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Message from our director Mary Arro

Mary Arro — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 23:03:38 +0000

Wishing you all the happiest Easter you possibly can have during this challenging time, whether you are with your family, friends or alone; whether you are in your country or abroad. We have to take comfort in the small things and be grateful for everything we have.

Let's concentrate on the positive things that are happening to our mother earth and not on what we are missing or not getting. During this time we have changed our lifestyles, by becoming full time parents, juggling video calls and managing our properties while preparing our guests, landlords, sellers and buyers. Hearing our clients who are away from home, some stuck without being able to fly back, some who just arrived, some who thought they had a deal and now don’t. While the pots in our kitchen get hot, and the shopping gets disinfected and put away in the fridge, we have become full time wifes again, house keepers, masters, like in the old times, checking on the kids while they do their best to continue their school lessons as if it was the normal thing to do, while our mobiles ring, we cope, we plan, we clean while connecting, informing and cuddling.

And while you may think this is only difficult for us parents, it is scary for our younger staff, who are always eager to look for opportunities, enthusiastic, full of ideas, taking risks and learning so much from us, ensuring that we the experienced ones, go on and lead the way.

But above all, please spare a thought for those heroes, who alone are saving lifes, for those keeping us safe and fed; for those flying us home, for those who whilst trying to help got sick, for those who keep teaching, for all of those who lost a loved one, for all of those who manage to make this community able to stay home and safe.

If you can, turn off your TV, mobile, computer and enjoy this one in a lifetime Sunday Easter! And pray that it will be over soon.

CEO at MIA Property Boutique

El Gordo, Big Fat Christmas lottery, What is All About?

