Another building that adds to the monumental appearance of the Virgin Mary which took place heritage of the town is the parish church of in the 12th Century, is a special attraction for Santiago, constructed during the 19th century and which holds magnificent pieces of art and imagery visitors to the town. The religious buildings end with Velez Rubio the San Antonio Chapel, built in the 17th Century. from the 17th and 18th centuries on its interior. 56 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 57 Featured Properties Albox Featured Properties Arboleas This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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Antas Villaricos Cóbdar Vera Playa Valle del Este Vera Garrucha Los Gallardos

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Parque Nacional Tabernas &De Sierra Golf Nevada Resort Sorbas building Valle del Este is not only a climatological and A-7 Paraje Natural has practically landscaped oasis, it is also known for its multipleSierra Alhamilla Carboneras services and comforts. Our development covers preserved the an area of more than 1,000,000 m2 and apart Nijacontourr of the from the Hotel it boasts 700 dwellings, a golf original property, and the course which is the green lung of the Resort and natural flora in the area is notAgua directly Amarga affected by the golf course holes. a 2.000m2 shopping centre. An Ecumenical Las Negras Church was also built, to celebrate mass and other It is difficult to forget the characteristics of the golf Malaga religious activities. El Ejido A-7 course once you have Laplayed Isleta here once, with the Adra Parque The Resort offers both luxury detached houses contrastNatural between the green lawns and fairways of Almeria del Cabo de and high quality apartments, built to a maximum the golfGata-Níjar course andSan the José golden yellow pre-desert of three floors. It is an area Roquetasof low-level de Mabuildingr to Cabosurroundings. de Gata preserve its comfort of its inhabitants, and where one can enjoy all the necessary services.

Both the houses and other buildings are totally integrated into the natural landscape and the Golf Course. It was designed to favour tranquility and quality of life, for those who live here permanently or temporarily, and for the Hotel guests.

The Golf Course Valle del Este was designed by José Canales in 2003 conserving the natural pre- desert environment where it is located so that the 60 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 61 Featured Properties Valle del Este This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously VALLe DeL eSTe sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

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Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Lorca Alicante A-91 RM-11 Murcia

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Oria A-7 Baza Pulpi AP-7 Granada Albox Aguilas Parque Natural Huercal Overa Sierra de Baza Arboleas Guadix San Juan de los Terreros Zurgena

Antas Villaricos Cóbdar Vera Playa Valle del Este Vera Garrucha Los Gallardos Apartment in Valle del Este

ResidentialA-92 Desierto de Mojácar Tabernas Turre

The Golf Course Valle del Este was designed by José Canales in 2003 conserving the natural pre- desert environment where it is located so that the 62 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 63 Featured Properties Huercal Overa This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously HUeRCAL OVeRA sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. & mURCIA

Parque Velez Blanco Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez Alicante Lorca A-91 ALMERIA RM-11 Murcia REGION MURCIA Purias Chirivel REGION N-342 Puerto Lumbreras

Oria A-7 Baza Huercal Overa Pulpi AP-7 Granada Village situated in the northeast of the province, contrast Albox Aguilas Parqueon Natural the border with the province of Murcia, Its of the Huercal Overa Sierraprivileged de Baza location has enabled the village to be Arboleauplands area Guadix an important commercial centre since ancient of Cabezo San Juan de los Terreros times and now it is still an obligatory route between deZurgena la Jara. the east and the south. This fact is reflected in This area of greatAntas the urban structure which preserves buildings environmental interest Villaricos Cóbdar and singular monuments such as the Asunción contains predominantly MediterraneanVera Vera type Playa Parish Church, the Granary, the Town Hall (old vegetation and woodland, Mediterranean pine, Garrucha courthouse), the Arabic Tower and the Palace of and evenLos Gallardos wild olive woods of great age. Among Four Towers (Palacete de las Cuatro Torres). note of its wildlife are the Mediterranean tortoise, A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Tabernas the eagle-owl, and severalTurre birds of prey. The origin of the place-name Huercal-Overa lies Parque inNacional the re-population of two differentTabern asvillages at the Although in other regions of Spain there are caves De Sierra Nevada end of the 16th century, specifically pinpointed to thatSorbas work as homes, those of Puerto Lumbreras the Al-Andalus period. From these times the Arabic represent oneA-7 of the most important troglodyte castle of Huercal and the castle of SantaParaje Barbara Natural sets in the Southeast peninsular. Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras de Overa remain. Nijar Puerto Lumbreras Agua Amarga Las Negras Puerto Lumbreras is a small district in terms of area Malaga situated about 80 km from the city of Murcia. El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra However, it has surprisingly varied landscapes for Parque Natural its size, the plains of El Esparragal beingAlmeria mainly del Cabo de Gata-Níjar San José dedicated to intensive agriculture, and the Nogalte Castle Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata 62 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 63 Featured Properties Huercal Overa This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously HUeRCAL OVeRA sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. & mURCIA Villa in Huercal Overa

