Hi would like to no what people feel about Santiago de la ribera. Is it a lovely place to retire. Thanks Vivien
Hi
Lovely resort lovely beach great for walking cycling as very flat if interested in renting no of apartment if interested.
Chris
Posted: Wed Nov 7, 2018 8:27am
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We bought a house here end of last year. At the moment it's just a holiday home. We hope to move here permanently when DH retires. We love it here. I've been over 5 times this year. Twice for a whole month. I'm here now. We cycle and walk everywhere as it is so flat. It is quiet (apart from july/august when it's fairly busy) but we like quiet.
Posted: Wed Nov 7, 2018 10:14am
Hi lv, thanks for your lovely reply.Weare wanting to buy next year when Paul re tires. Our daughter has a holiday home at Torre golf resort so we are going to use it as a base will be visiting Santiago de la Ribera on a daily basis in jan and march it sounds a wonderful place. Take care Vivien
Posted: Thu Nov 8, 2018 1:54am
Go for it, you will love it.
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Posted: Thu Nov 8, 2018 12:53pm
Thanks lv, sounds great we really want to leave the uk and have a relaxing retirement. Can I be cheeky and ask things like council tax gas elec are they cheaper in spain. In Santiago de la Ribera is there a doctors surgery also a vet. Can you walk the dogs on the beach at anytime or are there lovely walks we can take them on. Sorry for going on Take care Vivien & Paul
Posted: Thu Nov 8, 2018 7:54pm
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Hi
I agree with what has been said about La Ribera it is a small town with all the amenities you could require, of course depending on where you buy.
Our property is a short walk to the beach and all the shops for everyday living plus Medical center and 2 chemists and of course many restaurants and bars.
The only thing you must remember is that in the winter it is much quieter as you will see when visiting in January and March, although there is always something going on somewhere.
In answer to your questions the equivalent council tax would depend on your property, if buying an apartment or maybe on an urbanization with swimming pool you will have community charges and these will, of course, depend on the property administrators. For example, if you by a property that is what in the UK is called pebble dash you may pay more because it tends to need more attention than brick built.
Our average water bill is about 45 euro every 2 months electricity is monthly and ranges from 29 euro to 39 in August but again depends on usage.
There are many Vets 2 in La Ribera plenty of walks for dogs but they are not allowed on the beaches although saying this I have seen people taking them on the beaches. I respect the Spanish law and do not take mine on the beach.
I have lived in many regions of Spain and my wife is Spanish and enjoy the area very much.
Take your time there are many bargains to be had and not always with estate agents.
Hope thia helps
Kind regards
Ed
Posted: Fri Nov 9, 2018 10:49am
Hi Ed, thankyou so much for your reply you have answered all the questions that we needed to no your a star, Reading your reply has given me very itchy feet carnt wait for Paul to retire next year and we can start the next part of our journey. Kindest regards &thankyou once again Vivien & Paul
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:24pm
Ollie wrote on Tue Nov 6, 2018 9:25pm:
Hi would like to no what people feel about Santiago de la ribera. Is it a lovely place to retire. Thanks Vivien
Hi. Totally agree with all the replies. We bought in January with a view to retiring here within next few years.
We love the area. The people we have met have all been very friendly and helpful. We cycle and walk everywhere. Using public transport to travel further. Aldi, Lidl and Mercadona alongside Spar and smaller supermarkets. Lots of lovely restaurants and bars.
Still finding our way around, Learning basic Spanish and having fun. Get involved in the local community. A good way to meet people. We love our time here and hope to spend many happy years in Santiago de la Ribera.
Go for it!!!
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:33am
Hi lv, thankyou so much for your lovely e - mail. Everybody has given such positive feedback about Santiago de la Ribera it sounds great. Kindest regards Vivien
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