The best place to live in Spain is 'wonderful city' with 'more on offer for expats'

The best place to live in Spain is 'wonderful city' with 'more on offer for expats'

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 04/01/2024

- 10:22

Updated: 04/01/2024

- 10:33

The best places for expats to move to in Spain have been shared

Spain is a great spot for British expats looking to enjoy a change of pace and some sunny weather.

Experts have rounded up the places worth moving to in the country.


Barcelona topped the list according to the research by Immigration Spain.

They shared it has "more to offer, specifically for a foreigner" and described it as a "wonderful city".

Barcelona beach

Barcelona is the best place for expats

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The best places to live as expat

Barcelona

Madrid

Valencia

Granada

Seville

The research shared that Barcelona is great for expat communities, making it easy to build a social circle.

The city was followed by Madrid and Valencia, which both have plenty to offer for those looking to move there.

Experts said Madrid has "great entertainment" and "beautiful parks".

Barcelona and Madrid are the priciest places to move on the list but they still have a relatively low cost of living compared to Europe's biggest cities.

Seville

Seville made the top five list

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A British expat who moved to Torrevieja, Spain shared advice for anyone looking to do the same.

He said expats should consider moving to very touristy areas as they may be quiet in the winter.

He said: "If you're looking to move here permanently, there is one thing you need to consider.

"In the wintertime, it gets really quiet, extremely quiet."

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