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Oria A-7 Cortijo in Huercal Overa Baza Huercal Overa Pulpi AP-7 Granada Village situated in the northeast of the province, contrast Albox Aguilas Parqueon Natural the border with the province of Murcia, Its of the Huercal Overa Sierraprivileged de Baza location has enabled the village to be Arboleauplands area Guadix an important commercial centre since ancient of Cabezo San Juan de los Terreros times and now it is still an obligatory route between deZurgena la Jara. the east and the south. This fact is reflected in This area of greatAntas the urban structure which preserves buildings environmental interest Villaricos Cóbdar and singular monuments such as the Asunción contains predominantly MediterraneanVera Vera type Playa Parish Church, the Granary, the Town Hall (old vegetation and woodland, Mediterranean pine, Garrucha courthouse), the Arabic Tower and the Palace of and evenLos Gallardos wild olive woods of great age. Among Four Towers (Palacete de las Cuatro Torres). note of its wildlife are the Mediterranean tortoise, A-92 Desierto de Mojácar Tabernas the eagle-owl, and severalTurre birds of prey. The origin of the place-name Huercal-Overa lies Parque inNacional the re-population of two differentTabern asvillages at the Although in other regions of Spain there are caves De Sierra Nevada end of the 16th century, specifically pinpointed to thatSorbas work as homes, those of Puerto Lumbreras the Al-Andalus period. From these times the Arabic represent one of the most important troglodyte A-7 Villa in Huercal Overa Villa in Huercal Overa castle of Huercal and the castle of SantaParaje Barbara Natural sets in the Southeast peninsular. Sierra Alhamilla Carboneras de Overa remain. Nijar Puerto Lumbreras Agua Amarga Las Negras Puerto Lumbreras is a small district in terms of area Malaga situated about 80 km from the city of Murcia. El Ejido A-7 La Isleta Adra However, it has surprisingly varied landscapes for Parque Natural its size, the plains of El Esparragal beingAlmeria mainly del Cabo de Gata-Níjar San José dedicated to intensive agriculture, and the Nogalte Castle Roquetas de Mar Cabo de Gata 64 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 65 Featured Properties Murcia Region Featured Properties Murcia Region This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously This is just a selection of our properties, either currently on sale or previously sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio. sold to give you an idea of our varied portfolio.

Villa in Puerto Lumbreras

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Villa in Purias

Villa in Puerto Lumbreras

Villa in Puerto Lumbreras Cortijo in Puerto Lumbreras 66 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 67 The moors & mojácar Defining the heritage of the area.

