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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:06pm
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edamuller1923

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Location: Torrox

Joined: 13 Mar 2022

I'm a single woman 60+, living for the last years in Nort America and The Netherlands, would like to change my life, would love to get a garden again, would like to come to know nice friendly people who know what life means, with losses and gains, in particular, who have lost the most important in there life.

Can someone help me to choose the best place to live in? where the people are very welcome, and also helpful when the need will knock on my door.I will do the same, Thank you very much to take the time to read my post.

edamuller1923

Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:13pm

edamuller1923

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Location: Torrox

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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:13pm

What are the options for staying in Andalucia? in case I would like to make my own food.

I thank you so much in Advance

Holaitsdavid

Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:26pm

Holaitsdavid

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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:26pm

edamuller1923 wrote on Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:13pm:

What are the options for staying in Andalucia? in case I would like to make my own food.

I thank you so much in Advance

I wrote below about the Costa del Sol and Andalucía, it's very much two worlds, that of the Spanish and the migrant Northern Europeans, for the Spanish all about the atmosphere related to their culture, for others about aesthetics. If you are able to find both, you are in a good place. 'Good luck in your search'  

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There are two parts of the Costa del Sol, 'where the Spanish live' and where tourists seek to buy & rent homes, (Tourist areas often have an over supply of property and many lay empty and can attract squatters), in good Spanish residential locations you will hardly find any apartments or homes empty, this includes those places with a sea view, generally, the nearer the coast milder in winder and less hot in mid summer. One rule worth bearing in mind, just like restaurants, 'if full of Spanish people a really good one' they also know the nicest 'communities' to live and unlike UK people do not question 'noisy neighbours' ? Spanish communities always have some noise, be it the 'sound of children' music or motor bikes, people do not tiptoe around, that's part of the 'wonderful vibe'. Many Brits who move to Spain want, Highcliffe On Sea in the sun, or a sleepy English village, where folks use baby sitters & leave the kids at home for their evening meal. 'The real heart of Spain is the people', in particular in Towns & Cities, to really understand the culture folks should check out 'Old Town Malaga' and where Antonio Banderas has his idyllic penthouse on the 6th floor, above a restaurant, just a stone's throw from the historic city monuments of Alcazaba, Moorish fortress and the Roman Theatre, his balcony has views of the Picasso Museum. That's the 'real Spain' and where the magic is, however, many Brits never even go into this magnificent city, they leave the airport & head down the coast and never see the real treasure of Malaga. 'My advice explore and understand Spain before you buy'. If you walk and love the streets of Old Town Malaga, Spain and Andalucía is for you. 

Be warned, once you move here you become a 'fiscal resident' & bear in mind UK is like a 'tax-haven' compared to Spain, with no age cap on 'social security payments' so check carefully with a 'Spanish accountant' the real costs on income and pensions from the UK,. Without a 'Golden Visa' you must become a fiscal tax resident, although if fortunate to be a retired 'Civil Servant' your pension tax deductions remain in the UK.. 

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AliceB

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:15am

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Location: Frigiliana

Joined: 17 Apr 2018

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:15am

Hi there

Definitely look at the Eastern Costa del Sol. It’s much less touristy with beautiful villages. The Campo around Torrox/ Frigiliana is lovely and both villages are really friendly and welcoming, with a good mix of nationalities and amenities.  
I’ve been very happy in this area. Good luck! 

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edamuller1923

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:59pm

edamuller1923

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Location: Torrox

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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:59pm

AliceB wrote on Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:15am:

Hi there

Definitely look at the Eastern Costa del Sol. It’s much less touristy with beautiful villages. The Campo around Torrox/ Frigiliana is lovely and both villages are really friendly and welcoming, with a good mix of nationalities and amenities.  
I’ve been very happy in this area. Good l...

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Paulfh58

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:04pm

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Location: Málaga

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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:04pm

I'm 60+ and live in Algarobbo Pueblo which is mainly Spanish, everyone is friendly and all you need is on your doorstep. They have a free language exchange in the library if you're learning Spanish.

edamuller1923

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:06pm

edamuller1923

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Location: Torrox

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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:06pm

Paulfh58 wrote on Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:04pm:

I'm 60+ and live in Algarobbo Pueblo which is mainly Spanish, everyone is friendly and all you need is on your doorstep. They have a free language exchange in the library if you're learning Spanish.

Hi 

Thank you so very much for your note, is it possible to make friends as a woman 60plus?

greetings

Paulfh58

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:52pm

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Location: Málaga

Joined: 26 Apr 2017

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:52pm

edamuller1923 wrote on Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:06pm:

Hi 

Thank you so very much for your note, is it possible to make friends as a woman 60plus?

greetings

Well I'm a man 60+ and here in the village it's been easy to make friends. The Spanish are very friendly people.

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