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| Spain is a fantastic place to be all the year around |
The feeling of being in Spain is almost addictive. It’s
impossible to not tell your friends about it, even though it will probably just
inspire jealousy. The reality of Spain is that it delivers incredible quality
of life. While there are some challenges that come with being an expat, it’s
understandable that you would want to share why you feel the decision you made
was right with the world.
With all that said, we believe Spain is the place to be this
Spring, and here are three reasons why.
No Political Bluster
If you were to flick on the news or look at a news website,
you’d likely find yourself staring at Donald Trump, Theresa May, Marine Le Pen,
or Angela Merkel. 2017 really picked up where 2016 left off as far as headlines
filled with vociferous political discourse. It seems almost every headline
involves the Brexit, travel bans, posturing from the far-right or, for whatever
reason, Angela Merkel and her hands.
Spaniards and the expats living in Spain understand what
it’s like to be bogged down by political news. Last year the country was
plagued with an election saga that lasted for much longer than most would
consider healthy. This year, however, Spanish politics have quietened down. The
country finally has a prime minister, the economy is doing well, and things
appear to be going to just fine.
The Sound Economy
There is one benefit of staying up to date on politics. That
is knowing the difference between real and fake news. One key piece of fake
news plaguing Spain is the idea that the Spanish economy is still struggling.
The fact of the matter is that 2016 was an incredible year
in which the GDP of Spain grew over 3%. Spain has become the fastest growing
economy in Spain. It’s expected the country will see similar growth this year,
which has done wonders for unemployment and the real estate industry. The
result is that expats can expect it will be easier for them to get a job and a
house.
The Easter Festivities
With the weather warming up – reaching temperatures of 20
degrees already in southern Spain – the country comes to life thanks to the
bright sunlight and lapping shores of the Mediterranean. The emergence of
Spring brings with it millions of tourists who flock to the Costa del Sol for a
taste of sunshine. There are only a few weeks left until all the restaurants,
bars, beaches, and hotels become full.
Easter is perhaps the major attraction that marks the
transition of Spain into warmer summer days. Easter is a major deal in
Andalucía, from Seville and Cádiz, to Malaga and all the small towns
in-between. The Easter festivities are a great way for expats to sample a taste
of Spain.
