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Duncan Ponter. Our New Life in Spain.
United Kingdom
Приєднався 25 вер 2012
I’m Duncan Ponter, a full-time resident of Southern Spain, long-time motor trade expert and custom car and motorcycling enthusiast. Now, I’m sharing the culture, lifestyle, and mechanics of my world with you.
On this channel, you’ll find a mix of vlogs, tips, insights about living in sunny Spain -along with some behind-the-scenes looks into the world of car dealerships, (buying, servicing or repairing), car and bike builds, and motorcycling. Whether you're interested in the moving to Spain, living in Spain, or sights and sounds of Spain, or you're passionate about classic cars, hot rods, and bikes, this channel is for you. Watch what you like, and leave the rest!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates. Share with fellow enthusiasts-let’s build a community of adventurers, well-informed car buyers, savvy aftersales customers and car and motorcycle lovers.
#LivingInSpain, #motorcycles, #spainvlog, #vloglife , #spain
On this channel, you’ll find a mix of vlogs, tips, insights about living in sunny Spain -along with some behind-the-scenes looks into the world of car dealerships, (buying, servicing or repairing), car and bike builds, and motorcycling. Whether you're interested in the moving to Spain, living in Spain, or sights and sounds of Spain, or you're passionate about classic cars, hot rods, and bikes, this channel is for you. Watch what you like, and leave the rest!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates. Share with fellow enthusiasts-let’s build a community of adventurers, well-informed car buyers, savvy aftersales customers and car and motorcycle lovers.
#LivingInSpain, #motorcycles, #spainvlog, #vloglife , #spain
Beach Bars on the Mar Menor
Join me on a cycle tour along the stunning 5-kilometre promenade of Mar Menor in Los Alcázares, Murcia, Spain! 🌊🚴♂️ In this video, I explore the vibrant beachfront, stopping to showcase the best beach bars, cafes, and local attractions that make this place a must-visit destination.
Whether you're a sun worshipper, a beach lover, or simply looking to experience the beauty of Spain, this video is perfect for you! Discover the scenic views, charming coastal atmosphere, and hidden gems along the Mar Menor coastline. From relaxing spots to enjoy a drink to top-rated local restaurants, there's something for everyone.
🔹 Highlights of the video:
- Scenic bike ride along Mar Menor's 5 km promenade
- Best beach bars and cafés to visit in Los Alcázares
- Local attractions and hidden gems on the beachfront
- Breathtaking views of the Mar Menor lagoon
- Tips for tourists visiting Los Alcázares
📍 Location: Los Alcázares, Murcia, Spain
🏖️ Area: Mar Menor
🚲 Activity: Cycling Tour, Beachfront Exploration
If you’re planning a trip to the Costa Cálida, don’t miss this guide to the Mar Menor! Make sure to subscribe for more travel adventures and tips, and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated on future videos from Spain.
#MarMenor
#LosAlcazares
#CyclingInSpain
Whether you're a sun worshipper, a beach lover, or simply looking to experience the beauty of Spain, this video is perfect for you! Discover the scenic views, charming coastal atmosphere, and hidden gems along the Mar Menor coastline. From relaxing spots to enjoy a drink to top-rated local restaurants, there's something for everyone.
🔹 Highlights of the video:
- Scenic bike ride along Mar Menor's 5 km promenade
- Best beach bars and cafés to visit in Los Alcázares
- Local attractions and hidden gems on the beachfront
- Breathtaking views of the Mar Menor lagoon
- Tips for tourists visiting Los Alcázares
📍 Location: Los Alcázares, Murcia, Spain
🏖️ Area: Mar Menor
🚲 Activity: Cycling Tour, Beachfront Exploration
If you’re planning a trip to the Costa Cálida, don’t miss this guide to the Mar Menor! Make sure to subscribe for more travel adventures and tips, and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated on future videos from Spain.
#MarMenor
#LosAlcazares
#CyclingInSpain
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Your totally spot on about the UK it's way too expensive to live and the amount of taxes we pay is unbelievable. It's a shithole as nothing works. I really want to move out to Spain but just not sure how to go about it. I'm a skilled man in engineering and have papers to back me up but not sure about what work there is. Great video I enjoyed it. All the best mate 👍
Great video Duncan. Some of our favourite spots in there and some we still haven’t tried yet.
Envious of the suns hot rays 😊 I don’t want to seem to be prying into your business just curious about wether you have a will made here in the uk or Spain so that your family are sorted legally. Is it complicated?
Nice video again Duncan, looks like a good place for a walk along beach front, definitely beats the cold scottish weather 👍
Hi Duncan great video. Where did you begin the cycle? Was it Los Alcazares?
@@roisinadams306 Yes, the far end of Los Alcazares, past Spinosa.
Buena vista is great
I always thought that building was going to be an office or something didn't know it was lottery winners
@@garysands265 It may not be, it’s only what I’ve heard.
