These are the best destinations in Spain to retire, according to Forbes
Among the main reasons for choosing these places, ranking values safety, prices, health and, connection with other countries and, above all, the climate.
More and more foreigners choose our country to enjoy their retirement and live their ‘golden age’. Without going too far, in Spain already lived more than 500,000 European foreigners over 55 in 2019.
Well, Forbes magazine has prepared a list of the 25 best countries to spend retirement. In the case of Spain we find Bilbao (for the first time), the Costa del Sol and the Costa Azahar.
Among the main reasons for choosing these destinations, ranking values safety, prices, health and, connection with other countries and, above all, the climate. According to Forbes, "Spain is cheaper than much of Europe." He also adds that healthcare is excellent and crime is low. In addition, the visa for retirees is easy to obtain.
► Bilbao
It is one of the best cities to spend retirement, according to Forbes. It differs from other destinations mainly because of its weather. Those who seek milder temperatures find their idyllic destination in the Basque capital. Normally, temperatures tend to be mild in both summer and winter. If Bilbao also stands out for something, it is for its gastronomy that causes sensation among European visitors, nothing accustomed to such a rich variety based on fishing.
► Costa del sol
The coast of Andalusia does not go unnoticed for European retirees. About 112,000 choose the beaches of southern Spain to retire after years of work. The Costa del Sol for many is a synonym for quality of life and well-being, which is why many choose it as a place of retreat. What foreigners most value here is the wide commercial and leisure offer, the marinas, the high quality cuisine and at a good price.
► Costa del Azahar
The Costa del Azahar (formed by towns such as Benicarló, Peñíscola, Vinaroz and Benicasim), in the province of Castellón, is the third Spanish destination chosen by retirees. The quality of its beaches are a claim for foreigners who seek the warmth of the Mediterranean along with the kilometers of beach that bathe their coasts, in total 120 kilometers to spend their golden age. The good connection that the Valencian Community has with other countries means that many of those who have spent their holidays on the Costa del Azahar have seen the attraction of this destination to buy a home and retire.
