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Casalasafor, selling property in the La Safor region of Valencia Casalasafor is an estate agency specialising in the sale of property in the Gandia area – a small and charming region on the coastline of Valencia Province comprising a range of villages and small towns, the capital of which is Gandia.

La Safor is notable for the range of properties for sale in the area – which have a variety of prices and designs, making them attractive to foreign buyers and inland Spaniards alike. This is something recognised by Casalasafor and what helps to make Casalasafor (as a local estate agency) effective in selling properties – as Casalasafor sells property not just to foreigners but also to the Spanish. This is combined with the significant Internet presence that the director of Casalasafor has, as the web master of Culture Spain (a highly regarded authority information site on Spain).

Of course, the past few years have made selling property in the Gandia area difficult. Indeed, few people would argue that the property market in Spain has been tough, nor that sellers of property in La Safor have not also suffered.

However, Casalasafor has continued to sell properties around La Safor area throughout the Spanish property crash and, as a consequence, is constantly in need of quality properties (of all prices) to sell.

In fact, over the past few months, there has been a marked increase in enquiries from Northern Europe, with buyers requesting information about townhouses in Oliva and Villalonga and properties in Rotova, Potries, Marxuquera and Ador. Meanwhile, the demand for quality villas on the estates of Monte Corona, Monte Pino, Monterrey and Tossal Botes continues. Well priced villas in a La Drova, needless to say, remain popular, with the Barx area somewhere attractive to anyone wanting great views and the convenience of living within 15 minutes of Gandia and the Blue Flagged beaches of La Safor.

As a ‘soon to be broadcast’ programme from ‘A Place in the Sun’ will show, Gandia is a largely unknown destination for many foreign buyers. However, that is set to change and now is a good time to take advantage of what may be a new foreign buyer interest in the Gandia area. This may well make properties in Gandia and its surroundings more saleable than they have been for several years, in which case having them listed with Casalasafor – may well turn out to be an inspired move!

Sellers of properties in the La Safor area can contact Casalasafor here to list their property for sale and this is normally achieved very quickly with properties usually loaded onto the site within 24 hours. So, whether you are Spanish or English speaking, if you are trying to sell your property in the Gandia area get hold of Casalasafor – and enjoy the best possible chance of selling your home quickly!

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Are you selling your property in la Safor or within the Gandia area? If so, then you need Casalasafor, the local estate agency that successfully sells property internationally.

CasaLaSafor, has a selection of superb villas for sale in Spain located in one of the last truly ‘Spanish’ areas of coastal Spain –La Safor, an area renowned for its superb beaches, vibrant nightlife, user-friendly towns and stunning countryside.

Gandia is located on the eastern side board of mainland Mediterranean Spain, almost opposite the Balearic Islands, and is 70 kms south of the city of Valencia (and its popular international airport).  It is blessed with 7 kms of Blue Flagged, golden sand beaches that have been adored by inland Spanish for generations – but that are unknown outside of Spain!

However, the Gandia area has more to offer than just beaches. 

Just inland from Gandia are extensive, ever-green citrus groves which have dramatic mountains as their gorgeous backdrop.  These provide the Gandia area with outstanding walking, climbing, cycling and horse riding.

Meanwhile around Gandia are a number of small estates with individual villas ranging from 150,000 Euros to a million Euros or more.

Casalasafor specialises in property in the Gandia area in particular the exclusive and beautiful estate of La Drova, noted for its welcoming community and proximity to a charming and well serviced village.  Only minutes away from Gandia, La Drova is located within a stunning mountain valley ideal for anyone looking for somewhere completely different

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Find your dream villa in Spain – within an area that is the best kept secret of Mediterranean Spain!

The Gandia area is known as La Safor and is a gorgeous area located on the mid-eastern sideboard of Spain, almost adjacent to the Balearic Islands and just below Valencia (Spain’s third largest city).  La Safor is on the cusp of the northern Costa Blanca and the southern part of the Costa del Azahar.  The capital of the area is Gandia (pop. 80,000) a busy and cosmopolitan town surrounded by a number of delightful smaller towns, villages and estates that extend inland and along a stunning coast of golden, Blue Flagged beaches.

GANDIA HAS SOME OF THE FINEST BEACHES IN SPAIN – FANTASTIC!

