Hondon Valley Homes, Villas & Property

Ok, it’s getting a little chilly in the Hondon Valley lately. There are less people about al fresco and the tan’s are fading now. It’s strictly long pants and a jumper or jacket now.

So what’s happening?
Well there’s a new bar to open soon in Frailes (formerly Sinatra’s Bar). It will have a new name and is being decorated as we write. Finger’s crossed it’ll be a bit different and attract both ex-pats and the Spanish like VientiOcho does in the same village. We could do with another nice place to go.

The local Town Hall (Nieves) has been running ‘free’ Spanish Classes for Expats. These are popular and well worth it. We say ‘free’ but there is a joining fee and you need to buy books. Pop along to the Ayuntimiento and ask for Maria Elena, although I think they are full until the new year now, but get your name down at least!

Eva’s Restaurant has opened in Nieves, she used to have one in Frailes. I have already tried the Menu Del Dia there and it was a typical MDD affair but nice enough. Try it out for yourself – it’s opposite Bar Central.

Christmas is coming and already there is talk of locals singing carols to the Spanish Villages – so a choir is being formed and will hopefully raise money towards a good Nieves cause… It’s good to make a contribution to the Village for letting us ‘invade’ their territory !!! We shouldn’t just take and they invite us to all their Fiestas don’t they? So if you see a tin a rattling at least spare a Euro or two for a good local cause.

And finally for now… if you need to sell or rent your Hondón property you can put it on here very cheaply!… See you soon !!

In the interests of fairness and keeping you guys informed I think a general list of bars and restaurants in Frailes, Hondon Valley would help… ( We in no way endorse any of these establishments, that’s down to your tastes).

• Bar Redz: Church Street: (Pool, Music and Games) – Serve Snacks and meals
• Irish Bar: Church Street: Yep just like a regular Irish Bar anywhere else in the world !!Football/Sports TV, Darts, International Beers, Snacks, Courtyard and street tables AND Guiness of course!
• Veinte Ocho: Church Street: Breakfast, Tapas, Lunch and Dinner. The newest place in town (at time of writing). Very modern, has nicer views of the Alberta Mountains and Al Fresco tables or dine inside.
• Bar Peppin: main Murcia road: well established with the Spanish & English. Lunch and dinner menu, Sports, TV, speciality nights, quizzes and Fish & Chips !
• Sinatras: main Murcia road: Music and pool bar, snacks, large room and caters for larger parties, celebrations.
• La Finca Rotez: Barbarroja: 5 mins from Frailes: Guest house, restaurant and bar, open from 10am (except Tues). Does English & International menu, has private courtyard. Event such as Flamenco are popular.
• The Fogon: Moroon coloured ranch style building, main Murcia road: Menu del Dia offered, large interior, views of Crevillent Mountains. Popular with Spanish locals.
• Casas Galiana: Between Nieves and Frailes, main road: Established and well used for Menu del Dia, popular with Spanish people. Is Spanish owned and run, Varied menu and large rooms means it caters for celebrations / parties.

If you know of any more, drop us an email.