Mary Arro — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:41:29 +0000

As my years in Spain go by, I have come to the realisation of how little I knew of the Spanish culture, why do they celebrate so many parties, why family union is so important and why do they value their property so much….I learned that more than money for them was all about emotions, emotions based on culture, faith and eager to have fun! No wonder why Spain is in general a happy country, with strong traditions and rules but happy!. The more I get to live with them the more meaning I find to their traditions and this is why our Christmas blog will be dedicated to EL GORDO, which is the biggest lottery prize in the whole world! My first serious encounter with a lottery ticket was at a kids party, after picking my daughter I was sold a lottery ticket to fund a Moros and Cristianos party, at a cost of 23 euros!! I found it outrageous that I was offered a ticket at a kids party and for 23 euros!, not wanting to be the odd one out, I paid. later I spoke to one of the mums, asking if this was normal? Was this the right price? Why should I fund a Moros and Cristianos party? Should the lottery be about funding people in need? To my surprise this mum’s answer was: “yes, I bought two tickets, its very good, the parties in that village are good”!....so it was normal? Maybe here 23 euros is nothing? Am I missing something? She just gave away 46 euros! For a party that she may no go! So I started to investigate and went around asking my expats friends what did they think about it? Darcy said to me “Yes, my Spanish mother-in law spend about 500 euros in tickets every Christmas”, Maria said “Yes, my husband gets tickets from work, the company give them for free, about 50 euros" Karen “Yes, in my school all parent in the class get together and pay to buy a Gordo, The Fat One”; Ana “Yes we get them from our local pub, last year they make money”; Candela “ My mother likes to buy them in this place in Madrid, because it’s tradition, this kiosk has sold the winner a few times” and Carol “Yes the football team is also selling them” and it went on and on…. So the idea is this: an organisation buys the tickets from authaAs my years in Spain go by, I have come to the realisation of how little I knew of the Spanish culture, why do they celebrate so many parties, why family union is so important and why do they value their property so much….I learned that more than money for them was all about emotions, emotions based on culture, faith and eager to have fun! No wonder why Spain is in general a happy country, with strong traditions and rules but happy!. The more I get to live with them the more meaning I find to their traditions and this is why our Christmas blog will be dedicated to EL GORDO, which is the biggest lottery prize in the whole world! My first serious encounter with a lottery ticket was at a kids party, after picking my daughter I was sold a lottery ticket to fund a Moros and Cristianos party, at a cost of 23 euros!! I found it outrageous that I was offered a ticket at a kids party and for 23 euros!, not wanting to be the odd one out, I paid. later I spoke to one of the mums, asking if this was normal? Was this the right price? Why should I fund a Moros and Cristianos party? Should the lottery be about funding people in need? To my surprise this mum’s answer was: “yes, I bought two tickets, its very good, the parties in that village are good”!....so it was normal? Maybe here 23 euros is nothing? Am I missing something? She just gave away 46 euros! For a party that she may no go! So I started to investigate and went around asking my expats friends what did they think about it? Darcy said to me “Yes, my Spanish mother-in law spend about 500 euros in tickets every Christmas”, Maria said “Yes, my husband gets tickets from work, the company give them for free, about 50 euros" Karen “Yes, in my school all parent in the class get together and pay to buy a Gordo, The Fat One”; Ana “Yes we get them from our local pub, last year they make money”; Candela “ My mother likes to buy them in this place in Madrid, because it’s tradition, this kiosk has sold the winner a few times” and Carol “Yes the football team is also selling them” and it went on and on…. So the idea is this: an organisation buys the tickets from authorised outlets for 20 euros, and sells them for 23 euros, the difference goes to the organisation to fund the charity, football team, party etc., people get in syndicates to buy the tickets and spread the possibilities of earning while funding some other interest. The Lottery Christmas is a Christmas ritual celebrated on the 22 December every year, and comes from the XVIII century, the second longest running in the world, it went through the civil war, under Franco regime. The numbers are shuffled and presented by kids from the School of San Ildefonso, one of the oldest schools for Orphans in Spain, about 400 years old, In recent years it has been open for kids with families too. The children are chosen for their vocal skills and are prepared during the whole year for this event. There is pressure on a child and the same time honour on a child to sing the number, and Gosh ..they Sign the numbers, like angels in a glorious day. They are also known as The Children of Good Luck. Winners always donate money to this well deserved school. The Angels singing the numbers As the years have gone by the National Lottery has become an important event worldwide, the event is like watching a championship in Spain, entire villages join to win el GORDO, football teams, hospitals, restaurants etc. and the price is so big that pretty much you hear always one close to you have won. So imagine the emotions building up for this date!. As social media grows also the publicity, the commercials are beautiful made, and this year it has made the actors, who were no known until now, celebrities! watch the video: So have you bought your ticket? orised outlets for 20 euros, and sells them for 23 euros, the difference goes to the organisation to fund the charity, football team, party etc., people get in syndicates to buy the tickets and spread the possibilities of earning while funding some other interest. The Lottery Christmas is a Christmas ritual celebrated on the 22 December every year, and comes from the XVIII century, the second longest running in the world, it went through the civil war, under Franco regime. The numbers are shuffled and presented by kids from the School of San Ildefonso, one of the oldest schools for Orphans in Spain, about 400 years old, In recent years it has been open for kids with families too. The children are chosen for their vocal skills and are prepared during the whole year for this event. There is pressure on a child and the same time honour on a child to sing the number, and Gosh ..they Sign the numbers, like angels in a glorious day. They are also known as The Children of Good Luck. Winners always donate money to this well deserved school. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="991"] The Angels singing the numbers[/caption] As the years have gone by the National Lottery has become an important event worldwide, the event is like watching a championship in Spain, entire villages join to win el GORDO, football teams, hospitals, restaurants etc. and the price is so big that pretty much you hear always one close to you have won. So imagine the emotions building up for this date!. As social media grows also the publicity, the commercials are beautiful made, and this year it has made the actors, who were no known until now, celebrities! watch the video: https://youtu.be/GX1Cdd1BqX0 So have you bought your ticket?