One of the few remaining traditionally ‘Spanish’ areas along the east coast, La Safor has managed to avoid the ‘concrete jungle’ developments of elsewhere.  In fact, at the time of writing, Gandia has only 318 British residents illustrating the ‘unknown’ nature of Gandia – despite its superb beaches, first class communications and infrastructure.

La Safor comprises the following villages, towns and estates (in alphabetical order):

ALFAUIR
Alfauir is a small pueblo five minutes’ drive from Gandia and 10 minutes from the coast

Communications to and from Alfauir are excellent with quick and easy access to the arterial A7 motorway and the N322 – both of which go to Valencia and Alicante and their international airports.

The La Safor beaches are only 10 minutes’ drive away.

BARX
Barx is a tranquil village some fifteen minutes’ drive north west from Gandia and twenty minutes from the La Safor beaches.  Beautifully positioned amidst citrus groves in the mountains, Barx is a traditional, rural Spanish village.

THE DRAMATIC MONDUVER MOUNTAIN RANGE – 10 MINUTES FROM THE BEACH!

Barx benefits from having a lively local community and is renowned for its hospitality to strangers and its superb annual fiesta, which includes an exciting and eccentric water party!  The area around Barx abounds with walking, cycling and climbing opportunities and is surrounded by dramatically rugged mountains.

Barx village has a full range of shops, bars and restaurants, a medical clinic and pharmacy.

GANDIA
Gandia is on the Costa Blanca and is located some 70kms south of Valencia and is easily reached from either Valencia or Alicante via the arterial A7 motorway.
A charming, vibrant town with a booming economy and hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants it is ideal for permanent living. Old streets and squares abound with the town blessed by a most glorious, tree lined main Paseo which stretches the full length of the town.  Indeed, you are unlikely to find a more atractive and lively town along the whole of the Costa Blanca.

Gandia Beach is some 4 x kilometres from the centre of Gandia town (which is reached easily by either car or bus from the beach). Gandia beach is renowned for its international award winning Blue Flag rating and is a lively area with countless bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The beach is immaculate, sandy and safe with a superb system of lifeguards and warning flags.  Indeed, it is probably the best beach along the whole of the Costa Blanca and has a long, shallow incline that allows for safe swimming for children and adults alike. It is also cleaned daily during the summer season and is accordingly absolutely spotless and astonishingly free of rubbish. There are a profusion of showers and play areas and the new, grassed promenade is a source of justifiable pride to the Beach authorities.

CALLE MAJOR GANDIA – SHOP, SHOPS AND MORE SHOPS…

The whole area is maintained immaculately and stands as a showpiece for what can be done, with care and good planning, to ensure that a beach area lives up to the highest expectations of holiday makers. This may be less surprising than it seems at first – because this is where the Spanish come for their beach holidays – Gandia playa being the closest beach to Madrid. Perhaps a case of the Spanish wisely looking after their own interests!

At the southern end of Gandia beach is the port and an enclosed, efficient marina for yachts and private vessels.  In this area there are also a range of shops and banks that complement the other amenities that are spread around the beach apartments.

Meanwhile, surrounding Gandia are some superb estates – some of them quite luxurious and all of them notable for having wonderful mountainous surroundings.

GANDIA PLAYA
Gandia playa (beach). This is some 4 x kilometres from the centre of Gandia town (which is reached easily by either car or bus from the beach). Gandia beach is renowned for its international award winning Blue Flag rating and is a lively area with countless bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Gandia playa is immaculate, sandy and safe with a superb system of lifeguards and warning flags. The beach has a long, shallow incline that allows for safe swimming for children and adults alike. It is also cleaned daily during the summer season and is accordingly absolutely spotless and astonishingly free of rubbish. There are a profusion of showers and play areas and the new, grassed promenade is a source of justifiable pride to the Beach authorities.

The whole of Gandia playa is maintained immaculately and stands as a showpiece for what can be done, with care and good planning, to ensure that a beach area lives up to the highest expectations of holiday makers. This may be less surprising than it seems at first – because this is where the Spanish come for their beach holidays – Gandia playa being the closest beach to Madrid. Perhaps a case of the Spanish wisely looking after their own interests!

GANDIA BEACH HAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED FROM LIFE GUARDS TO BARS AND PLAY AREAS

At the southern end of Gandia playa is the port and an enclosed, efficient marina for yachts and private vessels. Resources are clearly being directed towards the port and marina which hosted a team from the America’s.  In this area there are also a range of shops and banks that complement the other amenities that are spread around the beach apartments.

