We haven´t been out here in Spain too long and we were used to smoking outside in the UK, so to smoke outside in the beautiful sunshine or the shade if you wish is a godsend. This is only my opinion but I think businesses in Spain will not really be affected and thats mainly due to the weather.

Obviously It was an absolute major culture shock to the Spanish public as this was part of their way of life. I know its only been in existence for 6 months but the signs are very encouraging. We have lived here for nearly 7 years and have seen many changes during this time and we had a business for 6 of these years and never thought the smoknig ban would work. Speaking to many Spanish and British businesses that know very well, the majority say that as long as you have outside space the public have no issue in having a fag on the terrace. In fact, some of the establishments have seen an increase in the numbers as more and more people prefer using these places as there is no smoke wafting across when they are having their meals. So in my opinion I think the ban has had a positive effect on businesses and health.

Can you tell me how many beds and baths they have and how old are they?
Thanks

There are 2 apartments with 3 beds/2 baths and the other one is 4 beds/2 baths. They are all only 7 years old and still look new.

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Alan, personally I think that Jeff W is falling foul of his own enthusiasm. He is new in The Town Hall and I hope he quickly settles in and does a good job for us here on the Urb. We must remember that Jeff may have his followers and party behind him but at the end of the day he is a one man party in The Town Hall and perhaps has little or no power at the moment.

i must admit we were a wee bit worried when it came in to effect as we have loads of spanish customers and they like their cigarettes but to be honest they have all been fantastic no problems at all so therefore it certainly hasnt affected our buisness we are packed out every night with spanish and ex pats

Can you tell me how many beds and baths they have and how old are they?
Thanks

There are 2 apartments with 3 beds/2 baths and the other one is 4 beds/2 baths. They are all only 7 years old and still look new.

I can assure admin that angelique may or may not know what they is talking about,they have one agenda and that is to spoil your forum if you are happy with that then so be it.undoubtably she will find something sarcastic to say about me,but professionals have tried that in the past,it is like water off a ducks back.

Angelique have you ever been to the satellite Town hall,because i think you would notice that very few work there,so you would definitely notice the difference if 60% were sacked

Easy Solution here - just give up the fags - disgusting habit !!

I was told by a tobac owner,that you have to have a certain population to be able to have a tobac shop,and that la Marina Urb only reach that figure in the holiday months.hence we only have a tobac shop in that period.Weird really when you think that in the winter we have more bars than we do residents,but they still manange to stay open if just to pay the bills

Wow what i find weird about that myself Alan is La Marina urb. is one of the biggest in europe and we cant even manage to open a tobaconist all year round. As remember if you use the tobaconist in the village your funding elche town hall

Yes andi,you are right about funding Elche,Also some of the Village tobac staff havnt been taught about customer service,I look upon them and some of the staff in Lidl,as the worst customer care people I have seen.Of course the obvious answer would be to go to the little tobac.in San Fulhencio,who seem to learned customer care,and that way our local town hall benefit.
The other point you make is valid to the point of the size of the Urb.to the size of San Fulhencio.But the Urb is pretty sparse of people in the cooler months,where as the ¨'Town' is mainly Spanish permanent residents

Alan,
I appreciate your input but if San Fulgencio Village with its very, very limited population can justify having a tobaconist/Lottery Shop the the Urbanisation certainly can?

Angelique,I didnt explain my comment very well,about the tobac shop.I should of made it plain,that the population of the 'Town and the Urb.warrant one permanent tobac.either in the 'Town or the Urb.Plus another temporary one in the Summer months as this area swells in population for those months.I gather the 'Town was chosen as it has a more regular clientele throughout the year.
Also i am trying to understand your comment to Nikki`s reply concerning her spelling.

Alan,
I think we are all aware of the fact the current tobaconist/lottery shop is in San Fulgencio. I have not seen anyone deny that this is 100% accurate, however, the population of the Urb. far out weighs the population of San Fulgencio irrespective of season. I do not know of any reason why we could not have a tobaconist/lottery shop permanently here on the Urb. Do you yourself know of any reason? If the politicians decide to issue a further licence then they will do it, will they not?

Correct me if Im wrong, I thought The La Marina Urbanisation was in San Fulgencio therefore making it one place and not somewhere different.Therefore it only warrants one permanent tabbaco shop. Yes?

Do any of our politicians read these posts or are we simply wasting our time?
I certainly have not received any comments from anyone from The San Fulgencio Ivory Tower!

I suppose your right Angelique, but what about the pollution of the cigarettes themselves! and what about the journey to and from Mercadona, Iceland and Lidls. Does anyone think of that?

Malcolm!
I agree with you, cigarette contamination is not good but neither you nor I will stop that? However, the opening of a permanent shop in the Urb is a start to get to grips with the problem, is it not?