Living in Spain - what life can be like

Living and residing in Spain

There's much that entices about living in Spain. The climate is pleasant, the food is delicious and with a smaller budget and there's access to good healthcare.

Deciding where to buy an apartment or house in Spain or where you'd prefer to buy a house is helpful to facilitate your search. Many consider the southern parts of Spain to be the best place to live, especially for Scandinavians who long for light and warmth. Here, you'll find both larger cities and many picturesque villages and smaller towns, and you're never far from the coastline. Popular places in Spain include Malaga, Alicante, Torrevieja, Fuengirola, Mijas, the big city Barcelona, and the islands Mallorca and the Canary Islands.

Food and culture in Spain

In Spain, you can enjoy genuine Spanish cuisine, which is often simple but made from incredibly fine and flavorful local ingredients. Additionally, food in Spain is reasonably priced, and you can eat well for a low cost.

The Spanish cultural scene also has much to offer. Here you'll find several historical sites like the Alhambra in Granada, renowned art museums with works by Dali, Picasso, and Murillo, the headquarters of Flamenco in Seville, and much more. Most Spaniards are incredibly proud of their region and its traditions, so Spanish culture is a significant part of society, no matter where you are in the country.

Popular sports in Spain

It's no secret that football is a popular sport in Spain. Here you can play spontaneously on the beach or find football training for amateurs. If you have children, there's likely the opportunity to join the local football team; inquire at the school your child attends. And it's not entirely unlikely that there will be chances to see exciting football matches as a spectator.

Cycling, golf, and tennis are other major sports that you can easily engage in on-site and are available in most places in the country. Hiking is also popular, with many beautiful nature reserves and mountains with nice hiking trails both in southern Spain and further north. You can even go skiing in Spain, but you'll need to head up to the Pyrenees, where there are several fantastic ski resorts to discover. Various water sports are also offered for those visiting one of Spain's many beautiful beaches.

Living in Spain during winter

The temperature in southern Spain rarely drops below ten degrees, and during the daytime, it's around 20 degrees or more even in winter. Many, therefore, choose to live in Spain during the winter or half of the year, precisely because of the pleasant climate and the reliable number of hours of sunshine. There are mostly only advantages to living in Spain during the winter, but if we were to mention something that might be good to know, it's that electricity is relatively expensive in Spain, and apartments and houses are not always well-insulated. It may also be that hot water runs out if there isn't a sufficiently large water heater. Minor things, of course, but still something to keep in mind before your move to Spain.