Santa Margarita vs. La Alcaidesa

panama88 Active member

41POSTS

11 years ago

Hola! I am considering to move to Spain. No need for paperwork, just to choose a place near Gibraltar.

I short-listed Santa Margarita and La Alcaidesa.

Based on the info I have, Santa Margarita:
PLUS: near Gibraltar, there is a bus going there. Cheaper real estate.
MINUS: many empty apartments, people may have to pay additional fees to cover the communal expenses for the empty units. Not as nice as La Alcaides

La Alcaidesa:
PLUS: almost a stand-alone community. Closer to the beach
MINUS: more expensive, further from Gibraltar

Thoughts? Corrections? Thanks!

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neptun Member

3POSTS

11 years ago

The bus service was stopped and I'm not sure if it is available now

panama88 Active member

41POSTS

11 years ago

Thank you! Was that for the border issues or was not a popular service? Thanks

panama88 Active member

41POSTS

11 years ago

BTW, could this one by the bus: ?

Thanks

neptun Member

3POSTS

11 years ago

Around an year ago the bus services are not reliable.
You don't know which day will have a bus and at what time interval they are.
The current bus company is on temporally contract from one year and its unclear when will have a permanent bus service.... no money for buses聽