Detached Villa

Exclusive New-Build Villas in La Romana – Alicante Construction time, 8-10 months Discover these elegant new-build villas set in the peaceful countryside of La Romana, one of Alicante’s most authentic and picturesque inland areas. Designed to combine modern comfort with Mediterranean lifestyle, these homes offer space, privacy, and high construction standards in a privileged natural setting. The property features a total built area of 180 m², distributed between the main house and additional buildings, all set on an impressive 10,000 m² plot, with approximately 4,000 m² fully fenced for privacy and security. Main House The main residence has been thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light and comfort, comprising: A spacious and bright living room A generously sized kitchen, fully customizable to your preferred layout and design 3 double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms Additional Space – Your Choice You can tailor the property to your needs by choosing one of the following options, both included in the project: A finished basement, or A separate guest house This additional space allows for: 2 extra bedrooms and 1 bathroom, ideal for guests or familyor A garage, depending on your lifestyle requirements Included in the Price 4 x 8 m swimming pool High-quality kitchen furniture, chosen by you Plot with water and electricity All building licenses Habitation certificate (Licencia de Primera Ocupación) Location – La Romana La Romana is a charming village surrounded by vineyards, almond groves, and rolling hills, offering a tranquil rural atmosphere while remaining well connected. You are just: Around 30–40 minutes from Alicante city and the airport A short drive to Mediterranean beaches Close to traditional restaurants, local wineries, and essential services This area is renowned for its natural beauty, privacy, and excellent value, making it ideal as a permanent residence, holiday home, or investment opportunity.  A unique opportunity to own a modern villa in one of Alicante’s most beautiful inland locations, with the freedom to customize your home to suit your lifestyle.

Town house

We are delighted to present this two-storey property located in one of the most sought-after areas of Sax: Gran Vía, the town's main commercial and service avenue. Its outstanding location makes this property an exceptional opportunity for both buyers looking to create their dream home and investors seeking excellent potential returns. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, banks, schools, supermarkets, and all essential amenities, you'll enjoy the convenience of having everything you need just a short walk away. The property requires a complete renovation, offering the perfect opportunity to design and customise every detail to suit your personal style and needs while significantly increasing its market value. The asking price of €80,000 is primarily justified by its prime location, one of the most desirable in Sax, where properties with this level of potential and such a central setting are becoming increasingly difficult to find. If you're looking for a property with an unbeatable location, outstanding potential for value appreciation, and the opportunity to create a bespoke home or develop an attractive investment project, don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Contact us today for more information or to arrange a viewing.

Town house

This property enjoys frontage on three streets and is ideally located in the heart of Sax. It stands on a 180 m² plot and offers a total built area of 274 m². The house requires a complete renovation, making it an excellent opportunity to create a fully bespoke home or to develop a brand-new project tailored to your needs. In addition, subject to current urban planning regulations, there is the possibility of redeveloping the property into a building plot. Under the new planning alignments, the resulting plot would measure approximately 152 m², allowing for the construction of a new home of around 300 m². The asking price has been reduced from its original €70,000 to reflect the property's current condition, with the buyer assuming the demolition costs. This represents an outstanding opportunity for both self-build projects and property investors. The property benefits from a south-facing orientation, ensuring excellent natural light throughout the day, and enjoys a prime central location within easy walking distance of all local amenities.

