Nine reasons why . . .

6. LIFESTYLE                              

Leisure Facilities
"Costa del Golf", "Golf Valley" . . give some clue to one of the main sporting-leisure activities hereabouts. There are 30 golf courses within a 70km (50 miles) strip, all of first class calibre (designed by leading professionals like Seve Ballesteros) and one - Valderrama - of world championship ranking. And of course, the Costa climate means that golf is played, enjoyably, all year round.

But golf is not the only sport - there is excellent riding (Andalucians prize their horsemanship and this is great riding country), excellent tennis, excellent sailing and watersports, fishing and adventurous activities like jeep safari-ing, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits.

The Andalucian government (Junta de Andalucia) budgeted to spend 8 million euros on maintaining and improving beaches in 2005 - an indication both of their importance and the quality that can be expected.

People have the facilities and the opportunity here, to enjoy themselves. Another demand-related reason why they want to come here, and stay here.

Retiring to Spain
Every year thousands of Britons wave goodbye to cold winters, traffic jams and NHS queues to retire abroad. They are guaranteed a good climate. Sufferers of arthritis and rheumatism especially benefit from the mild winters in Spain. They have a more relaxed lifestyle. They find less stress, more openness and a good feeling of family and community. Their money goes further. The cost if living in Spain is very reasonable and they can enjoy a high standard of living. It’s easy to get to. With regular and frequent budget flights from Spain’s international airports, travelling back to see friends and family is easier and cheaper than ever before. The language is easy to learn and learning it is beneficial and fun in its own right.