Valencia airport is 45 minutes’ drive away and is accessed easily from junction 62 that is just off the arterial N332 road. This can be reached from the playa within minutes – with the motorway accessible within ten minutes’ drive.

GRAU DE GANDIA
Gandia port/marina. This area is at the end of Gandia Playa and is located some five kms. from Gandia town. This is a lovely area that is part port and part marina with a selection of original fishermen’s houses, old town houses and new adosados. A lively and interesting area, there are a full range of shops and banks and other amenities for day to day living. This area also benefits from being inherently busy all year round.

The Grau is quickly and easily reached from Gandia town but also is close to an entry point for the arterial A7 motorway (approx. 4kms) thus allowing for speedy communications to and from Alicante and Valencia. At both Gandia and nearby Xeraco there are train stations that go to Valencia, making a day out particularly easy.

GANDIA MARINA – PRETTY, CONVENIENT AND CLOSE TO THE CLUB HOUSE, BARS AND SHOPS

LA DROVA
La Drova is located fifteen minutes’ drive from Gandia and the7 kilometresof award winning Blue Flag beaches of Gandia andLa Safor. Theinternational airports of Alicante (1 1/2hrs) and Valencia (50 minutes) are close by and easily accessible via the excellent arterial A7 motorway. Madrid is four hours’ drive.

La Drova must rank as one of the most beautiful, secluded and convenient places to live in Spain. Set some1,500’ up in the mountains,La Drova rests within a lush valley bounded by mountains on two sides. Monduber, the highest mountain at 847m (2,500’+), dominates the area with its sharp summit clearly visible from all directions.

STUNNING LA DROVA

Five minutes’ drive takes one to the charming and ancient village of Barx where a traditional and vibrant Spanish life continues, as it has for generations. Here there are a range of amenities, including a pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, shops, restaurants and bars.

La Drova itself has a bar/restaurant and an excellent and well run sports centre which has a large swimming pool, tennis court and a games facility. Wonderful walking, climbing and cycling exist in an area with air so clear and unpolluted that that the stars at night gleam with an intensity barely known in the UK. This is an area that will absolutely seduce even the most hard-hearted international traveller.

LAS CUMBRES
Las Cumbres is located some ten minutes’ drive inland from Gandia and is half way up the magnificent mountain of Monduber (height 847m approx. 2,500ft). The ancient village of Barx with its shops, restaurants and traditional life is some 4 kilometres away, whilst the award winning Blue Flag beaches along Gandia’s coastline can be reached within fifteen minutes. Valencia, with its international airport, is only forty minutes easy drive, with Madrid accessible, via the arterial A7 motorway, within four hours.

Las Cumbres looks down upon the beautiful, verdant Marxuquera valley, filled with citrus groves and has as its backdrop the stunning mountains of the La Safor range.

GANDIA BEACH HAS A WONDERFUL PROMENADE THAT STRETCHES FOR KILOMETRES!

LA FONT
La Font d’en Carros is a rural village in the middle of evergreen citrus groves on the outskirts of Oliva. Gandia is some 8kms away with the nearest award winning beaches within a few minutes’ drive. Pretty and surrounded by citrus groves and lovely small, rural villages, La Font is extremely convenient as it has quick and easy access to both the N332 and the arterial A7 motorway. Meanwhile the foothills of the lovely La Safor mountain range are only a few minutes’ drive inland.

La Font has a range of bars and restaurants and all the necessary amenities for day to day living. There is also a popular sports centre (polisportiu) with a communal swimming pool.

LES FOIES
Les Foies has a single bar, a scattering of houses and is located within the beautitul Monduver mountain range where walking, cycling and climbing is a delight amidst a glorious wilderness. Les Foies is within five minutes’ drive of Barx and within ten minutes of Simat de Valldigne. Gandia, the N332 and access to the arterial A7 motorway is only twenty minutes away.

THE MONDUVER MOUNTAINS 10 MINUTES FROM GANDIA PROVIDE UNLIMITED WALKING, CYCLING AND CLIMBING

MARXUQUERA
Situated just outside the town of Gandia is the broad valley of Marxuquera. This is a stunning valley of evergreen citrus groves that blossom in May with a wonderful, heady fragrance. The Marxuquera valley encompasses a number of small villages within the citrus groves and has as its backdrop the stunning mountains of La Safor, the highest of which reach up to over 1000m (over 3,000’).

