Here's a vlog on the History of Spain, for those that are interested. Have fun enjoying it, I hope...or hate it, one of the two results... th-cam.com/video/Ar7_vZ7uFL8/w-d-xo.html
Great presentation, to the point and great explanations, topics. I am thinking of moving to Spain as a senior citizen, but scared to actually do it! Yet I lived in Spain long ago, and was once fluent. The US is not the country it used to be.
Just a comment. When it comes to Healthcare it's the contrary that is said on the video. Just like in other places primary attention is good ... but maybe you have to wait to get an appointment .... But when it comes to serious health issues Spain is the best place to be. In fact private Healthcare is ment to avoid queues and to get a more personal attention or about things like aesthetic care... or some kind of minor intervention... But if you are in a private Hospital and things go wrong or look bad .... or if you have had an accident or are suffering something really bad ... no question you go directly to a public Hospital where are the best equipment, doctors and attention. I know it because I live in Spain.
I’ve read somewhere that healthcare costs aren’t that high. Is that true? I’m 38, but was injured in war and have several serious health issues. My wife and I are looking for somewhere warm to spend our falls and winters at the least and possibly live there year round. We currently live in Germany.
@@kevinRip81 Hello friend, if you live in Germany, you know the health system in Spain because it is practically the same in the large EU countries. So if you live here legally you can go to public health services. You may have to fill out some documents or do some paperwork, but I don't think it will be difficult. Meanwhile, private insurance is not expensive at all compared to the US.
@@manuelrichard4097 I really appreciate you responding to me. I’m still on my military retiree health insurance, but I was looking into different ways of getting insurance in Spain. I found some prices that look really good. I mean we both know American health insurance isn’t the best, that’s why I’m hoping to find something in Spain.
Really great overview! Beautiful photos. So glad you showed pictures of lesser known places like Rhonda. I have found that more and more apartments have air conditioning and heat, but you are right, Spain is not always sunny with perfect weather in each region. Santiago de Compostela is windy, rainy, and cold in the summer. Madrid has several winter mornings with lows in the low 30s F. Cities are loud: constant construction, street washing, garbage & recycling pickup in the middle of the night, street drinking parties that last until 6 am during non-curfew times. Our street was so loud, we had to move. Landlords/Real Estate agents sometimes don't return your security deposit for no reason. Still, I've lived in Madrid twice and would move back in a heartbeat! We love the Spanish wine, cuisine, landscapes, language, and people. We were never bored!
About the siesta myth: people doesn't stop working in rural areas because they love to have a long meal. It is because of the heat. Ending of spring, summer and part of autumn can easily reach (and surpass 100 °F and nights (specially in the interior) are pretty hot too. So people avoid the extreme temperatures and sun exposure from 14:00 to 16:00 or 17:00 in South and rural areas. In cities you are gonna find everything open but at your own risk of going outside in a heatwave.
Exactly. And that's why in Spain many activities actually close late in the evening to take advantage of the cooler hours. It was not difficult in Malaga to find shops open till 9pm/10pm while here in Zurich they close around 6pm/7pm.
Really good information: thank you. Love the music: sounds appropriate to the country. I live in the US 🇺🇸 and I'm glad you explained what it would be like if Americans wanted to move to Spain. I wondered about it
We really enjoyed watching your video. It was relaxing. Thank you for taking the time to include many essential details. Something to note is if you are married to an EU citizen and you are for example a U.S. citizen, the marriage certificate that needs to be provided must be dated within 3 months. They are requiring updated marriage certificates since divorced couples were taking advantage using out dated marriage certificates in order to gain residency.
I am a USA retired female, and is been my dream to move to Spain, I am a 74 year old female, however because of family ties (one married daughter, and her two twin boy and girl grandchildren, is possible that I may never achieve my dream of moving to Spain. I have for several years study the Spanish language, I can read, write and speak the language. Who knows…., maybe one day! I love the language, culture, and their way of life. If one day I could achieve my DREAM, I would move to the Mediterranean area of Costa Del Sol, and enjoy everything Spain has to offer, culture, language, foods, the arts, etc., etc. In the meantime, I will just hope, and DREAM!
You can totally do this Alice! How about you go for three months every year? That’s how long visitors can stay in Spain for each visit. I also dream of living in Spain and plan to do three months at a time.
Wait a minute. But why can't you just go? Can't you even stay at least for a month or for just 2 weeks or one week? This is a dream so just get it off your chest.
