Why Expats Choose Estepona, Spain to Retire | Low Cost of Living in Spain

[@lovestreaming]

Thank you very much for another inspiring video! It's always a pleasure when there's something new from the two of you 😀 Estepona looks really amazing. Definitely a topic for next summer 😎

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks so much! Your comment inspires us to make more!! 🥰 You should definitely consider it for next summer.

[@BassBossLwYr]

It's so sad to think there's no building or restructuring in the USA, it must be SO backward!

[@BassBossLwYr]

​@@SeekingParadiseBugs I thought you were looking for your "forever home"? I'll watch an Estate Agent! 🙄

[@BassBossLwYr]

​@@SeekingParadiseBugs It's COHSTA del Sol not Cooooosta. Why can't you yanks speak properly.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

you do that Boss thank you for watching

[@messyhomestead7320]

Thank you for this information. I was expecting meaningfully cheaper prices given the title, but I can definitely do better in the coastal areas of other places and have less of a development bubble to navigate, so I'll stay with those I guess. Appreciate the details!

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching! The prices are definitely increasing with all of the development. We will be visiting coastal towns to the East of Malaga and up to Alicante this year.

[@michellefoxthorpe9796]

Thank you for sharing. I was there over the summer for a day. Compared to 20 years ago-it has totally changed. Too many tall apartment buildings for me.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Wow! Seeing how much new construction is there now, we can only imagine how different it must have been 20 years ago.

[@zabbygee]

Great video. Thanks for all the helpful insight! Just added Estepona to our travel list.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@g.williams7740]

I will never forget i was looking at homes and the price point was between $300 to $400,000 when a fairly large group of folks came inn talking about how inexpensive it is for what came with the house and this was a sort after area, management got word the next day new price sheets were drawn up by $40 k to $55K because of some folks who might have some money can't keep their mouth closed, the same attitude is been introduce in many parts of Europe cutting out the local folks and creating division have you never heard about been quite .

[@stephs17]

You two have the best expat/travel videos. You keep it interesting and really explore the areas you visit. I'm so tired of the expat couples that sit on their sofas and tell you how much their air b & b's cost, how to pack or show you what they're eating all day. 🥱 I guess there's an audience for everyone. Thank you for putting out content that truly gives the viewers an authentic perspective of the countries/cities you visit. 😊

[@chapter3travels5]

Agree 100%

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

awwww....thanks so much! We truly appreciate your input, especially because we have been thinking about doing some talking head videos about expat life abroad to answer people's questions. We promise we won't be showing how to pack or what we ate for breakfast but we would like to give living abroad tips, comparing towns we visit and expat dilemnas like whether to buy or rent and cultural differences. Do you think separate videos like that aside from our usual content would be valuable or interesting?

[@stephs17]

@ There is definitely a void in the market of helpful content for moving abroad. Having a platform where people could obtain clear, reliable information would be so helpful. Your content is very engaging. You could easily incorporate the move abroad tips into what you're doing now or having a separate video or live would be great also. I'm sure there would be a lot of engagement. 😊 I love how upbeat and positive you both are while exploring each city/town/country. I know you would inspire others thinking about moving abroad.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@stephs17 Many thanks for your response!

[@iriding64]

What superb video we have been thinking of Spain for a while and visited in June 24. We were a little disappointed and maybe it was our expectation level and definitely where we chose to stay We are planning another trip soon. We are currently living in orlando fl for past 30 years and we both keep feeling the pull of Europe. Thank you

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thank you so much! Scouting trips are very important, catching the neighborhood vibes can take a few times. The European lifestyle is what we've always wanted to experience and we are blessed to be able to do it now. Good luck and let us know where you end up 👍🏽

[@stephs17]

Loved the Estepona video! It's so beautiful. Will you go to Nerja next?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thank you! Nerja is on our list!

