PROS & CONS: Living In Málaga & Costa Del Sol (Spain)

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Are you considering moving to the Málaga / Costa Del Sol area in Andalucia in Spain and are you wondering whether this is a good decision?

In this video, I try to present the most essential pros and cons that I have noticed after living here for 3 years.

This is a short video and I could elaborate more on many of the aspects I mention. Don't hesitate to write a comment if you want me to explain further.

... and if you already live here, what do you think? Do you agree? Is there something else I should have mentioned?

[CapturingSpain]

Amazing! I agree with the tourist and job part, but I also heard so often, that the lifestyle is just worth living there

[Youtzushka]

These cons didn't convince me to not move there.

[perucho]

Taking a family of 6 to do the same drive route I did back in the late 70's, will stay in Marbella for 2 nights. Look forward to be back after so long 🙂

[denniszenanywhere]

I've been binge-watching your videos. I think I found somebody that fits my mindset, so hopefully you will continue vlogging about Spain, especially Malaga.

[michaelwilhelm]

Your comments were most helpful. Continue the great work.

[MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Really nice content! I’m doing similar stuff in Mallorca but it feels more hectic. I really like your style.

[angelromero]

Spain has not alcoholic culture. It has social culture, many times in bars but not only. England or Finland have alcoholic culture.

[wilfredbertiz]

After watching it. I need to get there soon..

[nbroca]

The alcohol(ic) con... You may drink alcohol or not, that is up to you. On the other hand, it seems that many Brits come to Spain to drink, besides the obvious reason that you enumerate as Pros.

Just found your channel, very interesting. My folks used to live near Malaga for the past 30 years, amazing place. Many thanks for the info and you have a new subscriber :)

[Karima_Maghribia]

Thank you for making this video it highlights many things I am looking for! I am planning on moving there this winter, could you recommend some areas to get an apartment with great location and price? I love the beach and hiking so if there is anything close to both that’d be great. Is owning a car a necessity? Thank you

[Fashionseesta]

How do you find the pollution? The last time we went to Fuengirola and it was horrible for a few days. Now we are looking to buy i'm looking for parts with the cleanest air

[khaled]

Are there transportation, for example, bus trains within the city?

[espartaco]

I truly hope you answer me because, I need your advice. My husband and I will be retiring to Spain for 1/2 year on\off, Ireland the rest. Spanish is one of my true obsessions. So much so, I want to significantly avoid interacting with English and English speaking people as much as possible. Valencia and Málaga are must-see May '23. I have a limit of 3 weeks. I've taken Alicante off the list because it's 30% British. Cartegena, Almaría, Marbella and Jerez de la Frontera remain. If I could only add one to interview, which one would you recommend for someone who wishes to "integrate" into Spanish culture and speak only Spanish? Please accept my gratitude in advance for your answer and, thank you for your excellent video.

[fergal]

Currently living in Ireland, hoping to attend an English teaching academy in Malaga sometime this Autumn for 8 weeks and to begin working in the region asap. Can't wait! Gotta escape this insane little island xD

[moe]

I dont get the last con... where is the prob?

[salahnashawati]

Thanks for sharing the experience, what is the aprox cost of living in Benalmadena

[thermorecetasbyalex]

Malaga city is the 6th biggest in spain, its not an small city, but the “ old town” its not very big and you can do the old town on foot, but not the whole city...lol.... nice video by the way!

[nathaliebrenon]

Thank u sooo much but tourism is 100% all year long or you have touristic seasons?

[lauracolonello]

Thank you for your tips, very interesting video👍