Why Spanish Women Live Longer than Most

Why Spanish Women Live Longer than Most

The latest research from the medical journal The Lancet shows that the Spanish women that will be born in 2030 can expect to live to the ripe old age of 90.

Its a fact that Spain is one of the best places to live in the world

The current life expectancy for Spanish women is around 84years, but it’s expected that medical advancements mean this figure will rise to 88.1 years in the next few decades – and it could end up being over 90 years.

The study also discovered that the conservative estimate that 90 was the highest average life expectancy is, in fact, too conservative. They expect that the average life expectancy will soon hit 125 years in some places.

Not every nation can expect to live this long though. The USA is the worst performer for life expectancy out of the 35 developed economies in the survey. American women born in 2030 would have an average life expectancy of 83.3 years.

The report suggested there were a range of factors as to why the rich USA couldn’t provide the kind of longevity offered by the countries that topped the list such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, Spain, Australia, Switzerland and France.

The national average life expectancy for women in America has been pulled down by the lack of universal healthcare, and the unusually high rates of child and maternal mortality. Obesity also remains a lingering issue in the country, as does homicide. Men don’t fare much better, and are expected to have an average life expectancy of 79.5 years of age by 2030; which is still below the 82.5 years the average Spanish man of today can expect to live.

So what is it about countries like Spain, Japan, and South Korea that allows them to top the lists? These three nations might have their share of poverty, but scientists remain convinced that the excellent healthcare and healthy lifestyle each country has is the main reason the people there can expect to live so long.

Spain offers incredible liberties for women despite the heavy Catholic influence, making things equal between both sexes. It also has great healthcare. Obesity and cholesterol are beaten by the traditional Mediterranean diet of fruit, vegetables, fish, and olive oil, and the country enjoys a generally active lifestyle. The Spanish are social and outdoorsy. The Spanish family unit is so strong that elderly Spanish people rarely feel lonely because their family is always around.

So, if you want you and your offspring to enjoy a long and healthy life, then it looks like Spain is where you should be – especially if you’re a woman.

Spain Second Best Place for Expats to Live According to HSBC Poll

Spain Second Best Place for Expats to Live According to HSBC Poll

Spain and the Costa del Sol continues to attract

expats looking for a better quality of life and a low cost of living.

If you want your experience as an expat to be one of fun, safety, and relaxation then you should definitely consider Spain. HSBC recently ran their latest Expat Explorer Survey and it showed that Spain was ranked second globally. Spain did particularly well when it comes to health, culture, the quality of life, cost of living and the Spanish social life.

Even though Singapore came first again Spain still showed that it was a country that was able to deliver things that matter to expats. They were ranked first when it comes to health and second on categories relating to the quality of life and the social life.

Spain came in 16^th place overall out of the 66 countries included. Spain was let down it’s below average ranking in economic performance; especially career progression, wage growth, and job security.

Most people who are considering moving to Spain would feel that it ticks every box for them if they don’t need to work though. This is why retirees have always loved Spain, as have families who want access to great healthcare, a good climate, and a fun and varied social life.

The HSBC survey takes countries and ranks them across the three main categories of economics, experience, and family. Each category also has several sub-categories. Spain came in second overall in the Experience section (New Zealand came first), and did well in each sub-category including property, safety, integration, making friends, and culture. It also came in fifth in the Family category, with Sweden coming first. Spain performed well in tolerance, childcare, education and integration.

When it came to money Switzerland was king as over 30% of expats living in Switzerland earned over $200,000. The UK stuck to their reputation of being about as average as possible; coming in 20^th and neither failing nor exceeding in anything. London itself at least performed well when it came to job prospects.

The data from this survey shows that there are three kinds of expats; there are those who move for work, those who move for family, and those looking for a higher quality of life. If family and life are what matter to you then Spain is the place for you.

Where to Live in Spain; Malaga and the Costal del Sol

Where to Live in Spain; Malaga and the Costal del Sol

If you’re thinking about moving to Spain then you might be considering the Málaga, area. If so then you should be aware that there’s far more to Malaga, than just the Costa del Sol.

There are so many fantastic places to live in the Costa del Sol

If you don’t know a lot about the area that you’re considering a move to then you need to do your research about it, especially if you’re taking children with you. That’s when we come in to help. We’re not going to be trying to sell the dream of living in the areas for you. Instead we’ll be telling you what the residents of Malaga, told us so you know what it’s really like on the inside.

