La Marina Supplement June 2022

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Issue 68

www.theolivepress.es

June 2022

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Words and pictures by Jo Chipchase

SECRET ENCLAVE

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URROUNDED by orange groves, salt marshes and pine forests… oh, and a climate with around 325 days of sun a year. What’s there not to like about Urbanisation La Marina?

Add in sandy beaches, great communications and the world’s most emblematic

A home from home in the heartland of orange groves and flamingos bird - the flamingo - and is it any wonder this enclave, sitting inside the municipality of San Fulgencio in Valencia, keeps rising in popularity among those in the know.

Built from the mid1980s in the heart of

Alicante province, near Torrevieja and Elche, Urbanisation Marina-Oasis (to use its correct name), perfectly com-

bines the best of the northern European and Spanish way of life.

An ideal spot to have fun in the sun,

with a touch of tranquillity, it is popular for couples, retired people, and holidaymakers of various nationalities.

Not to be confused with La Marina Continues on next page

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From front

A PERFECT SETTING coastal village, which is administered

by Elche, La Marina Urbanisation sits in A privileged setting near protected pine forests, popular beaches - many of which have the coveted blue flag status - and golf courses.

Then there are its wonderful salt marshes, which turn pink at certain times of year, due to local mining, and are inhabited by flocks of flamingos and other birds. This is a true bird watcher’s paradise.

The urbanisation is conveniently located a 20-minute drive from Alicante-Elche airport and 45 minutes from Murcia airport. This makes it an ideal hub for holidays or for residents to hop back and forth to the UK (or Holland or Sweden ect).

Although the urbanisation is self-contained, offering all the facilities residents might need, it is also within easy driving distance of a number of large commercial centres home to the best European chain stores.

It’s also just a stone’s throw from the renowned Guardamar del Segura

beach (5km), the La Marquesa golf course (3km), the Santa Pola amusement park (15km), and the massive international camping resort, only 1km away.

Attractive builds on a huge estate One of the largest urbanisations in Spain, and possibly in Europe, San Fulgencio has 9,000 full time inhabitants, 66% of whom are foreign nationals and approximately 3,000 are British.

Back in La Marina, many of the European residents fly their countries’ flags on their properties, so you conveniently know where they came from.

The urbanisation comprises a big range of villas, bungalows, chalets, and new builds with ample terraces, on private plots – some of which

have their own pools.

There are two private swimming Many have covered space for park- pools/leisure complexes, where loing motorhomes or other larger ve- cals relax and while away the day. hicles. British people Dog walkers can easimight be reminded of ly stroll to the beach in a well-appointed resa quarter of an hour, Walkers stroll through an attractive idential estate, but with more attractive pine forest. Unlike in to the beach vistas and climate. some urbanisations, It is like a mini town, the amenities remain through an with various superopen all year round. attractive pine markets, opticians, The urbanisation is didentists, banks with vided into three areas forest staff who speak En- La Marina, La Escuglish and German, a era and El Oasis - and car hire outlet, solicit falls within the muitors, charity shops and spacious nicipality of San Fulgencio, a peacerecreation areas, offering football, ful farming village that is well worth bowling, and barbecue areas. a visit – you can even install a new

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ALWAYS CARING Jennifer Cunningham reveals why La Marina proved the ideal place to expand her business and launch a charity to provide hospice care within the expat community

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app to find your way around.

To help non-drivers, an urban bus service has been launched, running on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

A home from home for Northern Europeans With such a strong population of extranjeros ‘the urb’, as it is affectionately known, is designed to make English-speakers feel at home.

Having said that, the Olive Press encountered some Spanish residents strolling around on a quiet Sunday evening.

Some of the supermarkets have a British feel – but with palm trees outside - while Consum has its own square with ample parking and you’ll find daily baked bread, pastries, fresh fruit and vegetables and delicacies of Spanish, English, French, and German origin… and, of course, your favourite English newspaper, the Olive Press, every fortnight.

A good choice for Brits, the Overseas supermarket - encompassing Iceland and Waitrose - lies at the bottom end of ‘the urb’. This store is full of British favourites, such as Ambrosia rice, chicken and mushroom soup, and curry sauces – you’ll be dazzled with delight at what can be taken home. Mum has gone to Iceland – and might never emerge again! The store is part of a growing commercial centre that is expanding with the addition of new shops and some bar/restaurants.

