12 Jun 2016 4:07 PM:

If it helps,i have a nice house/villa in Altea,CB ,which I am looking to sell,but would consider a long let if you decide to go that way......it is 10mins in the car to Schools/shops/beach/restaurants........situated in a semi rural area with 3000 sqmt gardens,and opposited a wooded valley,ideal for dogs.......we have an outside,inground pool,also badminton crt to keep you fit whilst you are hunting for your ideal home......Anyway,just thought i`d give you a starting point as Altea has everything you could possible want,just Google it and you will see what i mean......Weatherwise it is very hot in the summer,August being the hottest,but people stay indoors out of the heat ,and of course there is Airconditioning......Relatives of mine live in Oliva just allong the coast from Altea,and they have a dog,and he finds his own cool spot,and has not had a problem with the heat, they get aclimatised to it.....and they cool down in the evenings by having a swim in the sea when they are out walkies.......Winter is perfect,we do have an open fire for occasional chilly evenings in Jan/Feb........and you could buy a cheap Gite in France if you wanted to get away for the summer school holidays if you found it too hot.....Good luck,hope you find your dream!

 

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