{"id":434665,"date":"2020-08-03T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/blog\/"},"modified":"2020-08-03T09:00:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T09:00:13","slug":"the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa del Sol: favorite destination for European retirees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The province of Malaga, which has more than 150 kilometres of coastline bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, is an exceptional destination for endless holidays when you retire. In fact, more and more people from very diverse backgrounds are choosing to make a home in this part of the <strong>Costa del Sol<\/strong>. They spend either the whole or most of the year there.<\/p>\n<p>When work commitments disappear, this area\u2019s many attractions become strong reasons to stay and live in this diverse region, where summer seems to last almost half the year.&nbsp;<strong>Forbes<\/strong> magazine has even included this destination in its <strong>list of the world\u2019s best<\/strong> places to retire. What about you? Are you tempted?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/#Five_reasons_to_retire_to_the_Costa_del_Sol\" >Five reasons to retire to the Costa del Sol<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/#The_weather_325_days_of_sunshine\" >The weather: 325 days of sunshine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/#Diverse_beaches\" >Diverse beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/#A_calendar_full_of_activities\" >A calendar full of activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/#Memorable_dining_experiences\" >Memorable dining experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gilmar.es\/en\/blog\/the-costa-del-sol-europes-favourite-retirement-destination\/#Luxury_and_exclusivity\" >Luxury and exclusivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_reasons_to_retire_to_the_Costa_del_Sol\"><\/span><strong>Five reasons to retire to the Costa del Sol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <strong>countless reasons<\/strong>&nbsp;why people who visit this part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andalucia.org\/en\/provincia-malaga\">Andalusia&nbsp;<\/a>are charmed by it. It is very popular with those who have no commitments post-retirement. So, let\u2019s look at some of the reasons people decide to move here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_weather_325_days_of_sunshine\"><\/span><strong>The weather: 325 days of sunshine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is difficult to resist somewhere with this much sun throughout the year. For as many as 325 days a year, the sun shines in a sky with hardly a cloud in sight. The average temperature in this part of the country is around 19 \u00baC and <strong>the climate is mild and pleasant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diverse_beaches\"><\/span><strong>Diverse beaches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andalucia.org\/en\/sun-and-beaches\/costa-del-sol\">beaches&nbsp;<\/a>are <strong>a very inviting refuge<\/strong>, even outwith the summer months. Their diversity means you can choose between <strong>pristine or more urban beaches<\/strong>, almost empty beaches or ones with all the amenities you can think of. Visit them all and choose your favourite!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_calendar_full_of_activities\"><\/span><strong>A calendar full of activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From active tourist routes to festivals, amusement parks, spas and traditions that will have your calendar full of fun activities. Don\u2019t be surprised when your diary is full.&nbsp;<strong>There is time for everything except boredom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memorable_dining_experiences\"><\/span><strong>Memorable dining experiences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The local cuisine will give you chance to try dishes influenced by the sea, and <strong>food tours and experiences<\/strong> on the Costa del Sol are well worth your time. From visiting food markets in search of quality raw materials to the various cooking workshops where you can discover the secrets of the Mediterranean diet, and let\u2019s not forget tapas!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury_and_exclusivity\"><\/span><strong>Luxury and exclusivity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marbella is <strong>the capital of luxury<\/strong>, which is clear to see from the impressive yachts moored in Puerto Ban\u00fas. It is also a city sprinkled with exclusivity, with shops from some of the world\u2019s leading brands like Dior, Loewe and Dolce &amp; Gabbana. If you are looking for an eternal combination of sun, sand and sea with all the amenities you need, you can also visit the trendy <em>beach club<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The list of reasons to move to this coast also includes the cost of living, high-quality healthcare, low crime, attractive tax rates and much more. All of these things make the Costa del Sol <strong>the perfect place to enjoy your golden years<\/strong>. We can\u2019t wait to meet you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The province of Malaga, which has more than 150 kilometres of coastline bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, is an exceptional destination for endless holidays when you retire. In fact, more and more people from very diverse backgrounds are choosing to make a home in this part of the Costa del Sol. 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