The term Moors refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the settlement was called Murgis-Akra, whence the Maghreb, North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, came the Latinized Moxacar, the Moorish Muxacra Sicily, and Malta during the Middle Ages, who initially and finally the current name of Mojácar. The North were Berber and Arab peoples from North Africa. African Islamic Moors established themselves in LOCAL INFO Moors are not a distinct or self-defined people and Spain in the early 8th century and the province of mainstream scholars observed in 1911 that “The Almería came under the authority of the Caliphate term ‘Moors’ has no real ethnological value.” of Damascus, and was later ruled by the Umayyads Colourful, open air street markets of Córdoba. mONDAy In 711, troops mostly formed by Moors from North and more... Antas, Berja & Huercal Overa Africa led the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. Under this second enlightened rule, Mojácar quickly The Iberian peninsula then came to be known in grew in size and importance. With the coronation are held in most of the main towns and villages TUeSDAy classical Arabic as Al-Andalus, which at its peak of Muhammad I of Córdoba in Granada, Mojácar throughout the province of Almeria, frequented by Albox, Cuevas del Almanzora & Los Gallardos included most of Septimania and modern-day and its lands became incorporated into the Nasrid the locals themselves, the bustling stalls offer a real Spain and Portugal. sultanate, and the town found itself on the frontier taste of Spanish life and a vibrant atmosphere in with the Christian forces to the east. Watchtowers which to do a weekly shop. WeDNeSDAy The Moors ruled parts of Andalucia from the early and fortresses were built, or reinforced, during Bedar, Lubrin, Mojacar & Velez Blanco 8th until the late 15th centuries – 800 years of history. the 14th century, which nevertheless did little to Clothing is cheap and can be a little tacky but Their legacy, especially in terms of what we can see discourage Christian incursions and fierce battles there are some decent bargains to be found. THURSDAy today, was considerable, with two of the region’s such as the bloody event of 1435 when much of the Ladies wear best buys are in summer clothing, Carboneras, Cuevas del Almanzora, Huercal most important and most-visited monuments – the population of Mojácar was put to the sword. such as cotton sun tops, dresses, shorts and skirts, Overa, Olula del Rio & Sorbas Alhambra and the Mezquita – dating from Moorish hand bags and purses, they won’t last forever but times. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. On June 10, 1488, the leaders of the region agreed offer fashion at knock down prices. For gentlemen to submit to the Christian forces, although Mojácar’s there is always a good selection of shorts, shirts and FRIDAy The influence of the Moors’ culture reached out alcaide refused to attend, considering his town to be t-shirts, and in general shoes are a good buy for Garrucha, Turre & Zurgena far beyond Spanish borders, with the mighty cities already Spanish. At that time there was a meeting the price. of Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada and Cádiz being at Mojácar’s Moorish fountain, where a pact of SATURDAy recognised throughout Europe and North Africa as free association between the local Moors, Jews On certain stalls haggling is accepted, and often Arboleas, Tijola, Velez Rubio &Vera centres of great learning, renowned for magnificent and Christians was agreed. Mojácar, once again, expected, the banter of the stall holder is usually a art and architecture, and homes to eminent began to expand until the early 18th century, when good indication of whether or not to try to barter. SUNDAy scientists and philosophers. In the countyside, they the census of the time recorded 10,000 people. Groceries and household goods are generally a La Alfoquia, Villaricos & San Juan de los Terreros also left behind sophisticated irrigation systems, Around the middle of the 19th century, Mojácar fixed price. (summer only) testament to their skilled agriculture, and many began another period of decline. pueblos blancos – white-painted hillside villages just like Mojácar. Several severe droughts brought about this drop in the town’s fortunes, with a consequent emigration Mojácar has been inhabited by many different to northern Spain, other parts of Europe and to groups since antiquity. Populated since the South America. The depopulation of the town was Bronze Age around 2000 BC, traders such as the halted in the 1960s when tourism began to reverse Phoenicians and Carthaginians arrived to serve the trend. the growing communities. Under Greek dominion, 68 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 69 Welcome to Spanish Property Choice Welcome to award winning, Spanish Property we have properties exclusive to us only and our Choice and The Garner family as featured on Chan- Costa Almeria properties are contracted to us, nel 4, Sun Sea and Selling Houses. Just to tell you a not just shared through multi media outlets. This little about our long standing family run business. Ibe- allows us to keep complete control on what is rian Business Award Winners 2018 - Spanish Property advertised to make sure you are protected and Choice - Best Spanish Real Estate Agent 2018 there are no hyped up prices to cover multiple First and foremost we are fully registered, Real Estate agents commissions. Agents who specialise in Property for Sale or Rent in • Who are we and what makes us different to other Almeria and all surrounding areas. We opened our real estate agents in Andalusia? ...... We are a head office way back in 2007 and to be honest, it long standing family run business with a proven seems like only yesterday, how time flies when you history and reputation built on traditional family are enjoying yourself. This vibrant, very busy office is values and customer care. We offer you our cli- located in the pretty and popular resort of Mojacar, ents and vendors a transparent and professional located on the coast of Costa Almeria, Spain. We service at all times. Our doors are always open to are also blessed to have two further offices, one is you and there will always be a warm welcome in the very traditional Spanish town of Albox and our from any of our offices. We put ourselves out latest office is in the vibrant main town of Huercal there on UK TV as we have nothing to hide and Overa. Having offices that are located on the coast after 3 series, 70 x 1 hour episodes hopefully feel and further inland allows us to cover a wide area you will now know, not all agents are sharks and and affords our clients a more diverse portfolio of charlatans! Some of us really enjoy what we do properties in different locations. and care for our clients. We are not perfect! no Over the years our extensive portfolio of properties company is! However we try hard to go that ex- For Sale or Rent in Almeria have expanded dramati- tra mile for our clients. cally to suit all budgets and tastes, which now cov- The Almeria properties we have for sale or rent lo- er not only private villas, apartments, penthouses, cated inland or coastal are all fully Decree 218 com- townhouses, cave houses, farmhouses, park homes pliant. This decree became law in 2005, and governs Lorraine Kelly, “It’s a really innovative gift idea. etc, but even more diverse as we are always think- registered estate agents in the province of Costa Sending you very best wishes for your continued success”. Olivasing out of the Querencia, box for our clients, we are proud to say Almeria only. There is also a new document now re- we can offer something no other local agent can. quired on properties built or reformed on rustic land We also give talks and presentations about HuercalThrough our hard Overa, work and reputation, we have called an AFO. Querencia’s flora, fauna and everything ‘olive- Almeria,managed to secure Spain. “Exclusive Partnerships” that al- If you would like straight forward knowledgeable related’, promoting the health and beauty benefits low us to offer our clients, Echo Pods/Homes made and more important experienced advice from our of this liquid gold. This June sees us opening our to order and also Motor Homes for sale or rent. Ex- Do you ever ask yourself, why am I here and what family business please contact us now. You are very doors to public visits with tastings, when ‘adoptive clusive to Spanish Property Choice clients. How cool important to us! parents’ can come along to hug their tree! amis that? I doing? We have, several times, since finding our Querencia aka ‘safe haven’, in Spain almost Warm regards from The Garner family and all staff at seven• What years can ago. we Thedo tintedfor you? glasses...... we We were offer you our Spanish Property Choice, Mojacar, Albox and Huer- So what about those wannabe olive farmers? Our first harvest saw us recognising our Querencia We like to think we are the custodians of the wearingexperience, that day, we were have very been rosy! rightHowever, where there you is are cal Overa. Arbequina olives for the very first time, as they a happynow! ending.Many of you will know us from the TV show oldest, recognised symbol of peace and quite topped the wall chart in the Almazara (olive mill) on Channel 4 Sun Sea and Selling Houses and possibly, produce exceedingly good olive oil. The office. To get 13,000 kilos of this precious fruit, Afterwill viewing know andthe property, have seen (discovered that we don´t via Spanish take our - ‘adventure’ continues. Thank you Spanish Property we’d fought snail and earwig invasions, migrating Propertyselves Choice), too seriously, we conveniently as life is too ignored short, however Choice y hasta pronto. starling attacks, high winds, a desert sandstorm, commentswe do like, take ‘in our need business of TLC, andso much our jobpotential, very seri- low temperatures, high temperatures and won! Willem & Angela de Fouw comesously. with 2,229 olive trees’. Yes, 2,229 Arbequina That was the easy part. Learning to prune, water olive trees, with a few dozen Picual/Pais trees for • How can we help you?...... We offer a wide the trees, remove ‘yellow leaves’ and rotovate, good measure. range of independent property services which all at the right time for the best yield, has been an

