30 Jan 2008 12:00 AM:
Just got back from CDS.
Had a lovely weekend. Weather great. Just thought I'd pass on a few observations. Apologies if this repeats previous posts.
The roads at the rear of the site seem to be closed again. We drove round and couldn't find a way out. This is obviously good for security as are the regular Guardia Civil patrols. We saw three in a couple of days and the on-site patrols were very regular too.
There was not as much noise or dust from construction traffic. The aparthotel is coming along. We couldn't get over how big it is.
The clubhouse is open at Casares Golf. We were shown round by the manager and were very impressed. There is an attractive reataurant/bar area with a connected terrace overlooking the course. The restaurant is due to open in approx 4 weeks. The bar is nominally open now between 0800 - 1900 for beer and soft drinks brought in by the manager to serve golfers. If you say you're from CDS you will only pay €20 per round of golf rather than €25. The current deal is golf and buggy for 2 after 1700 for €55. The club is awaiting planning permission to build a driving range.
The manager at the golf course said he'd received a letter from the local council informing him that the road-widening scheme is starting now and there were workmen measuring and doing road markings on the CDS entrance while we were there. He suggested that the road will be 4 lanes with proper lighting and pavements. I don't know how far up it will stretch or whether they will take any of the frontage from CDS. If they do it's a worry for us as we're in Block 2. Anyone have any info on this?
We heard more gossip about Disney from a tradesman who said he knows a developer and lawyer who both say that the initial plans have been sanctioned for Disney to start the infrastructure build for a new development at Manilva. This tradesman said he was trying to get further verification.......
The same tradesman also indicated that tenders wre in to build a full security fence around CDS. Great news if it's true.
Went up to the Roman baths in Sabinillas. Well worth a visit and we'll definitely swim there next time.
Went to Estepona for the first time. The old town seems worthy of further investigation. We had a very enjoyable meal in a typically Spanish reataurant down by the marina, where the choice is extensive.
Our flights wrere in and out of Granada. This is a wonderful city to visit, especially the Alhambra. We were struck by the large numbers of skiers on the flight who'd come for the slopes of the nearby Sierra Nevada, which appeared to have a lot of snow. Maybe beach and ski next time!
Trying to get out again early March. Let me know if anyone's around. We still haven't met any other owners on site. It's so quiet.
Community thread:
How many complaints about an EOS member before he/she is blocked, etc.?
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