Gandia is reached within less than ten minutes, with the beaches only a few minutes further on. Communications are excellent to Valencia and Alicante airports.

This is a prime location for people who want all the benefits of a country property, whilst being within minutes of a busy town (Gandia) and all its facilities.

MONTEPINO
The exclusive estate of Montepino is in an area renowned for its breath-taking views, the convenience of its location and the seclusion of its properties.

The estate is located some ten minutes’ drive inland from Gandia and is half way up the magnificent mountain of Monduber (height 847m approx. 2,500ft). The ancient village of Barx with its shops, restaurants and traditional life is some 4 kilometres away, whilst the award winning Blue Flag beaches along Gandia’s coastline can be reached within fifteen minutes. Valencia, with its international airport, is only forty minutes easy drive, with Madrid accessible, via the arterial A7 motorway, within four hours.

GANDIA HAS NOTABLE FIESTAS THAT LAST A FULL WEEK INCLUDING LAS FALLAS AND FIRA Y FESTES!

Montepino looks down upon the beautiful, verdant Marxuquera valley, filled with citrus groves and has as its backdrop the stunning mountains of the La Safor range.

MONTEREAL
Monte Real is a small urbanisation overlooking Gandia. The estate is little more than five minutes from Gandia itself and comprises some twenty to twenty five villas.

Monte Real has excellent communications into Gandia and is close to the Gandia exit of the arterial N332. The beaches of La Safor are with ten minutes’ drive and Valencia can be reached within 45 minutes.

MONTE CORONA
Monte Corona is located 10 minutes from Gandia and the 7 kilometres of award winning Blue Flag beaches of La Safor. The international airports of Alicante (1 1/2hrs) and Valencia (40 minutes) are close by and easily accessible via the excellent arterial A7 motorway. Madrid is four hours’ drive.

Monte Corona is an estate with an array of superb properties that are perched around a hill overlooking the stunning citrus groves that surround Gandia.  Beautiful mountains rise up above and beyond Monte Corona providing the estate with a dramatic backdrop.  The estate benefits from wonderful views, tremendous convenience and a number of truly luxurious villas.

THE AL FRESCO LIFE OF THE GANDIA AREA IS A DELIGHT

MONTERREY
Monterrey is an urbanisation on the outskirts of Gandia, just inland of the town. Reached from the quick and efficient Albaida road, Monterrey is situated within a green bowl between the mountains and is surrounded by evergreen citrus groves. This is an area of fine, individual villas that compliment an area of real beauty and peace. It is also supremely convenient for Gandia itself and the award winning La Safor beaches and, just inland, the mountains themselves.

Monterrey is close the N332 and also to junction 62 of the A7 arterial motorway. Accordingly, Valencia (and its international airport) is easily accessed within some 50 minutes and Alicante within about 95 minutes.

DOES IT GET BETTER THAN THIS?

Oliva
Oliva is the second largest town in La Safor after Gandia and is famous for its superb European Blue Flagged beaches.  Located only 6km south of Gandia, Oliva is close to junction 61 of the arterial A7 motorway and is within one hour’s drive of Valencia airport.

The town has a population of 25,000 people, of whom some 3,000 are north European.  This provides Oliva with a genuinely international feel which is reflected in the excellent services and amenities on offer.  The town has a myriad of busy shops, bars and restaurants and is well known for its vibrant life.

Oliva is split into three areas: the beach, the old town and the new town.  Each area complements the other.  The wonderful, broad Paseo of the new town is ideal for promenades, the frequent fiestas and the excellent, extensive, Friday market.  Meanwhile the old town is a thriving area of picturesque old houses within the intimacy of winding streets.  The beach area provides an area perfect for summer days.  Beach bars, play areas for children and spotless, golden sand abound.

On the fringes of Oliva are evergreen citrus groves that extend to the surrounding mountains.  Within minutes of the town, are a series of beautiful villages and estates with a wide range of housing from luxury villas to town houses and apartments.

TERRIFIC ROCK CLIMBING CAN BE UNDERTAKEN ALL ROUND THE GANDIA AREA

PALMA DE GANDIA
This is some 5kms from vibrant and charming Gandia and 10kms from the busy town of Oliva.  The stunning La Safor beaches are ten minutes’ drive away.

