Bordered to the north by Alicante and Torrevieja and to the south by Almería, the transportation infrastructures near Nueva Ribera Beach Club are excellent, enabling fast, convenient and quality access from any point within Spain or from abroad.

The Nueva Ribera Beach Club is less than half an hour from the centre of the city of Murcia, the capital and administrative and economic centre of the region. It is just over 30 minutes from Alicante International airport and 10 minutes from San Javier airport in Murcia. There is also Valencia Airport, not far away and a Eurostar link. The new motorway to Alicante is only 2 km from the resort's entrance, and the Murcia-San Javier and the Murcia-Cartagena motorways are only 5 minutes away.

The cost of living in Spain is generally a lot lower than living in England. Without a mortgage, a couple living in Spain can live on around £130 per week.

Annual running costs for a typical Spanish home vary, however, an average two/three bedroom property could be between £2,000-£3,000. This would include gas, water, electricity, local rates, community fees and building and content insurance. Utility fees can be paid from your Spanish bank account, and direct debits are easily set-up.

Community fees for residential complexes and services such as a communal swimming pool, security, gardens and general maintenance differ depending on plot size and what has been included in your property. The owner of the complex will confirm these fees when the sale is being transacted.

In Spain, Healthcare is well organised and efficient. For UK citizens living in Spain, an E1-11 form can be obtained from any local post office in England. This explains what you are entitled to and what you are covered for. For example, if you are a retired British citizen, you are entitled to free healthcare. Private health insurance is also available for residents at a fair price.

Since Spain became part of the EU, the high standard of the Spanish education system has become widely recognised as are the qualifications achieved in it. There are plenty of schools and colleges in the Costa Blanca/Costa Calida and younger children are normally based in local state schools, as these are free. It is well known that children of a young age find it easier and are more able to learn the Spanish language with greater success. There are also private international schools available, where children can study English.

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