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Old Aug 19th 2016 | 9:33 pm
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We live in Andalucia...and about as far south in that area as is possible!....and for various reasons and after 14 years there, we want/need to move.

Anywhere in Spain is a potential "target" and we would like to ask this forum of their experiences (if any) about moving within Spain, especially across regional administration areas - the bureaucracy - the different ways of doing things - the difference in culture that we might encounter - different idiomas - etc etc.

We'd also like to exchange pms with anyone who lives is Galicia/Asturias (always assuming they'd be amenable to answering some pretty basic question!) as that is one area that appeals.

All advice and help will be appreciated.
 
Old Aug 20th 2016 | 12:38 am
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Lived for over 10 years in Navarra. Retired to the Costa del Sol and took ages to get into the national tax system ! Basically Navarra has a separate deal with the Spanish state on taxation so as far as the central system was concerned I was "new" in Spain. That aside it is a great place to live, small community, lovely countryside great food not far from the beautiful Basque coast , towns such as San Sebastian or over the border into Biarritz. Weather can be a bit tiresome, lot of wind and dull winter.Communication can be difficult as nearest reasonable airport is Bilbao and high speed train stops at Zaragoza. Population a mix of quite serious , hard-working Spaniards and Basque, good economy, low unemployment, excellent medical services.
 
Old Aug 20th 2016 | 6:40 pm
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You'll find Galicia & Asturias cheaper in general than Euskadi (Basque country), especially property prices.
Here, we average some 1500mm rainfall annually, but reasonably well distributed throughout the year. Ex-pats few in this area; in our village it's rare to hear English.
Not everyone speaks Basque, especially around Bilbao.
As 'loafingalong' said, Navarra has a good mix; the north is considerably wetter than the centre/south. It's got a wonderful mix of scenery, from "wild west cowboy" type dry country in the south to one of the largest forests in Europe (Irati).
Very good infrastructure. Airports at Bilbao & Biarritz just round the corner both very good.
Food & drink is as good as it gets; you don't see "full English breakfast" signs; the bars are full of 'pintxos' and La Rioja is less than an hour's drive away.
 

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