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Yes, for people looking for a warm climate, beautiful scenery and a relaxed lifestyle, Spain is a good place to live permanently. In the south of the country, for example in Andalusia or the Canary Islands, there are over 300 sunny days a year. Property prices and the cost of living are relatively affordable compared with other Western European countries.
What is the Mediterranean lifestyle like in Spain?
Spaniards value a balance between work and leisure, which translates into a high quality of life.
- Siesta – a rest during the hottest hours of the day.
- Evenings outdoors – time spent with family and friends.
Where to live in Spain? Regions for expats and investors
When moving or buying a property, it is worth considering the most popular regions:
- Costa Blanca – a sunny coast with beautiful beaches and affordable property prices, a good place for retirement.
- Costa del Sol – a luxury region with prestigious villas and apartments, valued by investors.
- Barcelona and Madrid – for people who value city life, culture and entertainment.
- Canary Islands – a warm climate all year round and a relaxed atmosphere.
What is the climate like in Spain?
Spain is one of the sunniest countries in Europe. In the south, for example in Andalusia or the Canary Islands, there are over 300 sunny days a year. It is a good place for people who want to avoid the cold of winter and enjoy a healthy Mediterranean climate.
Is life in Spain expensive?
Compared with other Western European countries, Spain offers relatively affordable property prices and cost of living:
- Food and restaurants – tapas and local specialities are inexpensive, and the quality of groceries is high.
- Transport – a well-developed network, with cheap metro and bus tickets.
- Healthcare – one of the best healthcare systems in Europe.
Culture, cuisine and sport – what does Spain offer day to day?
The best-known Spanish festivals are La Tomatina, San Fermín and Feria de Abril. The cuisine includes paella, fresh seafood and good wines, among other things. Nightlife is lively, especially in larger cities and seaside resorts.
Sports fans can enjoy golf, surfing, trekking, cycling and sailing. Football plays an important role – clubs such as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid attract fans from all over the world.
Is it worth buying a property and moving to Spain?
If you want a sunny climate, beautiful scenery and a relaxed lifestyle, Spain is a good place to live. Buying a property can be both the fulfilment of plans to live in the south and a way of safeguarding capital. Contact us – we will help you find a home in Spain.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sunny days a year are there in Spain?
In the south of the country, for example in Andalusia or the Canary Islands, there are over 300 sunny days a year.
Which region of Spain should you choose for retirement?
For retirement, the Costa Blanca works well – a sunny coast with beautiful beaches and affordable property prices.
Is the cost of living in Spain high?
Compared with other Western European countries they are relatively affordable. Tapas, local specialities and metro and bus tickets are among the inexpensive items.
Which region is best for investors?
For investors the Costa del Sol is recommended – a luxury region with prestigious villas and apartments.
Which festivals are the best known in Spain?
The most famous are La Tomatina, San Fermín and Feria de Abril.
Aria Spain, a licensed agency (RAICV no. 4123) with an office in the province of Alicante, sells new-build properties from developers on the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and Costa del Sol with no commission for the buyer and guides the client in English from the NIE number to collecting the keys. Book a free consultation.
