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Guys, all the places in the ranking are great, but already overcrowded and expensive. If living by the sea or in the city aren't a must, check out the following: Granada, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Vitoria, Toledo. Lovely towns off the coast with all kinds of amenities, universities, etc. Other smaller towns with a great standard of living: Cuenca, Avila, Zamora, Albacete, Burgos, Logroño, Leon or Salamanca. Those are my favourites with a low cost of living for a comfortable life. I missed some places by the sea in the video: Almeria, Huelva. Every corner of Spain is awesome!!
Huelva is a great choice only a drive away from Seville and the Algarve Faro airport is close as is Saville airport, property is reasonably priced and the climate is great.
Do any of the places you listed have lots of green space? It's one of the things we liked most about Valencia, but looking for something slightly more affordable.
I absolutely love Spain (married a Spaniard) but in this video some of the images shown are not of the places being talked about - e.g. 10:03 shows the Alcazar in Segovia (near Madrid) when discussing the Alcazar in Seville. Same issue @ 3:30 referring to Turia Park in Valencia, but actually showing Atocha station in Madrid. Then again on18:09 where I am almost 100% sure the intro scene shown is not San Sebastian. Once more @ 21:28 and 21:43 showing Granada when discussing Sotogrande.
This video is yet another badly put together AI generated content read out loud for the sole purpose of getting views. The stock images used are highly inaccurate to the point of ridiculousness (when talking about public transport, the images are from Sofia, BG 🤦). For a person who claims to have learned Spanish, she certainly doesn't know how to pronounce basic words, which lowers the credibility of the video even further..
I love Malaga, being Irish but having lived most of my life in Australia when I retired in 2020 I set out on an adventure to find the ideal retirement destination, 112 countries later that venue is Spain, cost of living here is 70% less than Ireland and 107% less than Australia. With 300+ days of sunshine a year SPAIN and in particular Andalucia is a no brainer.
El costo de vida lo estáis elevando todos los extranjeros que venís con más poder adquisitivo, se están saturando las ciudades, cada vez es más caro alquilar o comprar y estáis desplazando a los locales. Esos sitios que tanto os gustan acabarán siendo un asco para todos.
I had the privilege of visiting Asturias last March after finding that my roots are from the region. Incredibly beautiful, wonderful food, culture and friendly, if a little reserved, locals. I spent the most time in Oviedo which I loved, but the whole region is amazing. This summer 2024 they just opened the high speed rail from Madrid. 3 hrs to Oviedo then Gijón. I think you will see more and more visitors as a result
Thank you for sharing! Sounds amazing, and it’s great to hear about your roots there. The new high-speed rail will definitely make it more accessible for visitors! 🌄🍽️🚆
Not only is rent high in San Sebastián, but real estate prices there are INSANE. They are one of, if not the, most expensive prices in all of Spain. They're almost like coastal California prices, just brutal. Also, Girona might be a great place in Spring, Fall and Winter, but you're right on the Mediterranean in the summer, and that means heat and humidity.
Hi. My wife and I enjoy your videos, as they are great overviews and help us narrow down the places we want to explore further for ultimately our retirement. Any plans to do a “Best Places to Live In Austria” video? More challenging for expats and long term stays than other countries perhaps but also a lot of gems. Thanks.
I absolutely love Girona, particularly as a cyclist - it has the perfect road conditions for just amazing riding, and is well connected enough to the rest of mainland Europe that it's just a perfect spot. I think there are over 100 professional cyclists who call the area home. Also, in Catalan it's pronounced more like you would expect it to sound in English, i.e., Girona almost with a Jerona sound (in English). Using the phoenetic "H" sound is more how it would be said in Spanish I guess, but it's not how the locals pronounce it. Also to mention, it's a huge foodie capital too, with the El Cellar de Can Roca being a three Michelin star restaurant. Amazing.
For year round sun and mild winters south east and southern spain has the best climate in europe, roughly from the alicante region down to murcia and malaga, in fact alicante often comes out top usually a degree or so warmer than most other southern coastal cities
Great choices Kristin. My brother and I just returned from a two week bike packing trip through Catalunya, mostly toured the Pyranees. Love that area and considering Girona or Sitges as a place to move.
@@TravelingwithKristin thanks Kristin. The quality time with my older brother was definitely the highlight. I definitely prefer traveling with others rather than solo these days.
Asturias is breathtakingly beautiful, The Natural Paradise of Spain. Some counties like Ponga, Somiedo and Quiros you can drive miles without seeing a person or a house. The fishing villages are very quaint but unfortunately many people from Germany, UK and France are already buying many properties there and prices are going up.
@@mickybcn7453 Winters only, when the rest of Spain is melting, we have the best weather in the country. Many people from the South buying properties in the region.
