My name is Mark van Jaarsveld and for the last 19 years, I have been living near the town of Gandia in the Valencia region of Spain with my partner Nigel, our 3 dogs and 10 cats!
Before coming to Spain I spent seven years living and working in London and prior to coming to London, I spent 33 years in my native South Africa.
In my spare time I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the beautiful countryside of this area.
My main passions are road running, mountain biking, hiking, photography and cooking.
I am co-owner of the Villa Florencia Casa Rural in Gandia, Spain.
Due to our location we attract guests throughout the year. Many come during the summer period for the obvious attractions of a sunshine holiday in a beautiful part of the Costa Blanca, whilst others come in the cooler months to enjoy the other attractions of the area.
We therefore promote holiday opportunities based around walking and hiking in the nearby hills and mountains, rock climbing on the famous crags nearby, as well as mountain biking along tracks and trails within a short distance of our property.
Other guests come in search of their own home in Spain and spend time with us during their property search in the area.
Mark van Jaarsveld
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Life Motto :- per labores ad honores
With over 40 years in IT and nearly two decades running my own guesthouse in Spain, I combine deep technical expertise with hands-on entrepreneurial experience. My career spans global banking technology, database design, consulting, and customer service — always driven by a passion for problem-solving. Over the past 18 months, I’ve embraced AI tools to enhance both business operations and creative projects, from digital marketing to art and storytelling. Having lived in three countries and speaking three languages, I bring a global outlook and enjoy building connections across cultures.