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moving....but what first??

May 5, 2008 · jakeholcombe · 6 replies · 3221 views
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hey all!! right where to start, ok well me and my girlfriend want to move to spain lol but basically we dont know what the first step is, financially where sound however we are only both young and still living with parents so it will be our first time out in the big wide world, where looking to move over for around a minimum of 6months and stay in rented accomidation, and then hopefully try to find work while were out there, doing what i dont know but we arent really fussed. we'v looked to a few different places and still havent set on one place, we like ibiza......anywhere with lots of beaches/bars....not fussed. any ideas on where we should start or any info we should be thinking of, it would be very much appreciated. thanks alot Jake
May 6, 2008 · ROBI
For Ibiza try

www.ibizaa-z.com
May 6, 2008 · BeaverBill
Question is, how do you want to make a living? What's your trade of preference?


Ibiza....?..... Fun, party, great.... but dangerous if you have an addictive personality. If you or your girlfriend are inclined to dig yourself into a "pit" Ibiza can be more trouble than it's worth. I'd be cautious if you're not emotionally disciplined.


BB
May 7, 2008 · Expatriator
BB is quite right. Why not try Barcelona or Valencia? They're both just a ferry hop away from Ibiza but carry much better job and long-term lifestyle prospects.
May 7, 2008 · BeaverBill
I've been to Ibiza and wasn't impressed at all....Menorca was devine, gorgeous, non exploited, but slow as molasses....but that's what I like. Mallorca is a happy medium even if I didn't really take to it, but it paid well.

Canary Islands is another option for the english speakers, but I have no personal experiences from there.

BB
May 12, 2008 · jonnyx
Hi,
I like Andalusia and specially Costa del Sol, I think it has all what you need. And it's quite easy to find jobs here to.

Best regards from
Mijas Costa (M?laga province).