Detached Villa

Charming Country Property Near Castalla – Ideal for a Family Home or B&B Opportunity We are delighted to present to the market this exceptional country residence, located just a short drive from the historic town of Castalla. Set on a generous 5,000 m² plot, this beautifully maintained home currently offers five spacious bedrooms, with the potential to create two additional bedrooms if desired—making it a perfect option for a bed and breakfast business or a large family home. The property features four modern bathrooms and has recently undergone tasteful refurbishments, including the installation of a contemporary, fully fitted kitchen. Comfort is ensured year-round with oil-fired central heating, air conditioning throughout, and a cosy log burner. Outdoor Living at Its Best Step outside to discover a stunning private swimming pool with a separate children’s splash area, a large Jacuzzi, and multiple sun-drenched terraces—ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. The property also includes a charming summer kitchen, adjacent to a spacious storage room that could easily be converted into a self-contained annex or additional living space. You’ll also find a large wooden cabin, offering endless possibilities as a workshop, art studio, or even a guest suite. Utilities & Sustainability The property is fully equipped with mains electricity and water, and also benefits from a solar energy system with lithium battery storage—providing eco-friendly, cost-effective living. This is a truly substantial property, offering far more than can be described here. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful family retreat or an exciting business venture, this home must be seen to be fully appreciated. Viewing is highly recommended.   About Castalla Nestled in the heart of the Alicante province, Castalla is a picturesque, traditional market town brimming with charm and history. Wander through cobbled streets that lead you to the town’s iconic castle, perched proudly on a hill with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The town offers a warm welcome to newcomers, with a vibrant local community and a full calendar of fiestas and cultural events throughout the year. Castalla provides all essential amenities, including restaurants, cafés, banks, medical facilities, local shops, and supermarkets. The area boasts excellent schools with a wide variety of extra-curricular activities available for children of all ages. Thanks to excellent road links, Alicante Airport is just 30 minutes away, and the beaches of the Costa Blanca can be reached in 25 minutes. The nearby town of Villena—only 20 minutes away—also offers access to the high-speed AVE train to Madrid, perfect for city getaways or commuting

Detached Villa

We are very proud to offer for sale, this lovely large traditional 2 storey home in the area of Don Ciro, Monovar (between Monovar and Pinoso). Built around 20 years ago, to a very high standard, this large family home is looking for it's new owner, and is in a very desirable zone, in a peaceful area, with over 18,000m2 of land.  The entrance gates lead you to a lovely private driveway with a roundabout feature, where you are greeted to the imposing property.  With access to the main door and a further door through the kitchen, you can also access the walled in pool area from the main living room. As you enter the main door, you are greeted with a corridor, with a double bedroom to one side, and the large family bathroom to the other.  You are then greeted with the staircase to the upper floor, with the remaining 3 bedrooms (one being en-suite) and a further family bathroom.  Two bedrooms also have access to the large terrace, overlooking the pool and with amazing mountain views. Back downstairs, you have a good sized galley kitchen with access to the outside, and a large L shaped living room, with space for a dining table as well as large doors to the covered terrace and pool area (the pool also has printed concrete around the pool, making this a lovely area to relax and spend the day).  The terrace is sufficiently large for entertaining and dining al fresco. Please watch the video to fully understand the layout of this house.

Town house

Located in the historic old quarter of Sax, this charming home offers the privilege of living in a peaceful and characterful setting, while being just a short walk from the town centre and all the essential amenities needed for everyday life. As you step inside, you are welcomed by a spacious open-plan living area where the lounge, kitchen and dining space blend seamlessly together, creating a bright, inviting and highly functional environment. The open layout enhances the feeling of space, making it the perfect place to relax with family or entertain friends. Cleverly making use of the area beneath the staircase, the property also features a practical built-in storage cupboard, providing an excellent storage solution. Upstairs, the property offers two bedrooms. One of them includes an additional area that is ideal for creating a cosy walk-in wardrobe. On this floor, you will also find the main bathroom, which has been fully renovated with a contemporary and functional design, offering both comfort and style. Completing the property is a generous rooftop terrace, accessed via a staircase. This wonderful outdoor space is perfect for enjoying the fresh air, hosting al fresco lunches or evening dinners, or simply unwinding while taking in the beautiful views over the town and the iconic Sax Castle, one of the area's most recognisable landmarks. Whether you are looking for a permanent residence in a peaceful and charming location or an investment with excellent potential, this property is an outstanding opportunity. Its well-designed layout, prime location and scope for personalisation make it easy to adapt to the tastes and needs of its future owner, creating a unique home full of character and ready to begin its next chapter.

