Hola Property Hunters! What beautiful weather we are having this week, not quite as beautiful as that in Spain, but it’s so great to see the sun and feel the warmth after a cold winter. The unseasonably warm temperatures that we are having are being caused by the ‘Spanish Plume’ weather system. The ‘Spanish Plume’ system is pulling hot air from Spain and the northern Sahara into Britain. So, a big thank you to Spain, that is why we love you!
It has been another very busy week here at Your Place in Spain, with some more beautiful properties available across our portfolio, take a look. Is there anything here for you? If so, just let us know and we can send further details and information.
*These sterling prices have been calculated at today’s rate of 1.3793 (9/4/15) this may fluctuate.*
Costa Blanca –
Bungalow for sale in Playa Flamenca, Southern Costa Blanca
1. This immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow is situated on a beautiful gated development in Playa Flamenca. Located close to an excellent selection of amenities and just a short drive to the coast.
€139,000 / approx £100,800
Townhouse for sale in Denia, Northern Costa Blanca
2. A beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Townhouse located close to the sea and with lovely mature gardens and communal swimming pool.
€169,995 / approx £123,300
Villa in Los Dolses, Southern Costa Blanca
3. This fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa is located in the sought after development of Los Dolses and is within easy walking distance to all the local amenities, shops and restaurants.
€250,000 / approx £181,251
Costa Almeria –
Apartment in Mojacar
4. A two bedroom apartment for sale in Mojacar, Almería. This apartment is within 50 meters of the beach and has a fantastic guitar shaped communal pool and surrounding gardens.
€129,950 / approx £94,215
Townhouse in Vera Playa
5. This beautiful 4 storey townhouse is situated on a secure urbanisation only 200 metres from the golden beaches of Vera.
€135,000 / approx £ 97,900
Villa in Arboleas
6. A beautiful, well proportioned villa on a larger than average sized plot with amazing views across the valley.
€159,950 / approx £116,000
Murcia –
Villa, with Pool in Lo Santiago
7. This is an immaculate 3 Bedroom detached villa, with private pool on a very spacious plot.
€135,000 / approx £97,900
Penthouse Apartment with sea views, Los Urrutias, Murcia
8. A Stunning Penthouse front line beach apartment for sale with magnificent sea views. Very nicely presented totally refurbished two bedroom penthouse apartment.
€160,000 / approx £ 116,000
Villa, Hacienda del Alamo, Murcia
9. The Sirio style villa is a detached three bedroom, two bathroom villa with spacious accommodation providing different areas to eat or relax indoors or outside.
€190,000 / approx £137,800
Please note that all properties are subject to availability and plus purchase costs.
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Did you read our blog a few weeks ago about the exchange rate? We said it then, and we will say it now…unfortunately, there is just no predicting what the rate will do. Although what we can do is look at up & coming issues and situations that could affect it.
This past week we have seen the Pound/Euro rate fall from 1.38 to 1.36, only 3 weeks ago the rate was at 1.41, an 8 year high. So, why has it done this?
Last week figures were released showing that the UK is now the fastest growing major western economy, that combined with the fast approaching General Election, plus the live debates that took place last week and the polls that were released on the back of that. These are all matter that could be contributing factors to the dip in the rate.
However, with the rate as it is UK buyers are still doing great. Cast your mind back to January, the rate was so much lower and as it stands now the rate is 10 cents higher than at the start of the year.
If you’re thinking about buying your property in Spain over the next 3-6 months, then it could be time for you to start looking into fixing a rate. If you need some advice about how to and why you should consider this action, call us today and we’ll be happy to help.
Joanne, Your Place in Spain
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The Easter celebrations are over, and how lucky we were that the sun was shining, and it was a great opportunity to get family and friends together, celebrate and entertain. Although, now that leaves us feeling a little exhausted, and the idea of cooking another big meal is not quite as much fun as it usually is this week. Well, try this easy and simple recipe for Tapas Tuesday…
I absolutely love this Spanish chicken recipe, mainly because it is made using my very favourite food – Chicken. Especially roasted chicken.