include, legal, financial and relocation services education. The true cost of what goes into making So why would a HVAC Consultant Engineer and for you the consumer. We are the one stop prop- olive oil! a former teacher decide to up sticks and tackle oliveerty farming shop! in Andalusia? No idea! Call it a hunch Fast forward and we now produce extremely tasty, but• Whatwe were are convincedyou looking we for? could...... make If you it work.are looking premium quality, single estate, extra virgin olive oil, Armedto buywith oroodles rent of a puppy-like house or evenenthusiasm, a motor home (around 18.6% oil content and 0.02% acidity – if you boundlesshere in energy, Costa coupledAlmeria, withSpain, no weknowledge can offer you know, you know). of Spanishone of orthe farming, largest what selection could of go Decree wrong? 218 com-scorpion ... but those stories are for another time. A drought, earthquake, wild fire and flash flood In spite, or because of, these ‘challenges’, ‘No pliant, independent property portfolios. Unlike People have ‘adopted’ Querencia trees, (see ensued and I was heard to say, ‘there’s only hay problema y tranquilo no pasa nada’, have many local agents, Spanish Property Choice advertisement opposite), with very positive pestilence left’, when I was promptly stung by a become the rule of thumb. have an independent portfolio which means feedback .... “tastes like sunshine” and from 68 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 69 Meet the TEAM: Stephen & Sharon Garner: Directors & owners of Spanish Property Choice Real Estate S.L: Stephen and Sharon Garner of Channel 4, Sun Sea and Selling Houses, head this wonderful family business and pride themselves on developing a long established company affording true family values. Stephen and Sharon moved to Costa Almería, Andalucía, Spain from the UK to start a new chapter with their 2 children Emma and Shaun, who also work along side their parents to develop and support them in offering a service second to none selling villas, apartments, cortijo’s, farmhouses, townhouses, Spanish traditional village houses and park homes.

Emma Fowler: Area Manager Mojacar, Albox & Huercal Overa offices I joined my parents at Spanish Property Choice in 2010 and I am the area manager, overseeing the day to day running of each office. You won’t see me much on Sun Sea and Selling Houses apart from the opening credits and one of the episodes on Series 3. To be honest, I stay behind the cameras keeping the business running smoothly whilst Mum, Dad and Shaun are filming the TV show, now currently in it´s 4th series. I love my job and the team I work with. I enjoy helping others achieve their dream by making the move to Spain and hopefully enjoy their life here in Spain as much as we do :) Having beenLorraine where Kelly,most “It’sof our a really clients innovative are now, gift looking idea. for a new life in Spain, I have the experienceSending you behindvery best me wishes to adv for iseyour on continued buying success”. Olivas Querencia, your dream home here.

