Why move to Sax
Move to this affluent town to join a friendly and welcoming community, where festivals and fiestas, fascinating local history and good living are the order of the day.
Around 40 minutes inland from Alicante, Sax is a picturesque and historic town best known for its castle. The town is popular with expats, who favour its rustic country fincas and tranquil atmosphere to the hustle and bustle of the busier tourist resorts.
Take a stroll through its narrow, winding streets and you will be struck by the wealth of historic buildings, including the remains of an Iberian necropolis, Roman villas, the 16th century church of the Lady of the Assumption and the chapel of Ermita de San Blas, not to mention an imposing medieval castle, which stands on an exalted elevation over the town. This castle is said to float magically above the town at night thanks to its evening illuminations.
Community
Sax has a friendly and welcoming community comprising a majority of Spanish residents and a smaller expat and international community. The town is very proud of its history and customs, resulting in many excellent fiestas which draw everyone comes together to enjoy the festivities.
Property
Despite being an affluent town, property in Sax is very good value for money. Take your pick from modern villas and apartments, to rustic country fincas. Many properties here offer excellent views too.
Amenities
Sax offers excellent amenities, with everything you need for daily life and more: supermarkets and shops, bars and restaurants, several swimming pools, parks and even a theatre! There is a weekly market, where you can browse a tempting selection of locally produced fruit and veg, plants, clothing, shoes and more.
Transport
Transport links are excellent, with a train station linking to Alicante and Madrid, not to mention regular bus services. The airport, and beaches and city of Alicante are around 30 minutes away.
Employment
Agriculture and leather goods are the main sources of income for the town. For the widest range of opportunities, try centering your search on Alicante, which is a reasonable commute away.
Health
Sax has an excellent 24 hour medical centre and the nearest hospital is just 10 minutes away in Elda. There are also several dentists, pharmacies, opticians, and veterinarians.
Schools
Sax has great schools where they use a “buddy system” to help non-Spanish speakers which sees a bilingual child pair up with a new pupil to help while they are learning Spanish. There are several international schools within commuting distance, such as King’s College, The British School of Alicante, which offers the English curriculum and is around 35 minutes away by car.
Cost of Living
Cost of living is low here, especially when compared to the more expensive tourist resorts of the coast.