Hoy llegué a los $200 000. Gracias por todos los conocimientos y las sugerencias que me han brindado durante los últimos meses. Comencé con $14 000 el mes pasado, en 2024...
Girona! ❤ 🇪🇸 Thx Kristin, and take care if you’re in Miami. I can’t believe the 🌀 season this year! I have friends in Bradenton and AMI, and Milton does not look good especially after just get hit. 🙏
@@edl7454 average winter temp in Gijón is above 10 C. So I will say, go in the winter. At the same time it does not go above 20 on average in the summer. So it is similar to Seville in the winter, but not being hot as hell in the summer...
@@danielpenchev9078 The temperatures are mild (I barely turn on the heating 4 weeks per year), but you don't see the sun and it's raining almost every day. The summer however is pure perfection.
Thanks for the information, Kristin. Having lived in 7 different countries, I am looking to going abroad again, this time as an ex-pat. I think I would enjoy Spain (perhaps northern Spain, where it's not so overwhelmed with tourism).
I would recommend North Spain - Cantabria or Asturia. Green all year long. It is too hot in the South during most of the year and who cares if it is sunny when you stay at home under the cooling system...
@@mickybcn7453 average daily temp in Santander is between 10 and 20 all year long - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santander,_Spain#Geography in Valencia it is between 12 and 26 - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia#Climate So it is not much colder in the winter and not so extremely hot in the summer (waiting for the evening to go out). If by rainy you mean green all year long, yes - I prefer it ;)
Hi Kristen my dear i hope you and your family aeathered that storm in Florida. I found in one city: Sevilla that i found both people both rude and so friendly that i wanted to adopt them. One restaurant a punk, heavily tattooed girl was so accommodating. So dont judge by outward looks. I was in the St Rocio neighborhood. One bar, people were seated at tables and no one greeted me so i walked a couple of businesses over and i found an all male tapas bar, where they were smiling and telling jokes. I felt great there. This little area had mini supers, shoe stores, travel agencies, beautiful churches...well everything.
Thank you for the helpful info!!! Planning to move from the US in 2025, and seriously considering Spain. LOVE the beach, food, sun... and looks like I can so much of it here. Have you done videos on how to find events or be more involved/social in these places? I can be a little bit of a hermit, but wanna break out of that and meet lots of people when I go.
We would like to move from Madrid to the coast. Murcia ticks lots of boxes. Which places on the coast have a nice balance between expats, a good expat social scene and not being too touristy - we’re flexible on the last point.
Thank you for the vid -- very useful to me. A technical matter about the Pajaritos neighborhood: it's LOS Pajaritos, not Las Pajaritos. It does sometimes happen that a masculine noun takes a feminine article, or vice versa. For example, a well-known town in New Mexico is Los Lunas. The original grant was given to one señor Luna (specifically Don Adrian Luna Candelaria in 1716). It soon became known for his family, hence "Los Lunas," even though _luna_ is a feminine noun. But the barrio of Pajaritos is not such an instance. It's Los Pajaritos, or just Pajaritos.
@@JAW-i5z An Expat is viewed as being less permanent situation who is coming into a county with retirement pension or money through investment and an Immigrant is looked at as being more permanent basis looking for a job...but the way you are looking at the word IMMIGRANT you see it as more of a derogatory word than expat.
@@jasonb1397 I've always thought as an immigrant as someone who was more or less forced to leave their home due to economic or political reasons; looking for a better future. I think of an expat as someone who willingly leaves their country in search of a better/more affordable lifestyle or perhaps even looking for their roots. An expat has a choice in the matter and is generally more affluent, whereas an immigrant generally has little choice and is generally lower income.
This is really helpful! I'm curious, which of these cities or regions are best for expats looking to balance affordability with quality of life? Are there any specific areas that are known for being particularly welcoming to digital nomads or retirees? Also, how do healthcare and visa processes differ across these locations for foreigners? Would love to hear your thoughts on that!
At 10:02 you name the Alcazar of Seville (a palace built during the Roman Empire), but you post images of the Alcazar of Segovia (!) a fortress situated in SEGOVIA (not Seville), built in 1125 by King Alfonso VI of León. That's akin to posting a video about Buckingham Palace, showing images of Balmoral Castle. No one who has been in Spain would mix the Alcazar of Segovia with the Alcazar of Seville, it gives little credibility to the video.
