We retirees should not concentrate on certain towns, because they end up becoming authentic ghettos. I am Galician and I have gone to spend a few winters in the Mediterranean, I like the climate, but I dislike seeing how some towns are full of old people. I now live in a small town in Galicia, winter is a bit harsh, not so much because of the weather as because of the light, but you also have greater tranquility, wonderful nature, and you can enjoy small pleasures like chopping wood for the fireplace, go to the market and buy 100% natural food, wood-fired bread, have a coffee or wine surrounded by people of all ages and above all be part of an authentic community, not a Disneyland for the elderly

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

It sounds like you have a nice and relaxed way of life. I have yet to visit Galicia, but it is on my list.

@trut52

3 ай бұрын

That is true, I always get surprised when I see a young person in my area

@normanseagull4027

24 күн бұрын

Hi, Carlos, where in Galicia would you recommend? I want authentic Spain not Benidorm.

@CarlosGarcia-gs1wd

24 күн бұрын

@@normanseagull4027 If you like to live near the sea, there are two different areas, the "Rias Baixas", better climate, less rugged and with many Spanish tourists in summer and the "Rias Altas" worse climate, more rugged and less crowded. The "rias" are river valleys flooded by the sea. The interior of Galicia is very unpopulated, there is a beautiful area called the "Ribera Sacra" which is the valley of the Sil River, where there are various monasteries and wine cellars, there is also the mountain of Lugo, a beautiful area but with harsh winters. . In any case, it all depends on what you are looking for, inland, coast, cities, small towns, mountains, river valleys, highly populated areas or areas with almost no population and with many small abandoned villages.

@microfarming8583

14 күн бұрын

Marbella is the place to be for me. Best restaurants and climate

What seperates Benidorm from many other resorts is that the Mayor and city hall appreciate what tourists want and bring to the town and listen to the bar owners etc and work together to improve the town for the residents and the tourists. Hope you enjoy the town and stay!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Yes you can definitely tell there is a different attitude here, which seems to be working quite well for the city and it's residents.

LOVVE LOVE LOVE Benidorm. Spent 4 months there during 2 trips in 2012. Can't wait to return for another 3 month trip

We love Fuengirola, it's been our family holiday home from home for a couple of decades. We've also spent time in Benidorm and it's really not for us, the cheap entertainment doesn't appeal, but each to their own. However, you are absolutely correct about value for money where accommodation is concerned. You could buy a nice two-bed in Costa Blanca, with a pool, for a price that wouldn't get you anything in Fuengi. Alicante is a superb city, we're considering somewhere like Guardamar for a retirement holiday home. Good luck and thanks for the videos, it's been great to follow your adventures.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

20 күн бұрын

Thanks. I'm just renting in Benidorm. When the time comes to buy it will most likely be outside of Benidorm, but in the Alicante area.

Thank you for another informative video. Enjoy your adventure.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thank you

Congrats on your new move! How exciting! So nice to have more space. Good idea to rent for a year or two. Fantastic information about moving to Costa Blanca. Nice the town is a bit more bilingual there, that's helpful but also so cool you are working hard to improve your Spanish! Love that. Awesome video. What a beautiful place!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, appreciate it

Im really happy you found the right place for you eventually! I wish you all the happiness in the world.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

Interesting, I started in Alicante but moved to Fuengirola. I found Alicante to be nice but prefer Fuengirola. I instantly knew that Malaga/Fuengirola was my place. I'm glad you found your place.

@KK-tv2id

9 ай бұрын

We’re trying to figure out which coast we would prefer. In your opinion, what makes the Costa del Sol better (for you) then the Costa Blanca?

@KK-tv2id

9 ай бұрын

Fellow Canadian here (Winnipeg, Edmonton, Kingston, Ottawa and now Montreal/Mont Tremblant). We’re a retired military couple (late 40’s and early 50’s like you guys) and we’re looking for our own Spanish escape. We don’t know which coast we would prefer either so we will try both but as newbies, where would you recommend we start? We would like to try both coasts and stay in an area where it would be easy to walk and/or grab a train or bus to explore as much of each coast as possible. We’re really wanting to be there in winter as well so somewhere warm in the winters that is sunny with great beaches and shops and restaurants that are open year round with golf nearby would be our version of perfection. I know we can’t get it all but is there somewhere that comes to mind? Thank you in advance 😊

