Finca/Country House for sale in Salinas, Alicante

Two country properties on one attractive plot with mature trees, great views, and good access,

The main house is quite basic, and could benefit from some simple changes to the distribution to make a three of four bedroom property with two bathrooms.

Currently there is a huge lounge with open plan kitchen. One bathroom and then two huge bedrooms separated by a partition wall. Here it would be easy to make normal size bedroom, perhaps one with ensuite.

There is a second house which essentially is a mobile home which has been extended an made into a weekend retreat. It consists of a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living area.

The plot has a mixture of olives, almonds, various fruit trees. There is also a chicken coup and vegetable patch.

Mains water and electric. Good access.

Salinas, a charming town that could soon become your new home. Salinas has a strong sense of community, with various Facebook groups where you can benefit from the experience of others, making your transition to a new life much easier. Although it’s a small place, it boasts typical local shops for meat, bread, and other essentials.

For a greater selection of supermarkets, Sax is just a 5-minute drive away. Here, you will find Consum, a store that stocks international foods and has a fantastic fresh fish counter, a vast range of cheeses, vegetables, and cured meats, as well as all the typical items you would hope to find in any major supermarket chain.

If you are concerned about the Spanish health system, worry no more. Salinas has its own health centre, while Sax has a 24-hour medical centre with some English-speaking doctors and nurses. Additionally, Elda hospital, only a 15-minute drive from Salinas, offers excellent healthcare services.

Transportation is convenient with a bus service to Sax, where you have more options to catch a train, taxi, or bus to other surrounding towns and Alicante.

Culture, history, art, and theatre enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy between Salinas and Sax. Both towns have a theatre and a newly built auditorium. The locals celebrate their rich culture throughout the year, with the pinnacle being the Moors and Christians festival. This spectacular event features re-enactments of conquests and victory celebrations with participants dressed in ancient military costumes, blunderbusses and cannons firing in the streets. The "Cuartalillos” are group-owned buildings filled with food and drinks, offering a base for days (and nights) of celebrations.

Even after 20 years, I still don’t know all the fiestas, but it has become a part of life to walk down the street and find people in costume or engaging in activities their ancestors did. The carnival is more recent, but traditional events like the burial of the Sardines and the town’s walk to the mountain to pick fresh rosemary have been celebrated for many years. These fiestas are always good fun and often involve some alcohol consumption!

With over 50 bars within the two towns, many serving tapas and hearty meals at exceptional prices, you’ll never be short of places to enjoy a meal. A three-course meal, often including beer, wine, or coffee, can be had for around 10 euros.