Nice video! I think most of the listed cons apply to any country you move to. Changes in habits can initially seem exciting but potentially introduce boredom or homesickness later on. Some pros and cons only apply to Americans: having cars with manual transmission is the norm in Europe, and everybody knows how to use it. The fact that people don't carry weapons...well, isn't that everywhere outside the United States? Also, about racism, I think you will always find ignorant people anywhere you go, as well as good and educated ones, it's just the way the world is. Funny enough, when I was in Malaga last weekend, the loudest person in the street was an American lady with a Texan accent, way louder than anyone else around. You see, you can never generalize ;)
Countless countries have armed thugs running around all the time but only the USA has armed people, you dolt? "Racism" only exists among dark-skinned people in the USA anyway. I've heard loud non-Americas all over the place. Manuel transmissions are easy and most Americans know how to drive them.
Thank you for all the info ….could you please give more info specific for retired English speaking who want to move to Spain … like which city has cheaper rental and more English speaking retirees live there .
Excellent and informative video. Given that the presentation is primarily directed at US citizens emigrating to Spain, my question is what is the attitude of Spanish people towards American immigrants given political attitudes in the US towards immigrants over the last 5-6 years.
@@The_Red_Squirrel hola España está lleno de inmigrantes y se trata bien a todos y se les da atención médica a cualquiera que la necesite si es grave. A los americanos se les trata como vosotros nos tratéis que suele ser bien. Mala gente las hay en todos los lados, pero el español es agradable con los turistas. Si tienes alguna duda y puedo resolver me lo dices. No se ingles, pero el traductor siempre va bien.
Thinking about doing it and since I don’t want to do the car thing I’d need to live in or near a city to rely on mass transit. Hobbies are dancing and flat water kayaking, so any suggestions?
Visit Sevilla or Seville in Andalusia. Regular Ryanair and Vueling flights from many European countries. The guadalquivir river is ideal for kayaking, rowing. Club remo on calle Torneo. Avoid July to mid September due to heat. Excellent public transport but more importantly many places walkable. Super bike network with public bicycles, manual and electric plus electric scooters.
Actually, yes, businesses are built around red-tape: "Gestorías". Gestorías are as usual as groceries, post-office, etc. Created the need a business arises. Believe me, i am Spanish and I prefer to pay a bit and save time and headaches. The bureaucracy in Spain is hell, everything has a procedure full of paperwork. Maybe because the different institutions use the citizen as interface among them (ask for a paper here to give it there...).
I'm a senior citizen and I'm looking to move to Spain soon. I'm alone and welcome anyone who will like to share an apt with me. I plan to rent at first if it's possible, other wise, I'll buy an apt and I will rent a room.
@@jamesbrennan4830 ok that makes more sense. What is the average pension in the UK? In the US pensions are for the most part gone even for some government employees. We have social security which is crappy and maxes out at $3700 per month or so. I am thinking of retiring to Spain in 5-10 years
@@vikingrollo8012 Hi, the state pension in the UK is around £761 (881Euro)/Month but you can also have work and privet pensions that will reduce your state pension
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Here's a vlog on the History of Spain, for those that are interested. Have fun enjoying it, I hope...or hate it, one of the two results...
th-cam.com/video/Ar7_vZ7uFL8/w-d-xo.html
Great presentation, to the point and great explanations, topics. I am thinking of moving to Spain as a senior citizen, but scared to actually do it! Yet I lived in Spain long ago, and was once fluent. The US is not the country it used to be.
Try Cyprus it's a lot safer than Spain
Just a comment. When it comes to Healthcare it's the contrary that is said on the video. Just like in other places primary attention is good ... but maybe you have to wait to get an appointment .... But when it comes to serious health issues Spain is the best place to be. In fact private Healthcare is ment to avoid queues and to get a more personal attention or about things like aesthetic care... or some kind of minor intervention... But if you are in a private Hospital and things go wrong or look bad .... or if you have had an accident or are suffering something really bad ... no question you go directly to a public Hospital where are the best equipment, doctors and attention. I know it because I live in Spain.
I’ve read somewhere that healthcare costs aren’t that high. Is that true? I’m 38, but was injured in war and have several serious health issues. My wife and I are looking for somewhere warm to spend our falls and winters at the least and possibly live there year round. We currently live in Germany.