Sabatika – The New Exotic Destination

Marketing — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 21:27:51 +0000

On the 22th November, our Team was invited to a VIP menu tasting at The New Thai Restaurant Sabatika, https://www.facebook.com/sabatikarestaurant/videos/1337725932964930/ “I knew it was going to be Thai Food and thought of tasting just some asian nibles….. little did I knew what a experience we were about to have”...............by Mia director Spacious and elegant capturing the essence and glamour of Thailand, the ambience has been professionally designed with furniture and fabrics imported from Asia as well as the most exotic ingredients, the experience was eye and mouth watering, how can a simple steamed fish on banana leaf be so unexpectedly delicious? And the best part is that everything is so fresh and therefore healthy! The tasting turned into a experience of party flavours, simple and sophisticated as mango or dry lemons garnish with spices brought from Thailand can be, all accompanied with a menu of fine international wine and desserts like the green tea warm pudding! and to top it all, the service was excellent! the tables are looked after by a team of waiters, all with one task to complete for every stage of the meal. The restaurant comes with an innovative service, the owner Leon (who is from China) a connoisseur on the business as well as qualified sommelier, knows that Alicante is changing its culture with more and more international people coming to live here, hence the restaurant offering meals pretty much all day! one could star dining from 8pm rather that the usual 10pm! Which for us, expats is a blessing! The restaurant also offers a series of cocktails and tapas served throughout the whole day at the lush bar or terrace with views to the Torregolf park.

All with the life house music play by the famous DJ Jonathan Lopez, a reality TV star from “ Casado a primera vista” (Marriage at first Sight), Jonathan welcomed us as if it were his house, the smile and care on us made us feel so at easy and comfortable to seat at the bar and later on the sassy chairs digging on the grounds. Make sure you get your picture taken with him!

The experience was so good that our director decided to repeat it with her kids the week after and they loved it, the chairs on the ground, the costumes and the exotic dishes didn’t scare them off and the noodles! Which kid does not like noodles! Location is excellent as it is not in the centre of Alicante, plenty of parking and a park for the kids to play! If you fancy visiting this place, make sure you do your reservation with advance no to have disappointments, you can call at: 965 77 30 17 And let us know how it went for you ;)

Street Party! Los Girasoles San Vicente del Raspeig

Marketing — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 13:54:20 +0000

Have you ever wonder, why do the spaniards celebrate so much? Any excuse for a Party? And it can’t be so much fun if you do it all the time? The streets parties in Spain, dates from many many years ago, the whole community lives for it and it takes a year preparation to hold the event and save for the expenses, in many occasions not having any funding from the local government, other than private donations and the willingness of the neighbours to keep their traditions! Los Girasoles, an upcoming suburb in Alicante, belonging to the City of San Vicente, so close to San Vicente famous University! Only about 15 minute drive from Playa San Juan and Alicante Airport! A quiet area where compounds don't exist, only big villas, with nice roads for cars and bikes, with country side lanes, some shops and a few restaurants. There is a central park where the party takes off! Unmissable by its location! On the third week of August, Tables are laid around a ring where the stage and dance floor is, with room enough for professional dancing horses to perform and competitions for the whole family as well as fantastic music for all ages and styles. To get a table is not easy, you pretty much need to be local and pay about 60 euros for the week, reserving in advance! So every day for a week, you can bring along your own food, drinks and enjoy the activities with your family. The neighbors, the teens and the little ones will be there as well as the Girasoles Festival Queen and King!! So difficult to stay seated and so easy to see three generations at once in the Dance Floor! This year MIA Property Boutique had the pleasure to be invited! By our Sister Company manager, Jose Antonio de Inmobiliaria Aluna, what a great night! We meet his lovely wife, beautiful daughter, friends and friends of friends! Lots of Food, drinks, Dance, Bingo and Bouncy castles! We wanted to stay over for the foam party next day but our English clock took us to bed after 3am!! Here are some pictures and a little video to give you a flash of the event! And this is what is like to live in los Girasoles! Here to buy a house is not just the house but the Community! So much forgotten nowadays!

