Why I moved from Spain's Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca

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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2023
  • In today's video I discuss the reasons why we moved from Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol to Benidorm on the Costa Blanca.
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Komentáře • 210

  • @CarlosGarcia-gs1wd
    @CarlosGarcia-gs1wd Před 9 měsíci +36

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +2

      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
      @trut52 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @normanseagull4027
      @normanseagull4027 Před 3 dny

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

    • @CarlosGarcia-gs1wd
      @CarlosGarcia-gs1wd Před 2 dny

      @@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.

  • @i.f.colville2497
    @i.f.colville2497 Před 9 měsíci +16

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +2

      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.

  • @mohammedsharif2651
    @mohammedsharif2651 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for another informative video. Enjoy your adventure.

  • @danielahowells
    @danielahowells Před 9 měsíci +5

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

  • @Miism737-pe2sw
    @Miism737-pe2sw Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for much appreciated help indeed 👍👍👍

  • @stephs17
    @stephs17 Před 9 měsíci +22

    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
      @KK-tv2id Před 8 měsíci

      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
      @KK-tv2id Před 8 měsíci +2

      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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 6 měsíci +3

      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
      @trut52 Před 2 měsíci

      @@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
      @frankoveberg3859 Před 2 měsíci

      Benalmadena☝️🌞

  • @benmarshall5235
    @benmarshall5235 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video brother

  • @jamestaylor8808
    @jamestaylor8808 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Really good information. Nicely done.

  • @TheAdventuresofMegGreg
    @TheAdventuresofMegGreg Před 9 měsíci +5

    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!

  • @tomfisher7751
    @tomfisher7751 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @colinp8988
    @colinp8988 Před 9 měsíci +8

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

  • @eastcoasthobbygardening9147
    @eastcoasthobbygardening9147 Před 9 měsíci +9

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

  • @alanmaloney2791
    @alanmaloney2791 Před 9 měsíci +6

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @OS-xx6nq
    @OS-xx6nq Před 9 měsíci +15

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +2

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

    • @lindanordinova
      @lindanordinova Před 9 měsíci

      Which Costa is more humid?

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @lindanordinova
      @lindanordinova Před 9 měsíci

      @@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
      @GH-ov1lj Před 15 dny

      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.

  • @MikeS29
    @MikeS29 Před 8 měsíci +9

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 8 měsíci +1

      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
      @trut52 Před 2 měsíci +2

      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
      @MikeS29 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@MikeS29 That's fantastic, congratulations!

  • @georgecosta2185
    @georgecosta2185 Před 9 měsíci +5

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

  • @brianagaddes6345
    @brianagaddes6345 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome video!

  • @claudinegerard5
    @claudinegerard5 Před 7 dny +2

    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.

  • @SettleinSpain
    @SettleinSpain Před 10 dny +1

    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.

  • @MikeNouraei
    @MikeNouraei Před 9 měsíci +5

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +3

      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
      @MikeNouraei Před 9 měsíci

      definitely 😊

  • @frevebe7693
    @frevebe7693 Před 9 měsíci +7

    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).

  • @cate3017
    @cate3017 Před 3 měsíci +3

    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 CZcams channels. Lots of insight there. Im off on a recce again soon. Bon suerte

  • @childasantrucek5115
    @childasantrucek5115 Před 9 měsíci +2

    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!

  • @manfromutch
    @manfromutch Před 7 měsíci +4

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 7 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @cecylasilvestre
    @cecylasilvestre Před měsícem

    Bravo 🎉

  • @Eris-sp6yt
    @Eris-sp6yt Před 9 měsíci +4

    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!

  • @Miism737-pe2sw
    @Miism737-pe2sw Před 9 měsíci +1

    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

  • @frankoveberg3859
    @frankoveberg3859 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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.😎

  • @SycAamore
    @SycAamore Před 9 měsíci +2

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci

      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
      @SycAamore Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@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.

  • @ps-dn7ce
    @ps-dn7ce Před 3 měsíci +1

    useful

  • @thelolguy007
    @thelolguy007 Před 4 měsíci +2

    There is nowhere for Entertainment like Benidorm. Amazing 👏

  • @alanmillar5274
    @alanmillar5274 Před 5 měsíci +2

    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 😢

  • @lexij4740
    @lexij4740 Před měsícem +1

    Good shoice

  • @elinskumpettersen5676
    @elinskumpettersen5676 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @romansholiday1986
    @romansholiday1986 Před 4 měsíci +2

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @paultimlin2310
    @paultimlin2310 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @gemablanquer91
    @gemablanquer91 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @oab465
    @oab465 Před 9 měsíci +4

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

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @blossomhill247
      @blossomhill247 Před 17 dny

      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 🤫

  • @trut52
    @trut52 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @barryoneill-ec9zz
    @barryoneill-ec9zz Před 17 dny +1

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 17 dny

      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
      @barryoneill-ec9zz Před 17 dny

      @@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.

