Moving to Spain from The UK

Can 87 880 people be so wrong?

There are around 90 000 fewer UK nationals registered in Spain in 2013. This means that nearly a quarter of Britons who dreamed of a life in the sun have had their dreams shattered. The rising cost of living, the loneliness, and possibility of losing a partner, together with the seemingly endless struggle to legalise the ownership of their homes, has caused many Britons to return home.

Spain joined the EU in 1986 and has been a member of the Schengen area since 1991. The capital city is Madrid and the currency is the euro. With its high plateau and dramatic mountain ranges, the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, together with a stunning coastline, Spain is a land of drama and contrast. It can be very windy in the south-west, and not for nothing is a café there called “The Hurricane”. The Canary Islands are an autonomous part of Spain.

Expats in Spain

There are several sites where you can get information about expat clubs, news and communities. These three sites will give you a taste of what is available.

Expatica Spain

http://www.internations.org/spain-expats