Practically impossible to find work in Spain if you're an immigrant now as the Spanish people take priority. If you pick Valencia they also speak a language called Valenciano. Lack of water is becoming a big problem. We've had very little rain for the past few years along the costas. People in the Barcelona area were banned from filling their swimming pools this summer. It's said that Murcia is turning into a desert. Fortunately our local government built a desalination plant some years ago. So several important things missing from this vlog including the taxation problems for people from the US
@michaeldianewynne8414 Depends of what are able to do or your profession,if you are good you can find a job or you can create your own enterprise,for example I am seeing videos from USA where they are very good building houses in wood,now here we are starting in this area,I think there are a good future due the problem to find where to live with a cheap price,prefabricated houses can be one solution,
Hallo Christine! Nice Video with good Informationen.... my Favorit s are Murcia & Valencia.... Few Km South of Valencia is Gandia, you know? Even more cheap esp. The rentals... i go there soon Look for Apto... saludo Jürgen
*I wasn't financial free until my 40’s and I’m still in my 40’s, bought my third house already, earn on a monthly through passive income, and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone's that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing in the financial market is a grand choice I made.*
Hi Kristin. How did you calculate the budgets for a family in Spain? I am from Spain and those budgets are impossible for an average Spanish family. Taxes are so high that disposable income is unattainable for 85% of the population. Thank you and best regards!!
She only mentioned places with a beach except Sevilla, because I guess Sevilla is too typical spanish to ignore. Not even Granada nor Zaragoza, which are very affordable and wonderful.
Hi Kristin. When you speak about Sevilla's Alcazar, the video shows Segovia's Alcazar. I tell you just for you to correct the images, both "Alcazar's" are awesome!
Your Michelin star restaurant count in Valencia is greatly overstated…they do have 38 restaurants in the guide but only 9 with stars , 10 that are inspector’s favourites for good value and 19 mentioned but with no official distinction. But overall it is a great city for foodies
Certainly, Spain has rich fascinating cities to live. I understand why many expats live in there. However, I'm surprised that Granada didn't make your list.
That website that you show for housing prices in Murcia is for UCAM students only. These (shared) apartments and rooms are for students only. I doubt that your audience wants to enlist in the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM).
don't understand your COST OF LIVING est. says: $------ + rent - is this a monthly est.? So, for Murcia, the est. monthly cost of living for one person is: $1,435 + rent?
Hi Ingrid, for some locations we added rent as an open category due to the wide range of housing prices. For some people housing will be €400 and for others €2500. In Murcia the actual average cost is $1,435 for a local person including rent, however foreigners from western countries generally tend to live on a higher budget. It’s always good to overestimate the cost and come in under budget just in case.
Great presentation. One request. Gallego is pronounced Ga-Ye-go. Double Ls are pronounced as Y. This is pretty fundamental. ¿Como se llama? Yama not Lama.
Did I not pronounce it correctly? I’ve been speaking fluent Spanish for more than 20 years so I don’t think I would misspeak there. It sometimes happens that I pronounce a word wrong in English or Spanish when I’m filming because I’m concentrating more on talking to the camera. Either way, I encourage everyone reading this to try to learn a second language - even if it’s not perfect! Local people will appreciate your effort and have compassion for your mistakes.
@@TravelingwithKristin Agree completely. I can’t understand anyone living abroad and not learning the language. Which is the reason I brought this up. When you were speaking about how much learning Spanish meant to you, I was surprised by this basic mispronunciation. If you go to the 13:05 minute point in this video, talking about A Caruña, it was a cringe moment that didn’t reflect well on your emphasis on learning the language, and the Rosetta Stone offer. I learned Spanish as a child in south Florida but have made continued study lifetime passion. I enjoy your travel videos and am a subscriber, so I bring this up only to be supportive. Check out the 13:05 point in this video. I went back for your convenience. 👍🏻
@@frankshelp6537 you pronounced the words correctly. I had some new Spanish learner say that to me recently. Maybe they are well meaning, but it naive and irritating.
Please no more digital nomads/retired people with better salaries than the general wage... I thank you like spain but we can pay for housin anymore!!! retire and live somewhere else!! Malaga barely has water anymore, since it does not rain and to many people!!! People will stop being friendly (its happening in many places in spain now) because no way to make ends meet. Airbnb also need to be controled. In malaga we like tousit but no more digital nomads and all I said before. WE make around 1200€ a month here, no jobs and its getting very very hard to make govenment and the rest see the long term problem
Since there is freedom of residence in the EU there is no way to prevent people from other EU countries from coming and settling (unless Spain would exit the EU). For non-EU countries, such as UK und USA, Visa restrictions could be implemented. Cancel the digital nomad visa and the tax benefits. Apply normal or even increased tax rates for digital nomads from non-EU countries. I guess, 80 percent of the digital nomads would leave then. But I don't know if this would help with the housing situation.
There are huge anti tourist and anti expat movements in spain nowadays. In Barcelona tourists got "shot" with water guns. The housing situation in popular cities gets really critical. There are water shortages, especially in the south. So, think twice before coming to spain. If you want to come after all: 1. Learn the language. 2. Go to an area which isn't overcrowded and where you are not pushing out inhabitants. Such places do exists, but maybe not as much as appealing as Valencia or Màlaga. 3. Integrate in society and culture.