@@kevinRip81 Hello friend, if you live in Germany, you know the health system in Spain because it is practically the same in the large EU countries. So if you live here legally you can go to public health services. You may have to fill out some documents or do some paperwork, but I don't think it will be difficult. Meanwhile, private insurance is not expensive at all compared to the US.
@@manuelrichard4097 I really appreciate you responding to me. I’m still on my military retiree health insurance, but I was looking into different ways of getting insurance in Spain. I found some prices that look really good. I mean we both know American health insurance isn’t the best, that’s why I’m hoping to find something in Spain.
I have spent time on Spain and have decided to move there. This video has been very helpful, thank you
Really great overview! Beautiful photos. So glad you showed pictures of lesser known places like Rhonda. I have found that more and more apartments have air conditioning and heat, but you are right, Spain is not always sunny with perfect weather in each region. Santiago de Compostela is windy, rainy, and cold in the summer. Madrid has several winter mornings with lows in the low 30s F. Cities are loud: constant construction, street washing, garbage & recycling pickup in the middle of the night, street drinking parties that last until 6 am during non-curfew times. Our street was so loud, we had to move. Landlords/Real Estate agents sometimes don't return your security deposit for no reason. Still, I've lived in Madrid twice and would move back in a heartbeat! We love the Spanish wine, cuisine, landscapes, language, and people. We were never bored!
Ronda.
About the siesta myth: people doesn't stop working in rural areas because they love to have a long meal. It is because of the heat. Ending of spring, summer and part of autumn can easily reach (and surpass 100 °F and nights (specially in the interior) are pretty hot too. So people avoid the extreme temperatures and sun exposure from 14:00 to 16:00 or 17:00 in South and rural areas. In cities you are gonna find everything open but at your own risk of going outside in a heatwave.
Exactly. And that's why in Spain many activities actually close late in the evening to take advantage of the cooler hours. It was not difficult in Malaga to find shops open till 9pm/10pm while here in Zurich they close around 6pm/7pm.
Really good information: thank you.
Love the music: sounds appropriate to the country.
I live in the US 🇺🇸 and I'm glad you explained what it would be like if Americans wanted to move to Spain. I wondered about it
We really enjoyed watching your video. It was relaxing. Thank you for taking the time to include many essential details. Something to note is if you are married to an EU citizen and you are for example a U.S. citizen, the marriage certificate that needs to be provided must be dated within 3 months. They are requiring updated marriage certificates since divorced couples were taking advantage using out dated marriage certificates in order to gain residency.
I am a USA retired female, and is been my dream to move to Spain, I am a 74 year old female, however because of family ties (one married daughter, and her two twin boy and girl grandchildren, is possible that I may never achieve my dream of moving to Spain. I have for several years study the Spanish language, I can read, write and speak the language. Who knows…., maybe one day! I love the language, culture, and their way of life. If one day I could achieve my DREAM, I would move to the Mediterranean area of Costa Del Sol, and enjoy everything Spain has to offer, culture, language, foods, the arts, etc., etc. In the meantime, I will just hope, and DREAM!
Just go young lady! Pack your bags, and go visit!
You can totally do this Alice! How about you go for three months every year? That’s how long visitors can stay in Spain for each visit. I also dream of living in Spain and plan to do three months at a time.
Wait a minute. But why can't you just go? Can't you even stay at least for a month or for just 2 weeks or one week? This is a dream so just get it off your chest.
I agree, you should visit asap!
Very good and realistic information shared, thank you.
Very thorough - thanks!
Good video but background music is too loud and distracting. Thank you for the info😊
Great video spokes person!
Helpful video. Thank you.
Nice video! I think most of the listed cons apply to any country you move to. Changes in habits can initially seem exciting but potentially introduce boredom or homesickness later on. Some pros and cons only apply to Americans: having cars with manual transmission is the norm in Europe, and everybody knows how to use it. The fact that people don't carry weapons...well, isn't that everywhere outside the United States? Also, about racism, I think you will always find ignorant people anywhere you go, as well as good and educated ones, it's just the way the world is. Funny enough, when I was in Malaga last weekend, the loudest person in the street was an American lady with a Texan accent, way louder than anyone else around. You see, you can never generalize ;)
Countless countries have armed thugs running around all the time but only the USA has armed people, you dolt? "Racism" only exists among dark-skinned people in the USA anyway. I've heard loud non-Americas all over the place. Manuel transmissions are easy and most Americans know how to drive them.
Great information Gracias!
Thank you for the video. Could you do one with more factual formation, like rent cost, cost of living, etc for each city?