Huercal Overa, We also give talks and presentations about Shaun Garner - Spanish Division Manager Querencia’s flora, fauna and everything ‘olive- related’, promoting the health and beauty benefits Almeria, Spain. Hi, I am Shaun Garner the Spanish Division Manager and of this liquid gold. This June sees us opening our also the son of Sharon & Steve! I am known as “The quiff” on Do you ever ask yourself, why am I here and what doors to public visits with tastings, when ‘adoptive Channel 4, Sun Sea and Selling Houses, series 1, 2, 3 & 4parents’ in can come along to hug their tree! am I doing? We have, several times, since finding the making. our Querencia aka ‘safe haven’, in Spain almost seven years ago. The tinted glasses we were I have been with Spanish Property Choice for almost 10So years what about those wannabe olive farmers? Our first harvest saw us recognising our Querencia wearing that day, were very rosy! However, there is now and still enjoy the challenge and thrill of finding peopleWe like to think we are the custodians of the Arbequina olives for the very first time, as they a happy ending. their dream homes in Almeria, Spain! oldest, recognised symbol of peace and quite topped the wall chart in the Almazara (olive mill) I speak fluent Spanish and English and in the offices I possibly,am the produce exceedingly good olive oil. The office. To get 13,000 kilos of this precious fruit, ‘adventure’ continues. Thank you Spanish Property After viewing the property, (discovered via Spanish competitive one, but also love to have a laugh and can be we’d fought snail and earwig invasions, migrating Property Choice), we conveniently ignored Choice y hasta pronto. a bit ofstarling a rebel attacks, from hightime winds, to time, a desert all good sandstorm, hearted of course. comments like, ‘in need of TLC, so much potential, low temperatures, high temperatures and won! comes with 2,229 olive trees’. Yes, 2,229 Arbequina Willem & Angela de Fouw That was the easy part. Learning to prune, water olive trees, with a few dozen Picual/Pais trees for Matthew Fowler - Rentals Manager the trees, remove ‘yellow leaves’ and rotovate, good measure. Hi my name is Matt and I am the son in Law of Sharon and Steve and all at the right time for the best yield, has been an feature on Channel 4 Sun Sea and Selling Houses, series 1, 2, 3 & 4 in the education. The true cost of what goes into making So why would a HVAC Consultant Engineer and making. I am married to Emma and have 2 beautiful children Alicia and olive oil! a former teacher decide to up sticks and tackle Lucas. olive farming in Andalusia? No idea! Call it a hunch Fast forward and weMy now position produce in extremelythe family tasty, business is Manager of the Spanish Property Choice but we were convinced we could make it work. premium quality, singleRental estate, Division. extra virgin We have olive oil,a wide variety of rental properties on our books Armed with oodles of puppy-like enthusiasm, (around 18.6% oil content and 0.02% acidity – if you boundless energy, coupled with no knowledge and have over 200 rented out long term at any one time, so always busy, know, you know). of Spanish or farming, what could go wrong? scorpion ... but those stories are for another time. busy, busy. A drought, earthquake, wild fire and flash flood In spite, or because of, these ‘challenges’, ‘No I am proud to have been part of developing Spanish Property Choice People have ‘adopted’ Querencia trees, (see ensued and I was heard to say, ‘there’s only hay problema y tranquilo no pasa nada’, have rentals into one of the leading rental agencies within our area for short and advertisement opposite), with very positive pestilence left’, when I was promptly stung by a become the rule of thumb. long term lets and feel very lucky to be living the dream here in Spain. feedback .... “tastes like sunshine” and from 70 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 71

The Crang family from West Sussex

SERIES 1, 2 & 3 SERIESSeries 4 in the 1 making & 2 Youfrom can Sept see 2019 the - April Garners 2020 nowYou can in 45 see episodes the Garners of nowSun, in 70 Sea episodes and of Sun, Sea and Selling Houses Selling Houses . onon channel channel 4 ++ catchcatch up. up

The Crang family from West Sussex

SERIES 1 & 2 You can see the Garners now in 45 episodes of Sun, Sea and Selling Houses . on channel 4 + catch up

