mah88

I'm looking for a place to move to by the Andalusian coast that still has the native Spanish culture and not full of tower blocks etc.

Does Málaga still retain its Spanish charm or are there too many expats there?

Looking for a large town or city near the coast where there is lots to do but still is essentially Spanish.

Dxf

Hola

May I suggest Cádiz? Still very Spanish and a large city of 120,000 people

Davexf

rachelk

I would point out that lots of native spaniards living in areas with lots to do but essentially spanish do, in fact, live in tower blocks.

mah88

Isn't is quite dirty these days and full of African beggars?

mah88

In the outskirts of a city, sure. But it doesn't define the city, not like some of these holidays resorts on the coast for retired Brits/other expats. I'm just wondering if Málaga, Huelva or Almería would be suitable?

Dxf

Hola

No Way - Not seen a beggar there for ages - and I'd say most Spanish cities are cleaner than British cities

But the only way is to try it - perhaps combine with Huelva which is totally different

Davexf

mah88

True, shouldn't rely on hearsay.

What's Huelva like please?

Moses2013

Even Huelva has so called tower blocks. Expats are all over Spain, be it from Africa, South America, Europe, Asia etc. Every City in Spain also has Spanish culture, but you'll also find Mc Donald's and other international chains.

Fredbargate

Burger King released a statement on Tuesday announcing plans to change its name to ‘Burguer King’ in Spain after suffering “years of mispronunciation”.

Fast food restaurant announces name change as Spaniards can’t pronounce 'Burger King' properly - The Local

Moses2013

Sorry and obviously other well known restaurants I didn't mention. I'm sure the next generation will think Burguer King is traditional Spanish, just like we think some things are traditional now.

Loafing Along

Malaga capital is absolutely fine, few Expats, lots to see, do and enjoy.
Otherwise head to the villages inland. Further down the coast Guadiaro

discoman

"Further down the coast Guadiaro"


...er...that'll be Guadiaro with the English butcher's and Iceland with its Waitrose franchise then?

Moses2013

Malaga is actually full of Expats.

Loafing Along

Obviously we visit different parts of the City..

Moses2013

So you are telling me that there are no Expats in that part of the City? Funny enough stats say that Malaga City has seen an increase and there are more people from Russia, Ukraine, China, Morocco etc. than in previous years. Include the rest of Europe, Latin America?