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The Best Spanish Cities to Retire

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Spain takes the first place in many ratings. And it is not surprising for any one, who’ve been there before. Mild climate, rich culture and history, fantastic resorts and high standard of living make is great both for tourists and citizens. Lots of immigrants prefer this country as a place to live after retirement. But where exactly do they go?

Some destinations are preferable than others in terms of many factors. Some prefer to live in a bigger city, some would like to see the shore from their window. Nevertheless, Spain stays one of the most popular countries among seniors. This country offers developed infrastructure, high level of medical service and lots entertainment, especially for older people. 

There are plenty of fantastic places to visit in the North and the South, depending on your preferences. But there several points of the main attraction, so let’s talk about them.

San Sebastián

An old Spanish resort, popular since 19 century. Nowadays, it is a beautiful architectural pearl of the Spanish North. Tourists come to this city every year from July to September, tempting with its beaches and shopping. Which means that it is less crowded off-season and allows to save some money on rent. 

Although, if you want to invest, then it is still a good choice, because a long-term rent is pretty affordable, a you can find a cute apartment under €1,200 per month. And it’s not the cheapest opportunity, of course, but you will live in the center of active life and surrounded by beautiful architecture.

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Bilbao

The capital city of one of the Northern Spanish regions on the Atlantic shore has extremely rich history. One of the most successful places offers fascinating cultural life. Although, it is a popular tourist destination, the geographic position does not make it a high-end resort, that is why it is never too crowded. Finally, the city isn’t that big on its own and has only about 350,000 people. Most importantly, you can fund a good 2-bedroom apartment with a great river view for €700-800. 

Barcelona

Quite an obvious choice. The heart of Catalonia is probably one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. Designer shopping and active nightlife, beautiful architecture and golden beaches, entertainment for everyone. Barcelona is the second biggest city in Spain, which is constantly growing. Political crisis, that happened a couple of years ago, did not influence the market stagnations. On the contrary, property prices are growing, which makes at an attractive spot for investment. 

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Málaga

A beautiful beachy town in the South of Spain. It has restaurants and stores for every budget, and pedestrian city center for those, who prefer long walks. Very pleasant climate attracts tourists and expats from all over the world due to weather, comfort and affordability. You can find an apartment close to the city center for less than €200,000. 

Valencia

Another big beautiful Mediterranean city. Big old center is a great place to relax, tiny cafes and great restaurants offer meals for a very wide range of prices. It is hard to call Valencia inexpensive, but it’s cheaper then the capital city or even Barcelona. An average lunch in a restaurant would cost about €15, but rent is even more affordable than in Bilbao. An apartment be the city center costs about €650 per month. 

Valencia, Spain
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Alicante

Ok, so here is the thing. This is one of the most popular resorts in Spain among international tourist. Warm climate all year long and very cheap housing market made it even crowded. Nevertheless, this is still a very Spanish place with very friendly people. Of course, there are lots of opportunities for socializing and active lifestyle. You are going to feel very comfortable for €2,000 per month here. 

Madrid

Finally, the capital city of Spain itself. Of course, we couldn’t avoid talking about it. This city doesn’t have a shore, but that’s what make it even better: less tourists than in many other places in Spain. It is also cheaper that other European capitals, which is a serious advanted. You can have an affordable, yet high standard of living. The famous Prado Museum is also located in Madrid, therefore you can tap into the great European culture and history. You can find a good apartment starting with €75,000 or rent a 2-bedroom apartment in the city center for just €1,500 per month.

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