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Post by loobyloo on Mar 23, 2024 16:41:50 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) general ....just saying
author: Weather forecast this week couldn't have been more wrong.
Two days of Sahara sand followed by torrential rain!!
Still waiting. Sack the weather man I say
We have sand everywhere this morning ****
I nearly got blown over in the supermarket car park - and that's a mean feat ****
As long as it's the levante, no rain but sand & unexpected gusts. Poniente from the ocean,
brings rain & wind is more consistant. Perso prefer poniente, fed up of cleaning up sand. ****
we have roughly 10 days of rain coming tomorrow ****
yep Easter islooking great! ****
That's why in the Netherlands, a while ago, it was proposed that the weather report in
the news should only be about explaining yesterday's weather. More accurate... ****
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 24, 2024 17:08:08 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: Alameda del Rio radar is now installed. Be careful on this street.
Oh dear! When did this go up? ... Getting worried now, passed there the other day and sure I was doing more than 10km per hour ****
10 km per hour speed as well ****
I walk quicker than that! ****
Me at 10 with my motorcycle I fall, it's hard for me to keep balance, I don't know to whom. Happened to set the track to 10.
20 was better and not fast. I invite whoever made the rule to take my bike and pass by at 10. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Mar 30, 2024 16:54:13 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: MeteoGib
#GoodFriday - latest radar from the Portuguese Met for 11:40am, 29/03 - shows plenty of showers to come,
some heavy with a risk of thunder possible - winds may tend to whip up strong around them.
#StormNelson #BorrascaNelson
This afternoon turned out lovely, lots of sunshine and blue skys, we sat in the garden for ages.
But tonight we have just had a big thunderstorm, hailstones too, it didnt last too long. ****
We so need the rain. Can you imagine a summer of not being able to use your pool or water your garden ****
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 8, 2024 15:40:59 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: 8 Cadiz Friday, April 5, 2024
Construction work begins on the new Amare Sancti Petri hotel establishment of the Fuerte Hoteles chain
The Fuerte Hoteles chain has already begun construction work on the new Amare Sancti Petri hotel establishment , which will be built on the RTH4B plot,
measuring 40,000 square meters in the Novo Sancti Petri urbanization, located between the Aldiana Club Andalusien hotels and the Sancti Palace. Petri Gran Meliá.
This project contemplates the construction of a ground floor plus two establishments, it will have 333 rooms, with capacity for 704 people, mainly native gardening,
as well as equipment such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, spa, solarium and leisure areas that will involve an investment in material execution of more than 30.6 million euros,
to which general expenses and permits valued at another 10 million euros will be added.
Fuerte Hoteles is an Andalusian chain with a presence in several destinations and more than 60 years of experience. In the province of Cádiz it has notable establishments
such as Fuerte Conil and Fuerte Grazalema. It should be noted that the construction of this new hotel, which will be located on the front line of La Barrosa beach,
represents the first major project announced in Novo Sancti Petri almost 20 years later.
In addition to this new hotel, two other new chains plan to establish themselves in the Novo Sancti Petri. Thus, the Soluciones Group plans to invest 100 million euros
in the construction of a 5-star Grand Luxury hotel with 350 rooms, between 57 and 83 square meters, located on plot TH22, next to hole number 1 of the golf course. .
This establishment will have two different areas: an exclusive accommodation area for families which includes a children's leisure park with water activities and another
accommodation area for adults with independent pool areas.
For its part, the hotel chain Hoteles Mediterráneo, a firm specialized in family tourism with several establishments in the Valencian Community,
will be in charge of managing the hotel that will be built on the TH-20 plot. A plot acquired by the Promotora Hotelera Guipuzcoana company,
promoted by the owners of Porcelanosa and Viajes Olympia. and located between Tecnotur and the Ilunion Tartessus hotel, with 58,675 square meters and 23,193 square meters
of buildable area, where a three-story hotel with more than 400 rooms will be built.
Altogether, the Chiclana City Council estimates that the arrival of these new hotel groups in Chiclana could generate more than 1,000 new jobs.
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 11, 2024 15:04:14 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: I know this happens everywhere but I’m always so shocked if it happens locally It’s generally so safe here… scary Ayuntamiento de Chiclana Oficial 👮 ♂️ Local police arrest an individual moments after robbing a pharmacy armed with a machete👉 The incident took place yesterday afternoon at an establishment on Diputation Avenue, while the detainee was moved to the Civil Guard headquarters for the corresponding investigation of the facts 📌 All the information here ⬇️ www.chiclana.es/.../la-policia-local-detiene-a-un... We have been robbed with an armed hand. I am the pharmacist who was with my brother. Luckily, my brother was able to run on time before the Moroccan subject took him with a machete. He stood behind me and I tried to intimidate him by telling him that we couldn’t open the box since we didn’t know his code. The subject all the time threatening asked us for the money until he saw the cameras and changed his attitude. I prefer not to keep talking about the event, but I went out on the street pointing to him on the public road and shouting that he was carrying a gun, since, he could hurt other people (who by the way stood still and looked at me threateningly, hesitating if to return). Finally the police came and I was able to get out of the situation without problems together with my brother. Our pharmacy is the D6 of Chiclana de la Frontera, and we are burned by these events because it is already becoming something routine. We are defenceless and our state security forces are also defenceless. A shame. **** This is the second time they've been done. **** Doesn't shock me whatsoever. It's the boat people again - protect them as you will, stand up for them as you will but it is rife in the UK and now has hit our shores. This was in the afternoon yesterday when it was still light and people were about. It won't be long until this really gets nasty **** author: really is thought a local person not one of the refugees, it says living in Cadiz. I only scanned through the article Where was this **** author: avenida diputación in chiclana |
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 13, 2024 15:03:39 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: José María Román Guerrero
4716 foreigners from 99 countries registered in Chiclana.
