Well here we are again - on about a move to Spain. But this time its really going to happen and in less than 6 weeks.
To cut a long story short I have left my City job and have until 20th November to move out of my rented house.
Oh dear. The move to Spain was always ?next year? with plenty of time to sort things out.
But where to go?
Went to Nerja and surrounding area last year and didn?t feel it was for me. Then went to Alhama de Granada (also visited Granada city) in June this year. Loved it there but don?t think I could live there either. Well I could, but I think it would be a tough introduction to life in a new country.
I know its not a good time to move anywhere really but I am now unemployed and about to be homeless too so can?t think of a better time to try it. The alternative is to find another job and house here in the UK and carry on but that?s not what I want to do.
Have enough cash to survive at least a couple of years so won?t be desperate for work but knowing me I?ll be looking for something. Will be renting and not buying.
We?ve had discussions on here before about south (as in Malaga) verses east (as in Alicante) and I?m no further down the road as to which is the best option. The north/north east sounds nice but have never been up there so can?t compare.
I?m not retiring and don?t really want to live in a Brit enclave but access to tourist areas may be beneficial as I am looking at possible activities such as playing music in bars and selling paintings as a source of beer money.
Strangely enough, I can?t think further than the logistics of getting there at the moment. I?ll worry about the next 5 years after that.
I know people are coming back to the UK from Spain in their droves but maybe their situations are not like mine. If I?ve not found any means of income, not learnt the language and not managed to integrate within 2 years then maybe I?ll be looking to come back too. However, coming back to the UK in 2 years time will be like moving to Spain right now.
Any suggestions welcome coz right now my head is exploding !
Note: this post also appears under “First Port of Call - Nerja”