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

7 ай бұрын

Hi, sorry for the delayed response I missed your comment. I prefer the Alicante region but the Malaga area is great too. Basically if in the Malaga region anywhere from Malaga city to Fuengirola. The train ends in Fuengirola. If out in the Alicante area I would say anywhere between Alicante city and Benidorm. The tram ends in Benidorm but you can transfer to another one that goes out farther. Both places have great beaches and lots of shopping, cafes and restaurants. The Malaga area is probably a bit warmer in the winter. Here is my email if you have any other questions. emptymiddleseat@gmail.com

@trut52

3 ай бұрын

@@KK-tv2idCanadians seem to prefer costa del sol. There was some Canadian blogger who wrote a pretty damning article on Alicante rating it a 1/5 and I guess that swayed the opinion of many. In reality I think it's definitely not as bad and also we don't have the water problems that Malaga area has. Fuengirola has no water from taps between midnight and 6 am currently. Costa Blanca is better because we have large desalination plants working to supply water. Quality of life is amazing in both places. There are amazing golf courses on the costs blanca and it's warm in winter. Most days this winter I went out wearing a light jumper or sometimes even in a t-shirt.

@frankoveberg3859

2 ай бұрын

Benalmadena☝️🌞

Great video! We are a little behind you, considering costa del sol versus costa blanca. Great to hear your further comparisons of the two (e.g. housing, green spaces, tennis, "friendliness" etc.)...please keep them coming!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, more videos are coming. Good luck it's a hard decision to make. Both are great places

Great video brother

Really good information. Nicely done.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you found it helpful

Spain looks beautiful everywhere! Have to find what works for you!!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

It is a beautiful country, living anywhere here would be great

Have been on both coasts several times. Costa Blanca actually has more hot summers than Costa del Sol, but what make it worse is humidity (dew point), which makes you feel like you're being slow cooled. Agree with the rest, Spain is a beautiful country and anyone will find the place that they would enjoy. Good luck and keep making your videos, they are useful and fun.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. You are right about the humidity, it's been a hot and humid August here.

@onlinebusinesscoachen

9 ай бұрын

Which Costa is more humid?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

@@onlinebusinesscoachen the Costa Blanca is more humid, currently it's 66% in Alicante and 47% in Malaga

@onlinebusinesscoachen

9 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel thanks for your quick answer! I always thought it was more humid in the Costa del Sol because of their tropical climate.

@GH-ov1lj

Ай бұрын

Been on both and definitely this. Been to Playa Flamenca my share of times as well as Fuengirola and good lord the oven of the Costa Blanca is something else, there's so much heat stored in the adjacent sea up around there compared to down near the straits plus no incoming breeze comparable to the Costa Del Sol.

Very interesting. Having just visited both areas in July to evaluate for my ultimate move, I did like Benidorm more than I expected I would, but I do love Malaga city. I was less enamored with Fuengirola than anticipated, but I liked Benalmadena and Torremolinos. I also like the proximity of Benidorm to Alicante, and I got an instant vibe in Alicante as a nice place to settle. As a dual U.S. and Italian citizen, having the freedom to settle anywhere in the EU is exciting. Thanks for giving your take on the two areas.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

It's a tough decision. Malaga is a wonderful city, it's still one of my favorites in Europe. My one issue with Malaga is that it is quite small for the amount of people passing through the centre. It's great as a tourist, but I found I visited less and less the longer I lived in the region. A lot of North Americans have settled in and around Alicante, I have heard so many great things about the area. Good luck with making your selection.

@trut52

3 ай бұрын

I personally think Malaga city is a little nicer than Alicante city but that in itself shouldn't matter that much. The costa blanca is an amazing place to live

@MikeS29

3 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel we settled on Torremolinos, in a quieter, more residential area, still walkable to the center and beach, slightly closer to Benalmadena Arroyo de la Miel on foot than to Torremolinos center.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

3 ай бұрын

@@MikeS29 That's fantastic, congratulations!

