Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:20pm
That’s a very subjective question - ask 10 people that question, you’ll likely get 10 differing answers in varying degrees.
It all depends on your mindset and preparedness - and of course on whether you are a homebody or an adventurer.
Make no mistake, moving here *can* be an adventure, and not one necessarily full of wonderful things. You *WILL* encounter obstacles and sheer, utter, mind-numbing bureaucracy that’ll make you weep; but as long as you come with an open mind and don’t expect England with sunshine, you’ll be fine.
A word about language … English is spoken in some places here, but English is not one if Spains official languages, so if someone does speak a bit of English, it’s because they’ve taken the trouble to learn it. There are areas where you may find a greater preponderance of English spoken, both native and second language. There are *other* areas though where “English” is knowing the odd word or occasional phrase - such as “good night”.
What I’m trying to get to here is that it will be in your interests to start learning Spanish - even a few words or phrases will ease your transition. As I said, make no mistake, this is not England with better weather - it is a foreign country, with different customs, laws, rules and language - but a very beautiful one and one where you really can find the perfect place to settle.
on a final note, I’m bound to ask - I take it you’re on Irish passports ir similar EU passports? I only ask this as you seem to be saying that moving here to live and maybe work is a done deal - and this is most certainly not the case for UK passport holders.