23 Apr 2010 10:28 AM:

Hello

We bought a village house in Frailes 18 months ago.  Frailes is about 10 km from Alcala la Real.  The village is exceptionally friendly, there are a few English here and the locals treat us all as family, bringing us locally grown produce and interested in our renovations etc.

Alcala La Real is a beautiful town, there seem to be quite a few English around in the summer months but drop off in the winter.  We have also spoke to people who have had problems with gypsies.   My advice to you is not to rush into anything,  if you are in a position to stay for a while and talk to as many people as you can that would he helpful to you.   There are rogues, english and spanish who will happily take your money from you and not deliver what is promised but there are plenty of others who will bend over backwards to help in anyway they can.   

I feel we have been extremely fortunate with everything we have done and have meet some wonderful people, we love the area around Alcala and wouldnt change anything.

Good luck and enjoy your stay 

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