12 Best Places to Live or Retire in Andalusia, Spain

If you are thinking about living or retiring in Spain consider one of the largest autonomous regions of Spain, Andalusia. It borders the country’s southern belt and extends downwards to the strait of Gibraltar. It is possibly the region that defines Spain in the minds of foreigners; from beaches to quaint whitewashed villages, flamenco to fiestas, this region has it all, including many well developed popular cities, Communes and a wide selection of famous small towns featuring splendid and unique architecture. The places listed in this video are some of the best to retire or live in this region. What’s more, despite the popularity of some of these places, the average cost of living is still very affordable and the region has cheap real estate on offer. As a whole, it is perfect for retirees, remote workers and snowbirds who prefer a lively lifestyle.
So, here are 12 places to live comfortably in Andalucía Spain

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[gregperez]

As Mexican-Americans, and retired, my wife and I purchased a condo a 30 minute drive south of Marbella. In a small coastal town of La Duquesa. Our terrace offers beautiful views of the Med. We have Roman ruins from first century, a 17th century fort, and a marina with tons of bars and restaurants. All within 10 minute walk, and to the beach. Being from SoCal, we could never have afforded living like this there. You have no idea how much better the quality of life is in Spain unless you experience it yourself.

[berndhofmann]

I lived 20 years near Alicante

Spain 🇪🇸 is a beautiful country with nice people, a relaxed culture and wonderful climate. ❤❤❤❤

[SanIldeBaby]

No-one ever points out how clean and tidy Spain is. Roads are fantastic too. Surely brits should notice that

[kerryburns]

Beautiful cities for sure, but I prefer being just outside the small spa town of Lanjarón, a little way up into the Sierra Nevada, where I grow fruit and nuts and a few vegetables, there are more than 20 things to eat from the garden and the local people are very friendly as soon as they hear you attempting a bit of the language. At 750 metres above sea level the temperatures rarely reach 40c and a breeze often helps cool things down.
I´m off grid, but I have plenty of irrigation water, solar electricity and hot water, and everywhere I look the scenery is just absolutely breathtaking.
Lunch is sometimes a beer and tapa in town, for two euros, I´ve traded avocados for fresh olive oil in a re-used beer bottle and bought lovely local honey in a jar with no label from a tiny dark shop in town. There are many small shops and a small supermarket. I don´t lock my door at night, or my car in town, and when I dropped my debit card in the street it was swiftly returned. When I first arrived, I visited the dentist, and entering the waiting room everyone said "Good morning" and I immediately felt included and welcome -- it´s that kind of place.

[ab]

Thank you! I Saw the Alhambra in 2001, amazing place. Love the sunshine in South Spain and the tapas and sangria. Praying for wolrdpeace and lots of love.

[bsure]

I'm happy to say in my 19 years living here that I have been to all the places in the video, although I didn't stop in Huelva. I live in Antequera but work in Marbella. As a hiking /photographer I travel as far and wide as my hobby takes me. I regularly travel to Nerja which is a fantastic place all year. Malaga City is too much like London for me and I try not to go inside much as its a real hustle and bustle but some fantastic places to visit. Granada is my favourite city and with the mountains it is awesome. Malaga is the most mountainous region in Andalucia so I'm pretty much at home here.

[freelancelady]

There are places to retire in Spain that are not necessary on the beach. If you go more in land you will still enjoy beautiful weather, less crowds and a friendly atmosphere. 😊😊😊

[MariaJ-López]

Soy malagueña, y es un privilegio vivir aquí 😍

[The_Red_Squirrel]

Cadiz may be prone to flooding due to it's low lying level. It may have a rainy season (winter) but it doesn't have monsoons, and it doesn't have hurricanes.

[marcmeinzer]

I lived in Spain for 2 years working for the US military sealift command visiting all of the coastal ports on a rotating basis and would definitely second the desirability of both Jerez de Frontera next to Gibraltar, as well as Cadiz. Malaga and the neighboring tourist trap of Torremolinos are nice as well. But I especially liked both Cartagena and Palma de Majorca in the Balearic Islands. Cartagena is the Spanish navy’s submarine shipyard and is smaller, less touristy and also cheaper than Malaga. But Malaga has its own song or Malagueña.

[cbarronie]

Having been to Valencia the last 3 times in Spain (yes it's that good:) thought we'd try Malaga for a change. Stayed in old town & it was great, loads of good restaurants, some good architecture, roman ruins, Alcazaba & beach all in a walkable distance. 31°C in March was an additional treat!
Big fan of Seville too, if you don't need a beach a can highly recommend :)

[edwardfernandez]

We enjoyed the video, it does inspire people to visit the region more often, than once! I've heard the spirit of the cities is a happy one, with talented, gifted people, and amazing sights with educational grounds instilled on them. Thank you for your hard work and sharing!

[mssdn]

Our friends moved to a white village north of Fuengirola. The weather is so hot in summer and everywhere is on a steep hill, it can also be very cold in winter. It looks lovely for a holiday, but you have to drive miles to go anywhere, it’s good for a very quiet holiday but not a place I’d choose to live

[mariacarrasco]

Living in Spain is a wonderful experience.Sun, clean roads, good and not expensive food compared with other countries.Much more variety of fruits and vegetables!! And a very good public health service.
Not to mention the ample net of hightways and speed trains( the best in Europe).

[DanielGarcia-ctvz]

For me malaga and marbella and nerja number one i love

[NomadShifu]

Andalusia is known for being the birthplace of Flamenco art. Officially, the birthplace of flamenco is Seville – the capital of the southern territories of Spain and one of the most popular tourist centers.

[Juan-hfxe]

As an aside, a small correction: in the first shots of the city of Huelva (#12), it is actually the border town to Portugal called Ayamonte. However, Ayamonte is also located in the province of the same name, Huelva. A very charming town with a lot to offer for a reasonable price. 👍

[barryslaney]

Lived in Benajarafe, Axarquia, 21 years. Super fantastic.

[zumbawithcarla]

Me encanta España!! Muero por ir a ver la posibilidad de mudarme para allá !! Olé 💃

[agostinhomatos]

Seville and most inner Andalusia towns are an oven in summer time. I had been there with 46º Celsius in August, so just beware of that. Torremolinos was built in the 60s and 70s when it was trend to build tall buildings next to each other, nowadays it is considered a terrible place. Old and historical towns are to be visited as a tourist not to live in, just my opinion. So it remains costal towns like Almeria, Tarifa and Huelva, very nice to live for some months not forever, if you don't want to die of boredom. Get a camper or a van and move around.