Moving to Gandia

Moving to Gandia

Moving to Gandia Your Guide to Living in a Mediterranean Gem Located on Spain’s beautiful Costa del Azahar, Gandia is an often overlooked but utterly captivating city that offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty, historical charm, and vibrant culture. If you’re considering moving to Gandia, whether for a change of pace or to embrace a Mediterranean lifestyle, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to this hidden gem. 1. Introduction to Gandia Gandia is a medium-sized city in the province of Valencia, located about 70 kilometers south of the city of Valencia and roughly 130 kilometers north of Alicante. With a population of approximately 75,000 residents, it offers the appeal of a bustling yet manageable coastal city. The city is divided into two distinct areas: Gandia Ciudad (the main city) and Gandia Playa (the beach district). While Gandia Ciudad boasts the city’s historic and cultural sites, Gandia Playa is home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, offering a lively promenade, seaside restaurants, and a summer buzz that attracts visitors from all over Spain. Why Move to Gandia? Moving to Gandia means access to a relaxed, Mediterranean lifestyle, where you…

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Spanish Golden Visa

Spanish Golden Visa

Spanish Golden Visa Exploring the Use of the Spanish Golden Visa Scheme by UK Nationals in a Post-Brexit Europe Introduction Since the United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020, Brexit has reshaped the political, economic, and social landscape for UK nationals. One of the most significant changes post-Brexit has been the loss of freedom of movement within the EU, which previously allowed British citizens to live, work, and travel freely across member states. For many UK nationals, this loss has made it more complicated to pursue a life abroad in popular destinations like Spain. However, Spain’s Golden Visa scheme offers a viable pathway for British citizens seeking to retain a foothold in Europe. The Spanish Golden Visa program allows non-EU nationals to obtain residency in Spain in exchange for investment in the country. This program has gained particular relevance for UK nationals in a post-Brexit context, as it offers an opportunity to regain access to the European lifestyle and residency rights lost with the UK’s departure from the EU. This article explores the Spanish Golden Visa scheme, its attractiveness to UK nationals post-Brexit, and the key factors to consider for those looking to benefit from this…

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Explore La Safor

La Safor Mountains

La Safor Region: A Hidden Gem for Property Seekers in Spain Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the striking mountain ranges of southeastern Spain, La Safor is a comarca (county) located within the province of Valencia in the autonomous community of Valencia. For those seeking to invest in property or relocate to this scenic and culturally rich region, La Safor offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical charm, and modern conveniences. Comprising 31 distinct towns and villages, each with its own character and appeal, La Safor presents a range of opportunities for different types of buyers—from those looking for a beachfront villa to those dreaming of a rustic countryside home. An Introduction to La Safor La Safor stretches from the sun-drenched beaches of the Costa Blanca to the dramatic peaks of the La Safor mountain range. With its fertile valleys, orange groves, historic towns, and easy access to both Valencia and Alicante, it’s no wonder that this area is growing in popularity among property hunters. The region’s Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, makes it an ideal location for both permanent living and vacation homes. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil village surrounded by nature or a…

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Independent Property Viewing Trips

Independent Property Viewing Trips If you’re considering buying property in Gandia, Spain, you’re likely to be excited yet overwhelmed by the process of finding the perfect home. Whether you’re seeking a coastal villa, a traditional townhouse, or a modern apartment, one of the best ways to experience the area and ensure you’re making the right investment is by going on an Independent Property Viewing Trip. Unlike guided tours arranged by property agents, which often come with high-pressure sales tactics, an independent viewing trip allows you to explore properties at your own pace, with the freedom to take in the local culture, amenities, and lifestyle without any obligation. At Villa Florencia Casa Rural, we offer a warm and welcoming “home away from home” experience for visitors interested in exploring Gandia’s real estate market. While we are not property agents, solicitors, or vendors, we made the move to Gandia ourselves in 2006 and have firsthand experience of what it’s like to settle in this beautiful area. Over the years, we’ve built connections with local experts, agents, and legal professionals, so if you decide to move forward with a property purchase, we can introduce you to trusted contacts without any pressure. Here’s why…

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Living in Gandia, Spain

Living in Gandia Living in Gandia :- A Comprehensive Guide to a Mediterranean Gem Gandia, located on the eastern coast of Spain in the province of Valencia, is a city that offers an exceptional quality of life, a rich cultural history, and an inviting Mediterranean environment. As a place to call home, Gandia is becoming increasingly popular among both Spaniards and international residents alike. This article delves into the various aspects that make Gandia an ideal place for permanent residence, including its lifestyle, environment, location, economy, connectivity, and property market. Quality of Life in Gandia Gandia is synonymous with an excellent quality of life. The city is renowned for its relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, where residents enjoy a balance between work and leisure. The pace of life is slower compared to larger Spanish cities, making it an ideal place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle without sacrificing modern amenities. The city boasts a comprehensive healthcare system, with several hospitals and clinics providing high-quality medical care. Education is also well catered for, with a range of public and private schools offering education in both Spanish and Valencian, the region’s co-official language. For higher education, the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia…

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Property Hunting on the Costa Blanca

House Hunters become House Purchasers! We were delighted to receive a booking from property hunters Andrew and Sandra, who wanted to stay with us for a couple of weeks, starting shortly after Christmas. They had stayed with us in September – property hunting, during which time they had found the house they wanted to buy, and now the purpose of their visit was to move the purchasing process forward and to establish exactly what work they would want to have done in the house – and obtain quotes, make contacts with tradesmen and of course check out the local DIY stores for future reference! Andrew and Sandra are buying a Spanish property at a really great time. They are able to make the most of the advantageous exchange rate at the moment, as well as benefitting from the vastly reduced prices of property here on the Costa Blanca. Many people are realising that this great combination is a huge advantage right now, with the result that we have seen a noticeable increase in the number of property hunters – and indeed buyers – compared to the last few years since the financial crisis of 2008. Sandra and Andrew are buying…

