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YET ANOTHER NEW CHINESE BAZAR IN ALMORADI
I was driving into Almoradi this morning and I noticed a building next to Max Descuento on the roundabout that had a Chinese notice, which appears to be another bazar. There seems to be more and more of these where ever you go. I noticed another one being discussed on the Quesada forum. How many more is the Government going to allow?
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YET ANOTHER NEW CHINESE BAZAR IN ALMORADI
I was driving into Almoradi this morning and I noticed a building next to Max Descuento on the roundabout that had a Chinese notice, which appears to be another bazar. There seems to be more and more of these where ever you go. I noticed another one being discussed on the Quesada forum. How many more is the Government going to allow?
Cabo Roig Brasserie.
Just would like to share my experience about the great restaurant "Eifel Tower Bridge Brasserie" on Cabo Roig strip, to which we went yesterday..Realy, realy good restaurant, friendly staff, great food! 9.95 for 3 course meal! Best restaurant on Cabo Roig. Recommend to everyone! 603199528
Plant and flower market!
June 5th,
The market for plants & flowers will be held at the Plaza de la Iglesia, Pilar de la Horadada from 09:00-15:00. At 10:00-11:00 there will be an informal talk about the plants of the season. Participating groups are Flores Alfonso, Floristería Petunia, Garden El Edén, Maxi Garden & General Store Garden. Organised by the Tourist Office. Free entrance!
Was a lovely market! Lots of beautifull flowers and plants..keep an eye for more upcoming events!
SUNDAY LUNCH
SUNDAY LUNCH
We would like you to recommend good places where they serve a good value for money Sunday Lunch, marks out of 10 please!
Hi! Dicey Rileys bar does a very good sunday lunch! 9 out of 10! 637284370, 968100273 Address Avenida Camilo Jose Cela, 52
03190 Pilar de la Horadada,
Hola, Treetops, Campoverde is the place to go, 3 courses for 10 Euros, you would struggle to finish it, fantastic food, and lovely setting. Above Gamma. Best to book if possible,
Tel No. 966 76 6600
10 out of 10
The BEST place I know is DIAMANTES RESTAURANT, El Mojon only €9-95 for 3 courses. absolutly brilliant
We have a property in Pilar and love a walk on the beach then Sunday lunch at Bar Vittos in El Mojon V Good 9 /10 7.95 euros for 3 courss at the moment
Treetops in campoverde, 11 out of 10 3 course for 10€uros fantastic value for money, but the get very busy so best to book
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I must agree, sunday roast at Diamantes is absolutely great! We got fed up with chineese, so we were looking where to go for a dinner yesterday. And decided to try Diamantes. I really enjoyed the wide choice of starters and mains, and the restaurant looks lovely. It is the best roast i've tried so far...the only thing is that the wine was a bit expensive..:) 9 out of 10! Next Treetops and Vittos to try i guess..;) ,.
SNOOKER
A group of us fancied a game of snooker yesterday and initially thought the Green Baize in Quesada would be ideal, unfortunately when we turned up it was shut. There are not many places in quesada that I am aware of that have snooker facilities. Then I remembered the Country Club, so we ended up there and we all thouroughly enjoyed the time. Does anone know of any other places that offer snooker. Thanks
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SNOOKER
A group of us fancied a game of snooker yesterday and initially thought the Green Baize in Quesada would be ideal, unfortunately when we turned up it was shut. There are not many places in quesada that I am aware of that have snooker facilities. Then I remembered the Country Club, so we ended up there and we all thouroughly enjoyed the time. Does anone know of any other places that offer snooker. Thanks
HUGE APARTMENT FOR SALE IN ALMORADI
3-bed 2-bath Apartment
Build 135sqm
Almoradi
Lovely 3 bedromm, 2 bathroom apartment, with separate American kitchen and utility room. Solarium with own brick built storage. views across beautiful countryside and mountains. less than a couple of minutes walk into the lovely square of a quaint spanish town.
