Huércal-Overa, Almería
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Huércal Overa is the result of the union of two medieval settlements: Huércal and Overa. The town sits between two branches of the Almanzora River. Huércal Overa is a market town with much of the town centre being taken over by the market every Monday morning. The town has very good facilities with a variety of hotels, restaurants, a modern hospital, a municipal swimming pool and leisure centre. Two recommended restaurants are the Ballabona and the Andalusia; both serve good home-made food. Huércal Overa is well served by the motorway network being 1 km away from the main North-South coastal motorway.
Why Huércal Overa?
“Huercal Overa is a town northeast of Almería, near the border with Murcia. It is a very commercial town and well known for the connections it has with the highway and its hospital.”
Where to Move: You do have your pick areas as Huercal Overa has its town centre known as the "Old Town" however so many hamlets and villages such as El Pilar, Santa Bárbara, La Concepción, San Francisco, Almajalejo and El Saltador so prices differ according to if it is a independent Villa or reformed farmhouse in Úrcal.
The Cost: “Really anywhere in Spain so it is a lifestyle choice, a single could live comfortably on €1,200 — or less. A couple can live for around €2,000 a month. Eating out at Restaurants is inexpensive as are childcare, groceries transportation and sport and leisure club membership/activities.
Huércal Overa is a municipality of Almería province. It has a population of 18,816 people in the two distinct areas: Huércal Overa (04600) and Úrcal (04691), roughly 9 km apart.
International buyers make up 24.27% of the property market.
Take me there!
Calle Juan Ramón Jiménez near the town centre
What’s the story with house prices?
Huercal Overa has its town centre known as the "Old Town" however has many hamlets such as El Pilar, Santa Bárbara, La Concepción, San Francisco, Almajalejo and El Saltador so prices differ according to if it is a independent Villa or reformed farmhouse in Úrcal.
The average asking prices are:
2 Bedroom Apartment - 55,000€
2 Bedroom Townhouse - 89,000€
2 Bedroom Villa - 170,000€
3 Bedroom Apartment - 55,000€
3 Bedroom Townhouse - 100,000€
3 Bedroom Villa - 225,000€
Local amenities?
It has almost everything from hospital, supermarkets, market square, tax offices and a large variety of every service and amenties for daily and weekly living.
Huercal Overa
Numbers of interest:
Ayuntamiento / Townhall. Calle avenida Guillermo Reyna........950134900
Juzgados / Courts . Calle Florida ................................................950471000
Hospital Comarcal. C/Avda. Doctora Ana Parra.........................950029000
Iglesia Parroquial. C/Plaza del Cura Valera 1.............................950470310
Guardia Civil. C/ Plaza Duque de Ahumada 1 ............................950471112
Estacion de Bus C/Trav.Alameda s/n..........................................950470551
Biblioteca Munincipal. C/ Poeta Villaespesa 11..........................950134403
Pabellon de deportes. C/Trav. Alameda......................................950471068
Plaza de Toros C/ Malaga 8 .........................................................950134900
Policia Local C/ctra Estacion 13....................................................950470585
Delegacion Hacienda C/Antonio Beltran 2...................................950471139
Centro de atencion e informacion de la seguridad social C/Estacion..........950471538
Oficina comarcal Agraria. Edfo Plaza de Abastos.............................950134306
INEM Instituto nacional de empleo. C/Gran Capitan......................950470036
Distrito sanitaria C.silvestre Martines 3bajo...................................950471362
Club de la tercera edad. C/ Cura Valera.3 .......................................950471063
Centro de la mujer . C/Segura 4 .....................................................950134953
Casa de la juventud. C/ Crta Estacion 11.........................................950135023
Radio Munincipal C.Crta Estacion 11...............................................950135023
Centro de educacion de adultos. C/Segua 4.....................................950134953
Registro de la propiedad C/Granada 40..........................................950135026
Notaria. C/Granada 29....................................................................950470127
ONCE C/mayor 59-baho..................................................................950134413
URE C/Ctra. Nacional 340,80...........................................................950134505
Where should I get lunch?
Where should I get a light bite to eat?
In Huercal Overa there are nice bars like Bar casa Paco, Las Vegas, Bar El Mirador, Bar el Capricho, café Bar la calle, café bar la Scapada.
Where should i try for lunch or dinner?
Las vegas has got too food service so you can try there too.
Other mentions are: Bodega La marquesina, Restaurante Pimienta Rosa, Mesón el Montero, restaurante Crisbe.
So what’s the big draw?
Huercal Overa is a big town but with the tranquility of a small one, in addition to having many amenities, such as a hospital and countless Restaurants and bars. You can also enjoy a walk through the old town soaked in History.
What do people love about it?
"Huércal Overa has retained its Spanish culture, it is offers so much locally however it is a central point to travel all over Almeria and Murcia for day trips"
And... what do people NOT love about it?
"Although Huercal Overa is well connected thanks to the motorway, it does not have very good connections for buses or to go to local towns."
And what’s my new local?
If you're looking to have a drink or enjoy a evening out, them consider some options like:
Pub Picasso, Pub Zaida and Salamandra.
Alternatives:
There are alternatives like pizzeria La Artessa, Restaurante Chino Asiático and Asadero Alameda.
Schools and supermarkets?
The main supermarkets are Mercadona, Maxi Dia , Consum and Lidl.
There are several schools in Huercal Overa:
Nursery: Escuela Infanti Chuchuwa, Escuela infantil San Isidro, Escuela infantil burbujas and escuela infantil el patio.
Primary School: Colegio público Virgen del río, CEIP Principe Felipe, CEIP San José de Calasanz.
Secondary School: IES Albujaira, IES Cura Valera.
OK, I’m sold. Give me one piece of local trivia to impress a local
Every February 8 a festivity is celebrated in Huercal Overa Named “La noche de los lumbres” in which the ancestors of this town are remembered, who, in the absence of electricity, walked and were illuminated with fires. It is best described as a recognition of humble roots and appreciation for how the community have evolved.
It consists of carrying out a procession with lights and the town in darkness, in addition to which a conference is later held in which the history and curiosities of the ancient times of this town are explained.