Palma de Gandia is a village renowned for its wonderful views across the citrus covered plain leading to Oliva, Gandia and the sea. Pretty, with the beautiful La Safor mountains behind it, Palma de Gandia is charming, has narrow, intimate streets with old buildings and a range of amenities from bars and restaurants to shops. There is also an excellent, large, communal swimming pool.

Palma de Gandia is extremely convenient as it has easy access to the N332 and the Oliva (Junction 61) junction to the arterial A7 motorway – thus allowing for quick and easy travel to the international airports of Alicante (approx. 80 mins drive) and Valencia (forty minutes’ drive).

TERRIFIC VILLAS, FLATS AND TOWN HOUSES FOR SALE AROUND GANDIA AT ALL PRICES

POTRIES
Potries is situated some 10kms from Gandia and is very close to the pretty and busy small town of Oliva. The A7 motorway is easily accessible from junction 61, thus providing easy travelling to Alicante or Valencia airports.

Potries, itself, is a small rural village with many old buildings, including a church that looks as though it was lifted from the English countryside.

The beautiful La Safor mountain range dominates the inland views and provides wonderful walking and climbing for those who wish to turn away from the excellent, Blue Flag beaches of nearby Oliva.

LAS FALLAS FIESTA IN GANDIA – AWESOME!

RAFELCOFFER
Rafelcoffer. This is a traditional village of old houses and intimate streets situated a few minutes inland from the coast and is equidistant between Gandia and Oliva. Both of these towns can be reached from Rafelcoffer within a gentle drive of five – ten minutes. The important arterial north/south A7 motorway has an entry point at Oliva allowing Rafelcoffer to be reached easily and quickly from both Alicante and Valancia and their international airports. The La Safor mountains are very close, together with the award winning beaches on the coastline which are some 5-10 kilometres away.

The village is surrounded by orange groves, has a polisportiu, a lovely church, many fine buildings and a range of amenities including bars, restaurants and shops.

VALENCIA CITY IS VIBRANT AND EXCITING AND ONLY 50 MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM GANDIATECTURE, CULTURE

SANT MARTA
Santa Marta is an urbanization conveniently situated on the outskirts of Gandia within two minutes’ drive of the town and within sight of the mountains. The wonderful beaches of La Safor can be reached within ten minutes’ drive whilst the A7 motorway linking the east coast of Spain to Gandia is accessible within 10 minutes. Valencia (and its international airport) can be reached within forty five minutes and Alicante within 90 minutes.
Santa Marta is well placed for those who require the convenience of living close to a vibrant Spanish town (Gandia) whilst being on a quiet secluded and exclusive estate. The best of all worlds!

GANDIA – THE PERFECT BEACH?

TOSSAL LES BOTES
This is the most exclusive estate in the La Safor area with only some ten other properties, all of extremely high standard, on the estate. Gandia is only some 5 mins drive, with easy access to the arterial A7 motorway (which runs along the east coast of Spain) only some 10 mins drive from the villa. The airports of Alicante (1 1/2 hrs) and Valencia (40 mins) are close by and allow for easy international travel. Madrid is 4 hours’ drive.

The estate looks down upon a stunning valley of extensive citrus groves that stretch away to the base of the La Safor mountain range. This rises steeply from the valley floor and acts as a magnificent, theatrical backdrop to the views. To the east, the sea is clearly visible as a sparkling sheen.

GANDIA HAS SUPERB HORSE RIDING

VILLALONGA
Villalonga is one of the largest towns in La Safor with a population of some 3,500 people within a high employment area. Busy and lively, this is a place that is popular amongst the British who enjoy the stunning scenery, convenience and strong traditional Spanish community. There is also an excellent sports centre with a large and well maintained swimming pool.

Villalonga is situated some 10kms from both Oliva and Gandia. An excellent new road system allows for quick and easy access to both towns and to the award winning La Safor beaches. The arterial N332 road is close as is junction 61 of the A7 motorway. This allows Alicante to be reached within some 80 minutes and Valencia within forty minutes.
The beautiful La Safor mountains rise immediately inland from Villalonga, intersected by the Beniarres valley and reservoir. Here there is spectacular walking and climbing through beautiful, unspoilt rural countryside.

