Moving tip

It’s a very good idea to take road trips to establish which particular area you would like to live in.

Then yes, certainly an idea to rent in the area whilst looking; but, a good idea is to spend time on the Kyero website; this is the Spanish equivalent of Rightmove. This is used by nearly all estate agents in Spain and everything is advertised here. It is easily filtered to your requirements in the usual manner. This would enable you to have a basic idea of what may be available in your chosen area; and if it was affordable you could make several short trips to view properties.

We did exactly this, we found it very helpful and it stopped us making a decision in too much of a hurry. We also looked outside our chosen area and in the end actually bought further away from our original intention.

We spent a tremendous amount of time researching property on Kyero and then pursuing the websites of the resultant agents - although do be aware that the same property will appear several times marketed by several differing agents as exclusivity is rare here.

Don’t allow yourself to feel pressured for any reason - and research, research, research before you come.

Couple of things I would advise 1) check if the area is mainly residential or is it  holiday area as this could affect noise, traffic and how quiet it could be in winter months.

2) If time allows have a drive by at different times of the day and evening get a feel for the Urbanisation. Speak to other residents if possible.

Good advice from Stephanie86 do your research, if something sounds too good to be true....it probably will be, and don't be pressured into making hasty decisions.

Great advice , I use Kyero already to have a look at what I might be able to afford and different areas too