Moving to a new country comes with a whole set of challenges and culture shocks.
An expat in Spain shared what he finds difficult about life in this popular European country. He warned potential expats that the move "might not be for you" because it can get too crowded.
Many Britons swap their life in the UK for a Spanish paradise when they hit retiring age.
Spain is known for its slower, more relaxed pace of life and this is a major pull for plenty of expats.
An expat in Spain has shared a warning
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However, expats looking for peace and tranquillity may find that this is sometimes hard to come by, according to one man who moved to Spain.
Stuart from YouTube's Spain Speaks said: "For some reason, Spanish people love a crowd. They love to be together, they love doing things together.
"They go to the beach - crowded beaches - that's what people absolutely love.
"But I can't think of anything worse than sitting on a beach one foot away from another person and smelling the suncream that they have on and smelling what they're going to have for lunch - I absolutely detest that type of thing."
Stuart emphasised that this is just his opinion - other expats in Spain might love crowds and communal gatherings - but it's something to be aware of.
Referring to a recent public holiday in Spain, the expat observed that many Spaniards "went to the same places", even "walking around the streets aimlessly just to be with other people".
He admitted that he is happy to be in a crowd when he goes to a concert, however, needless mass gatherings where people group together for the sake of it is something he "can't stand".
It's important to note though, that life in Spain is very dependent on where exactly you decide to live in the versatile country.
Alicante, Málaga, Bilbao and Costa del Azahar are among some of the areas recommended for retirees.
According to expat Stuart, another reason "Spain might not be for you" is that Spaniards put their family first.
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'They go to the beach - crowded beaches - that's what people absolutely love'
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The expat said: "Now I know what you're saying - putting family first is good. But it has its good things and it has its bad things, and the bad thing is that it can affect your day-to-day life when your partner or friends are so obsessed with family that they put their family first at any opportunity."
This can impact social plans as he claimed that Spaniards often spend the weekends with their extended family.
Another expat in Spain shared the "unspoken rule you shouldn't break". He warned others that it's "critical to understand".
The top tip is important for tourists who want to have a more authentic - and smooth sailing - experience, but it's also very useful for people who are considering relocating to Spain.
