Best community/place in Spain to live

Judgemental · 08-11-2009, 14:27

I may lose my licence next year due to my eyes and diabetes. But life goes on! So we are thinking of a small place in Spain Alicante region? For semi retirement. Can any one point me in the direction of good areas to investigate on the coast? I would prefer somewhere that is not disserted in the winter and a proper community.
Any links to ex pat web sites would be appreciated and anyone with local knowledge would be most welcome to comment as I basically have not got a clue where to start!

kenspain · 08-11-2009, 14:50

Its rarely hard to advice any one were to live over here if you want some were like Alicante were there is always something going on and a lot of people about its not cheap to by or rent but just outside might be better for you.Were you can get a bus in.if you do decide to move over here and i can be of any help just ask. ken

geoff1947 · 08-11-2009, 15:16

My advise is to rent first to see if you like it. Not everyone does.

I have sent you info on a personal e mail and hope that helps

Judgemental · 08-11-2009, 15:26

Thanks chaps! Sorry but I did not mean Alicante the city but the region......

hogan · 08-11-2009, 16:06

Please read up as much as you can.Dont buy new,Make sure you get a English speaking Spanish lawyer not a Spanish speaking English lawyer. Do not use a lawyer that has been recommended by the estate agent or builder. I could go on but if you need any in depth info please feel free to PM me.

lebesset · 08-11-2009, 16:14

if you don't speak spanish and are getting on in years so unlikely to master it , torrevieja is probably the best place if not the most beautiful

everything from a gilbert and sullivan society to a voluntary group that will supply someone spanish speaking to go to the hospital with you ; easy access to 2 airports etc

the urbanisations around offer property at all price levels , free bus services for retired residents

kenspain · 08-11-2009, 16:18

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Originally Posted by lebesset

if you don't speak spanish and are getting on in years so unlikely to master it , torrevieja is probably the best place if not the most beautiful

everything from a gilbert and sullivan society to a voluntary group that will supply someone spanish speaking to go to the hospital with you ; easy access to 2 airports etc

the urbanisations around offer property at all price levels , free bus services for retired residents

If i was you I would stay away from Torrevieja But thats just me. not wanting to upset anyone

vwalan · 08-11-2009, 17:06

hi must say if i was thinking of moving to spain i prefer asturia or cantarbria. much quieter there is some uk living there. yes not so warm in winter but much nicer in summer. somewhere between santander and gijon ,its really nice there i like san vicente de la barquera. i find the med can be too hot in summer. much cheaper in the north as well. cheers alan.