Hello to all who have contributed thanks for the budget input.

I am fortunate or unfortunate depending on your point of view in that I work offshore in the oil&gas industry allowing me to live in a location of my choice. I get 2 weeks off every month and I work away for 2 weeks. I plan to continue with this for the next few years, thereafter I would like to cut back on days worked and concentrate on refinery shutdowns and the like to keep the wolves from the door!....this would allow me to spend more time in Spain.

Thats the plan anyway however to work less over the year I will have to curtail my spending somewhat.

the munros

school fees are about 6,000 euros per year (secondary), price includes school bus to and from Nerja and also school dinners. You´ll have to purchase uniforms and books. Give them a ring to view school, but to be honest you may want to check out local primary schools if your child is under 8.

If you are moving to the Nerja area and are looking at International schools, I would suggest that you also take a look at St George's.

There is a school bus pick up point in Nerja and timewise there's not much difference between the journeys.

There are more Spanish children in St George's than in Almunecar, particularly lower down the school so your children would soon pick up the language.

I've had children in both schools and have taught at St George's. I would highly recommend it.