Lifestyle in Spain

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Reasons to live in Spain

Weather
The Spanish Mediterranean Area has the best weather in Europe: Alicante (Costa Blanca), Balearic Islands, Almería, Murcia; Málaga, Cádiz (Costa del Sol). People lives with sun, sea and beautiful beaches of quiet water. The average temperature of this area during the winter season is 18°C/64°F.

Healthy Diet
The Mediterranean diet with delicious fruits and fresh vegetables, olive oil, fish... is a way to the longevity and the good quality of life. Learning the Spanish gastronomy is an excelent idea. We can find all kind of cuisine from the traditional one to the more innovative, Ferran Adrià is the example. He is considered the best cook in the world.

Landscapes and dream-like places
You can always find a charming place, a new magic place. Despite the populated coast, the interior is rich in quiet rural areas and nature, an exceptional heritage. The half million km2 of the Spanish territory is a great example of biodiversity in a continent.

Good weather and great gastronomy make possible a great and healthy lifestyle if using the excellent opportunities to play sports: sailing, golf, hiking trails collective estates with tennis, games.

Golf in Spain

Joy and human touch of people. Spaniards love the celebrations. They are open, imaginative and generous with a fascinating history, mix of cultures and experiences unique in Europe. Nowadays is an advanced country with multinational companies all over America in some key sectors. Spanish is spoken by more than 450 million people worldwide.

Prices
Although in many ways the services and quality of life is better than in many countries of Europe, prices are below the European average.

Culture and history
Hispania (Spain) was a key territory for the Roman Empire, for Carthage ... Only European country that shared eight centuries with the Arab civilization at its splendor. Spain discovered a new world: the american continent where 400 million people speak Spanish and was one of the most extensive and important empires of human history. Land of contrasts, Cervantes, Picasso, Lorca, Dalí ...

 
 

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information

  • General
    General information about Spain. Facts and figures.

  • Culture
    Culture and arts in Spain. Architecture, literature, painting.
  • Demography
    Population and demographics of Spain. Human geography.
  • Economy
    Spain economic information. Economy of Spain.
  • Environment
    Environment in Spain. Ecology and pollution prevention.
  • Geography
    Geography of Spain. Physical geography, regions and rivers.
  • History
    Brief history of Spain. Historic information and chronology.
  • Languages
    Spanish, Catalan, Basque and Galician. Languages of Spain.
  • Media
    Spain media. Press, radio, television and more.
  • Politics
    Information about politics. Politics and government in Spain.
  • Religion
    Religion in Spain. Catolicism and other religions in Spain.

before you go

  • Airports
    Airports and air traffic in Spain. Barajas, El Prat Airports.
  • Arriving
    Arriving to Spain. Customs law, import and export.
  • Climate
    Climate in Spain. Mediterranean, Semiarid, Oceanic, Continental.
  • Driving
    Driving in Spain. Traffic and Spanish roads.
  • Embassies
    Embassies in Spain. List of embassies.
  • Finances
    Spain financial information. Spanish basket market.
  • Lifestyle
    Spain lifestyle. Food, sunny and good weather, and beaches.
  • Map of Spain
    Map of Spain. Interactive map of the Spanish territory.
  • Requirements
    Requirements before to go to Spain.
  • Telephones
    Emergency telephone numbers in Spain. Police, firefighters, ambulance...