What's it like living in Pego?

[Wannabe Expat]

Hi Everyone

I've seen some nice properties for sale in Pego and it looks a lovely place with a mountain backdrop and small enough still to be 'personal'.

Do any of you members out there live in Pego? What's it like? Are there any community activities and associations etc.?

Any info/opinions would be gratefully received.

[Stravinsky]

I live nearby, so can't comment too accurately. As you say, its small enough to be more personal, and it is in a nice position. Monte Pego urb is nearby, but it has around 3000 properties on it. Pego Marshes is nice for bird lovers and of course its only 15 mins from the coast should you be into beaches.

[GallineraGirl]

There's beautiful countryside close by in the Valls de Ebo, Alcala and Gallinera ( unspoilt villages with good, cheap bars and restaurants). Great walking country. If you are a pensioner there is a branch of the U3A ( University of the 3rd Age). in nearby Oliva which offers many activity groups, trips and social events, mainly free of charge. The members are mainly English. We had 2 years of free Spanish lessons provided by the town hall in Pego even though we live in an outlying village. We find Pego a pleasant small town with several supermarkets, shops, bars, swimming pool, cinema, schools and a good health centre (the nearest hospital is Denia). It has everything you need and is still quite 'Spanish’, unlike several other towns nearby. It is a hot place in Summer however.

[Alcalaina]

Originally Posted by GallineraGirl

There's beautiful countryside close by in the Valls de Ebo, Alcala and Gallinera ( unspoilt villages with good, cheap bars and restaurants)...

I always assumed you were called GallineraGirl because you kept chickens! I didn't realise it was a place.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by GallineraGirl

There's beautiful countryside close by in the Valls de Ebo, Alcala and Gallinera ( unspoilt villages with good, cheap bars and restaurants). Great walking country. If you are a pensioner there is a branch of the U3A ( University of the 3rd Age). in nearby Oliva which offers many activity groups, trips and social events, mainly free of charge. The members are mainly English. We had 2 years of free Spanish lessons provided by the town hall in Pego even though we live in an outlying village. We find Pego a pleasant small town with several supermarkets, shops, bars, swimming pool, cinema, schools and a good health centre (the nearest hospital is Denia). It has everything you need and is still quite 'Spanish’, unlike several other towns nearby. It is a hot place in Summer however.

The nearest Hospital is Gandia, not that it is that important
Theres also a friendly Photography Club that meets at Monte Pego every other week, and goes on visits to various places on a regular basis

[GallineraGirl]

We are always referred, by our Doctor, to Denia Hospital from Vall de Gallinera and have also been sent there from the Health Centre in Pego. I think this is because Denia Hospital is the hospital for the Marina Alta, which is our region. Interestingly, people in our village also go to Alcoy (inland). I haven't heard of anyone using Gandia, although the distance is much the same as to Alcoy or Denia from here. We have found the 'Help' interpreter system very useful in Denia and also the fact that many doctors speak some English, so we usually get by in 'Spanglish'. There is no such service in Alcoy. I don't know about Gandia.

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[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by GallineraGirl

We are always referred, by our Doctor, to Denia Hospital from Vall de Gallinera and have also been sent there from the Health Centre in Pego. I think this is because Denia Hospital is the hospital for the Marina Alta, which is our region. Interestingly, people in our village also go to Alcoy (inland). I haven't heard of anyone using Gandia, although the distance is much the same as to Alcoy or Denia from here. We have found the 'Help' interpreter system very useful in Denia and also the fact that many doctors speak some English, so we usually get by in 'Spanglish'. There is no such service in Alcoy. I don't know about Gandia.

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Theres about 8 or 9 kms difference (less) to Gandia, but thats not important right now :-)

I guess there must be a fine line between the two. Yes I guess the help system must be good, I think it operates in many hospitals now. Theres supposed to be a brand new hospital opening in Gandia, but as usual, it seems to be taking an awful long time and work on it seems to keep stopping

[Wannabe Expat]

Originally Posted by GallineraGirl

There's beautiful countryside close by in the Valls de Ebo, Alcala and Gallinera ( unspoilt villages with good, cheap bars and restaurants). Great walking country. If you are a pensioner there is a branch of the U3A ( University of the 3rd Age). in nearby Oliva which offers many activity groups, trips and social events, mainly free of charge. The members are mainly English. We had 2 years of free Spanish lessons provided by the town hall in Pego even though we live in an outlying village. We find Pego a pleasant small town with several supermarkets, shops, bars, swimming pool, cinema, schools and a good health centre (the nearest hospital is Denia). It has everything you need and is still quite 'Spanish’, unlike several other towns nearby. It is a hot place in Summer however.

Thanks - it sounds lovely. Will definitely have a look there when we go out.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by Wannabe Expat

Thanks - it sounds lovely. Will definitely have a look there when we go out.

Down the Val De Gallinera theres a restaurant called La Cueva. Doesnt look much from the outside. Make sure you go in for a meal As long as you like Wild Boar of course

[CapnBilly]

Originally Posted by Stravinsky

Theres about 8 or 9 kms difference (less) to Gandia,

I guess there must be a fine line between the two.

The boundary between Alicante and Valencia province is about halfway along the road between Oliva and Pego, so that's why Pego is allocated to Denia hospital.