JUST BACK FROM A VISIT

Hi

Just returned from 8 days in CDP, making the most of our place in the sun.

The weather was great, if anything too warm.  Used our pool on phase 2 daily, it was often just the 2 of us in the pool and was much larger than it first appears from the road.

The more established roads on the development are looking great with individual owners planting flowers in their garden area, having blinds fitted to match the colour of their houses, nice furniture outside on the terraces etc.  You can imagine it will be great once it becomes established.

Due to peak season, additional shops were open towards the beach, butchers x 2, bread/cake shop etc.  Even saw English papers to purchase (NOT THAT WE DID).

The Sunday market was on and quiet good with stalls split between veg/fruit and clothes etc.  Although in general not a lot of variety it will still great to be able to walk down for a stroll.

Work continues on the site with the last few houses being rended at the front of the development.  Phase 4/5 north facing are continuing to be snagged in preparation of sale.

We also noticed re sales in san juan in general had considerably reduced in price - for example a house we saw 6 months ago at 210,000 euro's was now 135,000 - reflection of the market - although CDP off the builders continue to be highly priced.

In summary, we continue to feel this is a great long term place to have a home, which we can enjoy and relax.

Fellow buyers awaiting patiently to complete - it will be worth it.

Good to hear positive feedback!  Each time we go out it's just got better and better.  We're going out on monday for 10 days. This will be the first time we've seen it outwith it's slumber time.  Looking forward to using the pool and we'll struggle with the heat considering it hasn't stopped raining in scotland all summer.  This is the first time we'll be over with time to relax so hope to meet some fellow owners.  We'll be by the Phase 2 pool or Caroline Bay.

Hiya,

You'll be fine with the weather, it's cooled down a little this week, temps about 28c rather than 32+c and a nice breeze and some cloud cover. At least it's easier to sleep at night.

Have a good trip,

Jacqui

Hello

Weve recently returned from a brilliant two week visit to our house on phase two. We originally  didnt intend to travel in August but we found it delightful  in San Juan, despite the high temperature which averaged about 35 degrees.   We had aircon fitted in the lounge only but will be installing it in the bedrooms next year as we found it difficult to sleep even with our ceiling fans which are good for the cooler seasons. The town was busy and the little shops open, we bought chairs and umbrellas and enjoyed days on the beach with our picnics, returning to buy pizza in the evening and enjoy the market.  The Ice Cream shop was buzzing until well after midnight with families and babies asleep in their buggies. Pepas was alive at all hours and great fun on Saturday afternoon with families eating amazing Paellas.

After sitting in the back area last visit, this time we decided to move out front along with our  Spanish neighbours, we purchased table and chairs and altho we didnt have our tv out there as many of the spanish families do, we really enjoyed our meals and wine sitting watching the world pass by, it was wonderful!  Our plant has survived and is growing well in our garden!

We went up to the castle which now has its own  bar/cafe where you can have a drink and watch the sunset  over San Juan .Our daughter and partner visited, Rosie is expecting a baby in October so we found the level walkways to the beach really helpful and again our sincere thanks to Stuart and Denise who fitted extra stairrails and bathroom grabrails,  which proved to be invaluable help for Rosie, and for us all.

We met our  lovely neighbours Mick and Julie who also had visitors, so many a good chat and glass of wine was enjoyed over the garden fence! We too found the pools much bigger than we expected, and it will also be good when you can walk through the middle of the development to the town, making it quicker and easier to get to the beach from the top phases.

We are so pleased with it all, we cant wait to return and look forward to meeting more of our friends from this forum who have helped keep us going and are now enjoying their houses and San Juan.  It doesnt get better than this I dont think!

kindest regards

Sue and Michael