Property Hounds Cabo Roig

Orihuela Costa Management

caboroig — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:07:01 +0000

For the best and personal management of your property please contact us on www.caboroig at propertyhounds.com. We can provide references from owners & guest that we are the best in all aspects of looking after your property. When it comes to renting , cleaning or just looking after your best interests you will not find better. We manage properties in Cabo Roig, Campoamor, La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, and all surrounding areas. If you are looking for a holiday rental or a long term rental then we can find them. We have a list of potential guests just waiting. Please contact us with any questions you may have. We are here to help with any enquiries.

New speed limits in Spain

caboroig — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:57:50 +0000

With effect from 7th March the speed limits have been reduced in Spain.

Motorway driving has been reduced from 120kph to 110kph.

However the more significant reduction has come to normal roads where*30kph is the new limit*. Only a few roads with no buildings on them will see higher speed limits at 50kph. In case you are wondering, 30kph is equivalent to 18.64 miles per hour. I tried this and the road rage I received was unbelievable !

The Governments line is that by reducing speed it will reduce petrol consumption to do their bit for the environment.

Personally I think this is a money making exercise as they are predicting than motorists will be sending more on speeding fines that anything they will save on petrol consumption.

As an aside to this, the Government will have to spend 250,000€ on new road signs and will have to spend more money resetting the speed cameras.

So beware and remember to add on to anticipated journey times.

Child Safety in Spain

caboroig — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:15:50 +0000

If you are considering hiring a car for all or part of your holiday, or arranging for someone to pick you up / drop you off from the airport, you must be aware that the law in Spain regarding child seats is very similar to that in the UK. Quite simply, if your child requires a child seat/ booster seat in the UK, he/she should have one here. The safety of your child should be paramount and the Spanish are very child friendly and protective towards children.

The police are clamping down and are stopping drivers at random and if you should need a child seat and don’t have one, you could be fined between €150 and €200. You will not be allowed to continue your journey until this fine is paid.

We can arrange for child seats and indeed other nursery equipment to be hired and available from the start of your holiday. We use an established, reputable nursery hire company, Kidease, (link below) and will be pleased to obtain a quote for hire of equipment and information about the laws regarding child safety in Spain.

www.kideasenurseryhire.com

Cabo Roig Restaurante

caboroig — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:02:12 +0000

Cabo Roig Restaurante is situated on the cliffs above Cabo Roig Marina. It has spectacular views across the sea to Mar Menor and is directly above the marina so you can just sit and watch the boats and jet skis coming and going. You can also look back and see the Cabo Roig beach. If you are bored on the beach, walk along to the marina and up the slope to their sun trap of a terrace.

It has a large seating area inside and out. Sit and have a 3 course meal or try one or two of their vast range of tapas. Alternatively just have a coffee or glass of wine and watch the world go by.

Steps and a slope lead down to the marina where you will find two more restaurant bars on the docks. Again you can relax and just watch the fish go by.

CRIME and PREVENTION

caboroig — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:32:39 +0000

In this present economic climate and recession in the UK and Europe, Property Hounds Cabo Roig always like to ensure the well being of our clients. As you are probably aware the burglaries in the UK have risen and it does not stop when you cross The Channel. It is a policy of ours to always inform guests of their own responsability to avoid such things. Criminals rely on the carefree, relaxed attitude of tourists when they are on holiday. Most offenders are opportunists and you would not go out at home and leave a window open ! This does not mean that you cannot fully enjoy your holiday with us but do not leave your common sense at home when you leave.

LUJOSO Wok Buffet “Punta Prima”

caboroig — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:02:05 +0000

Try this Chinese family run restaurant. Very cheap and friendly. Buffet, eat as much as you like for €8.45 or do as we do. Menu of the day from €5 to €7 for 3-course meal + coffee or beer. Then they give each couple a bottle of wine to take away. As I heard someone say ” I am surprised they do not pay us to come in “. Used a lot by locals. If you do not fancy a Sunday dinner then sit in the garden for the afternoon and enjoy their good food. Children friendly and a joy to visit.

Stefano’s Italian Restaurant

caboroig — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:55:01 +0000

Newly opened is Stefano’s Italian restaurant in Cabo Roig. It was formerly Valentino’s and is near the “Swedish Dentist” on the San Jose Urbanisation. We tried it last night and it was superb. Great food, service and atmosphere. Definitely a must try. Telephone number 966 761 917.

Cabo Roig – Temple Bar in the Sun!

caboroig — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:45:36 +0000

Cabo Roig is fast becoming dubbed “Temple Bar in the Sun” due to its number of Irish Bars dotted along the Cabo Roig Strip. Great authentic Irish bars and restaurants are extremely popular with the thousands of holidaymakers visiting the area each year.

Most of them offer great food, generous portions and all of them produce the obligatory pint of Guiness! The atmosphere is always exciting and the staff hospitable. You can usually catch a live match on the big screens with football and rugby union top of the menu.

At La Zenia, there is the world famous Paddy’s Point bar and restaurant, while a few minutes drive away at Campoamor, the new Bernie Darcy’s offers excellent traditional Irish cooking and is becoming extremely popular.

This list is by no means complete, it’s a few of the ones we have tried, but check them out, you can be sure of a warm Irish welcome!

Cabo Roig Strip

Flanagans

Trinity Bar

Bog Road

Smiling Jacks

Slievenamon

La Zenia

Paddy’s Point

Gogarty’s

Campoamor

Bernie Darcy’s

Straying Sod