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| The choice where to live in Andalucía is endless |
Malaga has managed to become a genuine attraction of its own
though, and a real choice for people interested in buying a home in southern
Spain. The city offers lower property prices than can be found in the rest of
the Costa del Sol, and there are amenities all over the place to make for
comfortable living.
With this said, Malaga remains as Spanish as can be. It is a
city that is often loud and brash. If you have plans of living in Spain, then
you should understand what you’re getting yourself in for and what you expect
from the overseas life. The good news is that the Costa del Sol offers and
appeals to all personalities. There’s room for everyone, from the introverted
to the outgoing, and from the cautious to the ones eager to dive headfirst into
life abroad.
If you want to live in the Costa del Sol, then you
essentially have three choices; living on a seaside resort, in a city, or on an
island. So, which one is right for you?
The Costa del Sol is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of
hills and mountains. This photogenic backdrop looks incredible when you’re
living at sea level. Even so, you will have to go into the hills for yourself
to see what’s really on offer. The landscape is dotted with tiny whitewashed
villages that take you back to a bygone age, giving you a taste of the “real
Spain” – cute bakeries, quiet plazas, dusty bodegas, and some small but clean
housing.
The true appeal of living on the Spanish inland can be found
beyond the small clusters of Spanish life. The landscape offers beautiful and
impressive sights such as lakes and forests, but what is really appealing is
the relationship the Spanish have with their surroundings. The Andalucían
inland is ideal for those who want to hike, trek on horseback, ride their
bikes, or simply just surround themselves with the peace and quiet of nature.
If you love culture, then the city is right for you.
Even though we feel it’s obvious, we also feel it has to be
said; there are many positives about the Costa del Sol, but it has a serious
lack of historical culture. You can find Old Towns in Estepona, Marbella, and
San Pero, but Malaga is where you want to go for major architectural sights.
From the Bullring to the hilltop castle of Gibralfaro, Malaga is jam-packed
with history.
This taste of history is pushed to the next level as the
backstreets of the city are packed with museums, bars, art galleries, shops,
and restaurants. The city is a sprawling metropolis that offers something good
for everyone. Don’t forget that there is a beach running alongside it, making
for the ultimate cherry on top.
If you want fun in the sun, then head for a seaside resort.
There is so much choice when it comes to property along the
Costa del Sol it’s enough to make your head spin. You have Marbella,
Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Benahavis, Manilva, San Pedro, and Benalmádena. All
of these locations have their own charms, leisure facilities, urbanisations,
and nightlife. Each of these places is also likely to appeal to absolutely
everyone from full families to retired couples.
If you’re looking for a combination of beachside living and
spacious, affordable accommodation, along with easy accessibility to the rest
of the Costa del Sol, then you want to live on the coast. Another positive for
the coast is that – as it has always been the perennial favourite of many
British and other expats – there are plenty of international schools and sports
clubs. It’s also the easiest place in Spain for those with little to no
knowledge of the Spanish language to settle in and adjust to.