Thanks for much appreciated help indeed 👍👍👍

Just started subscribing - been to Alcante a few times, it's one of my favourite cities. Looking to have an extended holiday in the Autumn with a view to looking at some areas - would happily do a winter rental if the right place came up, we'll see. Good Luck!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Күн бұрын

Alicante is a great region and still reasonable. Thanks for the sub

Congratulations ! I was planing in moving to the Malaga area but now I am focusing 🧘‍♀️ n Almeria

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, good luck with your move

looking to move just west of Torrevieja , urbanization called Villamartin , has everything I need and a nice slow pace to it.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

Someone else mentioned Villamartin to me, sounds like a great place

Awesome video!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Congrats on the move. Glad to see you found your spot. Benidorm felt too crowded, noisy, and somewhat not too safe to me and my wife. That’s why we chose Playa de San Juan. It’s just 8 kilometers out of Alicante and not too far from Benidorm either. Hope to connect and chat later this year…

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I guess safety is relative, coming from north America I find it quite safe compared to back home. We will be looking at all the surrounding areas when we get closer to buying. I would like to connect in the future, send me an email at emptymiddleseat@gmail.com

@MikeNouraei

9 ай бұрын

definitely 😊

We are from belgium and bought an apt in Benahavis (costa del sol). We went to costa blanca too, but there are much more things to do in costa del sol... Also in winter, the costa del soll is full of life... Costa blanca was mostly dead in the winter (Benidorm not).

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Benahavis is a beautiful spot.

There is nowhere for Entertainment like Benidorm. Amazing 👏

Just found you through Lillian & Chris @talesfromthecaveside, like you we rented first for 2 years and moved once before eventually finding our home inland in the mountains. We haven't visited Benidorm yet so watched this with interest.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Sounds like you have found your dream home, congratulations.

thanks for the input, actually, i am kind of balancing the places where to stay for long time as foreigners, i started my research from Bilbao, and all the way down the south, stayed many cities, like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Malaga, Marbella, Fuengirola as well, and now I decided to narrow down my focus area to Costa Blanca, gradually feel the country, the city, and people...

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

18 күн бұрын

That's a great way to do it. The Costa Blanca is a wonderful place

so great to see this video, I have been wondering whether I should move to Estepona or Altea, I hate humidity but don't mind heat and I've heard the humidity is way worse up from Alicante towards Barcelona?! Anyway I will definitely rent for a few months first before I decide to buy...enjoy your channel, thanks for all your interesting view points!

@georgecosta2185

9 ай бұрын

Almeria is less humid

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, it is definitely humid at the moment here in Benidorm.

We were there in Benidorm a month ago, probably walked passed you doing this video. . We love the Costa Blanca. Wife is an American, I'm a Brit Would love to retire there. Altea or Albir. would be where we would look to buy. I don't think there's anywhere in the world like Benidorm, we love it, but I'm not sold on living there. We have been going to Benidorm for 2 weeks for the last 12 years(except the covid lockdown period). Love all your videos I've watched and info you share. I also like your idea of renting first.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you are enjoying the videos. We really like living in Benidorm. It's been a great place to live and there is always something to do.

We live currently in Denia, up on the costa blanca .it became a real ghetto for retired expats. Everything became very expensive, and to see old people everywhere is very depressing. We are considering moving to Galicia also, the weather is not as good, but people are more authentic.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

28 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it's happening in a lot of areas.

For 8 years I have lived north of Benidorm in a coastal town near Denia. For me, too much humidity and colder nights where I am. Also much hotter in the summer. Having lived near Marbella for 12 years I am now hoping to go back, but to Nerja this time. Lots of energy, superb festivals and incredibly friendly. A very, very pretty little town on the coast. Amazing for retirement in all aspects, in my opinion. Wherever you end up, my advice would be to also to rent for 6 months first if you don’t know the area. I’ve met a few people who wish that they had. Do you’re homework. Exhaust the KZread channels. Lots of insight there. Im off on a recce again soon. Bon suerte

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

4 ай бұрын

Nerja is a wonderful spot. That's great advice

Valencia just hit a new heat record in Spain so it's not always cool up there but yeah Benidorm is a cool place bcos of its cool people :) Good luck!

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes it's definitely not cool at the moment, a lot of humidity too.

The best place around Fuengirola ,where you moved from ,is Benalmadena.its unike and very different areas,paloma park is beautiful. Benidorm very international and the night life,wow. and theres so much you can do ,tema parks etc. Albir is the place i prefer,close to Altea and Benidorm.😎

Nice video! We were in Fuengirola with the kids last year in July and we found it quite good except for the beaches around the center. They were all massively packed, which was a major turnoff for us. I don't think we'll be visiting Fuengirola any time soon. How is it in Benidorm? This year we were in Valencia, in Port Saplaya, and we had one of the most peaceful vacations, with almost no people on the beach during the week! We loved it! Btw, I'm soon turning 46, the same age as you🙂

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. The beaches in Benidorm are busy at the moment. But August is the month the Spanish head to the coast for vacation and there are lots of tourists from France and Italy at the here. In September everything goes back to normal we are told. I have not been to Valencia, but it is on the list. Are you planning on moving over at some point?

