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RetiredUSAMember19 November 2021 13:43:04

Hello everybody,
My wife and I retired from the US two years ago and moved to Pontevedra, Galicia. It has been fantastic because to the proximity to Rias Baixas, the beaches, mointains and forests. The seafood the best and we have great places to visit. The only thing missing are English speakers to share experiences. My wife and I do speak English and Spanish but we will love to hear from nearby Expatriates in our region. Let's hope many of you around the area will contact us.

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Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP20 November 2021 19:40:35

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Hi RetiredUSA,

Welcome to Expat.com and thank you for sharing your expatriation experience with us.

I hope that you will soon make some new acquaintances and meet English speakers.

Thanks and take care,

Priscilla
Expat.com Team

RetiredUSA Member

Member since 19 November 2021

RetiredUSAMember20 November 2021 20:35:33

Thank you Priscilla, we know there isn't that many expats in Galicia but we are hopeful!!!

sandysimpson9999 Member

Member since 09 November 2021

sandysimpson9999Member30 November 2021 07:05:46

Hi there, Also a new member. Seriously considering a move close to Pontevedra... in fact should have been travelling with my husband from our home in SW France today to view a property....Had to postpone due to weather conditions en route.

Disappointed of course as this was our window of opportunity most likely before Christmas but we will be visiting soon.

We are Sandy and Mike..sort of retired English ex pats ...so there may be an opportunity to meet up for a coffee and a chat...in English at some time in the future?

Whatever....pleased to meet you remotely!.....

gardinercharlene2 Member

Member since 20 November 2021

gardinercharlene2Member08 December 2021 13:43:57

Hi. Pleased to met you
I do not know when I will be going as yet. But, it is definitely something out of the ordinary for me.

sandysimpson9999 Member

Member since 09 November 2021

sandysimpson9999Member19 January 2022 20:40:21

Hi..I replied to you a few weeks ago after we had to abandon our trip.We are in the area from 24th to 27th..a flying visit.....happy to meet up if you were free ..just a coffee and a chat maybe...

Sandy and Mike.

TexasWildhorse Member

Member since 31 May 2025

TexasWildhorseMember31 May 2025 14:34:34

@RetiredUSA

Hello Retired USA, my wife and I are considering retiring from Texas to Pontevedra and would like the opportunity to ask you some questions about your experience. I speak and write Spanish (Mexico) and my wife understands it and speaks some. We are particular interested in access to healthcare, the local crime rate, transportation, cost of living, and renting in Pontevedra. Thanks in advance. We also would like replies from any other English speaking expats in Pontevedra.