Are there any specific cities you request? Will place them on my to do listing.
@@roninblue5885 Barcelona please ☺️
@@user-on8xg7ni6c Have placed Barcelona on the requested listing.
Thank you for all the info ….could you please give more info specific for retired English speaking who want to move to Spain … like which city has cheaper rental and more English speaking retirees live there .
Gooj job, gracias
Very Nice Information
What about the 25% yearly tax on income...even social security from other countries?
like idea of Barcelona bez i'd be able to go uni and get special epilepsy care.
Excellent and informative video. Given that the presentation is primarily directed at US citizens emigrating to Spain, my question is what is the attitude of Spanish people towards American immigrants given political attitudes in the US towards immigrants over the last 5-6 years.
US attitudes towards immigrants? You must mean American's attitude towards ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS!
@@itzakehrenberg3449 Actually I mean all immigrants, whether they are legal or otherwise.
@@The_Red_Squirrel hola
España está lleno de inmigrantes y se trata bien a todos y se les da atención médica a cualquiera que la necesite si es grave.
A los americanos se les trata como vosotros nos tratéis que suele ser bien.
Mala gente las hay en todos los lados, pero el español es agradable con los turistas.
Si tienes alguna duda y puedo resolver me lo dices.
No se ingles, pero el traductor siempre va bien.
Dormir 3 minutos después de la comida central del dia: siesta. Creo que eso lo hacemos los 8 mil millones de seres humanos.
Thinking about doing it and since I don’t want to do the car thing I’d need to live in or near a city to rely on mass transit. Hobbies are dancing and flat water kayaking, so any suggestions?
Visit Sevilla or Seville in Andalusia. Regular Ryanair and Vueling flights from many European countries. The guadalquivir river is ideal for kayaking, rowing. Club remo on calle Torneo. Avoid July to mid September due to heat. Excellent public transport but more importantly many places walkable. Super bike network with public bicycles, manual and electric plus electric scooters.
I miss spain so much
No mention of Spains national dish? Paella? ❤
Madrid's winter is a bit harsher
Is it true that you can hire someone to wait in lines for you to process paperwork, etc?
Actually, yes, businesses are built around red-tape: "Gestorías". Gestorías are as usual as groceries, post-office, etc. Created the need a business arises. Believe me, i am Spanish and I prefer to pay a bit and save time and headaches. The bureaucracy in Spain is hell, everything has a procedure full of paperwork. Maybe because the different institutions use the citizen as interface among them (ask for a paper here to give it there...).
No mention of the moors the architecture and language was influenced by them but you conveniently forgot that I wonder why
Spain some life on this Planet Earth
Forgot Benidorm 😊🎉❤
I'm a senior citizen and I'm looking to move to Spain soon. I'm alone and welcome anyone who will like to share an apt with me. I plan to rent at first if it's possible, other wise, I'll buy an apt and I will rent a room.
Did you move? I am looking to go for 3 months.
Please ❤
can you pls add subtitle?
Just heard Spain requires Brits to have an income of £2100 per year after Brexit. Moving to Spain for most UK pensioner's is NOW DEAD
But that’s only 175 pounds per month! Unless you meant 21,000
@@vikingrollo8012 It's £2000 /month + medical insurance. When the Spanish pension is 900 Euro /Month
@@jamesbrennan4830 ok that makes more sense. What is the average pension in the UK? In the US pensions are for the most part gone even for some government employees. We have social security which is crappy and maxes out at $3700 per month or so. I am thinking of retiring to Spain in 5-10 years
@@vikingrollo8012 Hi, the state pension in the UK is around £761 (881Euro)/Month but you can also have work and privet pensions that will reduce your state pension
Plus they tax your income at 25% a year.
I don’t like the music
And here is one reason not to Okupa!
Best Reason ? No more Brit ex-pats ?
???
So anoying and loud background music, it made me lose interest in lessening.
I actually liked it.
only 59 seconds into your video and your voice, diction and tone killed me!!... sorry mate Iam just being honest. Hopefully other folks can enjoy it....Cheers
Ist to retire not to live!
why the music?
Love the true Spanish music
It makes the impression you cater to US citizens. Big mistake in my eyes
What do have against US tourist, just asking ?
@@roberttrohaugh764 Watch the video, read the comment, think, comment again
Considering these videos almost always speak to EU citizens, it is nice to finally have one that gives non-EU citizens a frame of reference.
Be careful with this kind of videos......most of them are not very accurate......