Spanish Costa Properties Newsletter Semptember 2003

Spanish Costa Properties
Newsletter
Semptember 2003

In this issue

1. HEALTHCARE IN SPAIN
2. CHEAP FLIGHTS - Ł50.98 STANSTED/MURCIA
3. WEB SITE UPDATES
4. FLEXIBLE INSPECTION TRIPS - FREE
5. ABOUT SPANISH COSTA PROPERTIES

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1. HEALTHCARE IN SPAIN
A lot of our clients ask about the hospitals and healthcare in so
I have put together some information for you all.

The Spanish are one of the healthiest nations and this is mainly
due to the climate and diet. The world health organisation say
Costa Blanca is one of the healthiest places to live. The benefits
to sufferers of arthritis, rheumatism, allergies and skin
complaints have been well documented over the years.

Spain has a high quality national health service which works
alongside the private sector. The standard of treatment is first
class, with many of the doctors etc., being able to speak
English. No waiting lists here! Spain has 2.5 times
as many doctors per head as the UK. Patient care is among the
highest in Europe.

As a visitor, you will not be entitled to public health care
unless you need urgent medical attention and you produce a form
E111. You can obtain this from the Post Office.

if you plan to stay in Spain for longer than 183 days then you
can apply for a Spanish residency permit (Permiso de
Residencia). You will then be covered by the Spanish social
security system.
Once your application for residency is granted, and you are
contributing towards Spanish social security, you and your family
should be entitled to free or subsidised medical & dental
treatment. If you receive a state pension from another EEA
country however, you should be entitled to this service
(check this with your solicitor). Once this is granted, you will
be issued with a social security card to show you are a member
of INSULAD (the Spanish equivalent of Britain's NHS).

Chemists.
All chemist's shops (Farmacias) display a large green cross
outside. They are open normal shop hours - usually 09.30 to 13.30
and 17.00 to 21.00 - but there is also an emergency chemist on
duty in each town outside these hours. To find out which chemist
is on emergency duty, either telephone the local police, the
health centre or check on the door of any chemist's shop where
the duty rota will be displayed. The chemist will always offer
advice on medication for minor ailments as they
are highly trained and have the ability to prescribe some
medicines that require prescription in the UK. Most of the
pharmacists in Spain speak some English.

Hospitals.
There a three excellent hospitals in the Torrevieja area. The
newest and biggest being the San Jamie hospital which opened
in February 2000 is available to all with health insurance.

2. CHEAP FLIGHTS - Ł50.98 RETURN STANSTED/MURCIA
Ryan Air are now advertising ridiculously cheap flights. Prices
are excluding taxes, fees and charges but on this basis the
price of tickets from Stansted to Blackpool is Free! Stansted
to Murcia is advertised at Ł21.99 although when I tried to find
a flight at this price the best I could get was Ł25.49 each way.
still not bad, as long as you can travel Monday - Wednesday.
Taxes, fees and charges are:
Ł6.40 PSC - Non Refundable Ł2.77 Government Tax
Ł1.86 Insurance Levey Ł0.94 airport tax
Ł5.00 UK Air duty Ł1.86 Insurance Levy
Ł13.26 Total Going out Ł5.57 Total Coming back
Ł4 for credit card bookings Ł1 for debit card bookings.
Therefore my return flight booked on a credit card would come
to grand total of Ł73.81. Still not bad!
See www.ryanair.com
Ryan Air also now fly from Birmingham.
Unfortunately I couldn't get this price for the days I wanted
to travel. Flights for the beginning of October were around
Ł118 return, Easy Jet prices where about the same so I
eventually booked with Monarch for Ł97 each return. It goes to
show that the budget airlines are not always the cheapest.
For a list of recommended airlines go to
www.spanishcosta.co.uk/flights.html

3. WEB SITE UPDATES
If you haven't visited www.spanishcosta.co.uk lately then take
another look. We are continually adding new properties to our
list and adding new photographs of our properties. If there
is something you would like to see on the web site then feel
free to drop me an email as I am always open to suggestions.

4. FLEXIBLE INSPECTION TRIPS - FREE
we try to make our inspection trips as flexible as possible as
everyone has slightly different needs and requirements. Some
of you will like us to arrange everything for you, flights,
accommodation, airport pickup etc and some of you are happy
to go under your own steam and meet up with one of our agents
while you are there. We can also meet you half way if you want
to arrange your own flights and leave the rest to us. No matter
how you choose to take your trip you will have the undivided
attention of one of our representatives whenever you need, no
sharing mini buses with other clients! And no matter how you
arrange your trip all our buyers will get free accommodation
and free flights. (If you have paid to make your own arrangements
we will refund the cost of two standard return flights and 4
star accommodation for up to one week.)
So give us a call to arrange your trip now or complete the form
at http://www.spanishcosta.co.uk/form.html
This offer may not be available for long so book now.

5. ABOUT SPANISH COSTA PROPERTIES
Spanish Costa Properties provide you with a totally personalised
and flexible property consultancy service. Together with our
Spanish partners we use a number of reputable developers and
estate agents, offering you an unrivalled selection of
properties to suit all budgets.

All the Best
Roger Weavers
Spanish Costa Properties
www.SpanishCosta.co.uk