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Just returned from Girona, Cadaques, and Barcelona.... Girona will hoepfully be my landing spot during my digital nomad life. I love it there!
Guys, all the places in the ranking are great, but already overcrowded and expensive. If living by the sea or in the city aren't a must, check out the following: Granada, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Vitoria, Toledo. Lovely towns off the coast with all kinds of amenities, universities, etc. Other smaller towns with a great standard of living: Cuenca, Avila, Zamora, Albacete, Burgos, Logroño, Leon or Salamanca. Those are my favourites with a low cost of living for a comfortable life. I missed some places by the sea in the video: Almeria, Huelva. Every corner of Spain is awesome!!
Huelva is a great choice only a drive away from Seville and the Algarve Faro airport is close as is Saville airport, property is reasonably priced and the climate is great.
@@guillerm.a.3166 Extremadura would be a good choice if you don't need to live near the coast, plenty of lovely towns to choose from.
How is Bilbao?
@@Mvrck0990 A great small City well worth a visit.
Do any of the places you listed have lots of green space? It's one of the things we liked most about Valencia, but looking for something slightly more affordable.
I absolutely love Spain (married a Spaniard) but in this video some of the images shown are not of the places being talked about - e.g. 10:03 shows the Alcazar in Segovia (near Madrid) when discussing the Alcazar in Seville. Same issue @ 3:30 referring to Turia Park in Valencia, but actually showing Atocha station in Madrid. Then again on18:09 where I am almost 100% sure the intro scene shown is not San Sebastian. Once more @ 21:28 and 21:43 showing Granada when discussing Sotogrande.
Has Kristin lived in Spain? This video seems off imo
Lol, I wanted to make this comment but maybe didn't spot them all. Sotogrande particularly bad 🤣
@@digidol52you're totally right. James from Spain revealed is awesome in that regard
This video is yet another badly put together AI generated content read out loud for the sole purpose of getting views. The stock images used are highly inaccurate to the point of ridiculousness (when talking about public transport, the images are from Sofia, BG 🤦). For a person who claims to have learned Spanish, she certainly doesn't know how to pronounce basic words, which lowers the credibility of the video even further..
Yep, I also saw my bus stop from Sofia, Bulgaria and laughed my ass off.. 🤣
I love Malaga, being Irish but having lived most of my life in Australia when I retired in 2020 I set out on an adventure to find the ideal retirement destination, 112 countries later that venue is Spain, cost of living here is 70% less than Ireland and 107% less than Australia. With 300+ days of sunshine a year SPAIN and in particular Andalucia is a no brainer.
Thanks for sharing! Sound like a fantastic choice for retirement, especially with all that sunshine and lower cost of living! ☀️🌍✨
Still use your brain and check taxes
@ brain used Natalia, I have more in my pension today than 4 years ago, have not worked a day nor have I paid any tax.
El costo de vida lo estáis elevando todos los extranjeros que venís con más poder adquisitivo, se están saturando las ciudades, cada vez es más caro alquilar o comprar y estáis desplazando a los locales. Esos sitios que tanto os gustan acabarán siendo un asco para todos.
@@natalias8305 Your going to pay out of pocket or via Taxes... Either way, you're paying.
I had the privilege of visiting Asturias last March after finding that my roots are from the region. Incredibly beautiful, wonderful food, culture and friendly, if a little reserved, locals. I spent the most time in Oviedo which I loved, but the whole region is amazing. This summer 2024 they just opened the high speed rail from Madrid. 3 hrs to Oviedo then Gijón. I think you will see more and more visitors as a result
Thank you for sharing! Sounds amazing, and it’s great to hear about your roots there. The new high-speed rail will definitely make it more accessible for visitors! 🌄🍽️🚆
shhh... keep that a secret.
Let's hope not.
@@valije, exactly. We tell everyone that it rains and is cold all year.
Not only is rent high in San Sebastián, but real estate prices there are INSANE. They are one of, if not the, most expensive prices in all of Spain. They're almost like coastal California prices, just brutal. Also, Girona might be a great place in Spring, Fall and Winter, but you're right on the Mediterranean in the summer, and that means heat and humidity.
Great vid Kristin. Very informative and surprising knowledge drop for the country and various cities. Love it!
Hi. My wife and I enjoy your videos, as they are great overviews and help us narrow down the places we want to explore further for ultimately our retirement. Any plans to do a “Best Places to Live In Austria” video? More challenging for expats and long term stays than other countries perhaps but also a lot of gems. Thanks.
