Where are you from originally?
I moved here from Sheffield but I am originally from the West Country.
When did you move to Ayamonte?
Mike and I moved over in May 2008 so it will be five years this May.
How did you find out about this place?
Believe it or not on an inspection trip in 2004. We came out a few months later after that trip for a week and bought off-plan which was a bit scary but it all worked out nicely.
What do you like most about Ayamonte?
Well, it’s not over commercialized and it’s not a holiday resort. It’s just lovely and you have the best of both worlds with Portugal on your doorstep and the Eastern Algarve which I think is the nicer end of all the Algarve.
What would you change?
Don’t know to be honest. I don’t have any cravings for UK items and I love the restaurants here. I can say I don’t want Ayamonte to change.
What was the most difficult thing coming to live here?
Without a shadow of a doubt, leaving the grandchildren. We do get to see them on all the mid-term breaks and Skype helps bridge the gap until summer when they come and visit.
Favourite food?
Jamon, cured ham, all the Iberian pork, paella and fish obviously.
Favourite Festival?
Easter or Semana Santa as they say here. Neither Mike or I are particularly religious but I like to see the processions and how everyone joins in.
Recommended dish, tapa, or food?
Any fish dish like dorado, they do grilled fish so well here.
Something not to be missed?
The Angustias Festival in September, with all the people dressed up in flamenco dresses.
Comment: “As far as I am concerned Ayamonte has got everything you could possibly want, that’s if you are looking for traditional Spain.”