Not strictly an immigration question but looking for a suitable place for mother in law to take an extended break in Spain. Up to 90 days.

Initially thinking Canary Islands would be nice but pointed out they are Islands and not especially big.

So now considering med coast so can take a trip inland by train or bus to Madrid or other cities along the coast.
Wish list
Nice apartment complex.
Mostly english speaking preferred as no language skills yet.
Ability to self cater in addition to eating out.
Everything walkable.
Perhaps golf lessons or similar activities nearby.
Near water front areas or parks for recreational walking.
Reasonable proximity to airport so we can pop out to visit.
Avoiding stag and hen havens though obviously happy to be around expats etc.
good general safety levels
Any suggestions for that nice little haven to spend some time appreciated.

Ciudad Patricia > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrjR8cEEBwE

try Malaga, plenty of English, plenty of golf courses nearby, plenty of bus trips for a day out, AVE to Madrid for an overnight stay, plenty of available men.

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Don't rule out the Canaries! They might look small on the map but Spain's highest mountain is on Tenerife! There are different islands to visit and lots of different landscapes to see. They also have a lovely climate all year round, remember Southern Spain can get stiflingly hot in summer. Also they are geared up for foreign visitors and there are loads of English-speaking activities, tours, clubs etc.

remember it is a longer flight for all concerned, although there are supposed benefits with zero taxation on goods entering but then that isnt always passed on to the guiri's.
I went on an excellent jeep ride up into the hills and down through the valley's, came back covered in volcanic ash and dust.

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Yes, unless I missed it, the OP doesn't say when, certainly if it was the winter months and given their criteria, the Canaries would be a good choice. Anytime after April, loads of places on the CDS/CB would fit the bill.

Lots more to see and do on Tenerife compared to the other islands also much better climate than the mainland for much of the year.

Possibly the Southern resorts would suit best.

If Los Cris and Las Americas are too busy, there are other quieter resorts even closer to the airport in the Costa Silencio region, also lots of Golf Courses close by, possibly Golf del Sur being one of the handiest.

Should have been clearer we are talking about winter season (up to april)

Then the Canaries are your best bet, mainland Spain can be cold and wet Jan and Feb, better in March though, although with 50 days would think Canaries a better bet.

The winter weather now in mainland Spain is not always very good. It can be cold and wet so I would definitely go to the Canaries. We come to Goa for exactly that reason.

salobrena is best hour from malaga, by the sea golf course, good mix of languages . ideal temp today 18 , sunny and warm

Yes, we're having a nice long warm dry spell in Andalucia at the moment. When it's like this, it's hard to imagine wanting to live anywhere else. You forget all about those awful floods we had in November when it rained for a fortnight!

understand Saint Isidro, patron saint of farm workers sent down an edict that it would be dry until the last olive had been picked

oh hell what are we in for when they finish