Welcome to SpainMadeSimple.com
We are a team of experienced local experts in all aspects of Spain.
Led by expat Mark Eastwood the website began in 2004 so that is now over 20 years of providing valuable tips, guides and advice on how to successfully move to Spain.
Not only do we have strong and useful sections on moving to Spain with many interviews from expats living in Spain, we also are able to guide you on the best places to visit in Spain if you are coming here on holiday.
Moving to Spain
Utilise our experience to avoid the problems & pitfalls of relocating to Spain that many people go through.
As expats ourselves we know what it is like living in Spain and the difficulties in getting established especially with all the bureaucracy. Not forgetting the Brexit implications!
We also have advice on things such as, what you should do once you arrive? i.e. the legalities, dealing with paperwork, visas, cars, utilities etc.
It is now more difficult to move to Spain now that the UK has left the EU, but non-EU residents can apply for the golden visa for Spain which is a residence visa issued once you make a significant property investment in the Spanish economy.
Spain (España) has such a fantastic climate and is made for the outdoors lifestyle.
Retire to Spain
With a well-funded modern national health system and a good private health system, you should definitely consider retiring to Spain.
There is an abundance of activities such as golf and tennis to enjoy as well as the beaches and mountains, not to mention the history, culture, sights and attractions in the big cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville.
Where we do suggest caution is if you are a young family intending on moving to Spain.
Work & Jobs
You will definitely need to read our major work and jobs in Spain 2026 section which gives you an idea of what job opportunities there are, especially if you are an English-speaking person.
There is also good advice on work rules and regulations and help if you are a student looking for a summer job in Spain.
Our property section has the market covered whether you are looking to buy a villa or apartment in Spain. We personally are great fans of renting first by taking out a long-term rental to try before you buy.
Compare Insurance Quotes
We also offer a new service where we are comparing the best prices for insurances in Spain and giving you the cheapest quotations we have been able to find on the market – why not get a quote using our Spain Made Simple Car Insurance service now or our popular compare home insurance in Spain page?
We have a growing section on looking after your personal finances in Spain, after all it is essential you understand the rules and regulations of the country and your tax obligations if you intend on become a resident in Spain.
Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca Tourist Information
We live in Javea on the northern Costa Blanca of Spain midway in-between Valencia airport and Alicante airport.
It is a green mountainous region with popular former fishing villages, now beach resorts such as Denia, Moraira, Calpe and mass package-holiday destination Benidorm.
Further south beyond Alicante it becomes flatter, arider with many golf courses and resorts such as