Biking & Baking in Las Alpujarras

Thank you for the comments about IoM and your experiences!  Any more out there?  Jessica - house prices in Spain depend on where you want to be and the lifestyle you want.  In Andalucia you can pay a ridiculous price (even now) to be in Malaga or Nerja or the 'sexy' area in the hills behind Marbella, a bit less in our area of Las Alpujarras, then quite decent prices in the Jaen/Baza inland towns.  A cortijo or country property will be expensive if it is modernised and has land.  Whatever you go for, get it properly surveyed and don't pay any money down without legal representation.  All the usual stuff, just like in the UK.  Jobs mostly depend on whether you speak Spanish or not and how quickly you integrate.  Some places like Javea have big expat communities so you might be able to offer, say, physiotherapy and make a decent living.  Shops or cafes need good Spanish!  But if you have an internet business you could live anywhere!  Try renting for a few months in your preferred area before you make any big decisions!  Don't forget the 20% tax whihc is a lot more than on IoM!!

By the way, we watched the seals basking at the Sound today - lovely, a really special place :)