Beautiful videos of the plazas and cityscapes of these towns and cities. Makes me want to go travel. Well done!
Thank you for the kind words, @whazzas5023!
You should have come two weeks ago so you could have experienced the Mediterranean climate at its best. Heaviness of tourists
Perfect timing and well presented. Thanks Kristin!
You're so welcome!
In the video you can see Alcazar de Segovia castle, which is not in Seville.
I absolutely love Girona, particularly as a cyclist - it has the perfect road conditions for just amazing riding, and is well connected enough to the rest of mainland Europe that it's just a perfect spot. I think there are over 100 professional cyclists who call the area home.
Also, in Catalan it's pronounced more like you would expect it to sound in English, i.e., Girona almost with a Jerona sound (in English). Using the phoenetic "H" sound is more how it would be said in Spanish I guess, but it's not how the locals pronounce it.
Also to mention, it's a huge foodie capital too, with the El Cellar de Can Roca being a three Michelin star restaurant. Amazing.
Can you be my friend?
But how about the taxes?😓
Kristin - I hope you and your family aren't affected by Hurricane Milton 😮 and are staying safe!
For year round sun and mild winters south east and southern spain has the best climate in europe, roughly from the alicante region down to murcia and malaga, in fact alicante often comes out top usually a degree or so warmer than most other southern coastal cities
The alcázar shown in photo is located in Segovia
Great choices Kristin. My brother and I just returned from a two week bike packing trip through Catalunya, mostly toured the Pyranees. Love that area and considering Girona or Sitges as a place to move.
Sounds like an amazing trip! How special that you got to share it with your brother.
@@TravelingwithKristin thanks Kristin. The quality time with my older brother was definitely the highlight. I definitely prefer traveling with others rather than solo these days.
Asturias is breathtakingly beautiful, The Natural Paradise of Spain. Some counties like Ponga, Somiedo and Quiros you can drive miles without seeing a person or a house. The fishing villages are very quaint but unfortunately many people from Germany, UK and France are already buying many properties there and prices are going up.
Couldn't agree more!
If you like the rainy weather,no thanks.
@@mickybcn7453 Winters only, when the rest of Spain is melting, we have the best weather in the country. Many people from the South buying properties in the region.
@louaceveu1925 I live in the North too,but in the Mediterranean, in Catalonia.
@@mickybcn7453 how bad are the taxes?
Girona is also close to the beautiful town of Figueres which is the birthplace of Salvador Dali and the incredible Cap de Creus Park by the coast
Thank you for shared Kristin, we have been visiting some places in Spain, What a beautiful country!
Glad you enjoyed it @TheTravelingAdventure! Spain is truly beautiful. 😊
@@TravelingwithKristin it is a lot of history too
@@TravelingwithKristin it is a lot of history too right?
Hoy llegué a los $200 000. Gracias por todos los conocimientos y las sugerencias que me han brindado durante los últimos meses. Comencé con $14 000 el mes pasado, en 2024...
Girona! ❤ 🇪🇸 Thx Kristin, and take care if you’re in Miami. I can’t believe the 🌀 season this year! I have friends in Bradenton and AMI, and Milton does not look good especially after just get hit. 🙏
Thanks Anna! Thinking of those affected in Asheville, too.
@@TravelingwithKristin Absolutely. It’s so heartbreaking ❤️🩹
I think the Asturias region would be nice with the cooler weather and smaller population.
except in winter time
@@edl7454 average winter temp in Gijón is above 10 C. So I will say, go in the winter.
At the same time it does not go above 20 on average in the summer.
So it is similar to Seville in the winter, but not being hot as hell in the summer...
@@danielpenchev9078 The temperatures are mild (I barely turn on the heating 4 weeks per year), but you don't see the sun and it's raining almost every day. The summer however is pure perfection.
The weather is mild but it rains a lot.
North Spain is beautiful but if you are looking for the sun you must go to the mediterranean coast.
Sevilla, but i'm also considering Cordoba and Toledo
Thanks for the information, Kristin. Having lived in 7 different countries, I am looking to going abroad again, this time as an ex-pat. I think I would enjoy Spain (perhaps northern Spain, where it's not so overwhelmed with tourism).
Glad it was helpful @stevemellor7989!
We are overwhelmed with tourism in northern Spain too
Well done video as per usual. Also, you look great. Your skin is glowing.
oh thank you for the kind words, @thinkplanetearth2946!
We lived in Gijon for 7 months its great place
That's great to hear, @millernight1!
Much about Spain and Everything about you is Right for Me 😂
I would recommend North Spain - Cantabria or Asturia. Green all year long. It is too hot in the South during most of the year and who cares if it is sunny when you stay at home under the cooling system...
