Why Camposol Spain? | Living in Spain

Why did I buy on Camposol and not any where else in Spain.
I’ve always wanted to move to Spain many years ago and have visited most parts of Spain but Camposol became my home. I’ve been living here for over 6 years, and still love it here.
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[@ronmcfarnon9374]

Hi Shaun great to hear your story. bought our house 5 years ago in Camposol and everything you have said about the people is so true. it is so windy today in Scotland, Shaun please continue to do what you do best Ron and Linda x😀

Thank you guys, top people, the past couple of days the weather has been amazing, sunny and its starting to warm up now. Many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@steveb5195]

I love seeing you looking healthy and happy. Hope the family is doing great!!

Thank you Steve, we are all fit and well and enjoying the life, hope you’re okay and many thanks for watching and the support 😎👍

[@SKSK-rz7br]

Shaun one of your best vids yet … really informative and honest… so pleased for you and your family… hope to see you soon one day mate ✨

Cheers Steve, glad you enjoyed the video - top man. Many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@craigirving5540]

Fabulous video.. Thanks kindly

Glad you enjoyed it Craig, many thanks for watching :)

[@georgie035]

Great informative video. Thank you.👍

Thank you George, glad you found the video helpful, many thanks for watching and making a comment :)

[@yogiparashara4016]

Thanks for Sharing your journey to Spain Shaun really interesting mate. Look forward to seeing you soon 👍

Thanks you Yogi, glad you enjoyed the video - many thanks for watching and hope to see you again soon :)

[@RalphGoldsmith]

Interesting insights Shaun. What you said about being close to amenities is so true. Some of these rural locations sound great... until you have a health problem or something, and then it can be really hard. It's good to hear you're still happy with where you chose to live

Thank you Ralph for your comment and glad you agree about being close to the amenities. Many thanks for watching and thanks for your support 👍

[@joebrennan.4389]

Very interesting video Shaun, thanks mate....👍

Thank you Joe, glad you found the video interesting. Many thanks for watching 😎👍

[@yogiparashara4016]

Awesome video buddy , very informative mate 👍

Thank you Yogi, glad you enjoyed the video. Many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@kevtheargonut]

Interesting reflection Shaun, thanks for sharing. The story is consistent pretty much everywhere except for the infamous homes from hell you mention. That was extremely sad for those affected, but not it would seem to be a representation of the majority of owners experience on Camposol. I am so glad to see people happy with their choices. Keep living the dream mate. 👍

Thank you Kev, yes still living the dream here - unfortunately there are other places around Spain similar to Camposol but only minor. Many thanks for watching and the support :)

[@barryonions9893]

Great insight Sean. We bought a property on Condado last year and a big part of that was due to your videos of the area and things to do. A few years before we can retire there but looking forward to that day. Cheers Barry

Thank you Barry, welcome to the new life, glad you enjoy the videos and many thanks for your support :)

[@Harvey87774]

Must look into Camposol. Sounds excellent

Top Man Harvey, you live here 😂😂😂

[@paulbarrett2538]

Hello Shaun, brilliant video good informative 👍🏿👍🏿

Thank you Paul, glad you enjoyed the video. Many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@adrianalfordphotography]

You’ve certainly enjoyed your time there Shaun. It shows in all your videos. Good to see you enjoying life in a beautiful spot. Live for now I say, make now the most precious. No use saying, “one day.” Thanks for sharing the video mate 👍🙏

Thank you Adrian, very true, have to do it instead of thinking about it. Many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@robertlester1956]

Thank You for the Vlog

Thank you Robert for watching :)

[@EnglishWithStuartIngles]

I bought in 2013 out here in Spain. I was shown properties on Campasol but the sector C and D appeared to have major subsidence issues, the houses were full of cracks and appeared to be gradually sliding into the ravine in the middle of the urbanisation. The property of prices in Campasol are reflective of the troubles of the urbanisation. Sector's A and B properties are stable. Yes, you can buy a lot on Campasol for your money but I would avoid it personally. I bought on a Golf Resort about 30km away on stable ground with land guarantees. Be careful when buying in Spain. Murcia, as a region, is a lovely area. Mazarron and Campasol are quite remote and far away from the main cities in the region.

Many thanks for your comment Stuart and many thanks for watching.

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Good to bump into you😂. We’re back in the Isle of Man now which is buzzing for TT but a bit cooler than over there!

