Sorry I'm not an ex-pat...yet! I'm coming to Velez-Malaga this Saturday to look at houses to buy for permanent living. Almayate is a town I'll be visiting. It looks really nice. Do you like it? I'm viewing in Triana, Competa,Benamargosa,Salto del Negro, Sayalonga,Torrox pueblo and Almayate. I'd appreciate your input:-)