{"id":944,"date":"2023-08-20T10:34:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T09:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluelagoon.community\/blue-wp\/?page_id=944"},"modified":"2025-07-02T11:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:08:10","slug":"correos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluelagoon.community\/blue-wp\/correos\/","title":{"rendered":"Correos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/bluelagoon.community\/blue-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CorreosLogo.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;31%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-104px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Correos Accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#efbe1c&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We are aware that there is a problem with Correos delivery in Blue Lagoon, although we have been told by Correos that the situation should be improving soon.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Correos have informed us that the mail delivery service is active, although a shortage of postmen is making delivery of post rather slow. Both the President and Administrator have been assured by Correos that more staff will be employed soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, please note that delivery of any post is conditional on the address being duly specified and correct (see &#8216;What do I have to do to receive mail?&#8217;)<\/p>\n<p>While we continue to work to resolve the situation, the information on this page may help with some issues.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the Correos delivery service in operation? &#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Correos have advised us that the service is in operation  in Blue Lagoon, although there are currently some delays with delivery, due to lack of postmen.<\/p>\n<p>The Administration have also sent several test letters to different parts of the Urbanisation, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">all of which have arrived correctly within a few days of being posted.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What do I have to do to receive mail? &#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Whoever sends you a letter or package it is important to have the correct address, which should indicate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your name<\/li>\n<li>Street name <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">This is the Calle name that your property fronts<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Property number <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">This is your padron number and <strong>NOT <\/strong>your Plot number<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Postcode of the street followed by the town\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">This will be either 03193 San Miguel de Salinas <strong>OR<\/strong> 03189 Orihuela Costa<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Name of the province\u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Alicante<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As an example, the adddress for the property located in Calle Comillas 26, Parcela 4033, should read:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Calle Comillas 26, 03193 San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You do not have to use Blue Lagoon in the address, but if you want to, the address above would become:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Calle Comillas 26, Blue Lagoon, 03193 San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I have to have the padr\u00f3n\/property number on display?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes.\u00a0 Correos have informed us that if there is no number on display, the post will not be delivered. Remember, Correos will not recognise the Parcela\/Plot number!<\/p>\n<p>It is therefore advisable to have the property\/padr\u00f3n clearly on display.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Where can I get the %22blue%22 padr\u00f3n number plaque?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You do not have to use a blue metal padr\u00f3n plaque, however you must ensure that the property\/padr\u00f3n number is clearly displayed.<\/p>\n<p>The blue metal plaques showing the property\/padr\u00f3n number, which measure 15cm wide by 10cm tall, are available from the desk on the ground floor at the San Miguel Ayuntamiento.<\/p>\n<p>If you require a plaque you will need a padr\u00f3n certificate, which, if you do not have one already, can be obtained at the same ground floor desk at the Ayuntamiento.\u00a0 The cost of the padr\u00f3n certificate is 1\u20ac. There is normally no cost for the plaque. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/bluelagoon.community\/blue-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PadronPlaque-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to see an example of a padr\u00f3n number plaque.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;I am not sure if I know my padr\u00f3n number.  How can I get it? &#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can ask at the San Miguel Ayuntamiento, although we understand from the existing data in the Community that all the owners know this number.\u00a0 It is your property number &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NOT<\/span> your Plot number.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I have to use my plot number in the address? &#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No!\u00a0 This number is internal to the Community.<\/p>\n<p>It is not advisable to use the plot number in the address, as it can create confusion.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;My house is on an Alleyway.  What is my correct address?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All houses on alleyways have an address of that alleyway.\u00a0 For example, Calle Jodar, which has Calle Chipiona at the back of the properties is Calle Jodar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your postbox and house number should be located on the front of your house in the alleyway (Calle Jodar, as in the above example) &#8211; NOT on the back of your house which is in a different street (Calle Chipiona in the above example).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although the main <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">access<\/span> to your house may be from the back of your house, your postbox and number should NOT be placed in that street, as there is a chance your post may not be delivered!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If your house is on a corner plot and your entrance has been altered to an adjoining street, your postbox and house number should be located on the original street\/alleyway, even if if is not near the entrance to your property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a rule, your house number and postbox should be located on the street that is your address. Do NOT place postboxes\/house numbers\/plot numbers on the back or side of your property if those numbers do not correspond to the STREET that is your address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Who delivers the mail?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The delivery of letters and packages is carried out by Correos, in the same way it is done for any house in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I have to have a specific type of letterbox installed? &#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No.\u00a0 In principle, any letterbox model is valid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I collect my post from the post office?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Blue Lagoon&#8217;s post is sorted and distributed from the La Zenia sorting office, which is situated in Calle Malaquita at La Zenia (opposite McDonald&#8217;s).\u00a0 Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@37.9256968,-0.7355204,3a,75y,114.81h,75.57t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sg7UIj4dfLWCA3bpJcq2uRg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0d17db;\">HERE <\/span><\/a>for the location.\u00a0 You can collect your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">own<\/span> post from there.\u00a0 The office is open Monday to Friday in the mornings until midday, and in the afternoon from 13.00 to 15.30.<\/p>\n<p>The exception is undelivered mail that requires a signature.\u00a0 You will be left a Notice which may indicate that it should be collected from the Correos in San Miguel, located in Calle Pablo Picasso. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@37.9805982,-0.7915529,3a,90y,108.99h,83.18t\/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1swkCFphT80v6wfo2OgFCgfg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DwkCFphT80v6wfo2OgFCgfg%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D45.156788%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> for the location.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I complain to Correos?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#c7edf9&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0400F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x47;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Correos website has a section to submit a complaint. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.correos.es\/es\/en\/customer-service\/your-query-your-complaint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0d17db;\">HERE <\/span><\/a>for the details.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are aware that there is a problem with Correos delivery in Blue Lagoon, although we have been told by Correos that the situation should be improving soon. Correos have informed us that the mail delivery service is active, although a shortage of postmen is making delivery of post rather slow. 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