Friday 31 March 2017

Spring has sprung!



Finally, in Javea the weather has changed. We are seeing temperatures hitting 20 degrees and higher. In the 15 years that I have lived here this has been the worst winter, winter storms, hailstones and even snow, yes proper snow in Spain. All that is behind us now and there is the usual optimism around town for a great summer to come.



Spring sees much activity in Javea and many events that the locals look forward to. For the fitness crowd there is the mirador challenge, a 29 kilometre walking event where teams compete to be the fastest finishers. There is also a fun walk where you can take your time and enjoy the scenery. http://www.javeamigos.com/dir_walking/pages/walking_elmiradorchallenge.htm



As well as the Mirador Challenge there are running events in each of the local towns, 10K runs every Sunday or Saturday for around 12 weeks. “Circuit a Peu Marina Alta 2017”



Easter means many fiestas in the old town, these are often solemn, marking the death of Jesus. The carrying of Jesus on the cross is a sombre parade, but worth watching. After the Easter fiestas a week later it´s back to the crazy bulls running down the street, live bands late at night and fireworks. Javea never stays sombre for long!


As soon as it starts warming up everyone in town looks forward to the chiringuitos opening on or around the 15th May. The opening of these beach bars truly marks the start of summer.



Also this time of year we start to see new bars and restaurants opening, one has recently been opened by the Champagne Company called Bambula, it´s the new place to be seen!



There is also a new Pizza restaurant in the port that I will be trying with friends at the weekend. Hopefully it will be a good addition to the restaurants there.



I had my first lunch sitting outside in the sun this week at Monson Thai, they do a good menu del dia and the terrace gets lots of sun with excellent sea views.



Wednesday 15 March 2017

Busy March at Sunset



What a busy month so far March has been here at Sunset. Spring is in the air and everyone is moving in to their new long term rental properties. Like always on the long term rental market in Javea there is more demand than supply. This means that properties that are new to market are renting on the first viewing. 

Here are just a few of the properties we have rented this month.
One of the amazing houses we rented this month, is this large villa near to the Arenal. With its 5 bedroom main house and 2 bedroom guest house there is plenty of room for a family and guests.




This apartment also has new tenants. A fabulous ground floor apartment with a large terrace. There was quite a battle from several potential tenants on this one.



A country house in Pedreguer is another fantastic property we have tenants moving in to next week. This is a special house with so much character.




It´s not only large and luxury properties that we rent, this was a small one bedroom in the Arenal.



If you are owner of property here in Javea or surroundings and would like to rent it long term then please get in touch with us as we have a long list of quality clients looking to rent. You might be surprised at the great financial return and the low costs.