Hello Travel Bugs!
We are Dianne and Guillermo, we retired from the U.S. early in 2018 to pursue the dream of financial independence.
We travel all over the world in search of our little paradise to call our forever home.
In this video we visit Málaga, considered one of the best cities to live in Spain and sought after by many expats.
As one of Europe’s safest cities, Málaga offers 300 days of sunshine, beautiful Mediterranean beaches, amazing cuisine and accommodates almost every lifestyle.
Explore this historic city with us, cost of living, rent/buy prices, medical care, safety, neighborhoods, attractions and much more.
Could Málaga be our paradise to call home? Let´s find out.

Chapter List:
00:00 Start Intro
01:34 Our Paradise Home Requirement Checklist
03:39 Airport Distance
04:21 Walkability
06:56 Public Transport
08:00 Things To Do
23:44 Average Weather
24:32 Distance to Beach
26:01 Cost of Living
28:02 Medical Care
29:31 Safety/Security
30:45 Real Estate Prices (Rent/Purchase)
34:58 Final Thoughts

Our Forever Home Requirement Checklist:
□ Distance to International Airport: Less than 45 minute by car, train, subway or bus
□ Public Transportation: Reliable metro and bus systems, trains, rideshare services and bike/scooter friendly
□ Walkability: Markets/restaurants/shops within a 15 minute walk, parks and outdoor recreation within a 30 minute drive
□ Things to Do: International restaurants, parks/outdoor activities, live music and art scene. Beaches, nearby city attractions and dog friendly activities
□ Average Weather: Ideally between 60F – 80 degrees year round. 300 days or more of sun, exposure to no or few natural disasters
□ Access to beaches: Walking distance preferred or 3-hour drive max. Wide, quiet beaches with plenty of water sports
□ Cost of living: Low cost utilities, fresh foods, energy efficient alternatives
□ Good medical care: Major hospital within 10 miles, high quality care, low health insurance premiums and prompt emergency services
□ Safety and Security: Low crime rates, able to walk around safely at night and active police presence
□ Price/Style of Homes: Up to $400,000usd purchase price or $1,800 a month for rent -2 Bedroom/2 Bath minimum, yard space, high speed internet, approximately 200sq meters finished space. Detached home preferred, views, pool access and a gated community is a plus.

Car Rental Online Broker:

Málaga Airport (AGP):

Average Weaher in Málaga:
12ºC (53ºF) Winter
30ºC (86ºF) Summer
December to February water is too cold to swim.
Daylight Hours:
15 hr/summer
10 hr/winter
Rainfall days: 44 days

Dog Beaches in Málaga:
Castillo Sohail beach in Fuengirola.
Canine beach of Torre del Mar
Canine beach of Torrox

Best Guide for Things to Do for the Southern Region of Andalucía and the Costa del Sol:

Cost of Living Data and City Comparison:

Useful Málaga Expat Facebook Groups:
Expats in Málaga City
Expats in Málaga
International People in Málaga

Málaga neighborhoods that we find interesting:
La Merced: 7min drive to city center
Rent: 2-3 Bed/2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $750 – $1,985
Buy: 2-3 Bed/ 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $278k – $472k
El Perchel: 20min walk to city center
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $975 – $1,600
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $170k – $750k
La Malagueta: 11min walk to city center
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $1,450 – $3,750
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $400,000 – $1.5mil
Old town: 20min drive to airport
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $1,350 – $3,000
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $365,000 – $2.5mil
Huelin: 8min drive to city center
Buy: Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $1,075 – $4,100
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $215,000 – $395,000
El Palo and Pedregalejo: 10 to 15 min drive to el centro respectively.
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $975 – $1,900
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $280,000 – $1.4mil
Rincon de la Victoria: 7.5 miles east of Malaga
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $625 – $2,150
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $150,000 – $800,000
Marbella: It’s a 45min drive to the airport
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $1,075 – 43,000
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $167,000 – $16mil
Fuengirola: 25mins from the Airport.
Rent: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $800 – $8,050
Buy: 2-3 Bed, 2+ Bath Apt/House 100+ m2 from $157,000 – $4mil

Neighborhoods least safe for expats:
La Palma
Cruz Verde Street
Trinidad

Real Estate Listings:
www. idealista.com
www.thinkspain.com
www.spotahome.com

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