•1 large/family bathroom
•1 en suite bathroom
•Lounge
•Dining room
•Living room
•Kitchen
•Balcony
•Additional rooms - Utility room
•Mains water
•Roof solarium Storage
•Heating (gas)
•Heating (electric)
•Ceiling fans
•Fitted wardrobes
•Solarium
Nearest facilities within:
Shops 100m Bars 200m Restaurants 500m Beach 10Km Healthcare 1000m Bus Stop 500m Schools 750m
For more info and price email almoradi life.
Posted 2 minutes ago by almoradilife
Hello Almoradi Life,
Do you know how old the apartment is and is the price negotiable? Thanks
I would like to view the apartment if possible. Can you let me know what day is best for you? regards
CATRAL FIESTA DATES
PROGRAMACIÓN ACTOS FIESTAS SAN JUAN 2011
VIERNES, 10 JUNIO
21.00: ( Painting exhibition) Inauguración de la exposición de pintura “I Certamen de Pintura Fermín Navarro”. Organiza: Cooperativa Eléctrica Catralense.
Exposición abierta hasta el viernes 27 de junio.
Lugar: Casa de Cultura.
SÁBADO, 11 JUNIO
21.30: (Collection of Queens y Princesses) Recogida de Reinas y Damas San Juan 2010.
22.30: (Coronation) Acto de Elección y Coronación de las Reinas y Damas “San Juan 2011”
(Followed by music and dancing) A Continuación: Gran Verbena Baile con la Orquesta Athenas.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
DOMINGO, 12 JUNIO
12.30: (Exhibition of tradition products) Demostración de productos típicos catralenses por la Asociación Amas de Casa.
Colabora: Cooperativa Eléctrica Catralense.
Lugar: Plaza de España.
21.30: (Taekwondo exhibtion) Exhibición de los alumnos del Club Taekwondo Catral.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
LUNES, 13 JUNIO
21.30: (Flamenco show) Espectáculo Flamenco: Homenaje a Luis Rodríguez “Luisillo Fernández”.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
MARTES, 14 JUNIO
21.00: (Gymnastic exhibition) Exhibición de la Escuela de Gimnasia Rítmica.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
MIÉRCOLES 15 JUNIO
21.00: ( Karate show) Exhibición de los alumnos de la Escuela de Kárate.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
JUEVES, 16 JUNIO
21.30: (Classical ballet show) Ballet Clásico a cargo de la Escuela dirigida por Laura Grech.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
23.00: (Street party) Fiesta en la calle con toda la música actual.
Barracas de los locales de ocio.
Lugar: Calle Purísima.
VIERNES, 17 JUNIO
18.30: ( Childrens games ) Juegos populares infantiles en Calle Santa Bárbara.
Lugar: Calle Santa Bárbara.
21.30: ( Ballet show ) Espectáculo “Especial X Aniversario” de la Escuela de Baile de Nadia Márquez.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
23.30: (Street party) Fiesta en la calle con toda la música actual.
Barracas de los locales de ocio.
Lugar: Calle Purísima.
SÁBADO, 18 JUNIO
12.30: ( Meeting of all Peñas) Concentración de todos los Peñistas en la Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
13.00: Gran Chupinazo y comienzo del Día de las Peñas.
A continuación pasacalles de todos los peñistas acompañado de una charanga por el centro urbano de la localidad dirección a la Plaza de la Casa de Cultura. Sombreros para todos los asistentes.
13.30: Paella Gigante para todas las Peñas y pueblo en general. ( Giante Paella)
Cerveza gratis para todos los asistentes.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
20.00: ( Street procession with all the Peñas through the town) Gran Desfile de Peñas:
Participan las siguientes Peñas:
STA. BÁRBARA-LA HUERTANA, LOS DESOCUPAOS, EL MOCO, NOS DIVERTIMOS A TU PESAR, SECTOR PUENTE EL ROLLO, SHAO-TAL, SANTA ÁGUEDA, LOS DE LA COLA DEL PARO, LA HERRADURA, CALLE VALENCIA, RABANICO TIESO, LOS KRANKOMANÍAS, LA CASA VIEJA, LA POLLA TEO, LA ZAMBOMBA BAJA, EL DUELO, y las carrozas de NUESTRAS REINAS Y DAMAS 2011.
