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Practical information

Practical information (12)

It is often difficult to adapt when you first move to a new area; more so if that new area is in a new country.

This section has some local information and some useful contacts.

Monday, 04 July 2022 08:59

Info Orihuela Costa app

Orihuela Costa App On iPhone and Android devices, you can…
Monday, 04 July 2022 08:54

Info Beaches

Beaches There are 17 miles of blue flag beaches in…
Thursday, 30 June 2022 12:16

Spanish & Valencian Public Holidays

A list of National and Valencian holidays can be found…
Thursday, 30 June 2022 12:11

Medical Information

Emergency Medical Centre  There is a local medical centre, Nuevo Centro…
Tuesday, 25 June 2019 07:49

HEALTH TIPS  No. 8

Help your joints!  Recently, I have received questions in relation…
You will know that our Community rules stipulate that when…
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 13:05

Bus Timetables and Availability

The company Costa Azul runs most of the local bus…
Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:58

How to use this website

Welcome to the Official Community Website. You will find all…
Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:53

Safeguard Yourself From Unscrupulous Emails

A lot of people have recently contacted me about problems…
Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:43

Website Links

Here are some links to websites giving information about our…
Thursday, 05 March 2015 09:32

Info Markets and Shopping

Markets Monday: San Pedro del Pinatar, Santa Pola Tuesday: Benijofer,…

Latest News

  • Fire prevention Plan
    Due to its location within a forest interface zone, our development is subject to mandatory fire-risk regulations under Valencian and municipal legislation. This obliges us to hold a current, city-approved Self-Protection Plan against Forest Fires (Plan de Autoprotección frente al Riesgo de Incendios Forestales). The Altamira community, working jointly with…
  • Introduction to the Altamira Fire Prevention Plan
    The fire prevention plan has been submitted  to the Orihuela Town Council for approval. The current plan states that we need to reduce the density and the height of shrubs and trees in certain areas. These measures will inevitably have some impact on the visual appearance and character of our…
  • Preventing plants and trees from invading water and drainage pipes
    Plants and Trees to Avoid in South-East Spain In the Mediterranean climate of South-East Spain (regions like Alicante, Murcia, and Almería), certain plants and trees have aggressive, invasive root systems that actively seek out moisture and nutrients. These can penetrate cracks in drainage pipes, sewer lines, or water mains, leading…
  • Short-term Rentals of fewer than 10 days are no longer permitted in Altamira,
    Dear Owners, At the last Annual General Meeting, it was agreed that short-term rentals of fewer than 10 days are no longer permitted in Altamira, and no new licenses will be issued. A small number of properties hold older licenses that remain valid. These are:              36, 78, 79, 237,…
  • Private Cameras
    Under Spanish law, private cameras installed in individual homes or properties cannot be deliberately pointed at public areas such as streets, sidewalks, or neighbouring properties. They may only record activity within the owner's private property (including garden, driveway, individual garage, entrance, etc.).
  • Correct postal address for your property
    Dear Owners, Please be informed – as per the map below – the correct postal address for your property is as follows: Avenida Las Ramblas de Oleza + street number (the number in black on the map that is closest to your house), Casa + house number (the number of…
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