Finca

I think this is an outstanding opportunity to get a foothold in the real Spain, inland Spain, but to be only 35 minutes from Alicante Airport and the beaches and at a truly great price. The location of the property is fabulous and that is not cheap talk as I was a neighbour for almost 18 years, and this property is a little higher than mine and has even more breathtaking views and perfect tranquillity. A 4 Bed 2 Bath modernised Finca in Sax at 229,995€ is a rare find so are there any catches?  No, not really, there is work to do, the second bathroom, en-suite to the Master Bedroom needs finishing off as it is only halfway done. The Walk-In Wardrobe, also to the Master Bedroom needs a little love but the house can be lived in straight away and the improvements can be made bit by bit.  The house is bright and airy and has been modernised really well with some lovely touches. The Master Bedroom will be excellent when completed and the other three bedrooms are all well sized.  The lounge/diner is a great space, again, lots of light and it is air conditioned and there is also a pellet fire, the most economical and clean way to heat a house, there as well.  There is a super new kitchen off the lounge/diner with lots of cupboard space and worktops, and a brand new, spacious, family bathroom as well.  Opposite the kitchen is a passageway through to the three bedrooms so none of the four bedrooms are directly off the lounge/diner, so sleeping and living areas are separated, a feature I prefer.  The property also benefits from oil-fired central heating for the winter months, a rare feature indeed for a property under 300,000€.  Walking past the entrance to the main house, there is a BBQ area with storage rooms and then the biggest outbuildings, a workshop and a garage – admittedly, these are the areas that require the most work but hey also have the potential for change of use and could be changed to a Guest House if required.  To the front of the property is a relaxation area with a huge tree that provides shade for the hot summer months and space for al fresco dining, and of course, the views, which are really very special.  The entrance gates to the property can be adapted to open via remote control and there is a side entrance for people who are not coming by car.  The driveway is long and there is plenty of parking space available.  Running costs are incredibly low. The “rates” are less than 500€ per year and there is mains water and electricity. Water bills are around 200€ per annum and electricity is the third cheapest in Europe, but so many people install solar these days.  Why Sax? There are no traffic lights, it has a 13th-century castle, one of seven on the castle route but ours is the best and there are no traffic lights, parking meters and hardly enough crime to even mention due to the town having full employment. What? That isn´t enough? Sax is so popular because it is far enough inland to be “inland” yet it is only 30 minutes to Alicante Airport and 35 minutes to the beach.  Access is by the A31 Dual Carriageway Alicante to Madrid Autovia (Motorway to you) which runs just outside of the town, by rail and coach from Alicante so you can go to the beach and not have to take your car, and we are only eight minutes’ drive away from the AVE station at Villena. The AVE is the high-speed train from Alicante to Madrid which has only four stops. From boarding the train will have you in Madrid in 2hrs 9mins for as little as 9€ if you are lucky enough, but around 25€ if not. Let us stick with the town of Sax for now rather than escaping to the beach or Madrid. Sax is dominated by its 13th-century castle known as the Headlight and Guardian of The Border a landscape of history and rock. When driving back home to Sax after daylight the sight of the castle, fully lit, and seemingly floating in the air is one of the most welcoming sights I have ever experienced. It´s a sign we are almost home. Commercially, it is the home of three major international businesses selling “persianas y toldos”, window blinds and sun canopies and a shoe industry that means if you recently bought a pair of shoes in a UK Department Store, for example, the chances are they could have been made in Sax or nearby Elda and we now supply 60% of the footwear used in all Spanish hospitals. It is an incredible feat. No pun intended. Both Sax and the smaller town of Salinas just eight minutes drive away have close to full employment and lots of opportunity which means our crime statistics are very low and both towns are safe in a way that is hard to imagine if you have arrived from the UK or Holland. Walking around whatever time of day or night is a pleasure rather than something to fear. Sax is small enough for everyone to know each other and a family who has a son or daughter who is a criminal brings shame on the family. I suppose it´s like when I was growing up in the North West during the 60´s. Recently we have seen the opening of a Consum supermarket, the equivalent of a Waitrose or Marks & Spencer Food Hall whilst there has been a Hiperber and Dia, both excellent supermarkets for as long as I can remember, and if that isn´t enough there is a Carrefour (Think Tesco) eight minutes’ drive away within a shopping mall complex that has a cinema showing films in English with Spanish subtitles. There are also six gyms in Sax and a superb one in the shopping mall along with Ten Pin Bowling etc Sushi Restaurant and many others. Sax is served wonderfully well with schools, our son was eight when we moved here and reluctantly, we put him into a state school, he always went to a private school in Manchester, and within six months he was fluent in two languages and following five years in a secondary school went on to study Pharmacy at Complutense in Madrid one of Spain´s most famous and prestigious universities. However, he didn´t like the idea of going into pharmacy as a career so he is studying law and working as my business partner. He already has a diploma in Spanish Property Law. For health, Sax and Spain, in general, is far superior to the UK. In the town, we have a new Health Centre with eight doctors, two nurses, a diabetes clinic and a 24/7 Emergency Walk/In Centre. We have three pharmacies, two of which have at least one person who speaks English and their advice is always excellent. Ten minutes away in Elda is the remarkable award-winning University Hospital El Virgen De Salud where the surgeons are second to none and the food is atrocious, well it can’t all be good!! Newly opened is the Fibromyalgia centre offering support and therapies for those suffering from acute pain. There are now three Language Schools in the town and the town hall ran a scheme for language swapping that may be run again. Learning Spanish is a lot less difficult than it may seem and there are new ways of learning that concentrate on conversational Spanish. There are restaurants and bars aplenty with prices that are at first beyond belief and a three or four-course lunch of good quality can easily be found for 13€ or less. For a special occasion, there is Casa Mami and El Fuente restaurant at the hotel Fuente del Cura which are a little more expensive but great food experiences can be had.  Check out our Facebook page for restaurant reviews and other stuff. Nearby Villena, ten minutes or so up the A31, has some excellent restaurants including the very fashionable Tita´s Gastrobar and the stunning, in my opinion, Condumio. In Elda, ten minutes in the other direction there is Xambel, Xhagar, Fabrica, La Sirena and Tenaz, all very good restaurants and surprisingly inexpensive. In most bars and cafes, a coffee and toast for breakfast will cost no more than 2,50€ and the coffee is possibly the best in Europe. Our biggest challenge these days is finding properties as opposed to selling them as Sax and Salinas as both have become incredibly popular as there are very few building permits left in either of the towns and yet they are growing. So, come look around and enjoy.   

