Thinking of coming to Tenerife

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Stephen HMember05 June 2012 19:40:37

Hi! I'm Stephen, a recently retired French teacher desperately fed up with the dismal English climate and so thinking of buying or renting somewhere where I could spend sizeable chunks of the year. As I would be coming on my own I would be very keen to meet other expats with whom to socialise, play sport etc.
I would be grateful for any advice. Is there a big expat community there? Are there any organised clubs or whatever?
Please help!

ArmandViP06 June 2012 07:58:23

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Hi Stephen!

Welcome to Expat.com!
Hope you will make some new contacts soon

Regards
Armand

HovieMember29 June 2012 07:34:24

Hi Stephen

There is a rather large expat community on the island which is concentrated in Los Cristianos and Las Americas although it is decreasing, owing to the present economic climate.
My advise is to rent as prices still have to come down a lot more and rental prices just outside the tourist traps are becoming very reasonable.

Stephen HMember29 June 2012 20:58:28

Hi Hovie

Thanks for your advice. I'm actually going to Los Cristianos on Sunday to have a look at a few properties for long term rental.

Stephen

AmandaomshantiMember01 July 2012 21:34:57

Hi Stephen,

good luck with the renting search, i just returned from ADeje a week ago. i joined this site hoping to meet expats who have had some experience with renting, jobs and schools out there.

we r brushing up on our spanish already and have reserched jobs and aprtments to rent. would be great to know how you get on with the viewings, some of them looked perfect for us and slightly cheaper than i pay here which is a bonus!

Amanda

TVTENERIFEMember24 July 2012 17:36:08

well the main british area is all ex pats ... why dont you check out ryanairs
web site and book yourself a weeks holiday ....
plus vat is 7%
petrol is 90c a litre

Stephen HMember25 July 2012 08:10:37

Hi Amanda
Just to say I'm about to rent an apartment in Los Cristianos (Los Angeles complex) for a trial 6 months. A bargain at just 450 euros a month! It will be a holiday home - though my visits could get longer and more frequent! Good luck finding what you want.
Stephen

TVTENERIFEMember25 July 2012 08:15:37

well stay in touch if you need any help..... you will be able to find a place for around 300-250 outside the tourist areas good luck

buzzicMember12 January 2013 08:34:39

TVTENERIFE wrote:
well stay in touch if you need any help..... you will be able to find a place for around 300-250 outside the tourist areas good luck

hi there,

the wife and myself want to come over for the winter months, so if you could point me in the direction of where to rent a flat for these prices that you have quoted please

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