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Prepared for Leo | Delivered April 8, 2020
Spain Relocation Research
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Goals
To find ideal locations to relocate to in Spain.
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Early Findings
Spanish cities are quite diverse in tastes, with each having its own
distinct rhythm and character
. However, all are considered very walkable with good public transport and local activities.
Bilbao
Bilbao, while
more than
100,000 residents, is located in the less populated northern Basque country of Spain. As such, it receives fewer tourists and expats than other parts of the country. The riverside city has an
industrial past
, but modern architecture fuses this older factory feel with cutting-edge design.
The waterfront is being revitalized. For example, the titanium
Guggenheim Museum
brings a unique feel to riverside walks. Other
contemporary landmarks
include the Zubizari Bridge,
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This city is
quite unique
, as Basques love to celebrate and preserve their culture, while at the same time the city happily embraces all things modern, emerging from a 1970s economic crisis revitalized and fresh.
Bilbao is often described as a city of a
high standard of living
, clean and safe but with Spain's excellent wine and food choices.
Northern Spain
is known for having very clean cities.
Bilbao is also home to the
world's biggest
covered (farmer's) market, perfect for finding fresh, quality, local produce.
Schools in the Basque country are considered
among the top
in the country. The region is ranked 2nd for education, behind only Asturias. The top 2 schools in the region are
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(in the easter part of the city).
Bilbao is
family-friendly
, with good parks, playgrounds and interesting attractions.
Again, its lack of popularity with visitors and tourists actually increases its favorability as a place to live, as it
does not feel crowded
despite its green spaces and interesting attractions.
The region also gets
slightly cooler temperatures
, making being outside more pleasant in hotter months.
The
air quality
in Bilbao is moderate, generally not better or worse than other Spanish cities.
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outer suburbs, of course, have improved levels, notably on the southwestern edges of the city.
Bilbao has
excellent ratings
when it comes to quality of life in terms of healthcare.
The city has one yoga studio (
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de Yoga IYENGAR® de Bilbao
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yoga. There are two other instructors certified in the practice, possibly working for other studios or teaching privately.
Bilbao is
widely equipped
with high-speed internet. While not a top city, the disparity between different Spanish cities is quite marginal. The
fastest
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(~55 Mb/s),
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(~47 Mb/s) and Vodafone (~44 Mb/s).
The area has a
robust expat community
, with over 3,000 members on just one Facebook group.
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