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Property Inspection Trips

A word of advice regarding property inspection trips – Don’t do it!

I’m afraid we have been there and worn the T-shirt. We get to hear of some horrible stories as well!

Avoid estate agents, companies or developers offering to subsidize your cost, that’s if you don’t want to feel under any obligation and remain totally free and independent to do what you please as and when you wish!

It may sound like a good idea, especially when they grab your attention at the various exhibitions, offering free flights etc.

The truth is, there’s no such thing as a free lunch and the price you pay is your limitation of what properties you will view. You will also feel obliged to them if they have subsidized your trip.

It is also common to be subjected to sophisticated sales techniques at best or high pressure sales at worst!

You may be offered free flights, free airport pick ups, free accomodation etc, usually out of town and away from the other estate agents you may decide to pop in and see!

Then it’s usual to be picked up first thing to view everything you don’t want and realising you’ve missed out on everything you do, only to find you need to come back again.

The best thing to do, is to come out under your own steam and be under no obligation to anyone!

If you don’t have much time and need someone to help you put together a worth while property viewing schedule, you really ought to consider a professional independent property finder and advisor.

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New Municipal Building in Moraira

Moraira Municipal Building

NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING IN MORAIRA OPENING 13TH JANUARY 2008.
This new centre opens today to provide services to our citizens. It will be named Espai La Senieta. It is situated on the junction of Avenida Madrid and the Moraira-Calpe road.

This modern and functional area will provide direct service with regards to Municipal documentation and requests. At the same time it will enable the programming of cultural, social and spare time activities and encourage multicultural integration.

The following services can be found in this new building:

“SIT” Town Hall offices (for the presentation of documents etc.) Theatre Exhibition hall 4 multipurpose classrooms Reading area Library-youth area Centre for older people Bar-Cafeteria Concierge

Programme for Week l 13th January.

12.30 h. Opening day Espai La Senieta 13.00h. Inauguration of the Exhibition of Gines Salva. “25 years of painting” – Exhdibition
Hall. Youth Activities: 18.00h. CircusWorkshop – Multipurpose classrooms. 19.00h. Laughter workshop – Multipurpose classrooms. 20.00h. Play – Theatre

14th January

18.00 Meeting of the Mayor with the Pensioners – “Room for 3rd age”. 19.00h. “Sainet 2 l ficats” (Play in Valenciano) – Theatre.

15th January

19.00h. Homage to the late Francisco Rabal with the presence of his widow The actress Ascuncion Balaguer. This will be followed by the film “El hombre de la isla”(The man of the island made in Moraira with Paco Rabal)Theatre.

16th January

13.15h. Talk and Presentation of the Campaign “Aligothon” – Environment Department – Theatre. ( 16th January (continued)

19.00h. Concert by the group “Manhattan Jazz” – Theatre.

17th January

19.00h,. Exhibition of Gymnastics by the children of the Club Llebeig – Theatre.

18th January

18.00 Play for children called “Les Cinc Estacions” by the group “Taranna Theatre” .- Theatre. 20.00h. Exhibition of Tai-chi and Wushu – Multipurpose classrooms.

19th January

19.00h. Concert by the “Agrupacion Musical Cultural de Teulada “ and Coral Teuladina (The band and Choir of Teulada) – Theatre.

20th January

19.00h. Concert by OMA (Orchestra of the Marina Alta) – Theatre.

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A Day In Valencia

Oceanographic Centre, Valencia

For anyone living or holidaying in Moraira a day in Valencia is fascinating. The best way to get there is either to catch a boat from Benissa or to drive to Xeraco train station, one stop past Gandia and park your car, it is very easy to park here, and catch the train.
There are some beautiful shops in the city, the main area being Calle Colon and Gran Via Marques Turia. Whilst in this vicinity take the opportunity to catch a light breakfast in the beautifully refurbished Mercado de Colon. This magnificent structure now covers a number of smart modern cafes within its courtyard. Whilst in this area you will find the Museo de Bellas Artes, 9 Calle San Pio. Stroll around the lush gardens before taking in the works of some of Spains finest painters, Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, etc.

Also worth visiting is the Barrio del Carmen, full of winding streets with boutiques.

At the north west of the historic centre is the imposing IVAM, Calle Guillem de Castro, the premier centre for modern arts.

In the afternoon visit the Jardines del Turias, a 10 km stretch of cultivated dried out river bed of the once flood-prone River Turia, this now verdant stream of manicured gardens flows south towards the port, incorporating sports fields, cycle paths, modernist architecture and cafes.

Spend some time at the Ciudad de las Artes de las Ciencas, a monumental area full of interest.

For a less tiring day you can take a trip on the open top bus around the City, getting off and on wherever it takes you fancy.

The oceanographic centre is well worth a visit. It’s an amazing under Ocean world and you walk through it. There is lots to see and they also have a Dolphin show.

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Moraira Beaches

L’Ampolla Beach Dec 2007

There are some glorious beaches in Moraira, renowned for their cleanliness, the excellent quality of their waters and high standard of comfort services.

Here you can enjoy quiet and relaxing sunbathing or do the typical sand architecture projects and above all, enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool clean water.

There are also many organised activities where you have a variety of amusement; These include; Aerobics on the beach. Paddle boats and canoes are also available for those wanting to test their skills.

There are also great offers for underwater activities, a catalogue is available at the Tourist Information Office. There are many schools offering possibilites of sailing.

The main beach in the centre of Moraira is L’Ampolla, further along in the direction of Calpe are the rocky coves of L’Andrago and Cap Blanc and in the other direction is the delightful beach of El Portet. Supplied by the Tourist Info-Teulada.

El Portet beach in Moraira

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