Great Kingdom , 848
Germany , 570
Morocco , 453
Italia, 281
Colombia, 252
France, 213
Venezuela, 179
China, 173
Honduras, 117
Netherlands, 112
Romania, 109
Ukraine , 104
And many more. Welcome!!!
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 19, 2024 14:32:39 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: SUR in English
School pupils from IES Pedrera Blanca de Chiclana secondary school were on the Costa de la Luz's La Barrosa beach
when they found a cannonball measuring 20 centimetres in diameter that probably dates to the Napoleonic period,
according to preliminary investigations.
The discovery was made while the youngsters were taking part in one of the Chiclana Natural activities called Geoedúcate II,
in which participants walk along Lavaculos beach to study the rich geology and nature along Cadiz province's coastline.
One of the pupils found the projectile half-buried in the sand and reported it to those leading the activity,
staff from Althea study centre and their teachers.
As it is not a modern projectile and did not contain any explosives inside, it did not present any risk when handled .
Those responsible for the activity notified the Guardia Civil and Chiclana Natural of the discovery.
Police officers took charge of the object for safekeeping, pending any decision as to its final destination.
In turn, Chiclana Natural informed Chiclana Museum the authorities would be informed as to where the cannonball would go on display.
According to initial tests, it seems to be the kind of ammunition used in 12-pounder cannons, which were intermediate artillery
pieces that fired cast iron balls weighing just over five kilos, like the one found.
Erosion, however, has reduced the size and weight of the piece found.
It was widely used on land as infantry, field and siege artillery, such as in the siege suffered by the city of Cadiz.
At sea, the 12-pounder cannon was regarded as a weapon of modest calibre when compared to the large 36-pounder
or 24-pounder pieces found on many warships. In land campaigns, however, it was considered to be heavy artillery,
so its use was quite common during the Battle of Chiclana, and it probably dates from that period.
It could also have been a sea-launched projectile, since this weapon was widely used by most of the major naval powers
from the 17th to 19th centuries, deployed on most frigates and warships.
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 21, 2024 14:59:01 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: Good morning. My name is x and brand new to this group. We have just returned from touring around the Costa del Sol, Cádiz, Seville and other areas looking for a potential 2nd home. We will return in September to continue our search in the areas around Conil de la Frontera. We will certainly be residing outside the busy tourist season and wonder whether anyone could kindly advise/highlight uson this highly recommended beauty spot. Thank you in advance. Glyn Lewis from www.andaluzhomes.co.uk is your man. He’s knows the area so well and the market. There is no hurdle Glyn can’t deal with and with the team Templecambria for legal advice you would be really well set up. **** Jillian Shaha Tomkinson at HouseShop chiclana is the person to speak with. Personally, I have been here 20 years and wouldn't live anywhere else. The pitfalls of Conil is there isn't much going on in off-season but it is incredibly busy during high season. Chiclana, on the other hand, always has something going on, even in off season. There are clubs, quizzes, sporting events, wonderful restaurants that stay open all year round. Dependent on whether you have a family or not - there is much to do for both adults and children alike. If you're an animal lover and have your own then there are numerous dog walks and the beaches are open in the off season for the dogs. We have a wonderful community here and, personally, I think the best beaches **** author: Many thanks and appreciate you informative feedback. Conil everytime , not so quiet out of season nowadays, its so lovely and very different from Chiclana. **** In my opinion Conil is a little too quiet in the winter season, but depends what you want. Chiclana is better! **** author: Will certainly visit Chiclana - many thanks. It all depends on what kind of life style you have, kids, etc. We searched around Conil, Chiclana, Rota and Chipiona and the winner was Chiclana! Best of luck **** It does all depend on what you’re looking for. If its beauty you’re after then I recommend the authentic and historically important village of Medina Sidonia. It doesn’t have an off season, it isn’t overly touristy and has activities all year round. Another plus is that it has all the “amenities”, all walking distance from the center of town: such as an open air food “mercado”, local butchers, fishmongers, fresh fruit/veg vendors, bakeries, medical center, post office, dentists, physiotherapists, notary/lawyers offices, accountants, hairdressers, beauticians, shoe and clothes shops, boutique’s, pharmacies, etc, etc. I would def explore further afar than Chiclana **** Conil is so crowded in summer!! **** turismo.chiclana.es/ **** author: Yea need to come back one day was not enough. |
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Post by loobyloo on Apr 24, 2024 18:21:26 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: Olive Press
#Spain’s reservoirs achieve their highest levels in almost four years after bout of rainfall
Spain's reservoirs achieve their highest levels in almost four years after bout of rainfall - Olive Press News Spain
THEOLIVEPRESS.ES
Spain's reservoirs achieve their highest levels in almost four years after bout of rainfall - Olive Press News Spain
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Post by loobyloo on May 9, 2024 15:25:47 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently)
author: What a remarkably painless experience that was!!
I had an appointment today at 11a.m. at the police station to update all of their documentation now that they've turned 18.
Got seen at 10.45a.m., out by 11.00a.m. just 42 euros lighter and a brand new Passport and DNI.
Why can't everything be so efficient? Now to book flights 😊
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Post by loobyloo on May 22, 2024 11:03:01 GMT 1
Maybe if some folk asked questions on this SITE, or contributed in any way - then some other folk might answer. Please don't sit back & wait for others to do it - use it or lose it. I am still happy to be part of it  |
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