World's top 20 places for the good life

1 Andalusia, Spain

Moorish architecture, including the Alhambra, sits alongside thousands of churches and pretty fincas. People dance and eat tapas over the strains of flamenco. Away from the tourist traps, this sprawling region of southern Spain offers a life as rich in history, culture and cuisine as anywhere in Europe. The property market has had its woes, but there are a few shoots of recovery. “One area of Andalusia with increasing potential is the northern part of the Almería province, particularly around Vera and Mojácar. Here, there are key infrastructure improvements in the pipeline,” says Sally Veal from the Spain Buying Guide. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/internationalproperty/10710665/Worlds-top-20-places-for-the-good-life.html?frame=2857856

PUBLIC HOUSING AT CASARES

Seven new families from Casares have been given access to public housing at Calle Villa and five apartments in Puerto de la Cruz. Those being housed in the apartments have the option in the future of buying them.

CASARES TAKES PART IN EXERCISE TO COMBAT FOREST FIRES THIS SUMMER

Casares has taken part in a simulated forest fire exercise to test the emergency services response to such an event. The exercise was held in Ojen and involved the deployment of specialist firefighting staff and other agencies such as police and ambulance services. Casares Deputy Mayor Pedro Gonzalez attended the exercise involving 112 personnel. The Ayuntamiento has stressed the importance of individuals taking their own precautions to prevent fires this summer. 

THIRTY CASARENOS TAKE PART IN MASSIVE MADRID DEMONSTRATION AGAINST AUSTERITY

Thirty Casarenos took part in last week’s massive demonstration in Madrid against unemployment and austerity. The protest was organised by the Indignado movement and it is estimated that tens of thousands crammed into the Plaza de Colon and surrounding streets to protest against unemployment and the economic policies of the Government, including cuts to public services and other austerity measures.Two busloads of Casarenos took part in the protest. They joined other protestors that converged on Madrid from all over Spain. The organisers condemned a small minority who took part in violent attacks on police towards the end of the protest.

NEW WALKWAY TO LINK MARINA DE CASARES WITH URBANISATIONS

A new pedestrian walkway that will link urbanisations on the northside with Casares Costa is to be built. The two miles of paved walkway will connect Marina de Casares with Bahia de Casares, Jardines del Rosario and the Majestic urbanisation. The aim is to give residents in the area the ability to walk between the developments without having to use a car. The new walkway will be one metre wide in some sections and two metres wide in others. It will be constructed of concrete with an acrylic paint covering and the works will cost 60,000 Euro which is being funded by the ayuntamiento. The project will also help take several people off the unemployment register and it should take about two months to complete.

Public Meeting:

Projects for Casares Costa 2014 - 2015. Presentation of the proposal and open debate to decide the priorities for the next years.

April the 1st, 18:00 h (Tenencia Alcaldía Casares Costa)

HIKING IN CASARES!

Next Sunday, 30 March, a new guided route to visit the fabulous landscapes of Sierra Crestellina, in Casares. You will enjoy with its historical and botanical contents. 
BOOK NOW!

info@ecotourcasares.com
Tel: 951193449/675648863

Visit the ruins of the Roman city of Lacipo.

Located in the surroundings of Casares. History of the city and the area will be explained, and the most representatives aspects of the botany and the uses of some plants by the humans.

The date for this route is the next Sunday 16th March, from 10:00 a.m. till 13:30 p.m. aproximatly. The difficulty is low and the prices are 6 €/adult and 3 €/children until 10 years old. It is necessary to book, because there are limited places. The payment can be done in the Tourist Office and Visitors Center of Casares, at the camping reception, or by bank.

In case of cancellations, we give back the money until 2 days before the date of the route.

For any informations and bookings, please contact us by phone or mail.