Any top tips on where to look for accommodation?

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DWF002Member19 February 2024 07:00:46

Hello there. Looking for some advice. Moving to Spain imminently, somewhere between Alicante and Torevieja. I'm looking for somewhere quiet and authentic Spanish rather than near the Brit/Irish pubs and bars and also need to be near a language school as I am coming on a student visa initially to study Spanish. I thought if I was in a more Spanish area it would improve my language skills no end. Any top tips on where to look for accommodation gratefully received. Many thanks.

gwynjBulgaria Expert20 February 2024 17:32:20

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@DWF002

We live around here, and the Costa Blanca is very nice.

But there really isn't much between Alicante and Torrevieja. :-) So I reckon it's Alicante, or Elche, or Torrevieja. Maybe Guardamar or Santa Pola, if smaller is OK.

Accommodation: maybe idealista, booking, airbnb.

DWF002Member20 February 2024 17:50:59

@gwynj Thank you for that, was thinking Santa Pola or Gran Alacant (most of the property reviews for Elche say loud aircraft noise). Been looking on idealista will try booking and AirBNB

DWF002Member20 February 2024 17:51:47

@kireyevalyudmila I like the sound of that. Thank you

gwynjBulgaria Expert21 February 2024 09:45:16

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@DWF002

Elche for aircraft noise? I suppose there might be a route straight over your apartment, but the airport is 20km away! :-) We live in Elche, and we love it here. We never hear any planes, we barely even see them. Santa Pola we like and visit regularly, but both this and Gran Alacant are a bit small for our taste. And it's probably harder to find language schools there.

DWF002Member21 February 2024 11:24:21

Right okay. That's put Elche back on my list then LOL

JackohartesNew member25 February 2024 07:32:27

Further South is Aguilas, worth a visit, lots of language schools and very Spanish. Great place if you want sea a reasonable sized town. Price for housing is very reasonable.

DWF002Member26 February 2024 08:33:57

@Jackohartes Thank you for that I will look it up

RatchetsmumNew member13 March 2024 06:56:54

@DWF002what about looking at the northern Costa Blanca quite a few towns slightly inland, there are also language schools advertised in the area.

baltictravelukMember14 March 2024 08:45:11

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CherylModerator14 March 2024 10:37:41

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