The cost of living in Spain is generally much lower than in England. Without a mortgage, a couple in Spain can live on around £130 per week. Annual running costs for a typical Spanish home vary, 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 for 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.

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 and Costa Calida, and younger children are normally based in local state schools, as these are free. It is well known that children at a young age find it easier and are able to learn the Spanish language more easily with greater success. There are also private international schools available, where children can study English.

For residents in Spain, healthcare is well organized 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 by, 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.

Roda Golf & Beach Resort is in San Javier, Murcia, 1.5 Km from Mar Menor. It is a little more than 3 hours from Madrid by car, 5 Km from San Javier Airport (Murcia), and there is direct access from the development to the Autovía del Mediterráneo with numerous connections to the major cities in Spain and Europe.

How to get there by car
Highway. A37 Alicante - Cartagena
Exit 786 - Los Narejos Developments. Los Alcázares (North)
In the direction of Los Alcázares. Turning for Roda.

How to get there by plane
The San Javier Airport (Murcia) (4.5 Km away) and Alicante Airport (90 Km away) offer numerous daily international connections.

Transport Access
Three international airports serve the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida region. In the Costa Calida, these include Alicante and Valencia, and further down there is Murcia, which is currently being upgraded. There are also Eurostar rail links from London via Paris, which continue via Barcelona to the Costa Calida.