Car Hire

Links to various car hire firms operating in the region can be found by following this useful info link or through the navigation menu to the left of this page.

Flights

On-line sites providing details of cheap flights to Alicante, can also be found by following this useful info link or through the navigation menu to the left of this page.

Arrival/Departure Times

You are asked not to arrive before 3 pm and to vacate by no later than 11am on your date of departure. This is to allow us sufficient time to prepare the apartment for other guests. However, during off-peak times, it may be possibile to relax these timings. Please ask if you require a variation to thse times and we will do our best to accommodate you if at all possible.

Electricity

The electricity supply in Spain is similar to the UK however, plug sockets are of the round two-pin variety.  Some adapters are available in the apartment for your convenience.  Please also note that the apartment has a fuse box located to the right of the front door, which may “trip” if the power supply is overloaded.  The switches should be in the “up” position to provide a continuous supply.

Gas

There are no gas appliances in the apartment.

Currency

Spain’s currency is now based on the Euro (although many places still list prices in both Euros and Pasetas).

Medical Facilities

Spain operates within the policies of the European Community and as such has a reciprocal agreement for medical facilities with the UK.  You will however, require a form E111 in order to obtain any treatment during your stay in Spain.  Forms E111 may be obtained from your local Post Office and should be completed and stamped at the Post Office.  You will be required to produce this form in the event of treatment being required.  You are further advised to bring along an additional photocopy of this form as this will be required by the medical facility providing your treatment.

In addition, you may also be covered by any private insurance you may have taken out prior to your visit.  Please consult the small print on any such policies to ensure that adequate cover is included.

Supermarkets

There are many supermarkets in Torrevieja.  Two of these are in close proximity to the apartment – details of these supermarkets and how to get to them, are provided in the loose leaf binder in the apartment.  Most supermarkets are open from 9 a.m. through to 9 p.m. daily (except Sundays, when all shops are closed in Spain).  Supermarkets sell a wide range of Spanish, British and German produce.  There are many open markets trading in and around Torrevieja.  The main market in Torrevieja is open every Friday, and takes over a large area of the town centre.

Telephones

There is no telephone in the apartment; however a public call box is available near by.  Cellular phone services are very good in the local area; you may wish to bring a cellular phone with you as a convenient alternative.  Take caution however, as calls made in Spain will be routed via your service provider in the UK!

Water

The water in Spain is safe to drink, but you may find it contains a taste of the minerals used to purify it. Most locals prefer to use bottled water, which is available cheaply in all supermarkets etc.

Refuse

Household refuse can be deposited in any of the large green stack bins available in and around the residential area. These stack bins are emptied each evening by the local council.