Why move to Hondon De Las Nieves
Move to this quiet village to enjoy an authentically Spanish lifestyle, with festivals, fiestas, and a welcoming and friendly community.
Hondon de las Nieves is a small village in the Hondon valley, about a 30 minute drive inland in from the city of Alicante. This unspoilt village along with its sister villages Hondon de los Frailes, La Canalosa and La Solana, form part of the Hondon valley – an area which is famous for its rugged mountain scenery, vineyards and almond groves.
This is authentic Spain: the arid landscape is painted in shades of brown and rich terracotta; dusty roads are bordered with flashes of green from the grapevines spreading out across the lowlands. In spring, the scorched earth sparkles with pink flashes of almond blossom. Midday skies the colour of cobalt fill the valley with changing light, transforming into a rich palette of peach, violet, and gold at dusk. The sun shines 310 days a year here, so this a great place to experience the full measure of life outdoors.
The village itself is well supplied with amenities – with an attractive church, bars and restaurants, butchers, bakers, supermarket, post office, petrol station, and several wine bodegas. Village life is lively, with many fiestas throughout the year. The usually quiet streets fill with life and colour, live music, outrageous costumes, the hustle and bustle of markets and the tantalising aroma of delicious street food.
Community
Hondon de las Nieves is known for its friendly community, comprised of a Spanish majority, and smaller international community of northern Europeans which includes British expats. The international community tend to live in the “Montanosa” urbanisation to the west of the old village.
Property
There is an excellent mix of properties to suit all budgets and tastes – from modern villas and apartments, to rustic country properties and traditional townhouses.
Amenities
Head to the square in the centre of the village, where you will find plenty of places to eat and drink, and a good selection of local shops including bakers, butchers, shoe shop, and chemist. Most essential services are available in the village, including a medical centre, dentist, optician, post office, hairdressers, bank, solicitors, ironmonger, electrical goods supplier, and petrol station. There is also a supermarket and shop which is open 24 hours.
Transport
A car is going to be essential if you move to this quiet village, but the good news is that the roads are very uncrowded and offer excellent links to nearby cities such as Elche, which is just under 25 minutes away.
Employment
Hondon de las Nieves is a rural area, and as such, most of the work here is agricultural. Of course, commuting to nearby Elche is an option, and opens up many more opportunities for work. Working remotely from home is a popular option with British expats.
Health
The local clinic is the Consultorio Médico De Hondón De Las Nieves and there is also a dentist, optician, chemist, and veterinarian. There are also a number of hospitals in nearby Elche with English speaking doctors.
Schools
There are no private schools in Hondon de las Nieves, but the Spanish state schools in the area such as Nuestra Señora de las Nieves are said to be very good, with small class sizes and high standards in education and behavior. Schools in the area have as many as 30% international students, many of which are British.
Cost of Living
Hondon de las Nieves offers great value, with low living costs and plenty of property for your money.