Hi ducan …just your lovely video, very envious of the sunshine as it’s dull,grey, wet chilly Monday here in London…I have walked that route many times ..and stop at most of those bars …hi to Trisha..Chris - lee 😊
@@christopherhughes8554 Cheers Chris. Same back to Lee.
Well Done, Duncan, CAROLINE, Dublin
Another great informative video, thanks Duncan
@@lynnearmstrong4810 Cheers Lynne. 👍
As a British born, Long-term(19 years) resident here in Spain, I can honestly say that I not regretted a single day of having oved here in early 2006 and agree 100% with all that "Duncan" says. However, there is one to me, salient point which he has Not mentioned, it is simply this, "FAR LOWER LEVELS OF PERSONAL STRESS HERE"..!! People of "advancing years" such as myself and "semi-disabled", Are treated with Dignity and Respect, Never made to feel Vulnerable or even that they are an "inconvenience"...!! " Viva la Vida d'Espana.."!!
@@peterlbaldwin511 I agree Peter, no stress here. All the best.
Thank you Duncan for the updates! Could you film the parcing space and park that is supposed to be created on Calle Rio Narcea?
@@lauraalbrecht1476 I did this short video last week. Have a look at it. ua-cam.com/users/shortsIQIwmz70MEM?si=1iihzcjNxlAbiKww
Couple more refreshment stops further down, el capitan and banana blue and a good size dia supermarket. Can vouch for casa India, it's excellent, we go there every time we are over plus it's walking distance from us. Camaleón is a fun little night out too.
Thanks ❤️ very interesting to me as I've not lived in the uk for a long time
Nice wee insight to see what's happening Duncan, enjoying all these videos, keep up the good work 👍
Hola Duncan, Congratulations you are doing very well. CAROLINE, DUBLIN CALLING, GOING TO LOSALCAZARES OVER 25 YEARS SO have a very good knowledge of the area. I live in Losalcazares for 9 months of the year since 2019 And return to Dublin for 3 months only. Delighted you filmed the area from old town, passed Hotel Costa Narejoj and mentioned La chapaso, Pharmacy , run by Pepi, best chemist in Losalcazares, he is a qualified doctor and so kind to everyone, particularly the elderly. Also Facona is excellent, more expensive than Aldie or Liddle but very popular with Spanish. Over the years my experience is always follow the Spanish as an fantastic guide , they know where to go😊. My favourite bar is La Ola, any time of the day, so friendly, particularly as a woman on her own, one feel so comfortable, lost my glasses, prescription 300 Euros, after 3 days searching, Sabadol had them for❤ me. One last thing you must high light is health care in Spain, Unfortunately I had a terrible fall a few days. Had to go to Hospital Argos, 20 minutes from Losalcazares. 1 broken rib, 2 fractured ribs, treated so well, excellent as opposed to Ireland. But Ireland is in the EU as opposed to Britain. XRAYS, MEDICATION COST ME NOTHING 😊 MY 2 JACK RUSSELL DOGS HEADING ON 18 YEARS. IN CONCLUSION, SPAIN IS FANTASTIC COUNTRY TO LIVE ONE ONES LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF RETIRED 😅😊❤😂 WELL DONE ESPANA. ALSO Try and make the effort to speak a little bit of Spanish. Duolingo is fantastic to learn. I DO 10 MINUTES AT LEAST EVERY DAY AND COSTS ME NOTHING. SORRY FOR THE BIBLE.
Thanks for the video Duncan. Interesting to see that bottom area. That whole area around “The Strip” seems fabulous. And the bottom end is so close to the beach! Definitely worth exploring more I think. I’m guessing by the nickname “millionaires row” I won’t be living there anytime soon but loving the look of that hotel on the corner. Definitely putting that on my “check this out” list 😊. Beautiful area, a real gem I think.
We’ve been calling it Millionaire row for 18 years, for that same reason of the price and size of the houses.
Se ha preguntado, que sentido tiene la vida?
A menudo, pero nunca puedo obtener una respuesta satisfactoria.
Muchos la han encontrado en la Biblia, otras preguntas que noshacemos a menudo, puede que usted tambien la encuentre, podemos comentar la respuesta que da la Biblia
@@larapelolargo No gracias, la biblia y la religión no son para mí. Buena suerte.
You should show your bike!
I'll include it in the next video.
Well said !
I drove that road in a hire car when I took a wrong turn in Murcia. Some suburb riding skills demonstrated whilst also commentating sir! Trying to guess your professional background.
Thanks. I was a Consultant in the Motor Trade for the last 25 years of my working life.
We recently bought a small place in the region as a shared holiday home. I can't only dream of retiring there someday.
You will do it if you really want it. Make a plan and stick to it. All the best.
