Quiet area to live?

Rafa, I would say it was an issue with the dog(s) where you were, rather than all dogs owned by the Spanish people.

Can't say about Vinuela, but we're in Algarrobo, which is almost wholly Spanish, and barking dogs are not an issue here 

Maybe where you were was an extreme case but be aware that dogs barking is a common issue in Spain......and being realistic there is little to be done about it as it's sort of accepted as part of Spanish life in many ways. Obviously some places are worse than others and where we are, for example, it's generally not an issue but if one does start up then it's simply a case of accepting it until it or they eventually shut up. Dogs in yards or on terraces are part and parcel of Spanish life. And they bark. Don't be put off though :)

Hello...thank you for your reply.  I have asked this question on forums for other areas and had it's seems a common issue. I was even told by one user that it adds to the ambience. Lol

Sadly for me having Tinnitus, ringing and humming in my ears 24/7 which distorts and magnifies certain background sounds, it's not something I  an cope with. In Canillas it went on more than once for hours and hours, day and night.

THANKS again for your advice, it's very much helped me. I think I need to consider not living inland and concentrating more on a coastal property.  Not my ideal choice, but sometimes compromises have to be made.

Kind regards Rafa

If you are not really looking for a coastal property, where there are, of course, still dogs albeit probably not as in as many numbers, perhaps you could consider something that is more inlann that you originally planned. And by inland I really mean isolated, or at least no neighbours within close earshot? I think that's the route down which I might go....

Good luck, whatever you decide!

Hi AndyP   Thanka for toue reply. As I am early 60s and moving here on my own I did want somewhere with walkable amenities or good transport for when I'm 85!.  Regards. 

Hello, I used to live in Canillas de Albaida. I bought my Village house in 1999 and took some years to renovate it. In the beginning there wasn’t a dog problem but over the years foreigners with their dogs moved into the village and then more Spanish began to buy dogs. The village soon became not only noisy with their continuous barking (the Spanish love noise) but it became increasingly dirty with faeces. Not many of the Spanish cleaned up after their dogs and the Townhall didn’t want to have a ‘clean up’ policy.(this was because the mayors close family were some of the culprits). So we sold our beautiful house as couldn’t stand having to clean up dog s..t left outside my house on a daily basis and the cacophony of barking dogs.We now rent just in case the dog problem raises its ugly head. We are lucky to have found a Quieter and cleaner area, La Herradura on an exclusive development.There are signs everywhere reminding residents of their responsibilities to other residents and people do take notice. However, in the village there are still problems with barking dogs and poo but not as much as in inland villages. I think you may need to visit many villages to find the right place but you will never find anywhere without a barking dog. Spain is a loud place. 

Hello, I used to live in Canillas de Albaida. I bought my Village house in 1999 and took some years to renovate it. In the beginning there wasn’t a dog problem but over the years foreigners with their dogs moved into the village and then more Spanish began to buy dogs. The village soon became not only noisy with their continuous barking (the Spanish love noise) but it became increasingly dirty with faeces. Not many of the Spanish cleaned up after their dogs and the Townhall didn’t want to have a ‘clean up’ policy.(this was because the mayors close family were some of the culprits). So we sold our beautiful house as couldn’t stand having to clean up dog s..t left outside my house on a daily basis and the cacophony of barking dogs.We now rent just in case the dog problem raises its ugly head. We are lucky to have found a Quieter and cleaner area, La Herradura on an exclusive development.There are signs everywhere reminding residents of their responsibilities to other residents and people do take notice. However, in the village there are still problems with barking dogs and poo but not as much as in inland villages. I think you may need to visit many villages to find the right place but you will never find anywhere without a barking dog. Spain is a loud place. 

Ain't that the truth!

Hello Janine. Thank you for your informative reply, and to all who have kindly reply .

Coincidence,  but I am also researching Costa tropical, la Herradura, Almunecar, Salobrena and I had hoped it would be quieter.  Sadly not an rbanisation because of community fees, but sure they would be quieter.  It seems I have a lot of thinking to do as I had so hoped to retire to spain asap.  Thank you again, and glad you found more peace !!