Best area to open a small guesthouse

GuestPoster991

30 December 2016 15:34:23

GuestPoster991

30 December 2016 15:34:23

Hi

I am thinking of opening a small guesthouse in the future, somewhere in Spain. I would like to be in a quiet, natural environment (not a villa to villa suburb) but also somewhere within or close to a small town or village. Obviously it needs to be a tourist friendly area but I would like to aim for a quieter tourist, someone interested in relaxing in a peaceful setting and visiting local points of interest. Not the hen party or clubbing type.
My first thought is Menorca.
What does anyone think? Any feedback on living in Menorca welcome. Or any other ideas?
I would love to hear your opinions on this.

BrightBug

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BrightBug

03 January 2017 13:35:07

BrightBug

03 January 2017 13:35:07

I was about to suggest Mallorca, Menorca or Ibiza. No shortage of customers!

GuestPoster991

03 January 2017 14:10:52

GuestPoster991

03 January 2017 14:10:52

How easy is it living there if you only speak English? Obviously I would learn Spanish but that would take a while.

BrightBug

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BrightBug

03 January 2017 14:51:45

BrightBug

03 January 2017 14:51:45

I don't live there (only mainland Spain), but have visited Mallorca and you could certainly get by not speaking any spanish. Certainly better than the mainland. However setting up a business may be a different story cause you'll need to look over bank info, understand tax info etc. Though maybe you just find an English speaking lawyer and accountant and job done!

GuestPoster991

05 January 2017 08:55:19

GuestPoster991

05 January 2017 08:55:19

In terms of costs, is there an island that you'd recommend above the others? Is there one that makes more sense business wise?

Montse Gómez-Lawyer

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Montse Gómez-Lawyer

23 January 2017 22:38:11

Montse Gómez-Lawyer

23 January 2017 22:38:11

Hi there!! I would suggest Murcia region! It's cheap, tourist friendly, not crowded, nice coast areas and you can enjoy lovely weather the whole year!! 3.000 hours of sun a year!! *** and I'll be more than happy to help you!!

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GuestPoster991

24 January 2017 09:07:16

GuestPoster991

24 January 2017 09:07:16

Thank you. I have bear it in mind. Have a good day.

CasaQuince

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jaen

CasaQuince

28 January 2017 12:41:15

CasaQuince

28 January 2017 12:41:15

jaen

Hi. I established a small guest house in 2011, having spent 4 years renovating and updating the house. I have 3 double rooms and some camping area. All licences and permissions are in place and it is listed as a CasaRural, the highest standard of guest houses in Andalucia. I am 1 hour from Granada, 75mins from Cordoba, 2 hours from Sevilla and 90 mins north of Malaga. I have visitors from all over the world and have had guests in every month of the year. CasaQuince sits 760metres above sea level on a good mountain road with spectacular views. It is listed in Airbnb under Spain, Andalucia or Alcala La Real and there is a Casaquince Facebook page. It is also for sale. I am alone here and at 71 years of age finding it harder to keep it up to scratch. I would like it to continue as a business. With good marketing and its own web-site a very good business could be established, although I have tried to keep it at 'hobby' level as I don't want to work full-time. Happy to talk about it or any other aspects of setting up a guest house/b&b.

Keith

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