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Moving to Spain – Lifestyle

So, you are moving to Spain!

Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joining family in Spain we have put together the information you will need to make your move a smooth one.

costa blanca

Costa Blanca And South East Spain: Popular Areas

Many expats looking to settle in Spain to live, work or retire are attracted by the climate and lifestyle to the Costa Blanca and the regions of South East Spain.  Here Girasol Homes outline the attractions of these popular resorts and cities. Written by Nigel Salmon, Founder and MD, Girasol Homes   Alicante The property…

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costa del sol

Attractions Of The Costa Del Sol: Popular Areas

The southern coast of Spain, known as the Costa del Sol is one of the most popular travel destinations in all Europe. Named for the wonderful climate and the 300+ days of sunshine each year and mountain ranges that run the length of the region provide all year-round moderate temperatures like no other in Europe….

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Alicante

The Best Places To Live In Alicante

Located in Spain’s fourth most populous region (Valencia), Alicante offers visitors and new residents its own distinctive Mediterranean identity and a wonderfully diverse array of towns dotted around the province. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Annie Button   Alicante province has the highest ratio of foreign residents of all Spanish provinces; around 450,000 people,…

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Málaga Is One Of Europe’s Most Enchanting Cultural Hubs

Why Málaga Is One Of Europe’s Most Enchanting Cultural Hubs

Málaga is one of Europe’s most enchanting cultural hubs and this region of Spain is popular with foreign visitors as well as those looking for a new life in the sun. Annie Button sets out some of the attractions of the area, with its rich culture, culinary tradition and lifestyle. Written exclusively for Expat Network…

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costa

Where in Spain? Which Costa Really Is The Best?

Spain remains the most popular destination for Northern Europeans to move to in Europe whether to work or retire.  The Costas are the most popular destinations, but what are the advantages of each?     Written exclusively for Expat Network by Sarah Gomez of the Costa Blanca Property Portal www.Javea.Properties When would-be expats decide to…

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live in barcelona

The Best Places To Live In Barcelona

Where are the best places to live in Barcelona? Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city, popular with expats.  Here we look at some of the areas of the city where expats commonly live and set out some of the attractions of each. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of around 1.6…

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Spanish Lifestyle

Spain, The Spanish and The Spanish Lifestyle

Spain remains the most popular destination for British tourists and expats.  The climate is a major draw, but the beaches, excellent food and drink, friendly Spanish people, laid back lifestyle, culture and historic cities add to its attractiveness.  Spain has a long history and this has impacted their culture.   Spain Spain has a total…

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expat lifestyle

What To Expect From The Expat Lifestyle In Spain

The most popular holiday and retirement destination for many British over the last several decades and that is not likely to change.  What are the attractions of living and retiring to Spain. There are believed to be more than one million Britons living in Spain permanently, and more British pensioners in Spain than in any…

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integrate

Five Ways Expats Can Integrate Themselves In A New Country

There are many challenges when moving to another country.  Kevin Melton of AXA – Global Healthcare offers some practical advice on how to adapt to life abroad, rather than being overwhelmed Written for Expat Network by Kevin Melton, Sales and Marketing Director, AXA – Global Healthcare   Moving to a new location can be as…

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language

Top 5 Secrets To Learning Any Language Faster

When moving to a new country there are many challenges.  Learning a new language has many challenges and many advantages.  Fluency Corp give their top tips to help you to learn a new language. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Fluency Corp   Speaking the local language makes every aspect of adjusting to life in…

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