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“You can earn money on-line.  You can create your own business and you can earn a living using the Internet.  Equally, you can often outflank other much bigger businesses – if you know how to use the Internet properly” says Nick Snelling.   “Best of all you do not need to be a computer geek to learn how to make a living on-line.”

Graham Hunt agrees: “it is amazing how people do not take advantage of using the Internet properly.  The return on investment can be astonishing and making money on-line is accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.”

However, both writers acknowledge that, for the layman, the concept of how to use the Internet to earn a living on-line can be difficult to understand, given that there is so much information about how to do this that most people are overwhelmed before they start.

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The Laptop Entrepreneur is available now and is the answer to anyone seeking independence and a way to make money on-line for themselves or wishing to start or even maximise their existing business.   It is, as Nick states, “an anti-crisis” book and one that provides an alternative to the job uncertainty and economic hard times that are affecting everyone.

“The thing is that if you know how to use the Internet there are so many possible ways to make money online,” enthuses Nick, “ whether you earn money blogging or setting up an affiliate marketing business.  Or you can offer copy writing services to other businesses or you can set up niche web sites to drive buyers to your business or you can do market research for companies or look after their social media.  To name just a few activities – all of which are there for the ‘taking’ and some of which will suit your existing skill set, once modified to the demands of the Internet.”

It is hard not to be excited by the passion that Nick and Graham have for The Laptop Entrepreneur and their almost Messianic commitment to showing people how they can be independent, earn money on-line, create a new business or maximise an existing one.  They open up a whole new world of opportunity where there are minimum overheads, low risks and huge potential. 

Surely, few people can afford not to take advantage of The Laptop Entrepreneur the enthusiasm of the authors and the invaluable, practical knowledge they impart?

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This week marks the five year anniversary of our arrival in Gandía as the owners of Villa Florencia – also known now as Gandía Casa Rural.  We were originally attracted by the beauty of the area and the prospect of running our own guest house and bed and breakfast business on the Costa Blanca and that initial appeal still holds good today, five years on. 

Much has changed in that time, both in the way we run the business, as well as in the wider world generally, but we certainly have no regrets about making the move to Gandía and changing our lives so radically.  At the beginning of our time here, we put in a great deal of effort in improving the house and grounds, as well as constructing a new frontage to the road and an adequate guest parking area.  A reconstruction of the swimming pool was undertaken at the same time, and glass doors enclosing the upper terrace provided a spectacular dining and breakfast space. 

A steady flow of guests has followed, and we have always been pleasantly surprised by the mix of nationalities that has visited us and the different reasons for people seeking out this corner of Spain.  The initial surge of property hunters reduced in line with the general crisis and recession that hit Europe as a whole, but we were pleased that – as well as maintaining our level of northern European holidaymakers – we were being visited by an ever increasing number of Spanish guests.  They often wanted to spend their holidays in Gandía in an area of peace and tranquillity whilst at the same time being within easy striking distance of Playa de Gandía and all the facilities that are on offer there.  Even the attractions of Benidorm are within a very reasonable driving distance, as well as the sights of Valencia City itself. 

So, five years on we find ourselves now catering for a much more Spanish clientele than previously, but of course we are still keen to make everyone who arrives at our door most welcome.  We are able to be very flexible in the accommodation and service that we offer to our guests, ranging from the traditional Bed and Breakfast with the option of an evening meal service as well, to the possibility of renting the whole house on a self-catering basis – either for weekend house parties or for extended families to holiday together for a week or longer at a time.  The self-catering apartment (which can hold four people in comfort) is another option that we offer as well, and again it is available to rent either by the week or for longer periods for those that want to spend a few weeks away from the cold and grey of a northern European winter. 

We embarked on a complete change in our lives five years ago, and still feel that the life that we lead here on the outskirts of the town of Gandía is one that we are very privileged to enjoy.  The surroundings here are some of the most beautiful that you could ever wish to live amongst, and it is a constant source of surprise to see who will be our next guests, so moving here is a decision that we have no regrets about at all, and we look forward to the next five years and meeting even more interesting people who arrive at our door.

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AuraPortal’s scores in the perceptual dimension of the BPM Decision Matrix 2011 report are so consistently high that the AuraPortal matrix position nearly reaches the maximum scores possible established by Ovum.

