Hello again Paul, sorry I forget to include some info about bars etc.
Sucina village is obviously the most accessible and we found that Franc and Louise bar on the main street was very good, clean, friendly and good value, also TV screens in english. Most of the British residents of Sucina seem to drink there. The wine bar, which is down the side road, between the Church and Quick Save, just round the corner past the new post office, this is also a good bar and serve pub food, Tapas during day and normal menu at night.
For a sit down meal we used Rosario's on the Main street, up from franc and louise, which we found very good for a small village. They specalise in Paella, but other dishes are available. Chinese Wok restaurants are down at the Hispania shopping center , off the AP7 at airport exit and head back towords San javier a couple of roundabouts.
La Torre has some more upmarket places and the free bus leaves HR at 7pm and returns at Midnight.
John