The top 5 regions in spain where expats are moving to

While many expats hotspot areas have come and gone there is no doubt that Spain remains one of the more popular destinations for expats around the world. It seems that this country continues to attract the attention of overseas visitors and those looking to retire and possibly take up new employment opportunities in the region. Even though a number of relatively new expat hotspots have taken all the headlines from Spain this is still a country which acts like a magnet to many people.

We have therefore been investigating the top five regions in Spain where expats are moving to, why they are moving there, what they have to offer you and what you need to consider. We hope that the following list is of use to you and will assist you when looking at potentially taking on a new homeland.

Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain behind Madrid. It has long been one of the major expat attractions in Spain and when you take a closer look at what Barcelona has to offer it will come as no surprise. The city itself has a population of around 1.6 million although when you take into account the metropolitan zone this increases to a significant 5 million people. As a consequence, it is not difficult to see why businesses, tourists, investors and even those from other areas of Spain continue to flock to Barcelona.

Like so many areas of Spain, Barcelona has a history which is very eye-catching, shrouded in mystery and extends for some time. There are two very distinct legends regarding the history of Barcelona which are very different but give a view of life many years ago in the region. The city itself is located on the north-east Coast of Spain which as we will see has played a major role in the development of the city and the region over the years.

Source: ExpatForum.com