Woburn (Boston), MA. – September 06, 2011 – AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that their BPM Suite has been highlighted in the comparative table of BPM providers in the recentBusiness Process Management Decision Matrix 2011 report of the prestigious firm of analysts, Ovum (Datamonitor), specializing in business management and new technologies.

Ovum, global firm and leader in consultancy that forms part of the Datamonitor Group, offers an independent and objective analysis that helps organizations make better business and technological decisions. They base their research on more than 400,000 interviewsa year with business and technological executives, which provide Ovum with an unprecedented base of knowledge not only of business requirements, but also of the technology that organizations should support.

The report illustrates the large difference between AuraPortal and other BPMs on the market, with AuraPortal’s scores higher than average on every dimension, and reaching in some cases the highest possible plateau. “Across both the technology and user sentiment dimensions, AuraPortal’s performance has been stellar”.

And the report concludes: “AuraPortal is one of the few BPM providers with a potential market comprising thousands of enterprises, and the time is certainly right for a vendor which can count ‘value for money’ as one of its differentiators”.

ABOUT OVUM

Ovum, global firm and leader in consultancy that forms part of the Datamonitor Group, offers an independent and objective analysis that allows making better business and technological decisions.

They base their research on more than 400,000 interviews a year with business and technological executives, which provide Ovumwith an unprecedented knowledge not only of business requirements, but also of the technology that organizations should support.

ABOUT AURA (AuraPortal)
www.auraportal.com

AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AuraPortal has a presence in 50 countries with more than 350 customers including, among others: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay,Toyota, Yamaha, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), ArcelorMittal, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexo, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AuraPortal Headquarters are located in North America (Boston) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

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AuraPortal is a real Business Process Platform where a set of 6 essential applications share the same environment in a seamlessly integrated and user friendly way: “6 in 1“:

1.     Intranet

2.     Process Management

3.     Document Management

4.     Customer Management

5.     Content Management

6.     Online Commerce

WHAT THE TOP EXPERTS SAY ABOUT AURAPORTAL BPMS:

GARTNER Inc.: “AuraPortal is the Example of Next generation BPMS”. (Magic Quadrant)

OVUM: “AuraPortal Excels in Ovum’s technology assessment study which was set by a highly competitive field”. “The vendor has demonstrated that its BPM platform can support complex processes and high-throughput scenarios”. (OVUM – Decision Matrix on BPM Vendors 2010)

BPTRENDS: There is a 2010 Report on AuraPortal BPMS published by this prestigious firm. Click here to download the report. (BPM Suites Report 2010)

AURAPORTAL CONTACTS:

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valenciabirding.com is owned by Nature Trail Spain, a small but specialist active tourism company based in La Drova, 70km south of Valencia, Spain.

We provide guided Bird Watching Tours throughout Eastern Spain, encompassing Valencia, Alicante and Castilla de la Mancha.  This area is blessed with an incredibly diverse range of habitats and excellent birding sites, many of which are virtually unknown!  We cater for all levels of bird enthusiasts and provide a bespoke guiding service at very reasonable cost. Our local knowledge can ensure that our clients can make the absolute most of their time in Spain by depending on us to take them to the very best sites.

We offer full day and half day tours and can cater for a maximum group size of 8 people. There is no minimum group size – we can cater for families, couples or even individuals who maybe in Spain for a family holiday and wish to escape the beach for a day out birding!

The diverse habitat of our area provides fantastic opportunities for a wide range of bird watching trips. These include coastal wetlands, high steppe, lakes and lagoons, Mediterranean scrub, and mountains and crags. Therefore, the variety of species is truly incredible.

Our style is very informal and relaxed. We have a wide range of half day and full day itineraries but we place your   shes above sticking rigorously to a fixed schedule! Our priority is quality time and enjoyment rather than rushing around simply trying to maximise the tick-list!

We try to ensure that our clients get the very most from our trips by listening to their needs. Should you, as an experienced birder have specific ´target birds´that you wish to see, we will do our very best to achieve such. On the other hand, if you are new to Bird Watching and would like to see the birdlife that Spain has to offer whilst learning more in a very relaxed environment, we are equally willing and able to provide a service for you.

Binoculars

Where required, binoculars are available for hire at €5 per trip (must be requested when booking but payable on the day). Depending on the location, a telescope is usually provided by the Guide for use by all at no extra cost.