Cantabria* Asturias*
I prefer Catalonia or València, in the Mediterranean instead the rainy North coast gray skies cold , no thanks,not for me. I am Mediterranean.
@@mickybcn7453 average daily temp in Santander is between 10 and 20 all year long - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santander,_Spain#Geography
in Valencia it is between 12 and 26 - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia#Climate
So it is not much colder in the winter and not so extremely hot in the summer (waiting for the evening to go out).
If by rainy you mean green all year long, yes - I prefer it ;)
Shhh... don't tell anyone. Tell them it always rains and it's cold. (Although I agree with you. Saludos desde Asturias.)
It rains all the time. Horrible place to be.
Hi Kristen my dear i hope you and your family aeathered that storm in Florida.
I found in one city: Sevilla that i found both people both rude and so friendly that i wanted to adopt them. One restaurant a punk, heavily tattooed girl was so accommodating. So dont judge by outward looks. I was in the St Rocio neighborhood. One bar, people were seated at tables and no one greeted me so i walked a couple of businesses over and i found an all male tapas bar, where they were smiling and telling jokes. I felt great there. This little area had mini supers, shoe stores, travel agencies, beautiful churches...well everything.
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to hear about your experiences in Sevilla. Sounds like you had a great time exploring the neighborhood! 😊
Has colocado el Alcázar de Segovia en Sevilla. Me gustó tu video. Saludos
The image of the Alcazar is not from Seville, that Castle is in Segovia, in the center of Spain.
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Thank you for the helpful info!!! Planning to move from the US in 2025, and seriously considering Spain. LOVE the beach, food, sun... and looks like I can so much of it here. Have you done videos on how to find events or be more involved/social in these places? I can be a little bit of a hermit, but wanna break out of that and meet lots of people when I go.
We would like to move from Madrid to the coast. Murcia ticks lots of boxes. Which places on the coast have a nice balance between expats, a good expat social scene and not being too touristy - we’re flexible on the last point.
The Alcazar isnt in Sevilla, its actually in Segovia, in the north of Madrid.
❤ Kristin!
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For someone like me it is an aye opening video, useful 😢. Thanks🎉
Glad it was helpful @LemlemAbebeGebreselassie! You're welcome 😊
Thank you Kristin, you prettier everyday ❤
Oh thank you!
That was helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the vid -- very useful to me.
A technical matter about the Pajaritos neighborhood: it's LOS Pajaritos, not Las Pajaritos.
It does sometimes happen that a masculine noun takes a feminine article, or vice versa. For example, a well-known town in New Mexico is Los Lunas. The original grant was given to one señor Luna (specifically Don Adrian Luna Candelaria in 1716). It soon became known for his family, hence "Los Lunas," even though _luna_ is a feminine noun.
But the barrio of Pajaritos is not such an instance. It's Los Pajaritos, or just Pajaritos.
Teruel ( Teruel)... Nice capital city.
Still looking fabulous Kristin.
Thanks Pau ❤️
No se puede comparar, cuando la tierra se convierta en un paraíso, la gustaría saber como se hará realidad?
as a Girona expat I can’t agree more
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You're not an expat, you're an IMMIGRANT.
@@JAW-i5z why are you so sure about it?
@@JAW-i5z An Expat is viewed as being less permanent situation who is coming into a county with retirement pension or money through investment and an Immigrant is looked at as being more permanent basis looking for a job...but the way you are looking at the word IMMIGRANT you see it as more of a derogatory word than expat.
@@jasonb1397 I've always thought as an immigrant as someone who was more or less forced to leave their home due to economic or political reasons; looking for a better future. I think of an expat as someone who willingly leaves their country in search of a better/more affordable lifestyle or perhaps even looking for their roots. An expat has a choice in the matter and is generally more affluent, whereas an immigrant generally has little choice and is generally lower income.
Malaga sounds like a real nice place, will need to put on my bucket list.
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Thanks for sharing! A great addition to your bucket list! 😊
How does Girona compare to Barcelona? I speak Italian, can I get by with that or do they also speak English? I love Kristin's videos!
Love your content! We plan to move to Spain in several years and Granada is high on our list. Why didn't it make the top 10?
This is really helpful! I'm curious, which of these cities or regions are best for expats looking to balance affordability with quality of life? Are there any specific areas that are known for being particularly welcoming to digital nomads or retirees? Also, how do healthcare and visa processes differ across these locations for foreigners? Would love to hear your thoughts on that!
Yes I'm proud of my hispanic.heritage we hve lol to.offer to.the whole world❤😊
I love to move to Spain the most beautiful country in the world
Sinceramente no te recomiendo españa la verdad
Girona/spain
At 10:02 you name the Alcazar of Seville (a palace built during the Roman Empire), but you post images of the Alcazar of Segovia (!) a fortress situated in SEGOVIA (not Seville), built in 1125 by King Alfonso VI of León. That's akin to posting a video about Buckingham Palace, showing images of Balmoral Castle. No one who has been in Spain would mix the Alcazar of Segovia with the Alcazar of Seville, it gives little credibility to the video.