@SycAamore

10 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel Yes, my plan is to move with my family. The only problem is that my current employer here in London won't allow me (yet) to WFH from abroad. But that may change. Life here in Britain is becoming so rubbish, even for higher earners like me. A damp 3-bedroom shoebox house would cost you around £500,000...The whole quality of life here has become so low compared to even countries in Eastern Europe. Anyway, you mentioned that you plan to buy your property at some point. Do you also consider buying off-plan? Will you be looking for a house or apartment?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

@@SycAamore hopefully you get the opportunity to move over. It's a similar situation in Canada, maybe not as bad , but it's getting there. I will probably not buy off plan. I would like to buy a house, but we are really open to anything. My wife would love to have a garden.

I really like your vibe brother I’m 58 this month and considering retiring to Beni for at least part of the year, Edinburgh is too cold and I’m splitting with the wife, unfortunately 😢

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Sorry to hear that. Benidorm is a great place to live, good luck.

No matter where you move in...Spain is an excellent country, btw very unknown by most US citizens here in the States...💝

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

I agree, it's a great place to live no matter where you are at

We in Guardamar on holiday hope to live here

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

2 күн бұрын

Enjoy your holiday

We have bought an appartment in Albir. We love Costa blanca. 😃

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

Beautiful spot

Ill be moving out to spain soon to Mazarron, what are your opinions on that area? Thanks for the very informative videos 👍

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

3 күн бұрын

I have never been to Mazarron, but I hear it's a great place. Expats seem to love it there. Thanks for watching

I am planning on visiting fuengirola between February and March was hoping to meet up with you and your wife planning on retirement there anyway good luck to you and have fun thanks

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

Thanks. That would have been great, good luck with your retirement move

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

If you are ever up this way, send me a message

@Miism737-pe2sw

10 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel I will thanks

Anyone know where the best 50m pool and tennis/fitness are

How do you find the roach situation to be? We were a bit surprised by them in Valencia. We couldn’t cook a meal in our short term rental apartment without seeing one.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

5 ай бұрын

That's surprising to hear. I never had a problem with them in any of the places I lived.

Bravo 🎉

In Torrevieja they have a person on a scooter who goes around and picks up the dog litter. Truth be told the owners got a little lazy here but thankfully the government took care of the problem.

My wife is hesitant to move to southern Spain for the winter months as the weather is not quite warm enough compared to Florida or Mexico. What has been your actual experience on the ground. I'm assuming its to cool to do much swimming unless the pool is heated?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

5 ай бұрын

Hi, it is definitely cooler in the winter compared to Mexico. The Malaga region is a few degrees warmer then the Alicante region. Overnight and early in the morning it can get cold, there were a few days were I had to put on gloves. In Malaga you can still go to the beach for most of the winter as the temperature will be in the low 20s in the afternoon, but not too many people are in the water.

@dividenddepot

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like the Malaga area would make sense, what months does it start to cool down and then warm up again typically? @@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Love your informative content. We are coming to Costa Blanca next month . Do you think it's necessary to rent a car if we want to go and see Benidorm and the Calpe area, or is there a train from Alicante to Benidorm (We will be staying in the city of Alicante). We'd love to eventually move to Spain and get away from the way our govt is managing Canada. Greetings from a fellow Canadian.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you. You don't need a car, there is a train and also a bus. But it would make it easier to get around both sides of Benidorm and out to Calpe. Not sure if you know, but you will need an international license, you can get one at your local CAA for about $25 I definitely agree the country changed very fast. Good luck with your future plans moving to Spain.

@nica1

10 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel thank you so much for the reply. Keep up the great work. I look forward to more videos on your experiences in Spain :)

@ExplorerOfTheGalaxy

10 ай бұрын

Alicante has bullfighting on streets which sucks.. nonetheless it's a great country

useful

Good shoice

Hi, I remember you when you where in Fuingirola, I’m from Boston, been in Estepona for a year, it’s impossible to get any rentals here at all, Just been checking out Denia Benidorm, and watched your post Thanks, I think I should move up there,? How hard is it to Rent?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

Hi, yes I remember speaking to you in the comment section. I heard Denia is great. I haven't been there yet. There are lots of available rentals all over the Costa Blanca. The Costa del Sol is becoming very crowded and getting pricey from what I hear. Definitely worth taking a trip up here to check things out

@barryoneill-ec9zz

Ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel Thank You Sir, Glad you remembered me, Yea The Costa del Sol is getting crowded, property prices are going thru the roof here, I’ve been to Almeria? But it’s not for me, Been in a hotel for months, decided this morning to head up to the Costa Blanca and see will I have any luck, Best Regards.