La Marina is jaw-droppingly huge, and it would be easy for a newbie to circle round wondering where to find the recreation club or the ‘satellite roundabout’, so-called because it has radio masts there.

Luckily, the tourist office is available with friendly staff who can lend a helping hand with maps, advice, and leaflets.

They can provide information on a series of guided walks run by San Fulgencio town hall, that take in the sand dunes and other points of interest.

Some of the walks occur at night, to avoid the hot summer daytime overheating the participants. But you can, of course, go on your own.

IKE many of those who end up living in Spain, it was after enjoying a holiday with friends on the Mediterranean coast that Jennifer took the decision to relocate from North London to sunnier climes for a quieter life.

But the move gave Jennifer a new lease of life and with it the realisation that she wasn’t quite ready to retire.

Instead she started up what has become one of the most successful expat businesses in Spain.

With one of the highest densities of foreign residents in Spain, this part of the Costa Blanca was crying out for someone to design special insurance packages for the expat market and the business thrived.

What began with one small office in Javea has now grown to seven branches across the Costa Blanca and one in Lanzarote.

The La Marina branch of Jennifer Cunningham Insurance opened in 2007 followed by another in Benijofar later that year and then a branch in Playa Flamenca five years later.

At the same time as she opened an office in La Marina, Jennifer set about doing something that MUCH MISSED: Jennifer’s son Paul inspired her really mattered to her on a personal level.

She created a hospice charity that offers inva- charity from her La Marina base luable support to the terminally ill and their families among the expat community.

The charity is very close to her heart as she set it up following the death of her son Paul from cancer when he was only 33-years-old after witnessing the care he was given during his last days in a Sue Ryder hospice in Bedfordshire.

“They had taken such exceptional care of my son but on my return to Spain I looked around activities are once again returning to pre-panto see what would happen if someone was in demic levels. the same circumstance here in Spain and disco- These efforts enable the charity to provide free vered that there really wasn’t anything similar. hospice care for people in their own home People were simply being sent home to die to be those who are discharged from hospital once cared for by their family, but what if there is nothing more doctors can that wasn't possible?” do for them.

The realisation led her to set up the supply the equipment needed The community “We Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity, for them to be cared for at home, which is based in La Marina and is such as a hospital bed, wheel chair spirit in La run thanks to volunteers and funand pressure mattress, as well as Marina has ded by donations. nurses to provide palliative care “The community spirit in La Marina been key to our and give support to has been key to making the charity any family they success a success,” explains Jennifer. may have,” explains Jennifer.

“There is such a mix of people here, Over the last it’s quite an extraordinary place, absolutely enormous with shopping facilities, year alone, the charity and its team of 20 volunteers has banks, etc. But at its heart it is really a village.”

She explained how the first of three charity helped more than 100 people by providing care shops was opened in La Marina.

“We have found that local residents are very ge- at the end of life. nerous, offering lots of great stuff that we can “The nurses are sell to raise funds for our hospice work.” absolutely increNot only that, but over the years dozens of local dible. How they businesses and community clubs have offered do it day and venues and hosted fundraising events from live day after day music performances, lunches, raffles and dan- I don’t know,” ces. she added. “I Although fundraising efforts were paused during admire them Covid, the charity managed to keep afloat and so much.”

Visit www.jennifercunningham.net or www.paulcunninghamnurses.com for more info IMPRESSED: Our journalist Jo was delighted to find Overseas amidst the leafy enclave

Visit Jennifer Cunningham Insurances S.L and Paul Cunningham Nurses Charity by clicking on the links.

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La Marina is an ideal base to explore Vega Baja and its 27 towns, where you can seek Spanish culture and lifestyle...or stay put

SHOULD I STAY OR GO?

VERY Thursday from 9am to 2pm, La Marina holds a market in the square on Calle Lisboa.

Also, on Saturdays, a batch of stallholders set up on the edge of the urbanisation and sell their goods. The market is the place to buy locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh breads and meats, ceramics, gifts, bedding, clothes, shoes, and accessories – or just take in the scene – maybe from a nearby bar.

