Torrevieja NO one talks about this

[@maybelater8730]

As someone who has been saving for a property in Spain for many years and who has lived in Madrid this video is very good. When you’re buying a property you want to know everything especially the area… warts and all. Keep up the good work and wish the mrs a speedy recovery 💪👍

[@DeltaMikeTorrevieja]

Great video Barry. You wouldn't believe how many people suggest I go do the squatting thing given my situation. But I just can't imagine breaking into property, causing damage or loss of value or utility to a property owner. I'll stick with my tent on empty land, despite the Guardia Sizzle's recent behaviour.

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

Absolutely watched that, keeps safe fella.

[@kellishero]

You are absolutely right about a reality check. thanks for sharing.

[@ROSIEBGOOD]

Yes, I was there in Torrevieja about 3 weeks ago. I had a walk around and to be honest, I felt depressed looking at those buildings.

[@PaulCousins-ko3jd]

Thanks for showing the other side Barry,so much potential with those vacant buildings,enjoy your lunch!🙂

[@seanflewin9803]

No potential with all that tax to grind any buisness into the ground

[@davidwatts968]

Always good to show these things Barry. I think the graffiti is pretty bad now in many parts of Torrevieja. I have raised it with the Council a few times and they just don’t seem to take the issues seriously enough. Torrevieja has always had some graffiti in the 22 years I have had a house there, but do think it has become worse. I was in Malaga recently and it is much the same there in parts and even on Historical buildings which is unbelievable. Sadly it is a cultural thing that seems to be accepted and tolerated which is sad. It doesn’t help tourism and does not help the locals. As far as squatters are concerned they seem to be everywhere now where there is an empty space, they fill it. Always watch all your videos with a lot of interest. Keep up the good work

[@Linda-gw5pm]

We lived in Torrevieja for 8 years. We moved to Orihuela because it was getting so bad.

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

Orihuela city? We’ve been there for the medieval fiesta.

[@Linda-gw5pm]

@@ScottishCoupleInSpain No in the sticks x.

[@lyndaocallaghan7953]

Ty for the info, a huge reality check. Appreciate it. 👏👏🤩

[@TerryTheNewsGirl]

I visited this a coulpe of times back in 2005 - it was lovely. Don't remember it looking this bad.

[@ArrowfieldMan]

Arrived back on Friday from a week in Torrevieja. I must admit does it look worse in the rain on your video. We had a week of sun. The graffiti is an issue in the town but there was very little in the way of litter and not as much dog poo as I was expecting. North and South of Torrevieja are places like La Mata and La Zenia which are much tidier.

[@keepitreal1547]

On that very run down street 18yrs ago was a small family B&B. The dowstairs was for the family & upstairs for guests. We had memorable times there & it's such a shame to see it as is is now. Also back then, the street after to the left & right was full of cheap shoe shops & lingerie shops. Are they still there?

[@user-de7rz9tm9d]

Hi mate, for a good two years now ive been eyeing to purchase an apartment for holidays and a bit of short term renting out. November next month ill be visiting again. Despite all the crap with squatters and graffiti, would you recomnend to purchase? And do those filthy squatters normally go after holiday homes as well?

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

@user-de7rz9tm9d Yes and Yes I am going to do another Video about Squatters soon.

[@PhilHiggins-g6i]

Visit Los Montesinos and check out Montesol Villa, a complete building of House/Villa wreck 😮, it worth a visit and a video, if you could find out the reason as it a beautiful area but these buildings are a eyesore 😢

[@The160879]

Spot on video that. Goes to show it’s the same the world over . I remember being in Las Vegas years ago and the strip is amazing and Fremont st also impressive but the bit in between both you wouldn’t go walking around especially not at night. There were bail bond shops everywhere so it did tell a story.

[@davidgriffin257]

Sadly squatters are all over Spain which they try and keep quiet. You get no help from Guardia Civil from first hand experience . Had squatters in my wife's dad's fiat in Galicia. As we were in Torrevieja at the time, done an anunsia at police station but weren't getting anywhere. No language barrier as wife is Spanish.

[@EVO_777]

@@davidgriffin257 Hey David, If the guardia don't help in that situation, what are you supposed to do if squatters move in? I'm buying a place at the end of the month but can't get out there until October, so I'm a little nervous 😬

[@davidgriffin257]

@@EVO_777 we got in touch with a group called Desokupas thru WhatsApp and paid them to get rid of the squatters. It was all done in over a month. They secure the flat and give you the keys. Best money we spent.