Children

Children are made very welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and child-seats or booster seats must be provided by the parent or guardian. Fact sheets can be provided at no extra cost for children who would like to learn more about the key species that can be found here in our region.

Transport

Transport is usually provided in the form of our fully insured, highly maintained 9-seater minibus. This is fully equipped with seatbelts and air conditioning (and usually a coolbox full of cold drinks!).

In order to maintain effective and manageable groups our tours are limited to a maximum of 8 participants. This enables everyone a good opportunity to see the birds. We rotate seating arrangements in the bus so that everyone has a front seat at some stage. We never forget that it is your holiday and we try our best to give you a wonderful experience and some long lasting memories.
 
 

Specific Bird Watching Tours

Our style is to design bespoke trips based on our clients´wishes and therefore we have too many specific options to list here.  However, here are a few examples of our most popular trips…

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Valencian Coastal Wetlands – Full Day.

Perhaps the premium trip for those wishing to discover the huge range of Mediterranean bird species that the Valencian coastline has to offer. To make the absolute best of this trip, some walking is necessary and although the distance is approaching 7km, all of it is on good paths and the entire route is flat.

This virtually undiscovered gem of a site is worth a visit at absolutely any time of year. Breeding species include Collared Pratincole, Avocet, Glossy Ibis, Purple Gallinule, Squacco Heron plus all the Western Mediterranean species of Egrets. Marbled Teal, Red Crested Pochard and White Headed Duck are among the wildfowl on offer.

Depending on the season, other highlights include Bittern, Spoonbill, Snipe, Marsh Harrier, Bluethroat and Woodchat Shrike.

During migration periods, almost anything can show up! Join us for a trip that will provide lasting happy memories for years to come.

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Mountains & Marshes – Full Day.

This trip takes advantage of the diverse range of habitats that the Valencian region has to offer, and takes in stunning mountain valleys, reservoirs and coastal wetlands.

The morning is spent exploring the beautiful mountains and valleys around Vall de Albaida. The scenery alone makes this a worthwhile trip, but the bird life on display is simply superb. Individual species are too numerous to list, although highlights could include Sardinian Warbler, Cirl Bunting, Rock Bunting, Iberian Grey Shrike and Hoopoe. During the “summer” months we can also expect to see Golden Oriole, Nightingale, Blue Rock Thrush and Alpine Swift. Raptors are always possible, including Griffon Vulture and Golden Eagle.

The afternoon is spent exploring coastal marsh, a local hotspot that can turn up surprises at all times of year. Highlights often include Osprey, Marsh Harrier, Squacco Heron, Purple Heron, Little Bittern and Purple Gallinule.

This trip can easily be adapted to the capability of the group, but can easily be enjoyed without the need for strenuous activity. The walking is short and mainly on level wide tracks. Be sure to bring a camera!

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Steppe & Lagoons – Full Day.

This trip provides a complete change in terms of habitat, and takes us up into the high plains of Albacete. One of the lesser known parts of Eastern Spain, this fascinating area comprises seemingly endless open spaces where Great Bustards proudly roam (Europe´s heaviest flying bird weighing up to 16kg!).

Black Bellied Sand Grouse, Calandra Larks, Crested Larks, Rock Sparrow and Bee Eaters can often be seen, as can many raptors including Booted Eagle, Buzzard, Marsh Harrier and Merlin.

The area also includes a number of lagoons where Flamingo can often be seen in good numbers. Other regular species include Little Ringed Plovers, Black Winged Stilt, Wood Sandpiper, Avocet and Black Necked Grebe. Wildfowl can include White Headed Duck, Shelduck, Red Crested Pochard, Shoveler and Gadwall.

Like most of our trips, this can be adapted to suit the physical capability of the group. However, it can be enjoyed with minimal physical effort. A superb day out to an area that offers a unique habitat range.

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Mountain Bird Life – Half Day.

This half day trip visits spectacular mountain scenery, where the star species is undoubtedly the magnificent Griffon Vulture. With a wingspan of over 2 metres, they make for an unforgetable sight.

This trip can also provide the opportunity to enjoy other mountain species such as Black Redstart, Blue Rock Thrush, Sardinian Warbler, Orphean Warbler, Crag Martin and Raven.

Some walking is required including a very short section of steep footpath. However, the distance is short and most of the time will be spent watching rather than walking!

This half day trip can be combined with other sites to form a full day trip if required.

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