Nice one mate. I hope you enjoy living next to all us Brits?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

25 күн бұрын

They sure know how to have a good time

Can you tell me if you can how much a lawyer charges I know it's a package deal,however,it will give me a general idea thanks planning on meeting the lady lawyer whpm you interviewed between February and March thanks from Florida

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Hi, when I started my process it was 750 euros. It has probably gone up a bit overtime. But that should give you a ballpark number. They are very nice and good at what they do. I highly recommend them.

I live in Fuengirola, in the Torreblanca area. Dog shit everywhere. I wont be moving though 😅. Please continue with vids

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

Torreblanca is a beautiful area, I used to spend a lot of time down that way. I really enjoyed Fibbers pub.

@blossomhill247

Ай бұрын

So true! I live in Fuengirola, and there is dog shit everywhere. It’s like I am playing ‘walking hopscotch.’ Make sur3 your trousers and dress hems are not too long. I am also 63 years old … a very youthful 63! Night life is rubbish here, seems to happen more in Torremolinos. I don’t get much of a social life, therefore looking to move in a couple of years. I’ll be 65 then 🤫

Any websites to find apartments . I would like to go down during the winter, October till March to check it out.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

2 күн бұрын

Idealista is probably the best website

What about mosquitoes on the two costas? Mosquitoes looove me.. I need an area with minimal of them.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

A lot of people complain about mosquitoes on both Costas, but I have not had any problems here in Spain. Although back in Canada they used to eat me alive.

@gregoryli8549

Ай бұрын

they are here

What are average prices on rentals for apartments?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

They start as low as 650-700. An average two bed that's nicely done will run about 800-900. You can get a really nice large apartment or townhouse for 1000-1200. Typically the farther you head away from the centre the price will drop.

The best beach in valenciaregion! valencia city,big and very varm water.poniente benidorm,alicante,calpe,javea,gandia.😎

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

2 ай бұрын

There are some fantastic beaches in the region

Is it cooler on the CB than the CDS during Winter?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

3 ай бұрын

It is cooler on the Costa Blanca during winter

@danielwinter380

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@gerardmackay8909

26 күн бұрын

According to Spanish met office figures average winter highs for Alicante and Malaga are virtually identical but Alicante is slightly more ‘continental’ in that it has the occasional burst of winter heat but conversely the occasional cold snap which doesn’t occur on the south coast. Apparently Almeria is the only city of over 100,000 people in the whole of Europe to have never recorded an air frost.

Same with me, better vibrations in Benidorm and Costa Blanca, Fuengirola had some strange vibes i think.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

10 ай бұрын

Yes, we like Benidorm quite a lot

Curious about taxes, we are also Canadian with pension and investment income. Any advice on what to expect, no plans on getting permanent residency, just Visa renewals.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

5 ай бұрын

I don't file my first Spanish tax return until May/June of this year. Here are a couple of things I have come across. The taxes are generally higher in Spain. Spain will tax your global income (except public pensions), including property sales abroad. Andalucia has removed the wealth tax, but it remains in most of the country. I will be using a tax professional in Spain to file my taxes.

@dividenddepot

5 ай бұрын

Am I reading it correctly that even if you are there on a Visa, as long as you stay less than 183 days you don't need to file taxes in Spain?@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

5 ай бұрын

@@dividenddepot yes that is correct, you only become a tax resident after 183 days. But on the NLV, I believe you can only be out of Spain for 10 months over a 5 year period.

@dividenddepot

5 ай бұрын

Interesting, that would be a hurdle for sure. Sounds like limiting stays to 90 days might be best for our personal situation. Thanks@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Isn't there an annual property tax in Spain?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

18 күн бұрын

Yes, I haven't purchased yet, still renting

What about wealth tax ? Zero in Andalusia but 0.2 to 3.5 per cent in Benidorm (Valencia region).

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

We took that into consideration.