Also you pronounce badly that beach of Málaga, La Malagueta, so I wouldn't sign for your language course either!
asturias 😍
Practically impossible to find work in Spain if you're an immigrant now as the Spanish people take priority. If you pick Valencia they also speak a language called Valenciano. Lack of water is becoming a big problem. We've had very little rain for the past few years along the costas. People in the Barcelona area were banned from filling their swimming pools this summer. It's said that Murcia is turning into a desert. Fortunately our local government built a desalination plant some years ago.
So several important things missing from this vlog including the taxation problems for people from the US
@michaeldianewynne8414 Depends of what are able to do or your profession,if you are good you can find a job or you can create your own enterprise,for example I am seeing videos from USA where they are very good building houses in wood,now here we are starting in this area,I think there are a good future due the problem to find where to live with a cheap price,prefabricated houses can be one solution,
there is a mistake in 3:51. That`s not turia park in Valencia...that`s Madrid, atocha railway station.
10:04 sorry but that’s not the Alcázar. In fact, that castle is not even in sevilla. Looks great, though
Javea is great, with a large expat population percentage. Girona would be perfect if it was a bit closer to the beaches!
You need to discuss Spains tax structure and how there tax what is known as "World Wide Wealth" if you want to become a citizen.
Not enough. Given how many people are coming we should make it higher.
Hallo Christine! Nice Video with good Informationen.... my Favorit s are Murcia & Valencia.... Few Km South of Valencia is Gandia, you know? Even more cheap esp. The rentals... i go there soon Look for Apto... saludo Jürgen
Looking good Kristin. Ever thought about becoming a supermodel?
Yes Please
I want to get a job any where in Spain
How did you come up with this list and the rankings?
I live in La Coruña
And is not as you described it
There are lots of green spaces and lots of green villages all round
*I wasn't financial free until my 40’s and I’m still in my 40’s, bought my third house already, earn on a monthly through passive income, and got 4 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone's that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future! Investing in the financial market is a grand choice I made.*
@ChristineElliottt Because of inflation....:)
Hi Kristin. How did you calculate the budgets for a family in Spain? I am from Spain and those budgets are impossible for an average Spanish family. Taxes are so high that disposable income is unattainable for 85% of the population. Thank you and best regards!!
Por que sus calculos no son para ti Jorge, son para guiris...
@@MrCanalon y tu que sabrás que es y que no es para mi....
@@jorgemoll5994 ganas 100.000 euros al año y tienes tu dinero en las caimán Jorgiño?Pues...
We were ready to move to Gerona until we learned about the hefty taxes in Catalonia.
Pamplona? Fantastic history, not to mention Hemingway, bull fighting, Siete de Julio Fiesta de San Fermin, running of the bulls, etc.
She only mentioned places with a beach except Sevilla, because I guess Sevilla is too typical spanish to ignore. Not even Granada nor Zaragoza, which are very affordable and wonderful.
The video is chaotic...Segovia is confused in Seville, Gerona is pictured as a welcoming place, etc. Beautiful pics, no doubt. Better call Saul.
Where do you live I wonder. Love your show.
well, I had thoughts of moving to Spain, but nah I can see its already filling up. I`ll just vacation.
The photo shown of the alcázar is not in Sevilla; it’s in Segovia.
I am surprised that Granada didn't make your list.
Granada o provincia de Granada? Granada no, provincia de Granada tal vez!
That’s good. Don’t want videos like this to ruin every city in spain
She chose places in the coast only (except Sevilla)
Interesting...my x-bf went to Algarve...loves it.
Algarve is in Portugal, not Spain.
Hi Kristin. When you speak about Sevilla's Alcazar, the video shows Segovia's Alcazar. I tell you just for you to correct the images, both "Alcazar's" are awesome!
Watch the Galicia region..
Valid/small town
Your Michelin star restaurant count in Valencia is greatly overstated…they do have 38 restaurants in the guide but only 9 with stars , 10 that are inspector’s favourites for good value and 19 mentioned but with no official distinction.
But overall it is a great city for foodies
Torrevieja belongs to the province of Alicante not Murcia, you are mistaken.
Orihuela y Torrevieja son como si fueran de Murcia
Can a non resident buy property in Spain ?
The city of Alicante belongs to the region with the same name, it is not in Valencia, you are mistaken.
Certainly, Spain has rich fascinating cities to live. I understand why many expats live in there. However, I'm surprised that Granada didn't make your list.