Las Hogueras 2016 – Fire Festival Alicante

Marketing — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:46:50 +0000

Dating from the 18th Century, this celebration has been been taking place on the longest day of the year, originally related to the farmer’s harvest celebration and exported to the streets of Alicante City, The Hogueras which was banned during its first years, has been unstoppable since 1920! The popularity of this celebration has put Alicante on the Touristic party Maps for the Summer! No matter the economic recessions or water draughts, the Hogueras is a must! and the Alicantinos ensure this happens with so much passion that it is not difficult to get involved! If you live by the city, be prepared to have sleepless nights by the parades and barracas at your door! With fireworks displays and explosions everywhere! The traditional Beauties “las Bellezas” walking and hosting the events will take your breath away! Make sure you get your picture taken with one of them, they really don't mind! And what are “Las Barracas”? Well they are improvise street restaurants and bars, full of delicious smells, drinks and music! At excellent prices! Tables will be reserved by the locals so make sure you know one to let you in, if you don't know one, don't panic there are other ones that will allow in! The Hogueras sculptures built from paper mache following themes imposed by the ayuntamiento, all have a message to give, many times related to politics, every district, main street will have one, they can be as tall as a building and they all compete for a prize! They are set on fire set on the 24th June at 12 pm, right after a massive firework display with the shape of a palm tree jumping off the castle! With chants and provocations to the fire men, the spectators will get a good water splash! Make sure you bring clothes to get changed! If you missed it this year! Don't worry next year it will all over again!

What is a Romeria? Las Fiestas!

Marketing — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:30:14 +0000

With a religious motive which also involves history and tradition, leaving in many cases the religion to one side to become a celebration of life! A great excuse to stay with the family, get close to your friends and drop all the stress of working or studying!....maybe that’s the trick to have a happy long life! In April, after Easter the Alicantinos do a Romeria, one of the nicest ones in Spain,after the one in Sevilla. This Romeria (peregrination) which is about 8 km long gathers about 20,000 pilgirms! starts at The Cathedral of Saint Nicholas which is in the city center, old part and ends in San Juan Playa, at La Santa Faz Monastery, where the original Canvas of Jesus Christ face rest (for those who don’t know, the canvas is a piece of cloth used to clean Jesus Christ when he was walking with the cross on his shoulder before been crucified). The Santa Faz Romeria, has been performed since the last three centuries, and is undertaken by all ages & backgrounds, even children and pets are involved! While the early walkers enjoy the ceremony along with traditional biscuits and sweet wine, the late ones, (mostly youngsters), start their parade towards what is known here as “El Botellon” “Party in the Street”, which ends at the end of the romeria, taking course to playa San Juan, where drinks, music and food will be brought in shopping trolleys taken from the supermarkets, amazingly there are no casualties involved other than lots of drunk teens on the beach, there are no fights and the next day everything is again clean and pristine like if nothing even happened! How much does it cost? It’s free! may bring along a picnic and stop at any time!, it's totally safe and fun for the kids! They can bring their bikes, roller blades or prams, there is no restriction! ….and something is for sure ..your little one will remember this events for the rest of his or her life and may bring them back every time in April with your grand kids along! https://youtu.be/iCkdqIZN1eA

Alicante Festival of Classical Guitar 2016

Marketing — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 13:26:14 +0000

For the fourth year the Auditorio de la Diputación de Alicante (ADDA) presents it's 6 month classical guitar festival featuring 7 concerts from international musicians. Thickets are on sale online at http://www.instanticket.es/, by telephone 902 444 300 and at the ADDA box office.

The festival opened this year on 9th January with Grammy award winning solo classical guitarist David Russell from Scotland.

In the coming months 6 more international musicians take to the stage.

Stefano Grondona - 6th February

Recital with works from Johann Jakob Froberger, Domenico Scarlatti, Ernst Krenek, Miguel Llobet, Enrique Granados, Manuel de Falla, Benjamin Britten e Isaac Albéniz.

Ignacio Rodes - 27th February

Alicante born Ignacio is considered one of the best guitarists of his generation. Concert with works from Robert de Visée, Johann Sebastian Bach, Salvador Bacarisse, Quitín Esquembre y Joaquín Turina.

