‘I’m a British expat in Spain – best thing about living here is completely free’

Renowned for its laid-back lifestyle, low cost of living, warm climate, and delicious food, it is no wonder that flocks of Brits choose to pack their bags and move to Spain. However, the best thing about living in a Mediterranean country is that it is “completely free,” according to an expat.

The Brit living in Spain has revealed the best things about residing there, and it will not cost you a penny.

A content creator known as English John in Costa Blanca (@englishjohncostablanca on TikTok) took to the social media platform to reveal his highlights since moving abroad.

He said: “No one’s going to tell you this about Spain, and I really don’t know why. But here’s the truth: the best things about living in Spain are free.

“Day trips to the beach, outdoor activities, walking, visiting towns, visiting cities and enjoying the great outdoors don’t cost you anything.

“If it does cost you something, it’s never going to be more than the price of a picnic or a bit of petrol, maybe a bus ticket or train ticket – you catch my drift.”

The expat, who now helps others move to Spain, said he was “desperate to get out” before moving and that those thinking about relocating should take the plunge.

He told viewers: “If you’re desperate – like I was – to leave and make a life for yourself in Spain, let me tell you, you can wake up and come outside and it’s 28C.”

Thanks to its relatively cheap cost of living, relaxed environment and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year on the Mediterranean coastline, the allure of Spain is unsurprising.

Spain’s tourism sector is witnessing a boom in visitor numbers despite local demonstrations against tourism in popular destinations such as Majorca and Barcelona.

Spain accommodated nearly 74 million international tourists in the first nine months of the year, and British holidaymakers—who form the largest group of international visitors to Spain—are contributing to this growth.

British tourists spent nearly € 14.7 million euros in the first nine months of the year, followed by tourists from France and Germany.