New docu-soap property series, Sun, Mum Sharon and Dad Steve may be the bosses Alison Jackson Sea & Selling Houses... but the agency is a real family affair with daughter & Richard Cooper Emma and son Shaun and son-in-law Matt all There’s never been a more dramatic time to buy a involved in the business. property in Spain. A year ago house sales where at Eve Morgan a ten year high but since then Brexit has thrown a Day to day the family’s office is a flurry of activity huge curveball into the market and the stakes are flogging paradise to British buyers. They are higher than ever for potential buyers. In spite of this bombarded by Brits coming over desperate for turmoil, it is business as usual for the Garners who a slice of life in the sun and the agency have have set up shop in Spain selling property to Brits become central to the community as those they looking for a bit of fun in the sun. This new docu- have helped buy a home are frequently in the soap property series, Sun, Sea & Selling Houses, shop asking advice. Showing their Brit clients the which recently aired on Channel 4 daytime, best properties on their books, can they convince followed them as they sail their business through them to make the life changing decision to buy? Diane Davis unpredictable waters, and also track their personal And what is life after Brexit going to look like for trials and tribulations away from the office. them? We spent 8 months in 2016 filming the 20 x 1 hour We are also very proud that the show highlighted “We can all relate to wanting to give up Blighty Sharon from Spanish Property Choice writes: episodes, which followed us in the day to day our beautiful province of Costa Almeria and the to go live in sunny Spain. This series will follow the “As a family we felt very blessed and humbled to running of our family business. stunning properties we have to offer our clients. Brits who are chasing that dream and the people have been one of only 2 agents in Spain to have helping them make it a reality who are living the been chosen to do this show. When we were Once the show aired on the 13th March 2017 So all in all the general feed back is what an dream themselves...very much at the heart of approached by Ricochet TV (Warner Bros) to film everything went ballistic, our web page is experience for us and our clients who took part. their community, this will enable us to see what life a short taster show to be presented to all major averaging 75,000 hits a day, our Facebook page: in the sun is really like.” Rob Butterfield, Executive channels in the UK, we never dreamt in a million SpanishPropertyChoice went crazy, on average What a great opportunity we had as a business to Producer for Ricochet, who produced the series for years that they would choose our family, especially we are getting 30-50 enquires an hour and the highlight our properties for our owners and what a Channel 4. as they also interviewed other agents in our area. response from the general public has absolutely great opportunity for our clients and the viewing So when we got the call to say they had chosen blown us away. The messages, emails, cards, public to see a little snippet into our world. The Garners, are from Cannock near Birmingham only 2 agents out of the ones they filmed and telephone calls and people generally coming into and are making waves on the Spanish property our family was one of them, we were absolutely our offices to say how much they loved the show Thank you Ricochet TV (Warner Bros) and Channel scene in Mojácar, Almeria. The Brummy family thrilled. What made it all the more exciting was and the family and wanting to have their pictures 4 love from the Garners xx” moved to Spain twelve years ago and have they had presented the promo and Channel 4 taken with us, have left us speechless. created their own property empire on the coast. commissioned the series there and then. 72 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 73 Doñana National Park The Parque Nacional de Doñana is one of Europe’s The effect of this extraordinary mélange of land and water the park’s wildlife guardians. Two of the Doñana’s precious most important wetland reserves and a major site for was to create an environment shunned by people but ideal lynxes, for example, have been run over by cars on the migrating birds. It is an immense area; the parque itself for wildlife. As early as the thirteenth century, the kings highway to Matalascañas; cats and dogs straying out of and surroundingparque natural or Entorno de Doñana (a of Castille set aside a portion of the Doñana as a royal the nearest towns have killed animals in the park, and birds protected buffer zone) amount to over 1,300 sq km in the hunting estate; later the dukes of Medina Sidonia made it that have overflown the fences have been gunned down provinces of Huelva, Sevilla and Cádiz. It is internationally their private coto too. by trigger-happy hunters despite stringent conservation for recognised for its great ecological wealth. Doñana has laws. become a key centre in the world of conservationism. One of the duchesses of Medina Sidonia, Doná Ana de Silva y Mendoza, indulged her antisocial instincts by A more permanent threat to the Doñana’s ecosystem are Doñana is well known for its enormous variety of bird building a residence there that was more hermitage than the new ricefields and other agricultural projects north of species, either permanent residents, winter visitors from palace. As a result, the entire region came to be known as El Rocío, whose run-off waters sluice pesticides into the north and central Europe or summer visitors from Africa, the ‘forest of Doná Ana’, or Doñana. marismas and the sulphur mines upstream at Aznalcóliar like its numerous types of geese and colourful colonies which was effluvium into the river. of flamingo. It has one of the world’s largest colonies of In the eighteenth century, Goya is known to have visited the Spanish imperial eagles. The park as a whole comprises Duchess of Alba at the Palacio de Doñana when she was ACCESS - Entrance to the park is strictly controlled. You three distinct kinds of ecosystem: the marismas, the its proprietress. Subsequently, the land passed through can take half-day trips with official guides or explore the Mediterranean scrublands and the coastal mobile dunes many hands before the official creation of the parque environs of the visitors’ centres on foot. with their beaches. nacional in 1969. Meanwhile, adjoining areas of wetland were being dramatically reduced. To visit the principal visitors’ centre at El Acebuche, take The configuration of the Parque Nacional de Doñana is a the A483 south of Almonte and about 12km from El Rocío result of its past as the delta of the Guadalquivir river, the Across the Guadalquivir vast marshes were drained and is the signposted turn at Km29 for Centro de Recepción ‘big river’, or Wada-I-Kebir, of the Moors. But it is a delta converted to farmland, until only the protected lands of the El Acebuche (959 44 87 11), 1½km from the main road. with a difference. Unlike most, the river has only one outlet Doñana remained intact. For centuries there had been only Alternatively, you can drive 3km north of Matalascañas to to the sea, just below Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The rest of a vacant spot on the map between Lebrija in the east and the turn-off at Km29. The centre has an exhibition about what used to be its delta has gradually been blocked off by Almonte in the north west, but in recent years whole towns the park, a café and a shop selling maps and books. From a huge sandbar that stretches from the mouth of the Río and villages have sprung up west of the Guadalquivir, and the centre is a signposted 5km trail through scrubland and Tinto, near Palos de la Frontera, to the riverbank opposite the resort town of Matalascañas has brought urban sprawl pine trees. Next to the centre is the El Acebuche lagoon, Sanlúcar, and which the sea winds have gradually formed to the south-western edge of the Doñana, a place once with bird hides, where you can see purple gallinules, into high dunes. Behind this natural barrier stretches the occupied by reed-thatched fishermen’s huts. The proximity among other birds. marshlands (marismas). of these settlements has further complicated the work of 72 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 73 Doñana National Park The Parque Nacional de Doñana is one of Europe’s The effect of this extraordinary mélange of land and water the park’s wildlife guardians. Two of the Doñana’s precious most important wetland reserves and a major site for was to create an environment shunned by people but ideal lynxes, for example, have been run over by cars on the migrating birds. It is an immense area; the parque itself for wildlife. As early as the thirteenth century, the kings highway to Matalascañas; cats and dogs straying out of and surroundingparque natural or Entorno de Doñana (a of Castille set aside a portion of the Doñana as a royal the nearest towns have killed animals in the park, and birds protected buffer zone) amount to over 1,300 sq km in the hunting estate; later the dukes of Medina Sidonia made it that have overflown the fences have been gunned down provinces of Huelva, Sevilla and Cádiz. It is internationally their private coto too. by trigger-happy hunters despite stringent conservation for recognised for its great ecological wealth. Doñana has laws. become a key centre in the world of conservationism. One of the duchesses of Medina Sidonia, Doná Ana de Silva y Mendoza, indulged her antisocial instincts by A more permanent threat to the Doñana’s ecosystem are Doñana is well known for its enormous variety of bird building a residence there that was more hermitage than the new ricefields and other agricultural projects north of species, either permanent residents, winter visitors from palace. As a result, the entire region came to be known as El Rocío, whose run-off waters sluice pesticides into the north and central Europe or summer visitors from Africa, the ‘forest of Doná Ana’, or Doñana. marismas and the sulphur mines upstream at Aznalcóliar like its numerous types of geese and colourful colonies which was effluvium into the river. of flamingo. It has one of the world’s largest colonies of In the eighteenth century, Goya is known to have visited the Spanish imperial eagles. The park as a whole comprises Duchess of Alba at the Palacio de Doñana when she was ACCESS - Entrance to the park is strictly controlled. You three distinct kinds of ecosystem: the marismas, the its proprietress. Subsequently, the land passed through can take half-day trips with official guides or explore the Mediterranean scrublands and the coastal mobile dunes many hands before the official creation of the parque environs of the visitors’ centres on foot. with their beaches. nacional in 1969. Meanwhile, adjoining areas of wetland were being dramatically reduced. To visit the principal visitors’ centre at El Acebuche, take The configuration of the Parque Nacional de Doñana is a the A483 south of Almonte and about 12km from El Rocío result of its past as the delta of the Guadalquivir river, the Across the Guadalquivir vast marshes were drained and is the signposted turn at Km29 for Centro de Recepción ‘big river’, or Wada-I-Kebir, of the Moors. But it is a delta converted to farmland, until only the protected lands of the El Acebuche (959 44 87 11), 1½km from the main road. with a difference. Unlike most, the river has only one outlet Doñana remained intact. For centuries there had been only Alternatively, you can drive 3km north of Matalascañas to to the sea, just below Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The rest of a vacant spot on the map between Lebrija in the east and the turn-off at Km29. The centre has an exhibition about what used to be its delta has gradually been blocked off by Almonte in the north west, but in recent years whole towns the park, a café and a shop selling maps and books. From a huge sandbar that stretches from the mouth of the Río and villages have sprung up west of the Guadalquivir, and the centre is a signposted 5km trail through scrubland and Tinto, near Palos de la Frontera, to the riverbank opposite the resort town of Matalascañas has brought urban sprawl pine trees. Next to the centre is the El Acebuche lagoon, Sanlúcar, and which the sea winds have gradually formed to the south-western edge of the Doñana, a place once with bird hides, where you can see purple gallinules, into high dunes. Behind this natural barrier stretches the occupied by reed-thatched fishermen’s huts. The proximity among other birds. marshlands (marismas). of these settlements has further complicated the work of 74 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 3 Contents.

