Advice for a newbie?
 

I'm thinking of swapping Florida for winter sun in southern Spain. From Cadiz to Almeria - which is the best location?

When will be the best time? Next year or waiting until Brexit and Covid settle?

An interesting town house or finca. Not a new build or apartment, something with character. Something I can refurbsih to my tastes.

Any problems getting contractors, meeting regulations?

Thanks for your advice

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

Do you already have the right to live in Spain, such as an EU passort or a path to it, such as having an EU spouse, or are you planning on applying for a visa?

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

Winter Sun. Late Nov to early Feb only. I have to be in the UK the rest of the year.
Visa should suffice? For an Anglo-Swiss.

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

On a British passport you'll have 90 days in any 180. Arrive on a Swiss passport and you'll be golden, stay as long as you like. :)

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

Thanks for the tip. I'll travel Swiss

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

You might want to post in main Spain forum, or maybe a moderator can move as this is more a forum for people living in Ayamonte. Location depends what you are looking for but things like connection to airport or train station might be important. Be aware that renovating often requires a licence and getting good contractors can always be difficult, especially if you aren't fluent in Spanish. Also being further South does not always mean you automatically get "better" weather. Rainfall, Temps and sunshine amounts can vary and a place near Gibraltar can be a lot wetter during winter than a location further North. Almeria would be very dry and has a lot of sun, so more like a desert and Malaga would also be very sunny with pleasant winters.

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Thanks. I didn't realsie Ayamonte was a place. Show what a newbie I am!

I've posted to the main Spain forum

Thanks for your other solid advice. I was thinking of spemding January in southern Spain and takikng my time to look around. Given covid I am tempted to 'camp out' from my car. Your thoughts?

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

I have moved your thread to the main Spain forum so also deleted your duplicate thread.

Rosemary

Re: Advice for a newbie?
 

If you have a car and don't mind doing that, it's probably the best way to really explore parts and see for yourself. Obviously Covid brings other challenges and the situation could even get worse in January.
We have a place in Spain (not in the South) and usually drive down but cancelled all trips this year. Before buying in Spain we did similar and explored all parts by car, as you really get to see more. Budget is probably another factor, so you can already filter by price before you go to an area etc.