Saydo Manhattan

1) Why should I buy a property from Mobile Homes Abroad Ltd / Caravans in the Sun?

• UK & European Export specialist service
• Quality camping and residential parks
• Friendly, Visa advisory team
• Stress free, no pressure sales
• No obligation viewing trips available

2) What does a viewing trip include?

• Viewing the development at your leisure and tour the local area with a Team Representative.

3) How much deposit is required?

• In the case of a plot reserve, a flexible deposit will secure the plot for a pre-agreed period, before placing the home order.
• Our friendly team can advise and offer terms to suit most individual circumstances.

5) What is included in the price?
Furnished mobile home sited and connected on to your own plot.

5a) Are there any additional fees to pay

• A one-off additional charge of 206.91€ payable upon handover for new water metre.
• Annual service fees (also referred to as ground rent)

6) What are the running costs (At time of writing)?

Payable monthly directly to the park

• Monthly service fees for mobile homes of €417.00 – Payable annually (€4995)
• Monthly service fees for 16m x 16m chalet plots of €485.00 – Payable annually (€5,817.87)
• Monthly service fees for 16m x 21m chalet plots of €560.00 – Payable annually (€6,725.40)
• Gas bottles – Current local market cost
• Electricity – Current local rate
• Water – Current local rate

7) What are the plot sizes?

• Hubert Street – 8 Exclusive Plots
• Extensive sized tree lined plots, ideal for residential living.
• 256m2 = 16m x 16m – ideal for any model from our range of homes, sun terrace, car parking and privacy.

8) How long can I keep my mobile home on site for?

• As long as required, condition of mobile home and plot must be well maintained.

9) Can I sell or rent my mobile home if required?

• Yes, we can advertise your mobile home for sale on our website, please click here to view our mobile home resale service.
• The park encourages visits from friends and family, however to maintain the exclusive ‘residential’ ambience, commercial subletting isn’t permitted here.
• Parks which permit subletting are generally located nearer to the coastline.

10) What facilities are nearby?

• A shuttle service is planned to connect Saydo-Manhattan residents with Saydo Park, allowing access to its facilities during the completion of amenities at Saydo-Manhattan.
• The local village offers a range of amenities ideal for residential living, including grocery stores, bars, restaurants, a chemist, and a bank with an ATM.
• There are 4 weekly markets within a short drive and the park is just a 15 minute drive from the ancient town of Antequera
• The broader area is rich in international cuisine, art, history, nature, and stunning architecture, providing a diverse and culturally rich experience.
• For sports and hobby enthusiasts, the locality hosts clubs for water sports, walking, bowling, horse riding, language lessons, excursion groups, and ladies’ and men’s clubs.
• Residents can indulge in a variety of leisure activities, including water sports like kitesurfing, jet skiing, and water skiing. Golf enthusiasts have access to several courses, while adrenaline seekers can enjoy go-karting. For those interested in equestrian activities, horse riding facilities are available.
• The area is a haven for food lovers, offering a wide range of dining options, from traditional Spanish to British and international cuisine, catering to diverse culinary tastes.
• Shopping, culture, and entertainment are well catered for with local shopping centres, art and history museums, and English theatre performances in Fuengirola, Marbella, and San Pedro de Alcántara.
• For relaxation and wellness, the area boasts medical resorts and spas. Those looking for excitement can visit casinos in Benalmádena and Marbella, enjoy musical productions at Málaga’s Cervantes Theatre, or explore the water parks in Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
• Fun family activities include the Tívoli amusement park in Benalmádena, the Benalmádena Cable Car offering scenic views from the top of Mijas Mountains, Crocodile Park and the Magic Palace in Torremolinos, and the NADFAS Fine Arts Society Lectures by international experts. Additionally, U3A offers a variety of English-language courses on diverse topics for those eager to learn.
• The park’s location also offers a number of places to visit, including a new concept zoo, a History Theme park, and is conveniently situated within a 45-minute drive from both Malaga and Granada, and a 75-minute drive from Seville, making it an ideal hub for exploring the rich cultural and historical landscape of the region.
• The local village contains all the facilities and services you will require at a short driving distance.

12) Would I need to hire a car whilst over there?

• We advise our customers to have a car for this park but there is a courtesy shuttle service available and there is a local bus stop (Bus services may be limited in comparison to UK); this means you can get the bus to and from Malaga if required but the park is inland and rather rural. Hourly bus services connect residents with the nearby city of Antequera, twice daily there is bus service to Málaga city (But can not be relied on entirely) http://www.elsoldeantequera.com.

13) How far are the nearest golf courses and beaches situated?

• The Antequera Golf Club is set in a spectacular natural setting and offering an 18 hole par 72 course that will put your skills to the test and give you the chance to put every club to use. The course takes golfers on a journey of over 6,000 meters and is just 15 to 30 minutes drive. Málaga and its beaches are approximately 45 minutes away. Alternatively there is the nearby lake of ‘El Chorro’ where you can swim, picnic, lunch and hire boats to go onto the lake.

14) How far is the site from the nearest airport?

• Malaga airport is approximately 45 minutes’ drive away, approximately 80km away.

15) What is the weather like?

• The weather in Andalucia is predominantly a warm Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and winters, although you will see a variation in the temperatures between the two seasons. The area has an altitude of between 450m and 600m above sea level and as such you will find it hotter during the summer months and chillier during the winter months. Temperatures can be as high as 45 degrees during the summer months and is generally a comfortable 15 degrees during winter, however it can occasionally drop down to as low as freezing overnight during some winter months. There will be rain at some point of the year, between October and May is most likely.

16) Are pets allowed on site?

• Yes pets are allowed on the park –  but you must have written permission from the park and pets must be vaccinated, chipped and spayed.

17) How long is the site open for and how long can I stay here for?

• The park is open 12 months of the year.

18) Does all work on plots have to be done by site owners?

• Mobile home owners must get plans approved by the park owner. We can provide quotations for decking areas, patios, car ports, air conditioning.