Fabio Zanon - 12th March

Program to be detirmined

Sergio y Odair Assad - 2th April

Concert with works by Albéniz, Granados, Piazzolla, Gismonti, Pernambuco, Canhoto, Garoto, Reis, Baden Powel, Bellinati

Manuel Barrueco - 15th May

Recital with works from Granados, Sor and M. de Falla

Paul O'Dette - 5th June

Viruoso Lute. recital with works from Francesco de Milano, Juan Ambrosio Dalza, Marco dall'Aquila and Alberto Ripa da Mantova.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJq9GoCy8VE

Afternoons (Tardeo) in Alicante

Mary Arro — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:45:12 +0000

AFTERNOONING!

In Alicante not everything happens at night!, in fact is very common to start the party at 2pm, with a nice lunch to continue to cruise by at bars and plazas around the historic part of town, the Plaza behind the market is a favorite meeting point! by 6pm you will dance at your favorite pub and by 10 you will be on your way home by tram! they call it "Tardear" ("afternooning")! https://youtu.be/k8aM5znbdpk

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New Gourmet Tapas Bar, Alicante Centre

Marketing — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:57:08 +0000

On Thursday, MIA's photographer had the pleasure of attending the opening of a new and cosy place in the Centre of Alicante, where you can enjoy some wonderful gourmet tapas accompanied by a wide range of excellent wines and Vermouth cocktails. [rev_slider alias="concept_740"]

Chef Alexis del Val Pérez

Heading up the kitchen is 36 years old chef Alexis del Val Pérez, a professional with great creativity and experience ready to delight us with his best dishes. Alexis was born in San Sebastián, world cradle of the culinary arts. Over 14 years ago Alexis decided to devote himself to his passion, the kitchen. After good and bad experiences, working and learning with the best, chef Alex says that, despite the obstacles, he has never stopped striving to make an impact on the tough world of haute cuisine, and today he stands at the head of this unique project in Alicante offering signature cuisine from around the world, delicious tapas at more than affordable prices and an impressive tasting menu for dinner. In his dishes one can certainly appreciate the talent and passion with which chef Alex combines the highest quality fresh ingredients with visually stunning presentation. Alexis has participated in several international competitions of pintxos in San Sebastian and has worked in some of the the best kitchens soaking up knowledge and techniques, and it shows.

Concept 7/40 Gourmet Tapas Bar

We believe that 740 Concept Bar, due to its central location in the centre of Alicante, the quality of the products offered and the new concept of an open kitchen where the chef interacts directly with the customers, will give much to talk about in the coming months! Without a doubt 740 Concept Bar is going to be the restaurant of reference in the Centre of Alicante.

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Double home victories for the senior feminine team – Club Athético San Vicente Hockey

Marketing — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:07:42 +0000

The women's senior team carried out a round day, ending before the Christmas break with two victories: CH Carpesa 3-2 and the CH Valencia 5-1. We sent our photographer to cover the match . At 13:00 the San Vicente faced a Carpesa with higher energies than the gathering of last week. The visitors didn't make it easy to the girls, who, despite having a greater mastery of the party, were to take the victory by 3-2 (goals from Kezia Taylor x 2 and Giuliana Marullo). However, the joint sanvicentero was not very pleased and happy with the result, and, after the team meeting with the trainer, and subsequently with the captain, the home team would face the next encounter with greater strength and motivation. Valencia CH was the second opponent. The Valencian (unbeaten so far this season) initially presented his team with goalkeeper-player and new technique of pressure. Despite the comeback attempts, errors in the visiting team did not reduce the deficit on the scoreboard, and addition to the good play and the hunger for goals, the Alicantinas were crowned with a big win, 5 (Ciara Brenner x 2, Kezia Taylor x 2 and María Berenguer) goals 1. Athletic alignment San Vicente: Ana Sanchez (P), Victoria Pujante, Patricia Martinez, Kezia Taylor, Giuliana Marullo, Carmen Mendias, Ciara Brenner, Maria Berenguer, Sandra Segura and Pilar García. Coach: Luke guitar. Team Director: Paco Mendías In addition, the youth team room he obtained another double win 6-1 before Giner de los Ríos and 7-5 against Valencia CH black, which leaves them in 2nd position of the group, and will face a ranked 1st of Group B in the Play off final. Original Article Doble victoria del Sénior Femenino en casa