Hello everyone, so I know it is always a personal decision and we each have our own criteria, but I'm struggling to concentrate my search area for a reasonably priced house. If anyone can relate to our criteria, I'd be so grateful to hear about your experience and views. We are visiting Spain next week next week to view houses from El Verger al the way down to Arboleas, Almeria. I have read just about every forum going and have only served to add to the confusion. We just want a nice community, decent schools, beach a drive away of ideally no more than 30 mins. We are not drinkers and we do not near to be nightlife, we want a community where we feel safe and welcomed, near to medical facilities, we are learning Spanish, we do not need employment, we want some amenities for our 6 year old. For us, we like walking, gentle cycling, horse riding and ambling about nice little shops, village squares. We want to integrate but for practical reasons we don't want to be too isolated from English speaking Northern Europeans. It's a fair old wish list I know, but if we at least hit the important criteria (welcoming community and school, safe space for our pets), that would be great. My head is also bogged down with all the NIE, banking, gestors, moving our pets over etc etc. I'm certain many of you will strongly identify with these stresses. Any advice will be warmly received from those who have walked the path before us. We are moving with a realistic view that life can be tough as an ex-pat, but we also hope that the benefits make it all worthwhile.
Thank you!