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Hi everyone.

I'm planning on moving from Australia to Spain soon. Mostly to relax, maybe look at running a small business once I'm bored of all the relaxing 😆

I've been to Malaga and Algeciras and liked the places because the people are friendly, lots of intermingling races, lovely warm weather, and the cost of living is ok. I had wanted to live in Malaga close to the beaches but the house prices have been going through the roof so that's mostly out. (I may do it yet being a little crazy 🤣)

I love my fishing so don't mind a 15-20 minute commute to get to the beaches and fishing spots.

The other day I was going through prospective places to live and came across Bilbao. Seems to be really nice and clean although house prices and rent are quite high. It seems like it's much cooler also in winter because it's up north. Lots of activity though.

Basically I'm looking for an area that is warm most of the year, house prices and rentals aren't that high, has nice land based fishing areas, nice beaches that aren't too crowded, and hopefully where I can run a small shop later in life if I choose to.

I'm posting this asking the guys who have moved to or are moving to Spain very soon: Your reason for selecting the town/area. Anything you'd do differently in hindsight.

Some business ideas would be great too. No million dollar ideas please 😂