@WilliamStoneman-sw4wl

9 ай бұрын

Ok.

@aljohn6803

9 ай бұрын

Agree with this .. sadly it’s a nonstarter for me. Hopefully other regions will follow Andalusia

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

@@aljohn6803 it would be nice if they followed Andalucia

@WilliamStoneman-sw4wl

9 ай бұрын

I am attracted to Andalusia for this reason. Anyone else ?

How much is the rent on your new apartment ?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

2 ай бұрын

1250 euros/mo I have an apartment tour video on the channel if you want to see what it's like.

I really like Alicante city as it is less touristy than some of the other places like Benidorm and closer to the airport. It depends on what you are looking for. I don't go out to bars so prefer Alicante city. I don't want to live somwhere that is too small as I want all the shops, amenities and transport links.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

8 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to exploring Alicante city and it's surrounding areas. I have heard a lot of good things from people who live there. I will renting for a couple years before buying.

@irishman6124

5 ай бұрын

Is alicante very hilly walking around it ?

@brucefellowes4848

5 ай бұрын

@@irishman6124 not hilly around the city but if you walk up to the Fort then there is a big hill climb. You can get the lift up from the Postiguet beach or us the Sightseeing bus drop off if you don't fancya hill climb.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

5 ай бұрын

@@irishman6124 Alicante is not overly hilly

@gregoryli8549

Ай бұрын

Alicante is way better, classier, prettier, more Spanish. Benidorm: cheap thrill, cheap experience, ugly buildings. The buildings are cheaply built. Old town of Benidorm reminds me of Gaza Strip.

In my opinion, Benidorm is a British party town. Give it a year before you praise it too much. I do not find the dog poop a problem in Fuengirola, but yes I have seen it.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

There is definitely a party scene here. We don't live in that end of town, we are about 15 minutes away from there. We do enjoy the shows though. There is a lot more to Benidorm than just that area of course.

@aljohn6803

9 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravelwhich is the party town area ?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

@@aljohn6803 it is in the new town calle Gerona is the main area. It's only a few blocks

@davidholgate123

28 күн бұрын

That's the beauty of Benidorm, it has that aspect but there's also lots more to do, so you can make it what you want... On one day, you can go to the old town for a quiet drink and tapas or the next day, you can go to the British new town area to see bands, shows and party... I used to be snobby about Benidorm but now I love it.

How much cost the rent for a month?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

7 ай бұрын

It ranges, you can get a 1 bedroom starting at 600 euros and goes up. On average you can get a 2 bedroom for 800-900 euros. 3 bedrooms from 900-1500

Costa blanca is really nice

Also you have tons of English spoken people specially from the U.K.

@mmoret6609

4 ай бұрын

Imagine that occurring in your country with people who speak another language ? You would be like : they should integrate, learn our language and culture, bla bla bla, yet when you go to another country you think you’re special because your country used to be the biggest genocides and colonizers in the history ?

I’m looking to move from costa del sol to Torrevieja too, much cheaper

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

6 ай бұрын

We like the Costa Blanca quite a bit more than the Costa del Sol.

@sunnybeachwalks4k2022

6 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravelyeah I’ve found a house in punta prima half the price of my house I’m going to sell up I think

Ive been on the CDS for 5 years and have to say with the exception of Malaga and Fuengi central its pretty dead most of the year around especially for younger expats/foreigners.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

24 күн бұрын

Yes definitely it was shocking how everything just closes on a certain date.

Good to know about the better situation with dog poo in Costablanca. Never heard this mentioned before. BTW Spain has a bad reputation on general for animal rights.

@joaquincastello6174

8 ай бұрын

What ?. Are you serious ?. The spaniards are among the most civilized people when it comes to animal rights. Where are you from , by the way?. It´s funny the topics about Spain , flamenco music , even if you are in Bilbao , vigo , barcelona or Valencia (it´s like hearing bagpipes in Alabama), flamenco music is just in the south of Spain and the other topic is when you hear ex-pats to call an inmigrant... Now with the Brexit there is no ex-pats anymore.

And a good place to party with the brits. 😊

What is a expat ?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

7 ай бұрын

It is a person who lives outside their native country.

Hi,

Are You sure the age of the people in Benidorm is matching Yours? I'm 41 and I was there some months ago and only saw "old people". Very much white hair everywhere around me. 😅 I am searching for the best place to emigrate, because I hate my country. Check out Calpe and Moraira north from You. It's very beautiful.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

4 ай бұрын

There are people in their 40s50s there. Might depend where you are going , neighborhood. Calpe is beautiful. It's definitely a great place to live.

