We asked readers of the Spain Made Simple newsletter a simple question:
Where did you move to in Spain and what do you like or dislike about it?
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We received so many positive and informative responses that we entitled this page – where is the best place to live in Spain?
The responses are below – thanks to each person who took the time to contribute.
Moving to Es Castell on Menorca
I moved to the town of Es Castell on the beautiful Balearic island of Menorca in 1999.
The island is a Biosphere Reserve and is smaller than Majorca.
There are no massive shopping centres but breath taking beaches and hidden coves.
The local hospital is incredible and the locals are always welcoming.
Andy Tysoe – Property Menorca Estate Agents
This video gives great advice from Stuart who has lived in Spain for many years:
Moving to Torremendo on the Orihuela Costa
Hi – here is my story about my village.
Two years ago I moved from the busy coastal strip of Orihuela Costa to a lovely village about 25 minutes inland from Torrevieja, southern Costa Blanca.
I loved my house on the coast, but felt I was surrounded by too many expats, rather than Spanish people.
The village of Torremendo is a traditional Spanish agricultural village with all amenities right on the doorstep.
We have a GP surgery, pharmacy, bank, school, butcher, baker, cafés, etc, etc and all within a few minutes walk of each other.
We even have a lovely new village swimming pool with a sports centre and café. I don´t think you would find many other villages of just 2,000 people with such great amenities!
There are several beaches around 20 minutes away and the larger town of San Miguel de Salinas is just a five minute drive.
You do need a car to live here, as we only have one bus a day, although many of the locals seldom leave the village.
There is a thriving expat community and we join in with the local fiestas, with the King and Queen of the 3rd age usually being chosen from the foreign population.
This is not the most beautiful of villages but it is a genuine, hard-working Spanish village with a vibrant community spirit and I love it!
Claire Twigg