Good to meet you and hope you got some biking in while here in Spain. Lovely and hot now - many thanks for watching :)

[@hlaan2]

Interesting video we have the same feeling about the area Murcia . Visited Camposol actually met Dutch people , not necessary but nice . We’ll get back coming winter .

Thank you Hans, glad you enjoyed the video - good luck on your return visit. Many thanks for watching :)

[@waltbarbour207]

Hi Shaun, just started watching some of your videos, mainly the older ones when you're out and about with the drone, where you've given me a few ideas on places to visit. Went to the Mirador del embalse de Algeciras the other day and got the drone up for some nice footage. We live nearer the city, all our neighbours are Spanish, just couldn't see us living in Camposol. PS it's pronounced Matharrón 👍

Many thanks for watching my videos and giving you a few places to capture. Glad you enjoy living in Spain, it's amazing place to live and explore :)

[@gregtrueman5824]

Shaun. What a great story. Great video. It's nice to see some good positive comments about the place we all call home. Thanks for the mention too. That's really appreciated. Even if you did forget my name 😆 🤣. Thank you Shaun. See you soon.

Top Man Greg, sorry I forgot you and glad you enjoyed the video. Many thanks for watching and catch you again around Camposol :)

[@MrGearoid65]

The buses are excellent in Spain Shaun, very comfortable and with aircon.

Thank you, yes have to agree. Caught a coach from Totana to Murcia, on time, clean and enjoyed the trip. Many thanks for watching.

[@michaelcripwell1724]

Nice video, thank you,👍👍👍

Thank you Michael, glad you enjoyed the video. Many thanks for watching 😎👍

[@Richard-xp4sh]

Hi Shaun. Im looking to move to Camposol as a single man in my late 50s ... Im a little worried about making friends etc and don't want to be isolated but its definitely the price of property that appeals!

Hi Richard, I've made more friends here than I ever did in the UK, there are lots of groups to get involved in on Camposol and I run one called Camposol Explorers but first you need to see Camposol before you decide. Many thanks for watching :)

[@Richard-xp4sh]

@ Yeah .. I plan to visit Camposol but I am fairly familiar with the general area of Costa Calida. Thanks for your voice of reassurance about ease of making friends there. Cheers!

[@howard51723]

Hi Richard I'm thinking of doing this myself late 50's pissed off in Ireland the rain cold and extreme high costs. The price is attracting me, I expect to set up a small business when I do move

[@hardyvonwinterstein5445]

I live in the south of the Netherlands and I think we caught the Spanish weather you are missing. For weeks it's like summer and no serious rain since march.

Many thanks Hardy, maybe it will change for you now as we got the sun now - it's been a mad year so far with the weather. Many thanks for watching :)

[@andressanchezcasado4433]

El otro día descubrí el mesón restaurante Mariano con piscina y me gustó mucho el menú por 10 €

Las comidas son muy buenas y el precio es aún mejor.

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Bought a house in Torrevieja for that same reason; sold my house up in the hills in mijas and bought a similar property for less than half the price in Torrevieja, nearer all the shops and stuff 👍

Good to know and very true, love it down south but the price of property is well high. Many thanks for watching.

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

@ most important now I don’t have to drive 20 minutes to the pet store (kiwoko world) now I’m about 2 minutes drive away with no traffic like we get in fuengirola on the A7 🤦‍♂️😎

[@frankMIALL]

Hi Shaun halo Just quick thanks for the videos, I have posted a few videos, FrankMiall The mountain I climbed up in capres fortuna bit further north. Great videos BTW gave me an in site to what to expect. Was gonna buy you a coffee could remember your channel when I was there. Thanks again keep them coming x Frank

Thank you Frank, glad you enjoy the videos, plenty more to see. Many thanks for watching :)

[@frankMIALL]

@ yay you replied. How do i send you a coffee?, link not in description. I climbed some good mountains in fortuna. Not for the faint hearted..., take me back. I'll keep watching the vids

[@yogiparashara4016]

Hey buddy , I’m getting withdrawal symptoms, missing your blogs buddy , so I’m going through some of your older videos 😂

Thank you Yogi, got plenty of videos for you to watch - might take you a couple of weeks!!!! Many thanks for the support :)

[@deannepayne9216]

Ive been there want too come back

Many thanks

[@ivo4357]

