Did I Make a MISTAKE Not Moving to Malaga instead?

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Did I Make a MISTAKE Not Moving to Malaga instead?
Deciding where to live in Spain is no small task! Dive into my comprehensive comparison of Malaga and Valencia as I break down everything from affordability and architecture to walkability and local vibes. Whether you're planning to move to Spain or just dreaming of Spanish life, this video is your go-to resource.
What You'll Discover:
Affordability Comparison: Is Malaga cheaper than Valencia?
Architectural Beauty: Contrasting the historic charm of Malaga with Valencia’s modernist and Gothic structures.
Walkability and Public Spaces: How Turia Park in Valencia compares to the quaint streets of Malaga.
City Vibes: Evaluating the touristy feel versus local life in both cities.
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[@Juanfernandez-sm8jl]

My mother is from Malaga, my father is from Valencia and my heart is divided into two parts!! Thanks for sharing the video!! 🧡🧡💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜🤎🤎🤍🤍

[@ANTOANETTA]

Both great cities

[@fjp3305]

Which one do you like better?

[@MikeS29]

Having been to both, we chose Malaga (actually one town over, Torremolinos). For sure, Valencia's Turia park is an amazing thing, and the City of Arts and Sciences is an amazing structure, but the southern coast wins it for me. Valencia's large, wide beaches didn't seem to have the character that the province of Malaga's have. Also, the relative cleanliness of the cities is a win for Malaga, and the overall aesthetic in Malaga is what I prefer. Thanks for sharing your visit.

[@ExplorerOfTheGalaxy]

There seems to be TONS of british people in Torremolinos and Benalmádena, lol. How easy it is to get to Torremolinos by train (and how long does it take)??? I'm thinking about to move out there. Last question: is it possible to get there by bike or scooter by any chance?

[@MikeS29]

@@ExplorerOfTheGalaxy - there are people from all over Europe, Brits included. Not quite like the Levante area of Benidorm, mind you, but enough to make finding an English-speaking doctor easy enough, although we are working on our Spanish. The train is super easy and quick to Torremolinos. From Malaga (downtown or main station of Maria Zambrano) the C1 train leaves every 20 minutes, and Torremolinos is about 20 minutes away. There are 3 or 4 stops in Torremolinos. Likewise running from Torremolinos into Malaga is also a breeze. The Airport stop is between Malaga and Torremolinos for easy, direct flights all over Europe and North Africa. As for bike infrastructure, there are great bike paths in Malaga and Torremolinos, but I don't think the connection is yet completed, so it would require some surface streets to complete the journey. The bike infrastructure is always growing. There are plans to have a single waterfront walking and biking trail from Nerja to Estepona 🙂, but that might take some time.

[@justinianorigoberto7973]

I am from a town near Valencia (my town is not much) but I live less than 10 kilometers from the center of Valencia and the same distance to go to several beaches...but where we are going...there are many cities and many towns (each with its peculiarities) anywhere in Spain, and they all have the same reality...if you have a job) you live very well, and any of them is near the sea or close (3 hours) to a ski slope in winter...so choose where it makes you happy and live comfortably...saludos

[@jessicalawrence7225]

Valencia is a beautiful city but for me it's always Andalucia hands down! I've been able to call Malaga city my home for 2.5 years and I'm sad that we have to leave and move back to the US. Send help....

[@TheStunlaw1]

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[@dantwan665]

Nice breakdown Antoanetta! Thank you and keep them coming❤

[@AdventureElliot]

I'm fortunate enough to live in Málaga and I have to say I love it. One of the things I love most is that Andalusian people are extremely friendly compared to Madrileños (I'm not sure about Valencianos) and if you want to integrate fully into Spanish society, this is one of the best places to do it while still having things that make you feel comfortable as a foreigner.

[@polymath9965]

As always, a great video! Your way of presenting these videos is amazing 👍🏼

[@stevefujii9132]

Hi Antoanetta Thank you for this video on your views of Malaga. It was extremely informative. Keep up your great videos! Looking forward to the next one.

[@salozinp]

España tiene mas de 60 ciudades historicas,en el Sur,Sevilla,Malaga,Cadiz,Cordoba....en el centro Burgos,Toledo,Salamanca,Valladolid,Avila,Segovia...en el Norte,Pamplona,Vitoria,San Sebastian,Bilbao,Oviedo,Gijon,Santander,La Coruña,Logroño,Zaragoza...y cientos de pueblos con mucho encanto,Limitarse a Valencia y Malaga es escaso.Saludos.!

[@Amilcore100]

Gracias por disfrutar tanto nuestro país, con todo lo que hay en internet se hace necesaria una opinión tan bien explicada como la tuya Antoanetta

[@cmacmenow]

I am seriously thinking of moving to Malaga in 2025. It's a toss up with Valencia but I'm edging more toward Malaga. I love both cities. Thank you for this vlog. C.J. Ireland.

