If you could move to spain, where would it be?

Peterc · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2007, 05:46 PM

A general query of all of you that holiday / live in Spain. With the big promotion of Spanish properties for sale over the last decade or more, loads of people worldwide must have invested in sunny Spain.

Given the choice, which part would you move to and why?

Maya · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd April 2007, 09:07 PM

There is a large community of UK ex-pats in Marbella and a lot of development there. I think that I would prefer to move somewhere that I could experience Spanish life more - such as Santander in the North or Spain, or even in Madrid .

attagirl · #3 (**permalink**) 25th April 2007, 05:08 PM

Madrid is my first choice, but then again I have not been anywhere other than this amazing city. I imagine that if I had the opportunity to visit other places that I may change my mind. The beauty that spain has to offer is just so nice.

What is the real estate prices like in spain, right now.

Peterc · #4 (**permalink**) 25th April 2007, 05:43 PM

Part of me says Tenerife, I know it is one of the Canary Islands but it is considered part of Spain isn't it? I here there is a large ex-pat community living there and many of the locals speak english.

Ulann · #5 (**permalink**) 27th April 2007, 03:32 AM

I have been exploring about the possibility of moving to Spain. I was searching for homes there and this are the main sites that I have found costa blanca property , costa almeria property and canary island property . But I haven't decided which city I would like to move. I think they are all good. Can anyone give me some suggestions? If you have been before in Spain, any help would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Damatt · #6 (**permalink**) 12th May 2007, 10:27 AM

Hi,

I looked all around the south east part of Spain and ended in Algorfa, which is between Alicante and Torrevieja, handy for airport and motorway. Still a Spanish village with a population of just over 1000 and close to La Finca golf course, some English people and within easy reach of others, so that is my choice, best of both worlds.

If you want any more help on buying or renting contact me on damatt@tiscali.co.uk

Dave

enlightener · #7 (**permalink**) 13th May 2007, 08:29 AM

First and last, as a World traveler since the fifties, I would NEVER

move to Spain.!

heath1974 · #8 (**permalink**) 17th May 2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by enlightener

First and last, as a World traveler since the fifties, I would NEVER

move to Spain.!

That's a bit strong

I live in Granada Province, have also travelled extensively around the world and have to say, I've never been anywhere that feels more like home than here

Wanna-B-Expat · #9 (**permalink**) 18th May 2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by enlightener

First and last, as a World traveler since the fifties, I would NEVER

move to Spain.!

What are your reasons for disliking Spain? Is it not still a favorite destination for Brits on holiday and for British Expats?

I wouldn't rule Spain out like this. My only problem is moving to a Country with a new language and new culture. It sounds like a lot of effort when there are countries and cultures that would be a lot simpler to be a part of - US, Australia etc. I hate it when people move to the Uk and don't make an effort to learn the language let alone the culture and history - of which there is stacks. I don't want to end up like one of these people in another country.

Martin.Dye · #10 (**permalink**) 19th May 2007, 10:58 AM

Hello. I want to move to Denia - Costa Blanca. So many reasons to go in to but the main one is that it is not over run with tourists like so many other parts of Spain.