This dish is inspired by various different versions of the traditional Chicken and Chorizo mixture that you will find all over Spain. In all honesty I wouldn’t have thought of adding the orange zest in to this recipe, but when having dinner in a very, very traditional Spanish restaurant in Torre Pacheco in Murcia, I tried a similar dish and the taste of orange really made a difference and brought all the flavours together.
Each time I make this dish, I usually find something else to add in, a sprinkle of this or a drizzle of that, but I have tried to stick to my best version of it here for you. This is quite a popular dish that I have seen adapted many times, so you may have come across this yourself on your travels. I find that this one works best for me though, so give it a try, and the best part is that it is all made in the one roasting tin (a large one will be needed) but there is minimal effort here….
To Serve 4 People –
Ingredients –
8 Chicken Thighs / 1 Chorizo Sausage / Olive Oil / Salt and Pepper / 1 clove of Garlic / 1 Teaspoon of Dried Oregano / 1 Orange (for the zest) / 2 tablespoons of White wine
- Pre-Heat your oven to 180 oC.
- Take your 8 chicken thighs, drizzle with Olive Oil, and season with salt and pepper, it is good to get stuck in and rub everything together with your hands here.
- If you like the flavour of garlic, then this is really good to add here. Crush a clove of garlic and add it to the mix.
- Lay the chicken thighs in the roasting tin
- Slice the chorizo sausage into around 1.5cm chunks, I think Chorizo in the oven is delicious, it goes crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside
- Put the chorizo in the tin, position it around the chicken pieces.
- Drizzle just a little more olive oil over everything, and sprinkle around a teaspoon or two (depending on how much you like the taste) of Dried Oregano (I love fresh herbs, but for some recipes dried does work better, and this is one of them)
- Then grate the zest of the Orange over the top too. I like to pour over just a little white wine here too, about 2 tablespoons, but that is optional.
- Mix everything together, so that all the meat has a good coating of the seasoning. Pop in the oven for around 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, bring the tray out of the oven and shake everything up, make sure all is cooking as you want it too. Then pop it back in for another 30 minutes.
- When it is cooked, I always like to transfer everything out of the roasting tin, into another dish or pot that has been warming in the oven.
- Once it is all in there then you can go ahead and serve it to your guests.
I like to serve this dish with my home-made patatas bravas, a little salad with olives, and some grilled peppers always go well with this.
A lovely glass of Rioja will always match this meal too…in my opinion…
Enjoy!
Joanne, Your Place in Spain
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One of the most important and special times in Spain, without a doubt, has arrived this week. It is Easter Week, known in Spain as Semana Santa. The celebrations began last Sunday, on Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) and the festivities will continue until Easter Monday, Lunes de Pascua.
The Spanish treat Easter as a celebration of life itself, and it is amazing to see how the whole country comes alive, with festivities, parties, and a real passion for this cherished time of year. As a very Catholic country, Spain takes its Easter celebrations very seriously; this is a time for family, spirituality, remembrance and togetherness.
Holy Week in Seville, Spain. The procession is seen here crossing the Bridge of Triana.
Across the country, cities and towns have their own ways of celebrating Easter, as you can imagine the main cities of Spain have festivities of massive proportions (seen above in Seville) with processions, music, dance and enormous celebrations of life and culture. They are full of colour, vibrancy, religion.
Religious icons and symbols of faith are carried through the streets; the processions are extremely emotive and moving. These processions can go on for miles, beginning in the afternoon and ending in the early hours of the next day, and will take place almost each night of Easter week.
A passionate country…
If you are in Spain during Easter week, you must really take the opportunity to witness these processions and celebrations. Although be sure to plan in good time, most book almost a year in advance to be in the cities to witness the festivities!
Happy Easter to all, enjoy the festivities and celebrate like the Spanish, wherever you are.
Joanne, Your Place in Spain
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