Town house

We present this bright and spacious home located in one of the best areas of Sax, with an unbeatable location close to supermarkets, shops, parks, a health centre, gyms, and the sports complex. On the ground floor, you'll find a large living-dining room with an open-plan kitchen, a functional and spacious area ideal for everyday use as well as relaxing without having to go anywhere else. From here, you can access a charming patio, perfect for enjoying al fresco dining on summer evenings.  This floor also includes a convenient guest toilet, ideal for both visitors and everyday use. Finally, there is a garage with space for one or even two vehicles, or you could convert it into a gym, a barbecue area, or something else entirely. Its access via a private street is a particularly noteworthy feature, facilitating entry and providing greater peace of mind and security, while also creating a safe and fun space for children to play. On the second floor, you'll find four spacious double bedrooms, all bright and airy, with ample room to adapt to your needs. You could transform one into a large walk-in closet, a home office, or even a practical laundry area, as it's currently used.  This floor also features a comfortable and functional full bathroom, perfect for the family's daily needs. This bright and airy corner property boasts no upstairs neighbors and no community fees, guaranteeing maximum privacy and tranquility. It's an opportunity with great potential thanks to its size, location, and customisation possibilities, allowing you to create the home you've always dreamed of. Don't hesitate to visit!

Detached Villa

Set in the peaceful countryside of Salado Alto, near Abanilla, this exceptional villa combines space, privacy and comfort in a stunning natural setting. Offering five bedrooms, three bathrooms, an independent guest apartment, a private swimming pool and panoramic mountain views, it is the ideal property for permanent living, a holiday retreat or welcoming family and friends in complete comfort. Surrounded by open countryside, the beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces have been designed to make the most of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Relax by the private swimming pool, enjoy the low-maintenance artificial grass, or unwind on one of the sunny terraces while taking in the spectacular mountain views that surround the property. Independent Guest Apartment The ground floor features a fully self-contained guest apartment, offering excellent flexibility for visiting family, guests or even multi-generational living. It comprises: Bright open-plan living and dining roomFully equipped kitchenTwo spacious double bedroomsModern family bathroom This level also includes a large storage and utility room housing the water softener and the oil-fired central heating system, which provides heating throughout the entire property. Comfortable Main Residence The upper floor is home to the main living accommodation and offers bright, welcoming spaces designed for everyday living. The main house includes: Spacious living room with fireplaceSeparate fully fitted kitchenThree comfortable bedroomsTwo bathroomsGlazed veranda overlooking the pool and surrounding mountains The glazed veranda is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the home—a peaceful space where you can enjoy breakfast, read a book or simply admire the beautiful views in every season. For year-round comfort, the villa benefits from: Air conditioningOil-fired central heating15 solar panels for improved energy efficiencyMains waterMains electricity A Peaceful Location Close to Everything Located in the tranquil hamlet of Salado Alto, this villa enjoys a peaceful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of everyday amenities. The charming town of Abanilla is just a short drive away and offers supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, schools, a medical centre and local shops. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking, cycling and enjoying nature, while the famous Fortuna thermal baths and the city of Murcia are both easily accessible. The Perfect Mediterranean Lifestyle If you are searching for a spacious family home with guest accommodation, beautiful outdoor living areas and breathtaking mountain views, this outstanding villa offers everything needed to enjoy the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle in one of the most peaceful areas of inland Murcia.

Detached Villa

