In this video we are going to talk about the best places to live in Spain.
For this list I have considered a number of important factors such as: quality of life, cost of living, transport infrastructure, availability of services and entertainment.
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Madrid
Madrid is also the most important financial center in Spain. This certainly has a number of advantages, as the city has the highest average salaries in the country, but at the same time, Madrid is also the most expensive city in Spain in terms of cost of living.
Overall the pros outweigh the cons in the case of Madrid. The city has an excellent transport infrastructure, with direct flights to many European, North and South American cities, at the same time it is a great railway hub to travel to all directions in continental Spain.
01:46 Valencia
Valencia is one of the best options if you want to live near the beach, but at the same enjoy the highly developed infrastructure of a modern large city in Western Europe.
Valencia is actually the third largest city in Spain, just behind the capital Madrid and Barcelona. The advantage of Valencia is that it is a little bit off the radar, so you will definitely see less tourists while strolling around Valencia than in the two largest cities in the country.
For the same reason, Valencia is also slightly cheaper than Madrid and Barcelona.
02:41 Seville
Sevilla is the fourth largest city in Spain, and the capital of the Andalusia region. Just like Valencia, Seville is also a city with a highly advanced infrastructure, and you won’t miss a thing compared to the availability and quality of services when compared to the capital Madrid.
Prices in Seville are also definitely more inviting than in the capital Madrid, and even lower than in Valencia. As a matter of fact the region of Andalusia is known for being one of the most affordable in Spain.
03:26 Galicia
Galicia is a region in the Northwestern part of Spain, known for its lush green forests, scenic hills and untamed beaches on the Atlantic ocean.
Culturally, Galicia is also quite special. The region of present day Galicia was once a Celtic nation, and Galicia also has its own language, the Gallego. The Galician language is a Romance language that shares a number of common elements with Portuguese and Castilian Spanish.
The weather in Galicia is also quite different from other parts of Spain, which can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on your taste. It is definitely cooler in Galicia then in most other regions of Spain. So, while in summer it is often too hot in Madrid, in Galicia the temperature remains pleasant. But, winter in Galicia is definitely rainy and windy.
04:51 Barcelona
Barcelona is the next city in our list today, and I guess you are not surprised at all to see the largest city in Catalonia featured among the best cities to live in Spain.
Barcelona is the city in Spain that receives the highest amount of international tourists, and it is easy to understand why. It has everything you can expect for a short visit: amazing cultural attractions like the Parc Guell and the Sagrada Familia, a bustling nightlife and of course, the beach.
On the other hand, Barcelona has some disadvantages that may be a deal breaker for some. It definitely has a problem with over tourism and real estate is not on the cheap side.
05:38 Granada
Granada is a city in the Andalusian region of Southern Spain, mostly known for its iconic Alhambra, a palace complex overlooking the city.
Granada is a mid sized city, with slightly more than 200 thousand inhabitants, and the ideal place if you don’t want to live in a metropolis in Spain. It enjoys a high level of safety, and quaint streets full of places to enjoy the most exquisite Spanish tapas.
06:30 Malaga
Malaga is the last city in our list of the best places to live in Spain, and it also one of the largest cities in the country.
The city is in one of the sunniest areas of Spain, and has one of the most sought beaches in the country.
Considering its touristic vein, Malaga also has great transport connections with the rest of Europe. Its airport is one of the busiest in Spain, with direct flights to most large cities in Europe.
07:27 Extra Place
Andorra
One of the main reasons why I have decided to include Andorra in this list, despite the fact that it is an independent country and not part of Spain, is for its taxes.
Spain has pretty high taxes for most types of income, including pensions, and this is one of the reasons a lot of people decide to skip Spain for some more tax friendly locations. That’s why Andorra can be a relevant option.
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