Five Very Good Reasons to Move to Spain
Spain is a beautiful country that offers a fantastic lifestyle to those who are willing to make the move. Yes, you will eventually need to learn the Spanish language (or find a way to quickly translate English to Spanish), and yes, there will be some difficulties making the transition from the U.S. But it will all be worth it once you let yourself be enveloped in the Spanish life style.
1. Perhaps the number one feature of Spain that makes it a wonderful place to live is the people. Spain is still dotted with small towns where the people are very friendly and the pace of life if much slower than that of the typical American. Whereas we Americans are almost always rushing around, trying to be as efficient as possible, Spanish people have a much more relaxed way of doing things.
2. If you are the type of person who loves hanging out at the beach, then you are in luck, because Spain offers some of the cleanest beaches in the world. If you prefer the mountain life style, Spain also has plenty of mountains and public parks. Most of Spain is surrounded by ocean or rock, and the country gets nearly year-round sunshine.
3. Homes in Spain tend to be more reasonably priced than other countries. It is actually possible to buy beach side properties in the range of a quarter-million dollars, a fraction of what a typical beachside property would cost in the U.S. Considering the highly desirable nature of Spanish beaches, this is truly remarkable.
4. Spain provides outstanding medical care, with its healthcare system being rated the fourth best in the world, according to Financial Times. Spain has a public health system, which means healthcare is free or low cost for any person's family who contributes to the Spanish social security systems. Many aspects of Spanish healthcare are rated higher than most other EU countries.
5. Living in Spain, and living like the Spanish, can also extend your life. Spain has among the world's highest life expectancies, with women living on average to the age of 80, and men living to the age of 74. It is believed that this is due at least in part to the Mediterranean diet eaten by the Spanish, which keeps incidences of heart disease very low. Also, sufferers of ailments like arthritis and rheumatism often note a dramatic decrease in pain due to the Spanish climate.
None of this is meant to imply that Spain is not without its problems. Currently, the country is experiencing unemployment above 10%, and inflation of 5%. But these problems are tied heavily to global economic difficulties. For example, Ford and General Motors both recently announced job cuts at Spanish automobile manufacturing plants. Once the global economy improves, Spain should be well-positioned to once again resume economic strength.
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