Videos like this are invaluable to me. I'm very thankful for your contribution sir. I'm looking for a region to retire to in about 5 years. I'm from Belgium, my aim is to live somewhere where I can live, get around and feel welcome without knowing Spanish (my English is OK). That is, in the beginning, as I would learn Spanish as soon as possible, it's the right thing to do when you're settling there. As I see it now, I may buy a small, cheap little house in the near future, so I could get an idea of what living in the area feels like. In the winter as well as in the summer. Plus, I would have a base from which to explore the region, before I'd decide to buy a permanent home there. And already have a place to live when I'm ready to sell my house here in Belgium. What I'd do with the 'small' house after I bought a permanent place is something I can decide on in the future. I've watched some 'walking through Camposol' videos on KZbin, and I have to be honest, the urbanization looks a little rundown in some areas (rusted gates, cracked walls, damaged sidewalks...). But that doesn't mean it's not a "happy place". It's the people living there that make it a nice or bad place to live. I certainly would be interested in visiting the place and the region, it's on my short list. Thanks again.

Thank you and sorry for the delay as KZbin have only just sent this message. Always good to rent first, if possible and check out the area and where you want to live and if you like it, buy. I'm glad my videos are helpful, there are quite a few Belgiums living here. Wish you luck in your new adventure.

[@ML-dh6ly]

Hi Shaun..excellent content as always..can I ask your thoughts on the Torrevieja area please..

Torrevieja to me is a tourist area but has everything you would need and I hear house prices are very good also. It's on the beach while Camposol is in the country. Many thanks for watching :)

[@ML-dh6ly]

@ that’s very much appreciated..many thanks

[@Porch.monkey.slayer]

I live in my own place in Ibiza and have a place near torrevieja where we lived for a while before living here. As it was our first Spanish home i dont want to sell it. Dont think i fancy a place thats all expats though. My husband is spanish

Glad you're happy where you live and many thanks for watching.

[@davebell3703]

👍👍

Many thanks for watching Dave.

[@andrescasado5975]

Me interesan mucho tus reflexiones por qué mi infancia se desarrolló en las playas de águilas y carnegre... yo descubrí Camposol porque llevaba a mi hijo a jugar al golf... actualmente tenemos la autovía de peaje Almería Cartagena qué facilita mucho las comunicaciones pero me preguntó si hay algún autobús entre Camposol y Mazarrón para las personas que no tienen vehículo propio

I am very interested in your reflections because my childhood was spent on the beaches of Águilas and Carnegre... I discovered Camposol because I took my son to play golf... we currently have the Almería Cartagena toll road which greatly facilitates communications but He asked me if there is a bus between Camposol and Mazarrón for people who do not have their own vehicle. - Hay servicio de autobús desde Camposol hasta Mazarrón pueblo pero solo en el Sector A.

[@andressanchezcasado4433]

Me pregunto (perdón)

[@susanwaite1187]

Kudos for taking the plunge i didnt manage it before Brexit 😢Dont meet the income requirements now.

Thank you Susan, I was lucky to move before they took the vote to leave. Many thanks for watching :)

[@kayleemuldoon8490]

Hi Shaun love all the info you share. I’m looking to buy at camposol and heard horror stories. What area or zones should I avoid. And also can these be rented as holiday homes whilst I’m back in uk working? And is the service charges to live there expensive?

Hi Kaylee, just seen your comment, best to check out the area yourself as it's in some of the streets, Google Streets will be a great great aid while researching. You can have holiday homes on Camposol and there are no community fees, just a yearly council tax which will depend on the size of plot you buy. Many thanks for watching :)

[@Chopper894]

This is very nice. But, the process of living out there seems very complex. I would love to find a book or something that givesa method of creating a plan in a simple 1 2 3 checkbox task plan.

Hi, very true, except with a book it would be very general and cover the whole of Spain but each region has it own way of dealing with things to do with moving to Spain. It's best first to find the area, place you would love to live and start collecting information what you need to do. Many thanks for watching :)

[@suewilkinson5132]

Great video me and by boyfriend are looking for a place in the sun are the prices still reasonable in that area ?

Thank you, just read your comment. Yes still some great bargains to be had, just put in Mazarron, to property search and good luck :)

[@vodkadave69]

Top vlog Shaun, Fantastic insight into your experience on buying and living in Spain. Today I have landed a property in Bolnuevo 🤩 Could you recommend a bank you may have good experience with ? Many Thanks

Top Man Dave, glad you enjoyed the video and well done in buying a property, lovely place Bolnuevo. The only bank I have used is Caixa bank as its on Camposol, I pay bank charges and have been okay with me since I’ve been here. They speak English. 👍

[@vodkadave69]

@ Thank you so much 👍🏼👍🏼

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

I don’t want to be in a tourist area either, but I would like to be in a community of Brits and Irish, Currently in Estapona, Finding it very lonely, Thinking I might return to the uk.