Those who want to be active, and like water, can opt for one of two private swimming pools / leisure

centres – The Hillside and The La Marina Sport Complex - which have water fountains, children’s

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play floats, mini water slides, etc. You can chill out at the poolside bar and restaurant or enjoy a game of snooker on the nearby terrace. The public swimming pool in San Fulgencio is also available for visitors.

Bowling

There are also tennis courts set among the residential areas, as well as bowling. A short drive away, you can play golf.

If that all sounds too active and you simply want to bag a shopping bargain, the charity shop is well-stocked and helps protect abandoned and m i s t r e a te d animals in nearby Torrevieja.

TAKE A DIP: At a number of pools

MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE Buy in La Marina with award-winning Barclays Properties

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UYING a property in La Marina urbanisation is easier if you are guided by experts with specialist, on-the-ground knowledge.

This is where an experienced real estate agent proves invaluable, so you can obtain your dream home with minimal effort.

Barclays Properties was established in La Marina in 1998 and, during the last 24 years, has helped literally thousands of clients to buy their dream home on the urbanisation.

The company was recently awarded at the property specialists go above and beyond industry-renowned Corporate Livewire Global when helping buyers and sellers.

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SPORTY: From tennis and padel to bowling

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A MARINA isn’t a beach resort, but it is close to some great expanses of sand.

If you stroll south from the ‘urb’, down a road bordered by a pine forest, you’ll come to Playa La Marina: this doesn’t belong to the urbanisation, as it is administered by the town of Elche. It has an expanse of golden sand and a watchtower for a lifeguard. Down from there is Playa Rebollas and Playa Toassales. There’s also a naturist beach to the north, for those brave enough to disrobe.

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HERE TO HELP The Kitchen Shop is about much more than carpentry

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ITUATED on Urbanisation La Marina The Kitchen Shop is a well-established legally registered, family run business.

Owner Simon has nearly 30 years of experience in the carpentry/cabinet making trade, both in the UK and here in Spain and specialises in design and the installation of kitchens and bedrooms, assisted by Mark.

The Kitchen Shop provides a free, no obligation, design service individual to your ideas, needs and budget and can advise on the many options available: a full installation or just changing doors or worktops to give a great new look.

Our priority is to offer the highest standard of customer care to all our clients, combining excellent craftmanship along with Value, Choice, Quality and Service.

In the shop Angela & Lynette also offer extra services of I.D. PHOTOS (TIE), PHOTOCOPING, LOCATOR FORMS (for UK Travel), PASSPORT RENEWALS, BOARDING PASSES, BABY EQUIPMENT HIRE, GREETING CARDS, STATIONERY & POSTAL SERVICE.

STUNNING: The salt marshes at La Laguna de Torrevieja turn pink at certain times of year (below right)

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HE village of La Marina is a 5-minute drive from La Marina Urbanisation. Home to around 3,000 people, it is bordered by a pine forest and golden, sandy beaches (one of the longest on the Costa Blanca is 17 kilometres long and comprises El Pinet, La Marina and El Rebollo). Here, you’ll find beach bars (chiringuito) where you can enjoy delicious plates of fresh calamari.

San Fulgencio, the nearby town, was founded in 1729 when a local notable called Cardinal Belluga obtained marshy land around the delta of the Segura River from Orihuela and Guardamar del Segura. He wanted to drain the wetlands and make them fertile and productive. San Fulgencio was named after the patron saint of Murcia. It has diversified from traditional farming to serve the tourism industry.

The town has fiestas, a selection of shops and a market every Tuesday.

Just 15km away is La Laguna de Torrevieja, where waters turn pink at certain times of year. Although this is usually from August, some already had a pinkish hue in June. Like what happens in the Dead Sea, this phenomenon, unique in Spain, is produced by a bacterium that releasMOTHER TOWN: La Marina is part of San Fulgencio

Call in and see us soon.

SIMON, ANGELA, MARK & LYNETTE

es a pinkish pigment in water that has a high concentration of salt. Some 800,000 tonnes of salt are extracted from the lakes annually and exported. One thing to remember: you’re not allowed to bathe here.

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WHERE TO EAT

AROUND THE WORLD IN DOZENS OF FLAVOURS

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HATEVER your foodie tastes, you’re spoilt for choice in La Marina.

