03 Dec 2011 3:47 PM:

I have a Kindle bought from US with a UK credit card registered to a Spanish address. i never pay for books as I always download free ones from sites such as gutenberg.org. The Spanish Amazon site has now started up. Cheaper to buy a Kindle from therte if you live in Spain. Or maybe best to wait till the colour one is available here.

Thread: Kindle in Spain

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26 Nov 2011 7:21 PM:

We like it in Cartagena. Not so cold in winter. Being a in a city you get all the advantages of cultural life, shopping and transport yet the countryside is right beside with really good walking territory and some excellent beaches.

Thread: not too cold, not too hot... any advice

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12 Nov 2011 3:31 PM:

I live in Cartagena and love it there.Wonderful facilities. Buying is not an investment at the moment in Spain. Only get somewhere if you plan to make substantial use of it yourself. I have met people who have been happy with apartments in Los Alcazares, Los Belones and Los Nietos. All 3 have substantial expat communites. I personally prefer Spanish areas.

I will believe in Paramount Park IF it happens. It seems to be something that is generating considerably freebies for the local politicians. Not one brick has been laid. Also, Corvera airport is still far from finished. Perhaps, therefore, places nearer Murcia airport are a better investment.

I suppose Portmán is another possibility as they are about to begin cleaning up the contaminated beach which has been ruined for 20 years. Could be a very pretty spot when this has been sorted out. Properties have been rather dear there though.

 

Thread: Hello, Advice needed please on purchasing a coastal apartment in the Murcia area

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12 Nov 2011 3:31 PM:

I live in Cartagena and love it there.Wonderful facilities. Buying is not an investment at the moment in Spain. Only get somewhere if you plan to make substantial use of it yourself. I have met people who have been happy with apartments in Los Alcazares, Los Belones and Los Nietos. All 3 have substantial expat communites. I personally prefer Spanish areas.

I will believe in Paramount Park IF it happens. It seems to be something that is generating considerably freebies for the local politicians. Not one brick has been laid. Also, Corvera airport is still far from finished. Perhaps, therefore, places nearer Murcia airport are a better investment.

I suppose Portmán is another possibility as they are about to begin cleaning up the contaminated beach which has been ruined for 20 years. Could be a very pretty spot when this has been sorted out. Properties have been rather dear there though.

 

Thread: Hello, Advice needed please on purchasing a coastal apartment in the Murcia area

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15 Mar 2008 8:38 AM:

I live in Cartagena where they do an annual tapas trail - a good way of trying out new restaurants. I have put together a brief  blog on the local restaurants

http://restaurantsofcartagena.blogspot.com

Thread: Recommended Eateries .

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