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Old 18th August 2009, 01:04 PM
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We are hoping to move to Spain (Malaga area) in approximately 2 years.
We are coming over to explore the area and will be based in the Almunecar/Los Banuelos area for 10 days in October.
Please can anyone suggest areas for us to look at, where house prices are reasonable, and there is great community spirit
We'd like to find small towns with bars and restaurants in walking distance, where life can also be peaceful, and English folk not too far away, as we are very sociable and speak not a jot of Spanish YET!!! Do intend to take classes soon.
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There are a few blogs about on moving and living in Spain in areas nearby to Malaga eg helpful-ideas, Nueva Andalucia Blog and Andalucia Diary. Good luck with your moving plans.
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There are a few blogs about on moving and living in Spain in areas nearby to Malaga eg helpful-ideas, Nueva Andalucia Blog and Andalucia Diary. Good luck with your moving plans.
Many thanks for that. I am new to this forum, so please excuse me for not knowing my way around!!

I'm sure I'll be back with a million and one other questions...........this forum is fantastic. Thanks to all

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Many thanks for that. I am new to this forum, so please excuse me for not knowing my way around!!

I'm sure I'll be back with a million and one other questions...........this forum is fantastic. Thanks to all

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Have a look around, you'll soon know your way around. Feel free to ask anything, if we can help we will!!!

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Have a look around, you'll soon know your way around. Feel free to ask anything, if we can help we will!!!

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Thanks Jojo.........I'm sure you will be hearing from me frequently!!

We have had a cottage in Normandy for 6 years, and decided that France just isn't for us! Our next move has got to be right, so much research is required on our part. I'll be grateful for any tips, advice and info' that's on offer.

Hope you are enjoying the summer!

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Thanks Jojo.........I'm sure you will be hearing from me frequently!!

We have had a cottage in Normandy for 6 years, and decided that France just isn't for us! Our next move has got to be right, so much research is required on our part. I'll be grateful for any tips, advice and info' that's on offer.

Hope you are enjoying the summer!

Kindest regards

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Hi Fen!
Welcome to the forum.
Can't tell you much about Malaga as I live near Madrid and have only been for a couple of holidays in that area. However, I totally agree with you that you should do as much research as possible before moving on to Malaga, especially having already made one big move. Have you been to the area for a visit, or better, a few visits at different times of year? Will you be needing work? If so check out the job availability in local papers or websites, and it would be a good idea to get learning the basic lingo.
Good luck!!
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We will hopefully be established in our own business when we eventually make the move, and as long as we have an internet connection, all will be good (fingers crossed!)
We are about to enrol in classes, and are trying to find Spanish folk locally for "conversation", but neither of us sadly seem naturals with languages, which is a great shame. We intend to utilise the time in the next year on homing in on the right area, and visiting many times in the different seasons.
France (though we didn't live there, but have owned a cottage for many years) was perfect for "weekending", but offered VERY little social life, as the French notoriously are extremely family friendly, and don't readily mix with the English, and it had a tendency to be lonely. I also relish a better climate. It was FREEZING in the winter!!!!
Many thanks for that......... keep the pearls of wisdom's coming!!!

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Thanks Jojo.........I'm sure you will be hearing from me frequently!!

We have had a cottage in Normandy for 6 years, and decided that France just isn't for us! Our next move has got to be right, so much research is required on our part. I'll be grateful for any tips, advice and info' that's on offer.

Hope you are enjoying the summer!

Kindest regards

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Thats wierd, some friends of our have just sold up here to move to Normady
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Thats wierd, some friends of our have just sold up here to move to Normady
Sorry to interlude but have you been for your midnight skinny dip yet Bugs??
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Funny you should mention that! I am just finishing answering todays e mails and then its into the pool.
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