Living in Malaga

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20 November 2008 10:56:44

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20 November 2008 10:56:44

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You are an expatriate living in Malaga, or you used to work and live in Malaga.

Share your expat experience!

How would you describe life in Malaga?

Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation?

Is it complicated to make friends in Malaga?

What would you recommend to people who would like to live in Malaga?

Thanks in advance for your participation

susanspain

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Member since 29 July 2009

Malaga

susanspain

29 July 2009 10:19:54

susanspain

29 July 2009 10:19:54

Malaga

I moved to Spain nearly 10yrs ago. I made sure I had a job (with accommodation) before arriving. I worked for 7 yrs in the travel trade. Very demanding tho and gave it up due to ill health. Since then I have made a small income from market gardening with my (new) partner (whom I met here). We live a very simple life, but have all we need.
It can be tough though with the red tape, need to have an income regardless (no welfare state here!)... But on balance we say, 'The sunshine makes up for a helluvalot!'.
Only advice I can give through the ups and downs is - keep thinking if you had to move back to Britain... And likely you will soon find a solution to whatever life throws at you