 |
 |
|
Please click a link below to find out more about the utilities
and services available in the local area.
GAS
Most houses in this area operate not on piped gas but bottled
butane or propane for which you have to have a contract with
Repsol. This can be bought directly from the nearest Repsol/Butane
store or you can have it delivered to your house. The older
bottles are orange and very heavy, lighter aluminum bottles
are now available from Cepsa petrol stations and some hardware
shops. Houses with central heating usually have extra large
propane bottles, which have to be delivered. The gas company
will inspect your installations for safety for a small fee.
ELECTRICITY
The voltage in Spain is 220v and all plug sockets
are two pin. Adaptors can be purchased to allow you to use
English
style three pin plugs.
TELEPHONES
Telephone calls can be made from hotel receptions,
public Telefoncia kiosks and private booths (inside shops and
bars).
All values of coins can be used for the public boxes but you
will need a minimum of 15 centimos for a local call and 1.50 € for
overseas. To telephone the UK, the code is 0044, followed by
the local code omitting the 0 and then the number. Telefoncia
no longer has the monopoly on phone services and there are
numerous companies operating in Spain, however, you have to
continue to rent your line from Telefonica.
For further details contact our office.
WASTE DISPOSAL
In Spain the Waste is not collected from every
household. To dispose of your waste, place it in bin liners
and then throw
them in the green waste containers that are placed in various
places along the roads. More recently Spain has become more
conscious of recycling, containers can be found along the roads
near the green containers normally for glass, paper, and clothing.
DRINKING WATER
The tap water within the Northern Costa Blanca is safe
to drink, however this water is high in minerals, therefore
if you are only here
for a short time we suggest you drink bottled water.
|
|
|
|