Recorrido: c/ Manuel Flores, Avda. La Constitución y Avda. Purísima.
23.00: ( Dinner and dancing) Cena – Baile en la Calle Santa Bárbara.
24.00: ( Street party) Fiesta en la calle con toda la música actual.
Barracas de los locales de ocio.
Lugar: Calle Purísima.
DOMINGO, 19 JUNIO
19.15: Final del Trofeo de Colombicultura “Fiestas de San Juan 2011”
Lugar: Parque Municipal La Pamera.
20.00: Plantá de la Hoguera de C/ Santa Bárbara.
Lugar: C/ Santa Bárbara.
22.00: (Spanish dancing) Baile Español a cargo de la Escuela Municipal dirigida por Nadia Márquez.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
LUNES, 20 JUNIO
19.30: (Traditional childrens games) Juegos infantiles populares y tradicionales.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
MARTES, 21 JUNIO
19.00: Pasacalles de cabezudos acompañados por todos los niños y jóvenes de Catral.
Salida en Plaza de España destino a Plaza de Santa Águeda.
Al llegar a la Plaza de Santa Águeda, Teatro de Marionetas.
20.00: Santa Misa. Primer día del Triduo a San Juan Bautista.
Lugar: Iglesia Parroquial.
MIÉRCOLES, 22 JUNIO
19.00: Pasacalles de cabezudos acompañados por todos los niños y jóvenes de Catral.
Salida en Plaza de España destino al Parque La Palmera.
Al llegar al Parque Municipal La Palmera… Juegos infantiles populares y tradicionales.
20.00: Santa Misa. Segundo día del Triduo a San Juan Bautista.
Lugar: Iglesia Parroquial.
JUEVES, 23 JUNIO
20.00: Santa Misa. Tercer día del Triduo a San Juan Bautista.
Lugar: Iglesia Parroquial.
22.00: Gran verbena-cena de sobaquillo de las Peñas con disco móvil y DJ con la mejor música actual.
Cerveza gratis para todos los asistentes.
Inscripción y reserva de mesas hasta el lunes día 20 de junio en Catral Joven.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
23.45: Quema de Hogueras.
VIERNES, 24 JUNIO
- DÍA MAYOR DE LA FIESTA -
8.00: Disparo de cohetería y volteo general de campanas.
19.00: Pasacalles a cargo de la Banda de Música de la S.U.M. “La Constancia” y recogida de las Reinas y Damas San Juan 2011.
20.00: Santa Misa Solemne con la presencia de Autoridades Municipales y cantada por el Coro Mixto Santos Juanes.
21.00: Solemne Procesión en honor a nuestro Patrón San Juan Bautista.
A continuación se disparará el tradicional castillo de fuegos artificiales( Fire work display) desde C/ Almoradí, después del canto del Himno e incensación de la Imagen de nuestro Patrón.
22.30 Music) Espectáculo Musical con los mejores boleros y música de siempre con el grupo “Bolero 7”.
Lugar: Plaza de la Casa de Cultura.
DOMINGO, 26 JUNIO
20.00: Santa Misa cantada por el Coro Mixto Santos Juanes.
Lugar: Iglesia Parroquial.
21.00: Solemne Procesión del Corpus Christi.
FESTIVIDAD DEL SAGRADO CORAZÓN DE JESÚS
SÁBADO, 2 JULIO
20.00: Santa Misa.
23.00: (Music concert followed with fire work running) Concierto en honor al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús a cargo de la SUM “La Constancia”.
Lugar: Plaza de España.
Al finalizar Pasacalles de la Banderita y tradicional traca por la calle Santa Bárbara, Plaza de España y General Prim.
24.00: (Big party with dancing) Gran Fiesta Baile en la Plaza General Prim.
DOMINGO, 3 JULIO
20.00: Santa Misa cantada por el Coro Mixto Santos Juanes.