Fantastic ❤, well done😂from CAROLINE and the Jack's x 2 who achieved 17 years on 7 January. Live in Losalcazares 9 months of the year, reluctant to return to Dalkey, South Dublin. Want to know why parking restaurant bar because 25 years ago, it existed with a big car park only. Fantastic place to eat and staff so friendly and dogs very welcome 😊Apart from the 2 Jack Russell 😂We have 2 Pembroke CORGIES who attract a lot of attention. Los is pure heaven and the beautiful Mar Menor 😅😅😅😅
Thanks for that extra information.
Will keep my eyes out for you in March. Looking forward to hunting for a holiday home.
Hola Duncan ( Trisha) thanks for that video,lovely to see the strip finished at long last ,shall look forward to seeing it in March ? Chris-lee 😊
@@christopherhughes8554 Cheers Chris. It won’t be long, it will be good to catch up.
I will be on your patch on a Triumph in April. Looking forward to it!
Just found your channel on a facebook post. Thanks 🙏🏽
Thanks for the video Duncan, place is looking really good there! Could you do one showing a little more at the bottom end of the strip? Seems to be a little quieter down that end and less commercial outlets, etc, or at least that’s the impression I’ve gotten from the videos.
Thank you Duncan always watch your videos x
Fab video thanks. Could you do a walk around of the old town and good bars and restaurants there please? We highly recommend Bar Santa Teresa!!! Love it!
Thanks for watching. I'm going to do a video of the old town at night once a few more places are back open after the winter break.
What a great way to start my day seeing The Strip, thanks Duncan for going to the trouble of doing this for us all.
Great to see the update thanks for your efforts Duncan
Looks nice mate. Well done..
Thx again Duncan! Flying tomorrow to Los Alcázares again!!!
The builders must have got word that you were going to film an update, as we were there a couple of hours before you and there were no bins or cycle racks - "You've got the power"! 😁
Cheers Mike. I don't know how many unicycles will use the badly placed cycle racks though.
Another brilliant uplifting video great seeing the region and countryside. Keep living and enjoying your best life. Scottish Lynne P.S. in Dorset we’ve got the Blue Pool in Dorset which is lovely to visit.
Hi Duncan, great video, very thought provoking, thank you. Would love to know more about the budget you have (monthly & annually) to pay for your mazing life in Spain? Also, is that budget paid for by pensions, property like buy to lets, or other? Thank you :)
I will be doing a video about this soon.
i think older we all get and after loosing you're parents, we are all think about live and what we should do to live a good live.i am still wondering how do you finance you're life in Spain,would be appreciated if you could give us an insight of it,maybe?
Yes would love to see a video on this too 👍
@@robmueller8143 We just had many, many years of planning and saving to ensure we had enough to live until our state pensions are due. We knew we would do it one day, so we planned for it to make sure we could actually do it. Look at your assets, re-define what you actually need to live a good life, and go for it.
@ Yes i got all that, but the question is, and i think i speak for many viewers, how much money in Euros do you need as an average to live a comfy life with no hassle in Spain?is it best to buy a house or flat or is it better to rent,how much does it cost for ,groceries,insurance,car,living expenses etc. in average to calculate a retirement in Spain?i mean moneywise you can't say it nowadays anymore, because of the always bigger inflation, how much to put behind you, cause you will find out all of a sudden that the money you thought would be enough is worth only half of it!we need some figures Duncan.thank you in advance
@ at what age did you retire Duncan? Would be really useful to know what it costs you as a couple per year/month, to live the life you do? Thanks so much!
Loved it cheers Duncan
Great video cheers mate
Glad you enjoyed it.
Well done Duncan, great to see a biker living in Spain & loving life 😎👏🏻
Couldn't agree more.
What visa did you get? And what area in Spain did you move to!
What area is this filmed in please ?
It's the Palm Grove in Elche.
Thanks for these videos Duncan. I'm 60 and just exist really.I want to do what you have done but at the moment lack the backbone to do it despite my family telling me to clear off..
If you really want to make a change, make a plan and stick to it. All the best.
Hi Duncan, How interesting!!! Hope to see more of your videos!!! Have a nice day!!! 🥰
Thank you! You too!
Very true Duncan, it's what you do with it that counts, do what makes you happy 👏👏
Another good wee chat Duncan. I leave your videos running knowing my hubby is tuning in at some level 😊 seriously thinking of moving to Spain after listening. The weather here in Glasgow is not good for our health.
Maybe he'll get the message eventually. All the best.
Hello Duncan I agree with a lot of what you’ve said. The uk is in free fall at the moment and I also cannot see it changing. We have thought about moving across to Spain as the family already owns a property in Los alcazares. It’s a big step to take as we’d obviously be further away from the kids. I think that’s the only thing that stops me personally from taking the plunge. I’m now aged 59 and retired with a private pension. Think I need to discuss my future with the kids and decide one way or the other. Great video mate cheers
Thanks Duncan, I'm fairly new to your channel and enjoy the varied content, I ride a bike myself so this was a bonus, enjoy!!
Welcome aboard!