[@mauriceperry3840]

Don;t miss the chance to eat at El Tintero Restaurant on El Dedo beach, just past El Palo. Unforgetable !

[@ANTOANETTA]

We did 😋 just wait for the next video

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

I live in the north, I was born here, I work here. I don't know Valencia, Malaga yes...I don't change my region for anything. And I don't make a mistake by staying here, and when I retire, I will stay here, with my rain, my humidity, maybe with my rheumatism, but here, always here... and getting to know the rest of Spain, which is very beautiful and I love it... but I will continue here.

[@alfredoarroyo9201]

Never been to Valencia, so I can't really comment about it. But Malaga is a very vibrant city. It is becoming in the last 10 years in a tec hub. Considering that it is in the Mediterranean, it might be the only city with both features (tec hub and tourist hub). Can't wait to visit Valencia!

[@MrSteve54]

Nice video and good information. Thank you!

[@Boyridge]

Love your videos Antoanetta. Moving from LA to Barcelona in June. Hope we can cross paths!

[@lisasafady3137]

Great video

[@atlantahawks18]

Nice to visit Malaga, and Sevilla as a bigger town in Andalucia also. There is also Madrid, Barcelona, Basque country is amazing, Bilbao, Vitoria Gasteiz, Pamplona in Navarra. But, Valencia still offers the most.

[@christinasafady7539]

Looks beautiful!!

[@ramonlicha3881]

Hi we have been on both cities. We also stay at Torremolinos which is about 20 minutes on train. As you said on the video we love Valencia. Great video and hope all is well. Zoe and Ramon

[@stayingfitandfocused]

man your content is fire

[@IanMossManchester]

I'll pick Málaga still for now. Though the centro/east has gentrified a lot, and got more expensive in the last 2 years or so. But east of the airport is pretty good still :) They have to do more to protect the Spanish with rent controls and airbnb limits though.

[@AlKarameh]

Love Malaga, good to see you there again. I am back in 7 weeks, or rather just 30 mins away.

[@josefinajascon1463]

Me alegro te guste más Málaga pero en Málaga el agua del mar es fria y You Will miss Valencia Beach es!! FELICIDADES!!

[@edtravelbug]

La Barra de Zapata in the core downtown Malaga area = is in my Top 5 restaurant experiences I have ever had in all of my world travels. A nice Venezuelan couple who have merged Spanish Tapas with their own creative Latin fusion style. Might need to get a reservation but if you are still in town make sure you try that place out. I went back and forth on Malaga vs. Valencia, and there are so many pros to both places. In the end, I still decided to live in Orlando, FL, for 8 months and then travel to different places in Europe, including San Sebastian, which beats most other Spanish cities in the summer with its much better weather. Edinburgh is another nice summer retreat from the weather, and if you and your husband ever go Antoanetta, a must-visit to the Black Grape restaurant in Edinburgh (in my Top 5 with Zapata) is a must visit restaurant experience.

[@fernandoginergomez699]

Hola Antoanetta sí té has preguntado porque en España verás muchos edificios que están más cerca de unos a otros es por el calor a estar más juntos tienes más sombra por el calor que hacen en verano y esos pasan en zonas donde aprietan el sol un saludo

[@maneugeni]

We have been to both and chose Malaga because we like the Costa del Sol area over the Costa Blanca area of Valencia. The Costa del Sol coastline has a string of towns from Nerja, Malaga, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, La Cala De Mijas, and Marbella to Estepona that-to us- offer a nicer retirement lifestyle. However, Valencia is a more stunning city compared to Malaga, and if we had to choose just a city, Valencia would be hard to beat. It is a little too busy for us retirees.

[@heryaherya]

I think that you got a little lucky with the "less crowded streets" - when we visited Malaga, the streets were packed, as were the seafront areas, and it was not in high season at all. Lovely city regardless!

[@user-cb9ke4xs3y]

Ugh… did anyone notice the oil spill in Valencia beaches today?

[@bsmith6646]

Málaga is amazing but there is something about Valencia. .both places are expensive as hell due to the ex pats

[@shjall]

Spent 3 years in Valencia and been in Malaga for 6 months and definitely prefer it here 😂.

[@gailhanks2065]

Would love to move to Valencia but hesitant because i have a dog (Duke) and not sure how the flight would be for him in Cargo.

[@mariobruyere9169]

Thanks for the video. I lived in Valencia for six months quite a while ago and went back a few times, so I obviously love it as a "right-size" city (I currently live in Mexico City, bigger than LA!) This is the first video I have seen about Malaga and it is quite beautiful. However, I couldn't help but notice in the very first minutes that pretty much all the people sitting on the patios looked like expats rather than locals. This prompts my question: is Malaga's reputation as an expat bubble exaggerated or warranted? And how does it impact the cost of living, affordable housing supply, etc., compared to Valencia?

[@missmomus]

Malaga is not bad, definitely well positioned for exploring the surrounding area. But I think Valencia is much more interesting and beautiful.