Lugar: Iglesia Parroquial.
21.00: Solemne Procesión del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.
Con la Imagen del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús en el interior del Templo, tras la oración final e incensación de la Imagen, disparo del tradicional castillo de fuegos artificiales desde C/ Almoradí.
THE CHINEESE ARE COMING
Just got back from a week in sunny Quesada with very mixed feelings, It was great to see all the bars and restaurants buzzing with people all out for a good time but when you speak to the staff or owners they are all saying that its very hard for them at the moment and business is very hard. The same story it appears for a lot of the shops. The same can not be said about the Chinese restaurants, wok's or one of the many massive stores they have opened selling everything that you do not need. It seems that they are doing well and business is booming, soon I feel that we will have Chinese estate agents and bars in Quesada.
I agree - and wrote to one of the local papers a few months ago saying that Quesada has now officially been renamed China Town. I was accused of racism by the editor! But it isn't racism - I wouldn't care if they were little blue men from Mars - the fact is they have changed the whole character of the area, destroyed all the local businesses who couldn't compete, and guess what, now they have a monopoly the prices are going up because we have no choice but to use them. It isn't the Spain we came out to nine years ago and yes, I know we're 'foreigners' too, but we created employment and made a contribution to the local economy. These awful shops only employ Chinese and are now in competition with each other which makes no sense - so is there something more sinister going on? Makes you wonder....
I do agree with the email, I'm Spanish and we do welcome anyone from abroad to enjoy the beauty of our country,I also love to practice my bit of English, but I have to say it seems everyone just don't care about Quality anymore, shopping all sorts at the cheapest price no matter if u needed or not or if it last for a few times and then put it in the bin; I cant blame the Chinese to take advantage of that, is in people's minds now, I do understand there is crisis and commodities prices are going up but there are going up for everyone, business owners too, while the Asians got free tax from Spanish Gov,same in the UK but it does not looks as obvious, if u check any products from any of the main High Street sellers is all made in Asia.., thats how u all get these 3 for 2 deals and all sorts of discounts.I think is fair to have some competition to regulate prices so don't get too high but this is getting too far and taking us deeper and deeper down. Just think twice when shopping anything about how much u think that cost to produce, materials, taxes, work labor,transport etc... , that will suffice,Thanks in advance! Gracias !
THE CHINESE ARE HERE
If nothing else they will make the rest of us raise our game, and its about time. A lot of the English business people think its their right to make money by offering bad service now they have competition and had better watch out. Its time to make an effort
CHINESE ESTATE AGENTS
I have heard that they are looking at opening an estate agents and are already talking to an established one that is interested in selling in Quesada. This would be very interesting a Chinese estate agents on the high street, has anyone else heard about this or is it just gossip?
I for one think it would be a good thing as John the Golfer said its about time some of the English business people improved there services, and people in the property business are the biggest culprits, not all mind you I have heard great reports about some of them and bad about a few. But thats another story.
Well I for one will be keeping an eye open in Quesada over the coming months.
I agree with most of the comments that everyone makes, but we must remember we are not playing on the same playing field as alizia points out the chinese get tax concessions, which the Spanish or the British do not get. Nevertheless this does not mean you deliver a poorer service, I believe all the other businesses should stand together and show that they can also provide an excellent service at fantastic prices and step up to the mark.
Does anyone know why they get the tax breaks and we (Brits) do not?
I find it interesting that Sue wrote to the papers and got told it was racism, but is not giving one group of people a tax break and not others the same thing????
I totally agree Dave!!! The only way of finding out for sure is to ask a Spanish asesor or gestor, who should be able to explain. I have spoken to numerous Spanish nationals and they all complain about this issue.
just a quick note, they have tax relief because the governments are making business deals,you can see it on the news. I dont see many bad service on the ex-pats business, I think they are quite good on making deals, what I see is a lot of people moaning for nothing,it seems its the " official sport", I lived in the uk for 5 years and I havent seen people moaning like here before, never happy enough...Just enjoy the sun and complain manana !.. :o )
Sounds good..