Why don't you ever give a monetary figure for your cost of living, especially rental prices? I've watched two videos now, where you talk about your apartment, but never tell how much it costs?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

3 ай бұрын

Hi, I have two videos covering the cost of the apartment the first being "Spanish Apartment Tour" the other being "Cost of Living" My apartment on the costa del sol was 700 euros/mo in Benidorm it's 1250/mo.

go to algar falls

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

9 ай бұрын

It's on the list, I have heard a lot of great things about the falls

@jasonsweb1

9 ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel pick the hottest day you can.the water is co co cold

Do you see lots of people smoking there?

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

3 ай бұрын

There are quite a few smokers, but no more than other European cities.

@jurgita_4832

Ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel that's a strange and misleading reply. How many European cities have you been to? There are really many smokers in Spain, and in Benidorm. The worst part is that the awful smell of cannabis is felt everywhere on streets. More smokers I have seen only in Türkiye, Italy and in Balkan countries.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

​@@jurgita_4832I have been to about 25 European cities. I have not smelled cannabis that much at all. Cannabis is much more prevalent in North America.

Costa Blanca sounds more practical. But in terms of natural beauty, nothing can match Costa del Sol

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

The Costa del Sol is definitely more green and lush.

It never stops to amaze me how people find sand and flat, barren land attractive. O.o I would feel like in a desert! Forests, lakes and mountains sorounded by green hills, that's something! The only region I would like to visit in Spain is the north.

You need to live somewhere with less sun, not more.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

20 күн бұрын

I did, I lived in Canada and the weather was horrible

@whimsicalhamster88

20 күн бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel Then build yourself a sunscreen shower in your doorway :D

Russian mafia?? 😂

@upnorth77

Ай бұрын

They keep the shitheads in check around here

Mallorca blows this place out of the water lol....

@upnorth77

3 ай бұрын

I'll be sure to avoid Mallorca because of people like you. Rude comment

Big cities , large population centers and large populations in general are horrible.people think it is this glamorous lifestyle full of excitement and fun. It is really paying a fortune for a shoe box and groceries. Homeless people and trash everywhere because so many get left behind.I Prefer the countryside 10x.

Benidorm - the second ugliest city of Spain.

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

You are entitled to your opinion, I would disagree

@upnorth77

Ай бұрын

Have you been to Fuengirola, disaster

I am sold on Benidorm❤

Good video , but please do not put flamenco music to show Benidorm . Flamenco is only in the south ... Every video of Spain , even if it´s in Bilbao , Vigo or Valencia there is a flamenco music disturbing... It´s like hearing bagpipes while you are showing Montana or Illinois. There are many comunities in Spain and Andalucía is just one in 17.

@upnorth77

Ай бұрын

They play bagpipes in Montana and Illinois. It's a free country, his video, he can put any music he likes. Jesus so many rules, chill out dude

Drink water.

You can run but you can't hide When it gets expensive don't keep running stay and face the consequence You all leave your brains on the plane You getting romanticised by the weather the Sun Hilarious😂 When your savings run out let's see what opportunities you're going to get in Because all the things you are talking about is petty comparing it to Canada it's ludicrous And the reason why those places are going to get excexpensive is because all you people love to talk about it on KZread 🎉😢

@eastcoasthobbygardening9147

Ай бұрын

Sounds like your jealous

@upnorth77

Ай бұрын

Quite the assumption. You sound like a prick

Hi! May I ask if did you find a job there? or here on the comments, anyone go a job at Costa Blanca if you do not speak good Spanish? I always have the feeling it is ok for UK people that has good savings, or can work from Spain :(🥲

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

On the non-lucrative visa you cannot work in Spain.

@belensnake

Ай бұрын

And for the people that could work? Do you think is it easy to get a job there? I’m Spanish and we are thinking to move to Spain with my husband (UK) but I’m worry for him 😅

@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel

Ай бұрын

​@@belensnakedepends on the industry you are in. Many technical or professional jobs will require a certain level of Spanish. But there are lots of jobs around. Benidorm is the place to get an English speaking job. Try some of the local Facebook groups. Some have job postings or can point you in the right direction

@belensnake

Ай бұрын

@@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel thank you!! You are the best ☺️