Advice on where to retire to Spain - not cold but not roasting
Watch this postHi, I plan on retiring to Spain this year and initially was looking at the Torrevieja area but have seen numerous articles about it being like a council estate full of tourists.
I'm not sure where to base my search initially but I don't speak Spanish and don't drive, also bringing my dog with me, so I'd need a area with ample walking, close to shops and where I could get by without speaking Spanish for the time being.
Also where I could buy a 1-2 bedroom property for £50,000, thanks in advance.
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We bought a villa almost 5 years ago in La Marina Urbanisation, Costa Blanca South. We spend 6 months of the year here. There is a mixture of nationalities with English being spoken in the numerous local bars restaurants and supermarkets. The people here are so friendly and welcoming. There are numerous activities to join which are all reasonably priced. There are local markets on Thursday and Saturday providing fresh produce, clothing etc.
The sandy beach is accessed through an undisturbed pine forest (it's a lengthy walk of about 25 minutes or 5 minutes by car.). Alicante airport is around 25 minutes by car. There are numerous taxis and a new shuttle bus.
The life here is relaxing and as busy as you wish to make it
I expect and hope you have already settled in Spain - I hope you love the Spanish lifestyle as much as we do. For anyone else considering the move - do it, you will not look back!