To live in Spain
To live in Spain
Spain has so much to offer, especially the Costa del Sol. Enjoy the Nordic summer heat all year round and with over 320 days of sunshine a year offers Costa del Sol Europe's best climate. The flights between the Nordic region's major cities and Malaga Airport is very good with only 3-4 hours of flight. There is a place for all kinds of people, some appreciate a peaceful view of the blue Mediterranean Sea and some love the pulse and entertainment in Puerto Banus or Marbella town. Costa del Sol is characterized by a very international environment and only in Marbella there are over 130 different nationalities.
Spain's culinary experiences
Spain is known for its good food with great variations you can enjoy national dishes such as Paella, Tapas and fresh fish and shellfish along the Costa del Sol. There are also many excellent international restaurants with menus that are characterized by cross-over and food from the rest of the world.
The Spanish climate
One of the obvious reasons for living in Spain is the climate, especially during the winter months. As a Scandinavian be able to swim late into the fall, sit outside and eat lunch as well as dinner almost all year is something that we Scandinavians appreciate. The warm climate is also good for those who have problems such as osteoarthritis, psoriasis, asthma or rheumatoid arthritis.
What to do in Spain
In addition to sunbathing, swimming and good dinners, there are a variety of activities for those interested. The history of Spain and the Spanish culture is as old as fascinating. There is a diversity in dance, music, song, and art as well as bullfights and religious celebrations and parades. If you are the least bit interested in culture and history, you will have hands full if you live in Spain. In addition to the world famous Spanish writers, painters, singers and other artists, you can enjoy the local Spanish markets and festivals. For those who are interested in outdoor activities and sports, there are golf, tennis, cycling, water sports, hiking, running, skiing and football of the highest world class! The grateful climate year around means you can enjoy your favorite outdoor pursuits whenever you please, whether you want green or white under your shoes. Sierra Nevada offers one of Europe's best skiing just 2 hours’ drive from Marbella!
Living in Spain as a pensioner
When you retired you would to enjoy the free time. This means you need to have money over to do other things then to pay for your accommodation. In this way a property in Spain is a good option for those who are, or soon will be, retired. Spain is not one of the distinctive low-tax countries for retirees from Scandinavia, but there are still many economic advantages of staying here. Lower cost of living is the main difference which will allow you to get more to spend on things that you really appreciate.
Advantages to settle in Spain as a Swedish:
- Lower retirement tax
- Reduced capital tax
- Lower marginal tax
- More favorable tax deductions
- Suspension on capital gains tax on sale in Sweden also applies if your new home is located in Spain
We at Linden & Larsson provides you of course with help with the tax law.
Healthcare in Spain
If you move permanently from Sweden you will be written out of the registry office and also from the Swedish social insurance system. Because Spain is participating in the EU/EEA, as Swedish resident in Spain you have treatment by the Spanish health care system instead. It requires a certificate from the Swedish social insurance agency, talk to them and find out how it works well in advance of your move to Spain. Generally you can say that the Spanish health system many times, hold a very high class and definitely can both be compared and actually challenge the Swedish health care system.