18 Jul 2011 10:25 PM:
The security may have seemed red hot in passing, but judging by the cars turning up for the market that were filling the apartment spaces nearest the market, I'd say it was more lukewarm. Especially as it was possible to roam free once in there, we didn't get approached once when walking past security to and from our apartment. The parking spaces intended for the golfers would have been much more apt for the market, it seems a waste of police and the Securitas' time orchestrating a market within the resort.
We were by the pool and could hear the music (word for word) coming from the generator powered speakers that obviously been nicked from a headline gig in Hyde Park. Luckily though, the DJ had a good selection of music - about four terrible songs on repeat. Apparently passengers on easyjet flights landing at San Javier could hear the music as they exited the plane, it was that quiet.
A market is a good idea, and having wandered around, there were a handful of decent stalls (fruit, meat, flowers, rocking horse stand etc) but that was about it. Couldn't see the point in the music or the dance that occured halfway through, didn't really pick up the brilliant vibe either, I must have missed that part. The restaurant was also booked out because it was under staffed so residents looking to go out for a meal had to pick up takeaways instead and eat them from the bar next door.
Don't mean to rain on the parade but this is my take on it. I'd say move it to the car park outside and get traditional spanish music and dancers involved if the market organisers want to put that slant on it.
Community thread:
Tonight's (Saturday) Market
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