[@davidgriffin257]

Hope this doesn't happen. I'm sure everything will be OK

[@johnjonisa5022]

Politics all over the word are going down that's if you know what's GOING ON

[@RaymondKilloh-hj4ki]

Is there nothing that can be done about the squatters?

[@jackiemay6357]

Very informative barry not sure about enjoying it could i make a suggestion please no one seems to make any videos on letting there must be 10s of thousands of us wondering who does lets for a month or 2 or 3 out of the main season sure there must be agents who would like to work with someone who has got a following just an idea👍

[@dcgallin]

@@jackiemay6357 plenty of people rent for that time frame, please get in touch if you need a house in the new year ..

[@dcgallin]

Are you looking for a three months rental?

[@RaymondKilloh-hj4ki]

Great information love your videos,We have just purchased in Las Alcazares love if you could do a video in that area.

[@malcolmturner214]

God I hate graffiti , childish scribble just looks a mess anywhere I don’t understand it 🤷‍♂️

[@scottish-m3]

When it rains its just like Kirkcaldy. 😂

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

It is that 😂😂😂 why you think we moved! 😂😂🤮

[@andrewmeasures2312]

Interesting video Barry but as you say, every town has it's dark side. Even Benidorm has a very dark side and it's called Playmon Fiesta. One of the first high rise developments built in Benidorm in th early 70's. Bloques F and G are a definite no go area full of squaters, criminals, drug dealers and prostitutes.Even the Police don't go there. A frightening place.

[@robertsheldon957]

You need the rain! Thanks for the vlog.

[@philomenahutton8710]

Thanks BARRY i lived in torrevieja in 1985 when it was i fishing village and there was always area's no go but not as bad as it looks today think of all the money that's spent in on hospital in 1985 we had one small supermarket..😅 9:47 9:47

[@carolharkness5023]

@@philomenahutton8710 l had a house there then, and Torrevieja certainly wasn't a "fishing village". It was huge with sprawling new areas over spilling off the chocca block Torrevieja with its lnternational Marina, huge lndoor Fruit/Veg/Fish Market, the latter now sadly closed l believe!

[@josephagnew4826]

BAZ FEELS LIKE HOME LOL RAIN RAIN BUT ENJOYED UR VIDEO

[@mickmunro2157]

Although a bit rough and graffiti I still feel safe walking the streets of Torrevieja

[@sicksquid3258]

So glad i stayed to the end,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,🤔

[@indygirl7935]

Bingeing your videos , we want to move, just checking all our options. This helps ty

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

Brilliant. Thank you for watching! 🙌🏼

[@DuncanMcArthur-l7l]

your right baz every town has problems 🙃

[@carolharkness5023]

Very good informative video, albeit sad to watch. l couldnt quite hear what you said after you said you might go look at property....then...? Also, what is the situation re squatters ? How long are they allowed to live there ? l totally disagree re squatters rights etc. Why cant the police turf them out ?

[@ScottishCoupleInSpain]

That’s a video on its own. And it could get worse.

[@paulinewarden5681]

All the graffiti definitely put me off torrievija such a shame

[@MEDITATION990]

Nice video, thanks

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Its the graffiti that lowers the tone of the place, its the start of the rot.

[@Jacintorro74]

En españa,normalmente si llueve es un buen día.

[@rmil4531]

Good on you. Thanks but you are showing reality.

[@jsd.68]

Go through on the bus it goes through all the back streets not the nicest resort if truth be told.

[@richardmcdougall233]

Some people like the edgyness to places gives them a bit character. Theres reasons TUI , Jet2 etc dont have hotels or offer holidays here no real demand or they would do sadly.

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

Get a alarm and a bunker door 🤔

[@LaChicaconSuerte-1111]

so much graffiti and derelict buildings.

[@paulbraby4903]

Barry y Karen ..Has the Mayor got his way yet .. ie .. Park & Ride .. 🤷🏻‍♂️..

[@redmille1000]

The scummiest parts of Torrevieja are better than the best parts of Blackpool!

[@stephenjones529]

What a dump

[@colincampbell4261]

Better squated than empty.

[@wowitsshit9734]

walked through punta prima on the way to the beach couple of days ago, spotted someone scaling a fence into someone's property, i guess squatting there.