Tucked away behind over 200 mature, productive olive trees, this generously proportioned country house offers peace, privacy, and the charm of rural living—all just minutes from town. Built in 2004 to modern standards, the property is fully insulated and protected against rising damp, ensuring long-term comfort and durability.On the ground floor, you’ll find a bright and welcoming open-plan living and dining area with a fully fitted kitchen. A cosy fireplace adds warmth and character during the cooler months, and there’s a utility room next to the kitchen, perfect for laundry and additional storage. This level also includes two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom with a bathtub. The property has pre-installation for oil central heating—radiators and a boiler just need to be added.Upstairs, the third bedroom and a second bathroom adjoin a large open-plan space ideal as a playroom, office, or second living room.The home sits within 3,300m² of fenced land, featuring a garage with an attached summer kitchen—ideal for outdoor entertaining. A pool excavation has already been completed, offering the option to easily add a swimming pool. Beyond the fenced area, the land is planted with olive trees that yielded over 3,000kg of olives last year—a great opportunity for personal use or local sale.While the structure is solid and well-maintained, the external plastering still needs to be completed to bring the façade to its full potential. Landscaping the mature garden would also enhance the property’s charm and usability.Location:The house is located near Salinas, a peaceful village with essential amenities including shops, banks, a pharmacy, school, and medical centre. The larger town of Sax is just 5 minutes away, while Elda—with its hospital and full range of services—is a 15-minute drive. The motorway is easily accessible within 10 minutes, and the coast is just 50 km away. The surrounding area is rich in Spanish history, with nearby towns boasting impressive castles and historic centres.This is a wonderful opportunity to own a spacious country home with enormous potential in a tranquil and scenic setting.

Town house

Located just one street away from the centre of Sax, this magnificent townhouse is full of character, generous living space and delightful surprises around every corner. A home that beautifully combines the charm of traditional architecture with a versatile layout and multiple living areas designed for family life and entertaining. From the moment you step inside, the property creates a warm and welcoming impression. A spacious entrance hall provides both privacy and convenience before entering the main living area. To the left is a room currently used as a bedroom, although, by creating direct access from the street, it could easily be converted into a practical garage. The bright and inviting main living room features a built-in cupboard beneath the staircase, making excellent use of the available space. From here, the home is divided into two distinct areas. One hallway leads to the shower room and the kitchen, while the other opens into a cosy sitting room—one of the property's most charming features—which also connects directly to the kitchen. From the kitchen, an outdoor corridor leads to a fantastic winter lounge complete with a fireplace and a traditional utility sink. This welcoming space is perfect for family gatherings, celebrations or enjoying long evenings by the fire. Stairs then lead down to a lower level where you'll find another spacious living room of similar size, a generous patio ideal for creating a relaxing chill-out area for the summer months, and a large storage room offering endless possibilities. The first floor preserves the home's original character with its beautiful traditional floor tiles, adding warmth, personality and authenticity throughout. Here you will find three spacious bedrooms. One includes an additional area that would be ideal as a walk-in wardrobe or fitted closet. The impressive principal bedroom offers ample space to create a stylish en-suite bathroom or an expansive dressing room. This floor also benefits from a second bathroom with a bathtub, a covered courtyard that provides natural light and ventilation, and a large built-in wardrobe in the hallway, offering excellent storage space. This is a truly unique property, far more spacious than it appears from the outside, with a surprising layout and endless possibilities to adapt it to the needs of any family. To fully appreciate everything this wonderful home has to offer and discover all of its charming spaces, we invite you to watch the accompanying video. We are confident it will exceed your expectations.