[@izvanzemaljac]

Antoaneta, can you do a video on local food? Where its sold in Valencia, I want to avoid large corporations

[@jmgf6006]

You can buy everywhere. You are going to find carnicerias, fruterias, pescaderias in small markets, streets, pop markets. The most difficult thing is to choose which one is your bestie.

[@jeffreykursonis6554]

Valencia definitely wins for better name :)

[@Saundra-cg2bl]

I will be moving to Spain in 2 years and would love to hire you for consultation & basically learn from you. Valencia is appealing to me as is the country of Spain itself. I’m from Alaska, & more than ready for Europe. Keep the videos coming!

[@jayclarke6671]

Hello from Peñíscola.

[@maypage6030]

No choice Malaga is far better

[@243380]

no pierdas nunca de vista el miguelete, se dice en valencia😉

[@skeptikson3894]

Yes, You Did a Make.

[@moreto62]

i can recommend Bulgarian-Argentinian restaurant for you if you want but i wont

[@ufosrus]

De dónde es esta chica?

[@solveigsolveig2249]

Al parecer de Bulgaria, tiene un acento del este de Europa muy marcado, parece de la KGB.

[@deyanharizanov692]

Bilbao….far better than both Valencia and Malaga

[@user-wn4kj6wo6c]

😂😂😂😂 Muy bueno el chiste. Buenísimo.

[@theexceptionalassistant]

I've been to both and if I ever decided to move to Spain, it would be Valencia. Only because Valencia felt more like home to me.

[@eldritch_sorcerer]

Valéncia hands down for me. I do like Màlaga, its old town, beautiful cathedral and picturesque landscapes, however, I hated the beaches there. The sand feels "dirrty", lots of stones and the water is cold even in summer. Also, I felt more claustrophobic in Màlaga. In València, with beautiful wide beaches, Turia gardens, albufera natural park, I feel I have lots of space to breathe and relax. Honestly, I actually prefer Sevilla than Màlaga and for me it would make more sense to compare València with Sevilla 😉

[@praxtheslayer]

I love Spain in general. It's a pity that the government is kinda a mood spoiler and not at all addressing the documents of immigrants. Love the country, hate the beauracracy.

[@hectorsuarez846]

I have been here for two years and dealing with government has been extremely easy. We had way more difficulties dealing with the process in the United States than here. If you learn about the process instead of being self-centered and expecting things to be the way you want them to be your experience would be a different one. You attract what you experience in your life.

[@praxtheslayer]

@@hectorsuarez846 lol, you're from united states. The governments have bonds. It's sadly not the case with India. So please refrain yourself from throwing out random comments without knowing the whole truth. I even have a lawyer whose hands are tied due to government issues. I really hope you find resolution to whatever you're going through and passing around these comments consequently. Have a good one

[@JLAC54]

Valencia is dirty and smells bad, and you get roasted by the heat. The city of arts and sciences is falling apart Calatrava and the construction companies used materials of poor quality. Malaga has a less torrid microclimate. This lady prefers filth, it is her right, everyone has the right to choose what is best for them, Good luck.

[@edetanussanibelser4336]

Yes, you did. Go not to Málaga, but to the United States, like the rest of your compatriots should do.

[@user-cb9ke4xs3y]

You do realize that the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most polluted seas in the world? Just because you waive a flag at the beach does not make it clean. Also, you can't compare California to Malaga; its like comparing apples to oranges. The reason California waters are so cold is because the currents come from Alaska. Just like you can't compare the northern beaches of Spain to the Southern beaches of Spain or the eastern beaches in Ibiza. Can't you make a video without making a disparaging about the U.S. Stop beating the dead horse already!

[@octavio1743]

She mentioned beaches, not the whole Mediterranean sea. And yep, warmer water in Malaga is a fact, regardless of why. If simple comparisons trigger you this much, maybe stick to channels that never leave your hometown.

[@rabukan5842]

Why are you disparaging her? You don't have to agree, and you don't have to watch. She is just comparing her own experiences and giving her opinion according to those experiences. There is nothing wrong with anything she said, especially because I think she is correct, and I grew up in California. You don't even have the guts to use a recognizable name, so your comment is pretty much worthless as you are just a troll.

[@polymath9965]

Agreed! I lived in LA for years and I could care less why the waters are cold - bottom line you can’t go in the water 😂

[@rabukan5842]

@@polymath9965 I used a drysuit when diving, and a wetsuit when swimming :)

[@user-cb9ke4xs3y]

@@rabukan5842 I take issue with her divisive comments because she thrives on click bait biased KZbin videos that are not accurate and are constantly comparing the U.S. to Spain. Her perspectives are very narrowed and do not reflect all of California just portions of the state. I get it, she is trying to sell her Valencia guide, but she does not have accurate data if any data to back up her assumptions. I doubt she has even visited all of California, just portions of it.