Hello, my name is Kerrie. I acquired my Villa in April of 2018. Unlike most people that purchase holiday or retirement homes in Spain I was not attracted to the warm, sunny climate because I have plenty of sun and warmth where I come from. I came to Spain in search of the lifestyle and the culture. Originally, I thought I wanted to live along the Costa de Sol in Málaga Province but after seeing up close the overdevelopment and congestion in that part of Spain I changed my mind and continued my search which eventually brought me to the lesser known Almería Province and to Arboleas. I like Arboleas because it is an authentic Spanish town (even though there is a large contingent of expats). It’s not too big and not too small and certainly not overdeveloped. It has everything I was looking for but without the congestion. Even in the busiest time of the year (July and August), this part of Spain remains relatively free from overcrowding and has a nice mix of nationalities, even an occasional Yank. The air temperature is usually warm or hot (except for a short, mild winter season) but the humidity is always low because Arboleas is located in a semi-arid region of Spain and very near to the world famous Tabernas Desert. Low humidity makes high temperatures tolerable and is a welcome relief from the high humidity in Texas. I hope you enjoy your visit. If there is something I can do to make your stay more enjoyable please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you. I also employ a full-time property management company that is available to assist you 24/7. ###