We're are moving to Spain already within this year. I have scrolled many spanish property over the net! What do you think is the best place to stay?

Hi rosamia, none of these would do me, Costa de la Luz has it all as far as I am concerned.

It totally depends on what your likes are, it is best to try the area out and see if it fits your lifestyle.
I live in one of the liveliest places, but in a very quiet area of it, so depending on what I want I am not far from either.

Before we moved to Cartama I considered costa de la luz as I loved the thought of being on the Atlantic coast rather than the Med, whats it like?

No highrise, miles of white golden sandy unspoilt beaches backed by pine forests, crystal clear water, the atlantic waves crashing in, hardly a soul on the beaches October to April... I'm sure Crispygirl will agree with me.

Zoe

Costa de la Luz Pros: I agree with Zoe, stunning location where you can always find your own spot.

Cons: Now very expensive. Locals who know the price of everything however, increasingly, know the value of nothing. Chiclana electrics, or lack of, also too large a Brit-focused community {tin hat on }

I would avoid the Costa de la Luz like the plague. The Levante can blow for days... hot and dusty. Not much night life or expat orientated activity. Not much activity for kids who need constant entertaining. No bars with Sky sport, no Irish Pub. Yes a few expats around but they tend to be rather snobbish and unfriendly. It's a bit like rural Suffolk....well most of Suffolk.

LOL, you made me splutter water over my monitor!! You obviously know it well. and are trying to protect what you have

Depends what you want out of Spain. I moved out here mid March this year and am very happy, I am approx 30 mins inland from Chiclana. We came to this area specifically as it is not inundated with foreigners (oh I'm one of those aren't I?!!!). Every morning I wake up and smile which is a far cry from the way things were back in England. As I said it really depends what you like, but it works for me.

Would I recommend it? No, I want to keep it to myself!

You took the words right out of my mouth....

Poollounger, one of these days people will realise you are telling porky pies

There is a bar with Sky and there are two Irish pubs, now come one be honest

I thought it was all ex hippies and kite surfing beach dudes. ;-))

Mmmmmmm we have our moments round this side of the coast, and you can see a few of the dudes mainly around Tarifa, oh and not forgetting the nudest beach at Trafalgar as you travel up the coast you will meet a more refined group of peeps in the La Barrosa area who emulates culture and good taste.

I have only been as far as Tarifa. ;-))

[QUOTE=crispygirl;5197703] oh and not forgetting the nudest beach at Trafalgar QUOTE]

Why are they so in your face about it (perhaps not the best choice of words but) - they stand in the middle of the beach with their hands on their hips turning from side to side so no matter where you look you just can't avoid them. And why do they always choose some of the best beaches?