Buying Guide If you are considering buying a property here in Your journey starts here...... 04 Spain you will need to bear in mind that the legal system and steps to follow may be very different Why Almeria?...... 05 from those you have experienced in your home Why are you buying?...... 08 country. This guide is intended as practical advice Identifying what you want...... 09 for your consideration, when purchasing a property Why use an agent?...... 10 overseas. What it can cost to buy...... 12 Financing your purchase...... 13 Currency exchange...... 15 Garnering TV Heaven Do you need a lawyer?...... 20 The legal process...... 21 Disclaimer: This information is provided as a The power of television can be a wonderful thing clients in Florida, Paphos, Crete, Portugal, France, Preparation for your move...... 22 general guide and is based upon information when it comes to people and property. Just ask Italy and all over Spain. Business has always been Required documents...... 23 provided to Spanish Property Choice by the the Garner family originally from Cannock, now good, but this extra exposure has really fired things Bringing your pets...... 24 relevant local authorities and may be subject to building their own Spanish empire in majestic up. I’ve even had people and companies asking change at any time with little or no notice. Mojácar. They began the process of filming for a about my clothes and where I buy them. We Remaining Information...... 25 brand new Channel 4 fly on the wall documentary, hoped it would go well. But this has all been well Testimonials...... 26 Spanish Property Choice will not be liable for any ‘Sun, Sea and Selling Houses’, hoping perhaps above our expectations.” Sun, Sea & Selling Houses TV series...... 70 inaccuracies in this information. Anyone wishing to get a little extra business. Now a year on, the Garnering TV Heaven...... 74 to obtain any further information must contact success of the series has seen the need for the When Stephen and Sharon moved to this beautiful the relevant local authority. agency to employ new staff, as demand for their province of Costa Almería, their original intention services has rocketed. Spanish Property Choice was to semi-retire. Their son Shaun attended Area Guide now has 14 people based in their Mojácar office, a Spanish public school, and Emma found Mojácar...... 28 as more and more people look to them for that employment initially for a Spanish recreational Vera Playa...... 34 dream home in Spain. A combination of sun, sea, company. However after a very short period of lifestyle choices and the pulling power of Spain has time, Stephen and Sharon were head hunted by Garrucha...... 38 resulted in enquiries for property soaring. Both the a Spanish Property Developer in Olula del Río, Villaricos...... 42 family and company have become household who saw potential in the historical experience Sierra Cabrera...... 46 names in the UK, Spain and America. they both had to offer the Spanish Real Estate San Juan de los Terreros...... 48 Market. Consequently they opened their first Los Gallardos...... 50 The 20, hour long programmes in the first series office predominantly selling old farmhouses; cave follow the day to day business of agencies selling houses and traditional Spanish village houses full Turre...... 52 dream Spanish properties to British investors. It also of charm and character. The rest as they say, is Albox & inland (Arboleas, Antas & Velez Rubio)..54 chronicles family adventures along the way. And it history. Fresh from their success, the company then Valle del Este...... 60 seems Mum Sharon, Dad Steve, daughter Emma, became stars of the ‘A Place In the Sun Exhibition Huércal-Overa & Murcia Region...... 62 ...A sign of confidence in son Shaun and son-in-law Matt have made quite at Olympia’, with people of all ages flocking to international property. an impression on the viewers following their trials their stand, for property advice, to say hello and and tribulations. When the series finished back in yes – to ask for an autograph. At the airport on the As a Member of the AIPP we have been vetted and Spring Sharon told me: “It was a great pleasure to way back home they were constantly stopped by approved, and we have voluntarily committed ourselves be asked to take part in the series, and we’re all people who wanted to chat. to industry regulation. absolutely gob-smacked by the response. We’ve actually had a few sleepless nights just trying to You can look out for the next series of Sun, Sea To verify our membership, to read the Code of Conduct, keep up with the enquiries. We’ve now got more and Selling Houses early next spring. And don’t be or to find out more about the AIPP, visit. than 9,000 followers on Facebook and have surprised to see the glorious Garner family emerge www.aipp.org.uk 2 www.spanishpropertychoice.com es.spanishpropertychoice.com 75

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