The diverse eateries are arranged in four main areas, for you to explore. You’ll find Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and German restaurants, pizze-

rias, curry houses cooking spicy treats, steak houses, fish and chips, bars serving snacks, and traditional British roast dinners.

We tried Curry Mahal, where a chicken curry truly hit the spot.

The Grill House, in Consum square, has an enticing cocktail

ENTICING: The Grill House (above) is a great place to unwind with a meal and a cocktail, and is one of several eateries

menu and a large terrace, as well as a well-appointed interior that could easily be in London. This is a great place to sip a chilled vino.

On the main strip, you’ll find restaurants mingled with businesses such as a furniture store, solicitors, estate agents, and an electrical store.

Buskers

If you head along the Avenida Londres road from the strip, you’ll arrive at the Fase IV (Grey Area), where restaurants surround a bustling square. In this location, street buskers sometimes play accordions and guitars to ‘amuse’ the diners!

When you reach the Dialprix suTASTY: A dish at the Curry Mahal (top) one of a range of international restaurants permarket in Calle Amsterdam, there’s another selection of restaurants serving a variety of meals.

You Watsons sells properties in La Marina in record time won’t go hungry here!

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HE sister company to Barclays Properties, Watsons Real Estate, is a logical WHERE TO STAY first choice when selling a property in La Marina Urbanisation.

Another award-winner, the company’s exHERE are good places pertise was recognised when it received the to stay near La Marina. prestigious title of ‘Most Exclusive Property A 15min drive north Agency in Alicante 2021’ in theTHINKING BUILD Real Watsons Real Estate and Barclays ProperARE YOU OF SELLING YOUR HOUSE IN LA MARINA? past the salt marches Estate & Property Awards.OVER 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE ties IN are sister companies, working togetherIN LA MARINA – which are pretty at sunHELPING CLIENTS TO SELL PROPERTIES Watsons Real Estate specialises in La Ma- to ensure that sellers and buyers receive a set – the Hotel Gran Playa at rina Urbanisation and is renowned for sell- comprehensive service.

Santa Pola is a popular and ing properties in record time – some being Watsons Real Estate offers accurate appraiseconomical choice for travelsnapped up even before they are officially on als, free conveyancing, low commission rates lers, including single people. the market, or within 24 hours of being listed. (between 2% and 3%), tailored marketing It serves a good continental Watsons Real Estate has an extensive data- strategies, precise descriptions, professional and English breakfast, with base of international clients who are waiting drone video and photography, plus two agenthe bacon and sausages on tenterhooks, ready to buy, and are updat- cies for the price of one. done to perfection. It also ed whenever there’s an addition to the prop- Like Barclays, Watsons provides an in-house has its own swimming pool erty portfolio. conveyancing solicitor and conveyancing - which is overlooked by With over 24 years of experience in helping cliteam that can offer both sellers and buyers LA MARINA the balconies of its various ents to sell properties in La Marina, Watsons professional advice and expertise. These apartments - and offers amhas a multilingual team of dedicated profes- services include power of attorney, obtaining ple parking.

POPULAR: The Hotel Gran Playa serves a great breakfast sionals who work to high standards – ensuring your NIE, mortgages, habitation certificates, Heading 1km in the direction that properties are marketed for the best pos- energy certificates, wills, declaration of buildof Guardamar, you’ll find The region. Providing fun for the pool), various water slides, Contact today sale. for a FREE property sible price, combined withus a quick ing work, other conveyancing services, and Marina Camping and Resort whole family, it offers more a gymnasium, restaurant, build, and furnish a propvaluation from your professionalhelp and to refurbish, – a 5-star campsite, which than one swimming pool (the shop, and entertainment enquiries@watsonsrealestate.net www.watsonrealestate.net erty. fully qualified Estate Agents. is rated as the best in the bungalows have their own centres. It is also located C Amsterdam 2D, Urb La Marina, San Fulgencio, Alicante 03177 Says proprietor Simone Watson: “We are a few minutes from a stunmarketing experts, with an external and inning beach. Set over 60,000 ternal marketing team working together to square metres, it has 430 ensure maximum exposure, locally and incamping plots and 90 bunternationally. Your property is in good hands galows for hire. However, it when selling with Watsons Real Estate.” is likely to be fully booked during the high season.