Málaga is found on the southern coast of Spain, in the Autonomous community of Andalusia. Málaga is bordered by the provinces of Cádiz, Sevilla, Córdoba and Granada and to the south you’ll find the Mediterranean Sea.

The province is then divided up into the comaracas of Atequera, Axarquia, Malaga, Guadalhorce Valley, Serriana of Ronda and the Costa del Sol. There are 101 municipalities between all of these comarcas. A comarca is basically a “-shire” but without the administrative role.

Most of the population of the area could be found in the fishing villages and the “white” villages in the mountains that run down to the coast. The area has been developed quite a bit since the 50s to accommodate international tourism and has become a popular spot for foreign tourists as well as people looking to buy a new place in the sun.

The Costa del Sol (the coastal area of the Málaga, province) is between two other Costas that are a little less-known. They are the Costa de la Luz and the Costa Tropical. Costa del Sol encompasses the coastal towns and communities that fill up the Mediterranean coastline of the Málaga province. It stretches from the cliffs at Maro in the East to the Punto Chullera in the west.

The Costa del Sol Occidental is made up of the municipalities of Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella, San Pedro de Alcántara, Estepona, Manilva and Casares on the west and Rincon de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Nerja, Frigiliana and Torrox to the east.

The Costa del Sol is where most foreigners who move to Malaga, find themselves. It offers an incredibly rich variety. The Costa del Sol has just about everything from luxury marinas and top quality villas to rural inland village houses and rustic fincas. There is also ample opportunity to rent and buy holiday properties in the region.

It’s Not Known Just How Many Brits Live in Spain

It’s Not Known Just How Many Brits Live in Spain

There is now way of knowing the real number of Brits living in Spain

Many of the Brits who own holiday homes in Spain don’t live in the country on a permanent basis, but do still spend a lot of their time there. As a result it’s not known just how many Brits live in Spain.

It could be two million. It could be more or less. The fact is that there is no official number for the amount of Britons that currently live in Spain. This is according to official sources. They say that it is difficult to register and keep track of who is living where and for how long they do it.

When Labour leader Jeremy Corbin spoke about the EU referendum recently he claimed that there were around three quarter of a million Brits living in Spain. The BBC quickly questioned the figure and tried to find out for themselves just how many Brits could be found in Spain. The closest we can get to official data comes from Eurostat. Eurostat says that there are 306,000 UK-born people registered as permanent residents in Spain. Almost everyone else says the number is much higher.

A lot of people throw out the “750,000” figure but this is just an educated guess. There are also claims that twice this number actually spend a majority of their year in the country, especially on the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.

The BBC also claim that one third of the Brits registered as residents of Spain claim their UK state pension. This is in line with claims that the majority of British expats are retired people who wanted to live the rest of their lives in the sun.

Brits also make up the majority of the holiday travel and property sector. Over six million Brits flocked to Spain last year. There are also plenty of Brits that live and work in the coats del sol an Spain but are yet to register as residents with their local town hall. There are some estimates that the number of unregistered Brits is higher than the number of registered ones.

Whatever the case may be Spain is still the most popular home away from home for Brits and it’s not hard to see why.

Two-Thirds of Spaniards Live in Apartments/Flats

Spain is where you will find the most people living in flats in all of Europe, and the lowest percentage of people living in houses, according to the latest report by Eurostat.

Andalucían town of Casares.

The figures are on European housing and they show that two thirds of the Spanish population currently reside in flats, while in other European countries such as Britain, Croatia and Norway, over 80% of people live in houses.

Flats are also popular in Latvia, where 65% of the population can be found in flats, Lithuania (58%) and Greece (57%).

Unlike other European flat-dwellers however, most Spaniards do actually buy property in Costa del Sol and own their own homes. 80% of Spaniards own their homes while only 20% rent property in Costa del Sol and Spain. They just prefer to own flats rather than houses.

Overall six out of ten Europeans live in houses, so just why do Spaniards prefer to live in flats? The answer is the urbanistaion of Spain.

Francisco Franco ruled Spain between 1939 and 1975 and during his rule many large apartment blocks were built. Many Spaniards left the countryside and moved to cities in Spain crawling with these buildings for the chance at a better life.

Spaniards will also spend more time enjoying the good weather outside than Northern Europeans. They have less need for large houses. While the notion of Spaniards living on top of each other in apartment blocks suggests otherwise, Spain is one of the least overcrowded countries in Europe. The Spanish are also very pleased with the way they live, giving their living conditions an average rating of 7.3 out of 10.