Thank you Barry, it's all about the community, specially when you get older. Always worth a look before returning to the UK. Many thanks for watching :)

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

@ Sean, Thank You I agree, will travel back and fourth to Spain and visit areas like Yours in Murcia, when I find somewhere, I will stay. Good Luck.

[@portuguesesongsbyanenglish2920]

It’s an area I’m considering simply because of property prices but I’m only 43 and it will be a holiday home with a view to sell in 20yrs or so before buying something for permanent residence. Have any insight into how property has performed over there in terms of value and longer term investment?

Hi, many thanks for your question but anything to do with investment and performance, I'm not the guy to ask. All I can say is since living here prices have stayed the same and not dropped in value. Many thanks for watching.

[@22nedzer]

Hi Shaun greetings from Ireland! Why didn't you retire in beautiful Bournemouth where your from?

Sorry for the delay, KZbin only just sent me your message. I wanted to move to Spain for many years and have visited many areas in Spain until I moved to live here, best thing I've ever done. Many thanks for watching :)

[@janetlombardi2314]

Hi thanks for the video. Dud you not check Alicante area. I thought that was pretty reasonable to buy a property. What are the medical facilities like in the area hospitals Drs etc.. How much on an average does it cost to live there

Hi Janet, we did check the Alicante area but too built up for us. We have our own medical centre on Camposol, also private doctors and our main hospital is at Cartagena. Living costs will depend on your lifestyle, home, car, eating out and so on but if you watch my videos on where I live it’s just short of 2,000 pounds a month to live on and enjoy life.

[@janetlombardi2314]

@ thank you when you say 2,000 per month does that include owning your own home as that seems expensive

@@janetlombardi2314 watch my monthly costs video - hopefully that will explain kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWTp6Crna19Y7c

[@johnhickey1326]

You like camposol because of the leaking under builds when it rains 🌧 🤣🤣🤣

Keeps me busy John 😂

[@PinkyPinku007]

Thanks for sharing ! How would you compare Camposol with Mazzaron Country club in terms of living environment, community support, amenities, etc.? Are there public transports from Camposol to the beaches, city center, and airports?

Hi Brenda, I don't know about the community, amenities, as I don't live there but not far from Camposol (5 minutes in the car). Best to look at both places as we did and make your choice. Many thanks for watching :)

[@callumcalder1]

Brenda, if you have a chance, I would recommend coming out and personally looking at both locations. We have a place on the MCC and therefore we have a bias towards it.

[@deannepayne9216]

Thank you i want too be there trying too convince husband

Keep trying - many thanks for watching.

[@davidminton2661]

Hi friends of mine have just moved to zone D .me and my wife are both 52 thinking of coming to have a look in the summer and staying with these friends my wife is a carer and I'm a decorator what are working options there I'm from West Sussex.

Hi David, hopefully you read up the conditions of applying for a visa, unless one of you has a EU passport. There are jobs about but the pay will be a lot lower to the UK. Doing the right thing to check out the area first, wish you luck :)

[@davidminton2661]

Yes I have EU passport want to be near shops etc so thinking about zone B

@@davidminton2661 glad you got EU passports, makes life a lot more easy to move, good luck :)

[@sirbrian9404]

Look after yourself me old mucker 👍

Cheers Sir Brian, many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@stevewknowles4861]

youve sold it to me shaun

Top Man Steve, many thanks for watching and your support 😎👍

[@deannepayne9216]

Xxx

[@kevint7851]

Well.....I don't know why a property popped up for sale on my u tube . Anyways, watched, cheap as chips 59k detached villa march 2004. What I think 59k in Spain. However a few google searches later WOW. Not for me. You may have the best community possible .However!!!! Good luck to you and your community. You tube vids in abundance show too many faults for my money, as cheap as it is. Sorry to be so negative, just saying what I see on the Tube...................kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpWzYoyBr5l7a7M. Thats just one in a string I found just this am.

Many thanks for your comment Kev and I see where your coming from but if your serous in moving to Spain have a look yourself, Camposol is like a town, over 4,000 properties but it's not for everyone and I wish you all the best in your new adventure.