  • @dividenddepot
    @dividenddepot Před 4 měsíci +2

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 4 měsíci

      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
      @dividenddepot Před 4 měsíci

      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

  • @lindanordinova
    @lindanordinova Před 9 měsíci +1

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

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +2

      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
      @gregoryli8549 Před 9 dny

      they are here

  • @steveward4432
    @steveward4432 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @nica1
    @nica1 Před 9 měsíci +5

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +1

      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
      @nica1 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@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
      @ExplorerOfTheGalaxy Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @frankoveberg3859
    @frankoveberg3859 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @reallifewithlora
    @reallifewithlora Před 8 měsíci +1

    What are average prices on rentals for apartments?

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 8 měsíci +3

      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.

  • @JonM-ts7os
    @JonM-ts7os Před 3 dny +1

    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.

  • @dividenddepot
    @dividenddepot Před 4 měsíci +1

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 4 měsíci +1

      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
      @dividenddepot Před 4 měsíci +1

      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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 4 měsíci

      @@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
      @dividenddepot Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @Miism737-pe2sw
    @Miism737-pe2sw Před 9 měsíci +1

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci

      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.

  • @michaeldetvay646
    @michaeldetvay646 Před měsícem +1

    How much is the rent on your new apartment ?

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před měsícem

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

  • @jounipohjolainen2687
    @jounipohjolainen2687 Před 9 měsíci +3

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci

      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
      @aljohn6803 Před 9 měsíci

      @@TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravelwhich is the party town area ?

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +1

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

    • @davidholgate123
      @davidholgate123 Před 7 dny

      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.

  • @danielwinter380
    @danielwinter380 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 3 měsíci

      It is cooler on the Costa Blanca during winter

    • @danielwinter380
      @danielwinter380 Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you

    • @gerardmackay8909
      @gerardmackay8909 Před 5 dny

      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.

  • @WilliamStoneman-sw4wl
    @WilliamStoneman-sw4wl Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @ecaterinamatcov4374
    @ecaterinamatcov4374 Před 6 měsíci

    How much cost the rent for a month?

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 6 měsíci

      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

  • @brucefellowes4848
    @brucefellowes4848 Před 7 měsíci +3

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 7 měsíci +1

      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
      @irishman6124 Před 5 měsíci

      Is alicante very hilly walking around it ?

    • @brucefellowes4848
      @brucefellowes4848 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 5 měsíci

      @@irishman6124 Alicante is not overly hilly

    • @gregoryli8549
      @gregoryli8549 Před 9 dny +1

      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.

  • @georgecosta2185
    @georgecosta2185 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

    • @mmoret6609
      @mmoret6609 Před 3 měsíci

      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 ?

  • @andersstreifeldt2990
    @andersstreifeldt2990 Před 9 měsíci +6

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

  • @lexij4740
    @lexij4740 Před měsícem

    Costa blanca is really nice

  • @iah1
    @iah1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    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
      @joaquincastello6174 Před 8 měsíci

      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.

  • @sunnybeachwalks4k2022
    @sunnybeachwalks4k2022 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 5 měsíci +2

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

    • @sunnybeachwalks4k2022
      @sunnybeachwalks4k2022 Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @GruenerGummistiefel
    @GruenerGummistiefel Před 6 měsíci

    What is a expat ?

  • @livingalpujarras
    @livingalpujarras Před 9 měsíci +1

    And a good place to party with the brits. 😊

  • @ecaterinamatcov4374
    @ecaterinamatcov4374 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi,

  • @jasonsweb1
    @jasonsweb1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    go to algar falls

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 9 měsíci +1

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

    • @jasonsweb1
      @jasonsweb1 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @mymaserati100stock4
    @mymaserati100stock4 Před 3 měsíci

    Do you see lots of people smoking there?

    • @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @jurgita_4832
      @jurgita_4832 Před 26 dny

      @@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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 25 dny

      ​@@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.

  • @milhouse147
    @milhouse147 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @x-man8466
    @x-man8466 Před 25 dny +1

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

  • @user-pw9bf8xk2m
    @user-pw9bf8xk2m Před 3 měsíci

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 3 měsíci

      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.

  • @ZeeZeeCat
    @ZeeZeeCat Před 16 dny +1

    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.

  • @CUNDUNDO
    @CUNDUNDO Před 4 dny

    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.

  • @susancarmichael5624
    @susancarmichael5624 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Russian mafia?? 😂

    • @upnorth77
      @upnorth77 Před 16 dny

      They keep the shitheads in check around here

  • @scienceownsimposters2142
    @scienceownsimposters2142 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @upnorth77
      @upnorth77 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @jurgita_4832
    @jurgita_4832 Před 26 dny +1

    Benidorm - the second ugliest city of Spain.

  • @remus2533
    @remus2533 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am sold on Benidorm❤

  • @joaquincastello6174
    @joaquincastello6174 Před 8 měsíci

    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
      @upnorth77 Před 16 dny

      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

  • @michaelmiddleton3311
    @michaelmiddleton3311 Před 7 měsíci

    Drink water.

  • @BadmanahBadman
    @BadmanahBadman Před 2 měsíci

    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 CZcams 🎉😢

  • @belensnake
    @belensnake Před 22 dny

    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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 22 dny +1

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

    • @belensnake
      @belensnake Před 22 dny +1

      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
      @TheEmptyMiddleSeatTravel  Před 21 dnem +1

      ​@@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
      @belensnake Před 21 dnem

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