Ciudad Patricia, a retirement resort which offers every facility you could expect and more

Many people look forward to the age of retirement with a mixture of pleasure and trepidation especially if they have spent the last 40+ years working and they worry about keeping active. This is where the Ciudad Patricia offers the ideal solution to those who want to enjoy retirement in comfort and weather which is generally much more conducive to healthy living than the UK.

This superb retirement resort sitting in 25 acres of unspoiled grounds overlooking the valley to the mountains offers everything that a retiree, be they single or a couple, could possibly want with what will become their final forever home.

There are five different buildings offering accommodation in apartments ranging in size from one bedroom to three bedrooms, all beautifully laid out and offering air conditioning for those very hot days, and grounds that are well cared for by resident caretakers. Once you have your apartment sorted out there are a range of different options available, guaranteed not only to keep you occupied, but which will stimulate both your mind and your body.

Physical activity is important as you age and Ciudad Patricia offers residents four outdoor swimming pools as well as an indoor pool complex kept to an average water temperature of 28°C (for the cooler months), so no matter what time of year,  you can swim for as long as you wish.

The resort has a fitness room/gym with static bikes and machines to walk or run depending upon your state of fitness and for those who enjoy outside exercise there is a staggering amount of well-maintained parkland which you are welcome to stroll around.

For those who want to look and feel their best, there is a beauty salon in the main building which is very popular with residents.

Many of us enjoy a game of golf and there are plenty of 18-hole courses in Benidorm, but for those who prefer their golf a little more on the gentle side, there is an outside mini-golf course and a very popular petanque court where you can improve your game. If you are more interested in handicrafts or creative pastimes, indeed whatever craft you may enjoy, there is access to a hobby room with lockers.

The residents’ lounge situated in the main central building has stunning views to the mountains. It can be used for residents’ parties, like birthdays, and parties with live music great for the music lovers that love to dance. There is of course a well-stocked library of books and DVDs as well as a selection of board games.

Although every apartment comes complete with its own well-appointed kitchen, there are some occasions when you want to eat out,  For this reason, there is an on-resort restaurant (open to the public) which offers a menu of the day at a very reasonable price including bread and aioli, half a bottle of wine and a welcome appetiser.

Another great facility at the central building is the 100-seater theatre and there is also access to computer terminals as well as WiFi throughout the building.

Not everyone is as mobile as they once were, so there is a shuttle bus that can be ordered at any of the five buildings at a designated time and there is also a public bus stop next to the main reception which will take residents into the centre of bustling Benidorm. For those who want to go somewhere different there is a shopping bus to Albir arranged weekly for a small fee.

Effectively, Ciudad Patricia offers you so much more than you would receive just living in an apartment in a shared building and as we get older, so it becomes increasingly important to know that there are monitored 24-hour security cameras throughout the resort.

There is the added peace of mind that there is a doctor who lives on the resort. He also has his own surgery for consultations in the rehabilitation and residential centre as well as 24-hour emergency medical assistance.

Now that the State of Alarm has been removed and we start to return to a semblance of normality following the pandemic, so much more will be organised again such as quiz nights, dances, games afternoons, painting classes in hobbies room, bingo, choir practice, pool or snooker, computer classes. Petanque games, mini golf competitions, games afternoons and bridge.

For more information about moving to Ciudad Patricia, please contact us

A version of this article originally appeared in EuroWeekly News in June 2021 and is reproduced with permission.

Some facilities may not be available during Covid-19 restrictions.