Hope you are safe in spanish8/11/2023 ![]() ![]() There is a huge variety of food available for gluten intolerants for the same price as the rest of the products. The meat looks generally nice, much better than in a supermarket in the UK. There are various Spanish cheeses which taste good and many are accustomed to the Spanish Jamon which is actually really nice. If you love seafood, then you will find plenty of fresh fish at your local shop. We faced many disadvantages to living in Spain.įood in Spain is seasonal, fruits and vegetables have great taste. It just happens, that we didn't quite fit in, culturally, or otherwise. Located in Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, Spain has 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures, which makes the country pretty great for travellers and explorers interested in variety. If you see yourself living in Spain after Brexit, read on as some of the points we address will help you make up your mind. Others are impressed to see how friendly people are in Spain. Many will argue that the cultural scene, the weather and the food are the only things you need to enjoy a country. And so, we found a house and started our new life in Spain. Houses seemed better, larger and cheaper than in Vilamoura. Our lease in Portugal was quickly running out and since we were out of options, we decided to give Seville a try. But, you know what they say: one thing to visit a place and another to live there. During our long drive in Europe, we visited Seville and fell in love with the city. From a business perspective, we figured we could potentially find more freelancers in Spain we could work with. We initially decided we wish to live in Portugal, but the housing market was not advantageous giving the summer gold rush and the demand for short term lets. Our move was a business decision as well as a personal choice. Without further ado, let’s dive into the pros and cons of living in Spain. We are all individuals with different requirements and what bothers me, might be the perfect thing for you and vice versa. If you are keen to move to Spain, then take this article with a pinch of salt. If you are Spanish, a Spain lover or a Spanish resident, please don’t take this to heart, these are my opinions based on my unlucky experiences. Everyone has a different experience when living abroad. It's perfectly ok for you to not agree with everything we experience. We found a lot more negatives in living in Spain than positives and we think these are points which need to be addressed. ![]() There is a risk of experiencing cultural shock and some people never manage to adapt. ![]() I want you to know that living in a foreign country can be difficult. But while clear skies and sunshine might sound appealing, living and even working in Spain are a completely different thing to consider. And at first, it makes sense: lots of sunshine, good food, relaxed lifestyle. I am aware that more people decided to live in Spain, especially since Brexit has finalised. But I wouldn't say that Spain is a good place to live in. We have friends and even family who love Spain and we respect that. Not saying Spain is not a great country, is just not great for us. If I’m honest, moving to Spain from the UK wasn’t our best decision. We travelled quite a bit since lived in Portugal for a while and then decided to settle in Seville. If you remember, we decided to leave the UK about a year ago. Life in Spain can be wonderful but there are some disadvantages too. I’ve been meaning to share my thoughts about the pros and cons of living in Spain pretty much since we moved here. ![]()
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