It’s the most popular second-home destination among Europeans…
It’s the fastest growing expat haven for North Americans…
And it’s our choice for the World’s #1 Retirement Haven…
I’m talking about Spain.
From its stunning beaches to its tranquil mountain retreats, from brand-name cities to glamorous island resorts…
It’s not hard to figure out why Spain is so popular.
It offers all the romance of the Old World, holding tight to its traditional charms (like flamenco, tapas, and a quirky mix of architecture)… yet mixes in the best of the 21st century.
And, of course, those beaches aren’t too bad either—ranked best in the world…
Spain has first-class infrastructure, one of the world’s best health care systems, and the most “Blue Flag” beaches in the entire world…
Yet it all comes at an affordable cost of around $2,000 a month.
In Valencia, our top choice for living in the world, you’ll find everything from renting an apartment to eating out cheaper than back home. A couple could live well here on a budget of €1,665 (about $1,890) a month—including rent.
That’s right… you can spend less than $2,000 a month to live in a lively city with its own Mediterranean beach.
What about health care costs?
The Spanish health care system is one of the best in the world—it placed 7th in the most recent World Health Organization rankings.
As a North American retiree, you likely won’t have free access to the Spanish public health system. But there is a pay-in plan of around $65 a month for under-65s and $170 a month for older residents.
What else should you know about living here?
We’ve put it down to 11 critical things you must know about Spain—check them out in this week’s video…
Got a question? Want to see us cover a particular topic? Write to me here.
Kat Kalashian,
Editor LIOS Confidential
Video Transcript
Why Spain Tops the Charts for Expats
From cosmopolitan cities to sun kissed Mediterranean beaches to mountain villages lost in time. Spain delivers the best European living at a bargain. In fact, Live and Invest Overseas has named Spain the world’s number one overseas retirement haven, while a survey of more than 12,000 expats range three Spanish destinations as the first, second and third best cities in the world to live abroad.
Yes, out of all the cities in the world, current expats say that Spain is far and away the best place to live. Despite being so popular, you can live here in Spain on less than $2,000 a month. Just about everything here seems like a bargain.
If you’re a North American, you can easily afford it all. From eating out to healthcare, to renting a place to even buying a home. From its stunning beaches to its tranquil mountain retreats, brand-name cities to glamorous island resorts. This is one unbelievably diverse country.
Spain has a range of climates, a range of landscapes, and a range of lifestyles. It offers all the romance of the Old World holding tight to its charming traditions like flamenco dance, tapas cuisine, famous art, and a quirky mix of architecture.
What Life in Spain Really Looks Like
But Spain also mixes in the best of the 21st century, thanks to first-class infrastructure and one of the world’s best healthcare systems. And again, all these advantages come at an affordable cost.
Living in the center of world-class and modern cities like Madrid or Barcelona, you’re living costs would easily be 50% less than city life in Miami or LA.
And let’s not forget the beaches. From its dramatic Atlantic shores to idyllic Mediterranean beaches. Spain has more than 3000 miles of coastline that attract everyone from the jetset to the budget traveler.
Now, while Costa del Sol famously boasts stunning beaches, the entire region can be packed in the high seasons, but head to our favorite spots here, where the crowds begin to thin out and you’ll find long golden beaches lapped by the warm Mediterranean.
Spanish beaches are also some of the cleanest and safest in the world. The country holds the most blue flag awarded beaches on the continent, and is held that distinction since the awards began in 1987.
Finally, if you’re hoping to find English-speaking friends and your new home abroad, you won’t be disappointed. Spain is the most popular second home destination in all of Europe.
More than 7 million expats live here. Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia all have established expat communities where you’ll find plenty of native English speakers. The same is true of the Costa del Sol, where Brits have been visiting and putting down roots for decades.
Could Spain Be Your New Home?
Could Spain be your new home abroad? If you’re interested, then I’m happy to say that I’m just skimming the surface of what awaits you here.
The Live and Invest Overseas Team has spent years in the country growing our network, discovering the best places for North Americans, and getting real insights on living here.
We’re ready to bring all the answers to you straight from the experts at our Live and Invest in Spain Conference. Join us in sunny Valencia this year to experience the world’s number one overseas retirement haven for yourself in the company of locals, experts, and current expats, all of whom want to help you make the right decisions here.
Every question you have, if there’s an answer for it, we can give it to you. Our top experts in this region of the world will be in the room with you to discuss it all. You’ll get an in-depth view of Spain that outsiders simply don’t know about.
From residency to taxes, from banking to health care, you’ll leave this event ready to take action.
Plus, you’ll meet current retirees and expats already living and investing here, as well as your fellow attendees who are also considering life in Spain and elsewhere abroad.
If you’re thinking Spain could be the place for you, do not miss this chance. I look forward to meeting you in sunny Spain.
