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

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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[eastcoasthobbygardening]

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

[i.f.colville]

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!

[OS-xxnq]

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.

[colinp]

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

[danielahowells]

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

[Roque-Cachamuiña-gswd]

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

[stephs]

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.

[MikeS]

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.

[alanmaloney]

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!

[MikeNouraei]

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…

[TheAdventuresofMegGreg]

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!

[CasaAntigua]

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

[aileenoneill]

Noticed the dog poo problem in Estepona, couldn't believe how bad it was, normally holiday in Lanzarote where owners clean up after their pets.

[coopspur]

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.

[tomfisher]

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

[georgecosta]

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

[frevebe]

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).

[joeambaye]

Thanks for the info. I am planning on moving from UK in a year or two and 1st I will try the Costa for a few months👍

[mohammedsharif]

Thank you for another informative video. Enjoy your adventure.

[manfromutch]

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.