Finca

If you are looking for peace, tranquillity and privacy but to be walking distance (15-20 minutes at most) to the town with bars and restaurants etc then this property with its incredible 55,000m2 land full of olive trees has to be considered, especially at the newly reduced price.  The views are as good as any you will ever see. The 13th century castle of Sax could not be clearer and at night, when the castle is lit up, you can see the most amazing sight and it seemingly floats in mid-air.  All around you are mountain ranges and it is almost beyond belief you are so close to the town yet you could easily be in the middle of nowhere. The views of the rows and rows of in production olive trees are just wonderful.  The access to the property is a feature in itself; the whole way from the town is by tarmac roads and when you pass through the private gates you have a beautiful 350 metre drive to the remotely controlled main gates of the property, and you are driving through an olive grove.  Before entering the property, the other features are the massive private swimming pool, which measures at around 18 x 7, perfect for swimming lengths for exercise or just relaxing. There is a small pool house with a pump and filter. The pool is fenced off for the safety of small children and pets.   The garage is enormous, more like an aeroplane hangar. Within is the heart of the central heating system to ensure economic warmth through the short winter period.  The sheer size of the garage means there is the potential to convert space to a Guest Apartment or two and still have space for a car and a workshop area.  The property is entered at the far end passing through a lovely covered terrace area offering shade and an excellent outdoor dining opportunity where you can sit and constantly say “look at that view”!!  As you enter you are in a very large lounge/diner with a fabulous feature, a wood burning stove and fire in the far corner. Further ahead is a relatively modern kitchen which is practically unused as the Spanish do most of their cooking, when in the countryside, outside of the house. The kitchen is surprisingly larger than most Spanish kitchens and can easily absorb a table and chairs, however……..  In the next room is a massive dining table and chairs and this is really a second lounge/diner easily as big as the first one and off here is the downstairs bathroom. This room has had the windows updated to UPVC.  Back to the kitchen where there is a utility room and a walk-in pantry and access to a large patio area where there is a BBQ, the superb old fashioned style with a bread oven. This is where the Spanish do nearly all of their cooking. This then leads through to another entrance to the garage.  Returning to the house and, at the entrance, to the right is a staircase leading to a landing where there are four double bedrooms and the second bathroom.  All the bedrooms are proper doubles and the principal bedroom has a stunning, large, balcony from which the views are even more stupendous. The balcony has some of the best ironmongery I have seen, it´s almost a tourist attraction.  So, what are the negatives? The property is tired and needs some love, plenty of love. Structurally, it is in excellent condition and there are no signs of the damp usually seen in houses of this age. There is nothing that has to be done to start living there and that is always advisable, give it a good three months before you start changing anything so you can have an understanding of the changes in the way of living in Spain. The upper floor, the bedrooms, would all love a couple of coats of white paint. The Master bedroom could easily accommodate a dressing area and an en-suite if you wanted to splash out.  Otherwise, it´s a case of modernisation. Why Sax? There are no traffic lights, it has a 13th-century castle, one of seven on the castle route but ours is the best and there are no traffic lights, parking meters and hardly enough crime to even mention due to the town having full employment. What? That isn´t enough? Sax is so popular because it is far enough inland to be “inland” yet it is only 30 minutes to Alicante Airport and 35 minutes to the beach.  