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The Best Place To Live In Spain

Where is the best place to live in Spain?

We know that you must’ve said to yourself ”I want to live in Spain” or asked yourself, ”Is moving to Spain a good idea?” many times in the past. For us and many locals and foreigners, there is no question, Spain is an amazing place to live. Today we’d like to explain why we think that the Costa del Sol is the part of Spain that we consider to be the absolute best location to live in and the reasons why.

Best Place to live in Spain:
The Costa del Sol

The best place to live in Spain is, for us and millions of other people, the Spanish Costa del Sol.
It offers the best of Spain’s incredibly diverse cuisine, weather conditions that can make anyone fall in love and cultural background that is so rich that Malaga has moved up to the league of cities with most museums in the World. This mix is why so many people from Northern Europe have been moving to the South of Spain for the last decades. Whether you’re just starting your adult life or thinking about Spain as a retirement option to retire in, you can be sure that it’s an ideal area to start a fresh life in.

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Here's why the Costa del Sol is the best place in Spain to live

Weather

If you live in Northern Europe you know perfectly well what it’s like to live in a cold, dark and wet country for most of the year.

Fortunately, the Costa del Sol has one of the best climates in the World, which becomes apparent when you compare 1,500 hours of sunshine in the UK with more than 3,000 hours in the south of Spain. With lovely mild temperatures even in Winter and lovely warm and vibrant afternoons in Summer.

Right now, in Spring, our temperatures can reach 25º and more. So if you’re thinking of moving to Spain, the Costa del Sol should be at the top of your list.

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Cuisine

The Costa del Sol is a great option to start a new life for many reasons, and the Mediterranean diet is definitely one of the key factors that should help you decide to move to Spain.

With the rich sea life and maritime influences present in everyday life in the Costa del Sol, you can only imagine that seafood is as fresh as can be and occupies a very big part of the Spanish diet. And with an average life expectancy of 82,83 years, it’s very clear that it’s also a healthy way of living. To put this into perspective, life expectancy in the UK is around 79,2 years and has been decreasing for the last few years.

You can find an impressive number of 5 One-star Michelin restaurants on the Costa del Sol which shows that the coast offers high-quality cuisine for every taste.

Cheaper living than in the rest of Europe

Many people are attracted to the Marbella – Malaga area due to the relaxed and calm atmosphere that this area of the Spanish coast has.

It’s also true that to live in Spain, you don’t need as much income as you would need in a country like England, Germany or even the US as the cost of living in the Costa del Sol is 25.5% cheaper than in the United States. It’s also been confirmed that the average shopping costs are, at least, 25% cheaper in Spain than they are in the UK. There is a very big difference in everyday essential products such as bread, milk, eggs and so on.

It’s very easy for a couple to comfortably live on 20.000€ a year and still have enough to really enjoy the Coast. So, if you’re wondering what the best place to live in Europe is, we believe the answer is Spain.

A Paradise for Golfers

If you’re a golfer and hope to find the perfect place with access to the best golf courses in Europe, Spain is your dream destination. The Costa del Sol is home to many of the best golf courses in the country and also carries the nickname Costa del Golf.

So, if you want to retire in a golf paradise or just like to play as a hobby, you should consider moving to Spain.

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Other advantages of moving to Spain

Culture

With a rich cultural and historical background, the Costa del Sol has everything you can wish for. From the Roman Empire to Arabian castles, if you’re interested in learning more about history and culture, there are more than 20 museums in Malaga. Most notably we have the Picasso Museum in the centre of Malaga which pays homage to one of the biggest artists in hispanic and general history.

ShopPing

In the south of Spain, there are some of the biggest and most diverse shopping centres you can imagine. With the very famous La Cañada in Marbella or the unique Plaza Mayor, an outdoor commercial centre, in Málaga, there really is something for everyone.

Transport

The Costa del Sol is perfectly connected throughout the different areas with a great number of buses that go from Estepona all the way to the centre of Malaga and high-speed trains that connect to the rest of Spain with additional destinations each year.

Properties

With some of the most beautiful and comfortable properties in Europe, Spain has everything you could dream of to make moving to a different country an easy option. Have a look at our extensive property portfolio to find out more.

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Here at MK Estates we have a portfolio of more than 22.000 properties that are spread throughout the whole of the coast. We offer a Complete Solution when you’re looking to buy a new property in Spain.

The Best Place To Live In Spain

Where is the best place to live in Spain?

Best Place to live in Spain:
The Costa del Sol