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Spring Spanish Property Hunters

Spain or France for Property? We have recently been aware that more guests have been visiting us for the purpose of looking for a Spanish property on the northern Costa Blanca. Spanish property prices are now at a very realistic level compared to many other places in Europe (northern Europe especially), and this has been reflected in a gradual increase in the number of property hunters – once an almost extinct breed! Colin and Helen arrived to stay with us on one of our Property Hunters Packages, and booked with us for five nights recently. They are very taken with the idea of a home for their retirement and would love to find somewhere that offers a good and healthy lifestyle, reasonable living costs, and of course better weather. They have been turning the idea over in their minds for some time, and are torn between either France or Spain for this big life changing decision, so this trip was very much a preliminary reconnoitre – basically to see what this part of the country is like and whether it is somewhere they could add to their list. They had not contacted any property agents, but rather wanted to get…

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Autumn Sunshine Holidays

Autumn Sunshine Holidays in 2013 We have been delighted to welcome a steady succession of guests this year who have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather we have been experiencing here on the Costa Blanca. The summer this year has been a very long-lasting one with daytime temperatures in October in the high twenties or occasionally even the low thirties. Night temperatures are of course lower now, which means that the swimming pool is only usable by the more hardy of our guests, but there is still a great opportunity for getting a late tan and storing up some sunshine before having to endure the winter months ahead in northern Europe. There is still plenty to do here during such lovely warm days, and of course the sea temperature is still holding up well for those guests who are beach enthusiasts. And once the novelty of sitting and enjoying the sunshine at this time of year has worn off a bit, the slightly cooler temperatures mean that our guests can take part in outdoor activities which might be uncomfortable during the really hot months of the summer. Sue and Gareth for example came for a few days relaxation in…

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Spanish Property Hunters Galore!

Property Hunters Galore! Maybe the title is a slight exaggeration, but it is undoubtedly true that we have seen a significant increase in the number of guests who have stayed with us recently with the intention of looking for a Spanish property in our part of Spain. Some have been looking for a holiday home and others for a permanent residence – or even sometimes with the intention of eventually moving here but only holidaying here to begin with. Obviously, everybody has different tastes and requirements (and of course budgets!) but at the present time there is a wide choice on the market so it’s a good time to think of buying, whatever your situation. Spanish property is now being recognised once again as representing good value for money – and not only for purchasers from the UK. An additional consideration for non-EU citizens is the concession that the Spanish government has very recently introduced, whereby residence entitlement is automatically granted in the case of Spanish properties that are purchased for a price in excess of €500,000. Full details can be seen in the article here: Golden Visa to non-EU citizens Amongst our guests from countries other than the UK,…

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Spanish Property Hunters become Buyers!

Househunters become Buyers! Back in April, we had the pleasure of having Mark and Rosalyn stay with us on a Spanish property house-hunting trip. They loved the area and saw several Spanish properties that they thought had possibilities, but their visit was greatly marred by a serious car accident they had. It was not their fault – a car hit them on the wrong side of the road in heavy rain – and they were not seriously injured, but it inevitably cast a shadow over their visit. However, when they left they said they were still keen on the area and that we would see them again. It was therefore a lovely surprise when they paid an unexpected visit a couple of days ago – they were driving past our house on the way to Gandia. The bigger surprise, however, was that in the interim they had purchased a really lovely Spanish property, a villa in the area at a very realistic price! It turns out they had spotted some properties on another estate agent’s website, had viewed them on a couple of day-trips to area (which is why we had not seen them here as guests again), and decided…

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Spanish Property Hunters return for a second look

Spanish Property Hunters return for a second look! A couple of weeks ago we were glad to meet Malcolm who stayed with us for one night only at the end of a property hunting trip to Spain – but that was enough to convince him that this was the part of the country that would be right to look for a home in a serious way. He found a couple of properties that he liked during that visit, so now he returned to us, but this time with his partner Paul, in order to look again at some of the houses he had already viewed before, as well as to look at some others for the first time. They had in fact been staying in a hotel in the centre of Gandia for a couple of nights before coming to us in order to get a proper feel for the town they were thinking of making their home. This period spent in the town itself only helped to confirm in their minds that Gandia is indeed the vibrant place they had thought, with plenty of heart and soul to it and well able to supply everything they would want for…

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Costa Blanca Property Viewing Trips

Costa Blanca Property Viewing Trips

Costa Blanca Property Viewing Trips They came; They saw; They bought! We recently received a booking from Colin Mason and his family, wanting to take up our offer of a Property Viewing Package of three nights’ accommodation with a late check-out on the afternoon of the fourth day. They had already made some appointments to view property in the area, and wanted some friendly accommodation for their stay – possibly with some suggestions and advice thrown in at the same time! Colin was coming with his wife Christine and grown-up son Mike, and they were looking for a holiday property that would be easy to lock up and leave during the time when they would be in the UK. They only wanted a modestly sized home, although they were well aware that much larger properties could be purchased for only a small amount of extra money. However, what really suited them would be a villa with about three bedrooms and a pool, and preferably situated not far from the beautiful beaches of the northern Costa Blanca. It had to be near amenities that would suit them and their three grown-up sons and mutual partners for daily requirements, as well as…

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