[Anonymous]

We are a retired couple with a comfortable budget, liking historical towns (up to 50,000), beaches, cycling as a way of local transport, good food, and looking for a place where to buy a townhouse with character.

Lived in Biarritz and seriously thinking about the north of Spain, a place where we can invite the posh children for holidays.

Can someone help with suggestions, please ?

[Anonymous]

When you say (50,000) do you means.

1) Inhabitants
2) Sterling
3) €

[Anonymous]

50,000 inhabitants maximum

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at Tarifa?

[Anonymous]

Tarifa seems to attract the young and windsurfers as it is very windy.
When mentioning beaches we were including the sea, rivers and lakes,
thus widening the options.

[Anonymous]

About 40 mins inland from Valencia region but lots of history, not sure of the population.

http://www.ayto-xativa.org/castellano/inicio.asp

Jim

[Anonymous]

about 30,000 Jim. It is in fact a fantastic city with plenty of life, a great local population and a very Spanish town, unspoilt by foreigners who tend to integrate rather than segregate.

You can read about Xativa and other such towns in the Inland Trader which you can download online.

As I write for this paper I am obviously biased but it is one of the best informative newspapers in the area not quite the Times, but causing concern for the CB News

You can download this at www inlandtrader.net

There are also local info about other towns as they generally run a regular feature on local towns.

Regards

Vince

[Anonymous]

Thank you Jim and Vince. Xativa seems to fit the bill, but here in the UK the Valencia region has a bad name. Perhaps matters will be easier as we speak Spanish.
We are going to see Pontevedra in Galicia. Just hope it is not too humid.
In no hurry to buy, we have time.
We would love to hear more from people living in Xativa.

Regards

[Anonymous]

Hi Arataca

I dont watch much UK TV but I am aussuming this is in regard to Land grab. It depends what you want to buy there but not all property are subject to Land grab – only those that are Suelo Rustico. If you are buying a townhouse or apartment then it isnt a problem, but if buying a villa/chalet then just make sure that the land is urbano and you should have no problems.

Also it is of course important to make sure you get a good lawyer 0 try to stay away from local lawyers.

Otherwise you dont have anything to worry about in the Valencia region – it sis a great city and Xativa is a beautiful City 800M high with a good populace.

Good luck in your searches and if you need any advice please drop me a line – I have many articles on the area and in general.

Regards

Vince

[Anonymous]

You will love Galicia; it is quite beautiful and whilst the weather can be a bit British in the winter, the summers are fantastic. I’m sure you will like Pontevedra.

There are lots of lovely places around the Rias Baijas which you could also look at – Cambados being one.

Happy hunting!

777 Driver.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. For the time being, Xativa will have to wait while we go to Galicia. Apart from Cambados we heard that Muros and Tui are worth a look. Mind you, we aim for part-time retirement, about 6 months a year.
Any nice town in the Rias Baixas with a good infrastructure.
Regards

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