HOT AT ZOCO MARKET
What a scorcher at Zoco market this afternoon, sweat dripping off you, very uncomfortable, but hey must not complain cos thats one of the reasons why we are here.
Not too many people about and all the stall holders were all moaning about the lack of sales. Compared to last year the takings are lower and they are all concerned as this should be the best time of the year for tourists.
I totally agree with you Chistine the general cost of living has shot up over the last few years and you quite rightly mention that the exchange rate is now very low, which has affected the spending power the Brits used to have and they are all reducing their expenditure. It makes you wonder how the average Spanish family survives especially that at least 1 in 4 is unemployed.
Hello,
I was out and about today in the the main tourist areas of Villamartin, La Zenia & Playa flamenca and I could not believe the lack of people around. The majority of the bars & restaurants were not full and I feel for all these businesses as this should be the busiest time of the year for them.
Hope things start to pick up as things are not looking too good at the moment.
Commented chrishenrick at ymail.com
with the euro the way it is, there are fewer holiday makers here at the mo, also they are not spending, prefering to eat in and spend time at beaches and pools....dont blame them really it has got so expensive here now...Mercadonna has just put their prices up for the summer season, aswell as many other shops?...surely they should b droppin them to gain customers???...plus it makes it harder for us locals, who have been here many a year and give them custom all year round?!....interested to know any other views???...ok my rant over for the day!
Chris from the Algorfa page!!!