Spainfor a few decades, It has become a destination very visited by touristsregardless of the season is summer or winter. Whether to go to the beach or learn more regions not so massified, the truth is that abroad has a good opinion of Spain in particular, and the Iberian Peninsula in general.
His Variety of climates, quality of life, local lifestyle wave gastronomy They are any of the elements that foreigners highlight to choose Spain as one of its favorite destinations To go on vacation or even live after retiring a life working. In the latter case, the last publication of the American magazine International Living has been based.
This is how, annually, they bring to light the Global retirement indexbased on the direct experience of their collaborators and travelers who have been in these locations: “Our index is based on first -person experiences of our correspondents and taxpayers who live in those places. They are not tourists and casual observers, they are adapted to the local communities they write,” they say from the magazine.
In the case of Spain, who occupies the sixth positionthe magazine highlights mobility as a fundamental factor of its experience. The editor, who reveals to Spain at the age of 70 yearshe says that “he is living his best life” living in Madrid, and that he can go to the Spanish beaches on a train trip of two and a half hours.
“I share the afternoons of wine, tapas and jovial conversations with my Spanish friends, without fear of armed violence, without anxiety induced by the political division or for possessing a car. I can enjoy all this for a fraction of the cost of life I would have in the United States,” he revealed.
Besides, Health service also highlightsboth private and public, although the latter comments that waiting times can be “frustrating.” However, he says that he is considered one of the best in the world and that policies with complete coverage are affordable.
It also highlights other cities such as Malaga, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona or Calatravawho highlights his “postmodern architecture”, although he also does not forget the Spanish culture and the aspect that made him stay there: “It is relaxed and very social. Spending time with the family is more important than work. However, which made me stay definitively It was security. Violent crime practically does not exist. There are skilled porterists, yes, but only that, “said the editor.
The three best cities to retire
In another publication, the magazine has also revealed which are the ideal cities in Spain to retire for an approximate budget of $ 1,500 per month, the equivalent of close to 1,400 euros per month. Two of them are located in the Mediterranean slope and the other, in the north.
- The latter is Oviedoof whom the magazine highlights affordable prices, gastronomy and its green and natural landscapes.
- By the Costa Blanca is Alicantecity that is also certainly affordable at the economic level, as well as has beaches and Mediterranean climate.
- Grenade It also stands as a recommended destination due to its history and urban naturalness, with a slope of Christian and Mudejar influences, with rentals that are around $ 600 per month.