Access is by the A31 Dual Carriageway Alicante to Madrid Autovia (Motorway to you) which runs just outside of the town, by rail and coach from Alicante so you can go to the beach and not have to take your car, and we are only eight minutes’ drive away from the AVE station at Villena. The AVE is the high-speed train from Alicante to Madrid which has only four stops. From boarding the train will have you in Madrid in 2hrs 9mins for as little as 9€ if you are lucky enough, but around 25€ if not. Let us stick with the town of Sax for now rather than escaping to the beach or Madrid. Sax is dominated by its 13th-century castle known as the Headlight and Guardian of The Border a landscape of history and rock. When driving back home to Sax after daylight the sight of the castle, fully lit, and seemingly floating in the air is one of the most welcoming sights I have ever experienced. It´s a sign we are almost home. Commercially, it is the home of three major international businesses selling “persianas y toldos”, window blinds and sun canopies and a shoe industry that means if you recently bought a pair of shoes in a UK Department Store, for example, the chances are they could have been made in Sax or nearby Elda and we now supply 60% of the footwear used in all Spanish hospitals. It is an incredible feat. No pun intended. Both Sax and the smaller town of Salinas just eight minutes drive away have close to full employment and lots of opportunity which means our crime statistics are very low and both towns are safe in a way that is hard to imagine if you have arrived from the UK or Holland. Walking around whatever time of day or night is a pleasure rather than something to fear. Sax is small enough for everyone to know each other and a family who has a son or daughter who is a criminal brings shame on the family. I suppose it´s like when I was growing up in the North West during the 60´s. Recently we have seen the opening of a Consum supermarket, the equivalent of a Waitrose or Marks & Spencer Food Hall whilst there has been a Hiperber and Dia, both excellent supermarkets for as long as I can remember, and if that isn´t enough there is a Carrefour (Think Tesco) eight minutes’ drive away within a shopping mall complex that has a cinema showing films in English with Spanish subtitles. There are also six gyms in Sax and a superb one in the shopping mall along with Ten Pin Bowling etc Sushi Restaurant and many others. Sax is served wonderfully well with schools, our son was eight when we moved here and reluctantly, we put him into a state school, he always went to a private school in Manchester, and within six months he was fluent in two languages and following five years in a secondary school went on to study Pharmacy at Complutense in Madrid one of Spain´s most famous and prestigious universities. However, he didn´t like the idea of going into pharmacy as a career so he is studying law and working as my business partner. He already has a diploma in Spanish Property Law. For health, Sax and Spain, in general, is far superior to the UK. In the town, we have a new Health Centre with eight doctors, two nurses, a diabetes clinic and a 24/7 Emergency Walk/In Centre. We have three pharmacies, two of which have at least one person who speaks English and their advice is always excellent. Ten minutes away in Elda is the remarkable award-winning University Hospital El Virgen De Salud where the surgeons are second to none and the food is atrocious, well it can’t all be good!! Newly opened is the Fibromyalgia centre offering support and therapies for those suffering from acute pain. There are now three Language Schools in the town and the town hall ran a scheme for language swapping that may be run again. Learning Spanish is a lot less difficult than it may seem and there are new ways of learning that concentrate on conversational Spanish. There are restaurants and bars aplenty with prices that are at first beyond belief and a three or four-course lunch of good quality can easily be found for 13€ or less. For a special occasion, there is Casa Mami and El Fuente restaurant at the hotel Fuente del Cura which are a little more expensive but great food experiences can be had.  Check out our Facebook page for restaurant reviews and other stuff. Nearby Villena, ten minutes or so up the A31, has some excellent restaurants including the very fashionable Tita´s Gastrobar and the stunning, in my opinion, Condumio. In Elda, ten minutes in the other direction there is Xambel, Xhagar, Fabrica, La Sirena and Tenaz, all very good restaurants and surprisingly inexpensive. In most bars and cafes, a coffee and toast for breakfast will cost no more than 2,50€ and the coffee is possibly the best in Europe. Our biggest challenge these days is finding properties as opposed to selling them as Sax and Salinas as both have become incredibly popular as there are very few building permits left in either of the towns and yet they are growing. So, come look around and enjoy.