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At the heart of the ‘urb’ The Olive Press meets Darren Parmenter, tourism councillor for San Fulgencio and La Marina Urbanisation

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ARREN PARMENTER, a British ex-journalist, has lived on ‘the urb’ since 1991 and was elected to the town council following the May 2019 elections. He is responsible for San Fulgencio’s tourism department and plays an active role in the tourist office and promoting the area.

Darren arrived at La Marina some 30 years ago, after visiting a tourist fair. He says: “I bought ‘a piece of mud’ on the urbanisation, back in 1989, at a property exhibition in Benidorm. I was thinking ‘investment and holiday home’.”

“At the time, I was living with my parents in Campello, near Alicante, who had taken early retirement.

During a visit in 1991, I decided that I liked the area, the location, people, and amenities.

I decided to move here permanently, and my late parents bought a

house near mine in 1994.”

He describes the ‘urb’s’ many benefits: “We have a community spirit, which wouldn’t exist if people were spread around the countryside. There’s a feeling of security and having neighbours to call upon when needed.”

“We also have nine supermarkets and a great selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.

There’s a sports area with a tennis court, padel, tennis, and a newly turfed football pitch.

The Social Centre holds events daily, such as keep fit, Pilates, craft classes, and more.”

Regarding his role as a town councillor, he says: “My previous role as a journalist showed me what other municipalities were doing, and highlighted that San Fulgencio was missing out on many potential initiatives. I wanted to help put San Fulgencio back on the map and I think this has been achieved.”

“Just for example, we’ve produced our first ever promotional video, and, in January 2022, we had our first slot at FITUR - the

Madrid tourism fair. We’ve introduced the popular ‘Rutas Turisticas’ walking routes and the ‘Summer Shopping Bus’, as well as a ‘Recipe Book’ containing a selection of traditional dishes from the area.”

He adds: “With the aim of promoting ing example in this part of Vega Baja.” future tourism from the UK, we plan to Darren is noticeably proud of the ‘Ruattend the World Travel Market in Lon- tas Ecoturisticas’ (ecotourism routes) don in November 2022, as part of the that his department launched in 2020.

Valencian Community stand. We also He says: “These have shown many want to attend the Brussels Holiday local people the ‘hidden’ treasures Fair in February 2023, to promote San of the municipality - of San Fulgencio Fulgencio to the wider European mar- and its urbanisations. The routes have attracted people from far afield to see ket.”

And there’s a lot to promote in the local the important archaeological sites and area – such as sites of historic interest, learn about the wildlife, some of which is unique to this part of including archaeological Spain.” digs. Darren explains: Another popular initia“The archaeological site Archaeological tive is the ‘Autobus Veraof El Oral, is believed to no’ (summer bus) which site of La date to between 600 first operated in 2021, and 400 BC and was Escuera, dates to encourage people to originally part of an visit the Tuesday and island surrounded by between 500 Thursday markets in the lakes, with one remainzone. The service links and 200 BC ing until the 18th centuto all the commercial ry. So far, the remains areas across the municof 21 houses have been ipality, to boost custom excavated.”

“The archaeological site of La Escuera, and trade. dates to between 500 and 200 BC and Darren says: “For 2022, because of is believed to be the site of an Iberian popular demand, we have added a Saturday daytime service for another Temple.”

“Further to that, El Hondico de Amorós local market, and a Saturday evening is a small wetland, regarded as a relic service, so people can leave their cars of what was a common landscape in at home to enjoy the local facilities.” past centuries, and is the only surviv- As for San Fulgencio village, Darren is

fond of this location. He says: “It’s a typical Spanish village that has kept its quaint, narrow streets. It has a beautiful church, a refurbished museum, a theatre, music school and auditorium, sports centre, swimming pool, and a selection of typical Spanish bars and restaurants.”

He emphasises that La Marina Urbanisation and San Fulgencio are ideally located for tourists. He says: “By being halfway between Alicante-Elche Airport and Corvera (Murcia), and close to the N-332 trunk road and motorways, it is an ideal base to explore the other 26 municipalities of the Vega Baja, as well as Elche, Alicante and Murcia. Here, you can experience unique histories and gastronomies. We’re also close enough to, but far enough away, from the beach.”

Don’t forget to download the ‘Descubre San Fulgencio’ app to your smart device.

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