After many years of hard work and sacrifice, you’ve finally made it. You’ve reached your retirement. For most of us, this means more time to spend with our grandkids, or pursuing our hobbies.
For some, a chance to cross the last remaining items off that bucket list. Sadly, for others, it means a much more limited lifestyle due to age-related health issues.
But no matter how active or inactive of a retirement you will be leading, one thing is for sure. You want peace, tranquility, and the beauty of nature around you. Because you’ve earned it.
Spain is a beautiful country with much to offer and is a surprisingly affordable place to live out your golden years. So let’s take this journey together, and explore the best places to retire in Spain.
Alicante, on Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast, has a warm climate and beautiful sandy beaches. The cost of living is quite low here, and fresh seafood is available cheaply at the local markets.
But those long pristine stretches of sand and inviting crystal-clear waters are only part of the attraction. In Alicante, you will discover one of the most beautiful destinations in the country.
It also boasts lush forests, peaceful hiking and biking trails, and breathtaking hilltop views. This is the ideal Spanish city for a quiet, yet active retirement.
An architectural delight, the city of San Sebastián has been a resort town since the mid-1800s. And once you discover this Spanish gem, it won’t be hard to see why.
Go for a walk along the promenade, and relax on the golden sands of the beach at Playa de la Concha. The temperatures are mild, even in winter.
Take your time and explore everything this lovely city has to offer. While it does attract a fair number of tourists, it is never too crowded.
If you are looking for a more active retirement, but with beautiful natural surroundings, we suggest that you settle down in Mallorca. Here you will be able to lead as active or as quiet a retirement as you choose.
Mallorca is the largest island in Spain, and the entire Balearic Archipelago. And yet you may not be familiar with this treasure. But once you have arrived here, you will certainly want to spend the rest of your days on this idyllic island.
It is also perfectly located for expiration to other nearby islands like Menorca and Formentera. And with thousands of moorings and over 300 miles of coastline, we know the perfect way to go about it too. One of the best ways to explore the region is with a yacht charter in Mallorca.
This coastal city offers all the amenities you may need or want. Convenient and reliable transportation, major hospitals, and beautiful parks to stroll in.
This is both a modern city, with a rich cultural life, as well as a charming beach town. Not to mention an impressive collection of natural parks. For all you lovers of the outdoors, now’s the time to enjoy the bounty of nature.
Ontinyent is a peaceful municipality in the Valencian Community of Spain. Situated on the banks of the Clariano River, is also conveniently located near the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park.
The Pou Clar Park is quite possibly the prettiest river landscape of Ontinyent. In the Summertime this little park fed by the Clariano River becomes a little piece of paradise. Stroll along its banks, set up an easel, and paint the beauty of the natural landscape while seated under a shady tree.
A bonus is that the cost of living and real estate in Valencia is far less than in other major Spanish cities like Barcelona and Madrid.
Retirement already brought with it a whole new way of living your life. As you get older, your health may become more of a factor in deciding where and how you live.
And as your life circumstances change, you may yearn for a quieter life in more peaceful surroundings. This is why you will fall in love with this quaint town.
Ojen is a charming Spanish village, where you will enjoy a traditional way of life, centered around the village square and market. The cost of living here is low, but the quality of life is high.
There’s no lack of affordable properties, and the views are fantastic. But it would help if you speak at least a little Spanish.