ExWhat? THEY ARE JUST INMIGRANTS IN SPAIN, and we are so tired of you. Just stay out.
@@piloto88ed Don't worry. I won't go.
I love cool rainy places but didn't know the Basque region had a different tax system.
That website that you show for housing prices in Murcia is for UCAM students only. These (shared) apartments and rooms are for students only. I doubt that your audience wants to enlist in the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM).
looking for a wheelchair accessible city and home, any ideas?
What about Alicante and Mallorca?
Mallorca is full……
don't understand your COST OF LIVING est. says: $------ + rent - is this a monthly est.? So, for Murcia, the est. monthly cost of living for one person is: $1,435 + rent?
Hi Ingrid, for some locations we added rent as an open category due to the wide range of housing prices. For some people housing will be €400 and for others €2500. In Murcia the actual average cost is $1,435 for a local person including rent, however foreigners from western countries generally tend to live on a higher budget. It’s always good to overestimate the cost and come in under budget just in case.
For those with 7 figure incomes as digital nomads, instead of any of the above perhaps consider Andorra?
Great presentation.
One request.
Gallego is pronounced Ga-Ye-go.
Double Ls are pronounced as Y.
This is pretty fundamental.
¿Como se llama? Yama not Lama.
Did I not pronounce it correctly? I’ve been speaking fluent Spanish for more than 20 years so I don’t think I would misspeak there. It sometimes happens that I pronounce a word wrong in English or Spanish when I’m filming because I’m concentrating more on talking to the camera. Either way, I encourage everyone reading this to try to learn a second language - even if it’s not perfect! Local people will appreciate your effort and have compassion for your mistakes.
True @@TravelingwithKristin
@@TravelingwithKristin
Agree completely. I can’t understand anyone living abroad and not learning the language. Which is the reason I brought this up. When you were speaking about how much learning Spanish meant to you, I was surprised by this basic mispronunciation. If you go to the 13:05 minute point in this video, talking about A Caruña, it was a cringe moment that didn’t reflect well on your emphasis on learning the language, and the Rosetta Stone offer. I learned Spanish as a child in south Florida but have made continued study lifetime passion. I enjoy your travel videos and am a subscriber, so I bring this up only to be supportive. Check out the 13:05 point in this video. I went back for your convenience. 👍🏻
@@frankshelp6537 you pronounced the words correctly. I had some new Spanish learner say that to me recently. Maybe they are well meaning, but it naive and irritating.
El yeismo, aunque está muy extendido, tampoco es que sea muy ejemplarizante.
Torrevieja is in Alicante province,Valencia and not in Murcia.
Hello, what about Alicante?
How about Estepona?
people watch this and eventually they end up in Alicante. I wonder why the number 1 was left out.
@0:38 is that La Manga? If so that's not central to Murcia.
Please no more digital nomads/retired people with better salaries than the general wage... I thank you like spain but we can pay for housin anymore!!! retire and live somewhere else!! Malaga barely has water anymore, since it does not rain and to many people!!! People will stop being friendly (its happening in many places in spain now) because no way to make ends meet. Airbnb also need to be controled. In malaga we like tousit but no more digital nomads and all I said before. WE make around 1200€ a month here, no jobs and its getting very very hard to make govenment and the rest see the long term problem
Thank you for getting the word out about how the locals feel.
Since there is freedom of residence in the EU there is no way to prevent people from other EU countries from coming and settling (unless Spain would exit the EU). For non-EU countries, such as UK und USA, Visa restrictions could be implemented. Cancel the digital nomad visa and the tax benefits. Apply normal or even increased tax rates for digital nomads from non-EU countries. I guess, 80 percent of the digital nomads would leave then. But I don't know if this would help with the housing situation.
@@ActorsPunk Keep your racism to yourself.
@@harryj1359 Facts nothing else
Start working 9 hours a day without siesta 😂
You didn't include the beautiful city of Zaragoza ...
It`s interesting why do you use pictures from Bulgaria while you are talking about Seville.
Strange video imo
INDONESIA TOUR
Murcia just flooded
There are huge anti tourist and anti expat movements in spain nowadays. In Barcelona tourists got "shot" with water guns. The housing situation in popular cities gets really critical. There are water shortages, especially in the south. So, think twice before coming to spain. If you want to come after all: 1. Learn the language. 2. Go to an area which isn't overcrowded and where you are not pushing out inhabitants. Such places do exists, but maybe not as much as appealing as Valencia or Màlaga. 3. Integrate in society and culture.
Which places arent overcrowded though?! This is a global problem right?, not just Spain
@@tallto Places which are not overcrowded do exist. Even in Spain. They even pay you if you move there.
@@MartinSmart-cl2gs right, the more remote areas or areas where people have left en masse.