[@jenny14485]

Hola Amigos. Great Video. Thanks Muchas Gracias 🙌

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Hola! gracias a tí 🙏🏽

[@ahjacobs1967]

Beautiful town and love the murals! Great video, thanks for all the great info 😊❤.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

It is a beautiful town! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@JosephPerez305]

Thank you for this excellent video. Very informative. Estepona looks like a great place to spend a nice two or three month vacation at a minimum. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend time in both Malaga and Marbella, and I’ve been to Gibraltar. However, I didn’t go to all the places that you’ve shown us. So I think in January, I will go for a couple of months to this beautiful city once again thank you and I’m so happy I stumbled across this wonderful video

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks so much for watching! We love Malaga and all of the surrounding towns.

[@stephaniec.2520]

Extremely informative. Thank you for all the factual data. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@sarahcronshaw3088]

We love it there. We already have a holiday home and hope to see if we like it over there all year round in a couple of years when we retire and sell up our business. Love your video it really makes we wish we was there now! The last time we went for the day was at Christmas and it was delightful . Love Marbella too. We are near San Pedro so in between the two.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We envy you for already having a place there! We haven't been during Christmas time but that is an excellent idea.

[@JORDYRASTELLI]

Excellent video guys! I live through these videos until our time to move comes. 😊

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thanks buddy! We're working on our Granada video, you will love living there 🤙🏽

[@Symboter]

L2 Bus cannot drive along the coastline in Estepona, there is no street anymore since quite a while. Taking L1 or L2 or L3 Bus needs care because bus stops are undocumented and not the same in reverse direction.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thank you for updating us with this information!

[@user-gq1sh4kf4w]

Public transport is disgraceful in Estepona.

[@JoseCarrillo-es7kl]

Thanks for a well-informed video. But there seems to be a trend with many of these coastal town videos. They all mention the sea and beautiful beaches, of which there are many, but they all fail to mention the sea water temperature. Estepona's max sea temperature is 24.7 in August. Now, that's refreshing if it's hot, but a cool dip nonetheless. At that temperature, it's hard to stay in the water for a few hours, but of course, from my experience, most people look at the sea and then dip in and out. It's really wonderful to get up early and go for a swim when the sun is rising, and the energy is so uplifting, but the sea temperature is even lower, 21.9, which will surely shrivel your insides. Looking for warmer waters...

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching and your comments! We actually do compare sea temps in a number of our videos because we are looking for warmer water than where we currently live in Lisbon, Portugal. The Atlantic water temperature is much colder all year round here than in the Costa del Sol. Having lived in Mexico for 3 years, we loved the Caribbean water temperature even though many Europeans find it too warm.

[@JoseCarrillo-es7kl]

@@SeekingParadiseBugs Thanks for your quick reply. We live in Florida, 10 minutes from the beach, where the water temp today is 27.7. Still, Estepona's culture, people, and especially the cafes, which we love, make it a great place to vacation. Again, thank you so much!

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

It's not well informed, research it.

[@amirarabi3249]

Thank you so much for your sharing information and nice video

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thank you for the kind comment 😊

[@midlifetravelbug]

Just found you, new subscribers here. Love your story! Cheers Chris and Jim🍻

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thank you and welcome! 🤗

[@lmilantoni99]

One of the best Estepona videos i have seen. Is that your own Drone camera work?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thank you so much! Some is my own but recently I've been using drone stock footage.

[@frevebe7693]

We are from belgium and have a holiday apartment in Estepona (bel air area). If I see the prices to buy or rent something there, it is not cheap. I even dare to say that renting a place in Estepona is more expensive than the very expensive belgium. So it is a bit weird to say that Estepona has a low cost of living.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

The prices are definitely increasing. Relatively speaking, other than real estate, we believe it is a low cost of living area. In regards to real estate, the price per square meter is much lower than where we live in Lisbon, Portugal and where we are from in the USA.

[@eloisewildheart]

True. I am from Málaga and cant live there anymore. My land is so beautiful!❤

[@ggeiger2567]

What about the water supply?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

The area is still in a long lasting drought and although planning works never go fast enough, they are in progress. Marbella has a desalination plant that can be expanded and Estepona is working on one.

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Don't drink the water!!!!

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@Kevin-zz9nc Would you please elaborate. It's our understanding water in Spain is completely safe to drink.

[@charleslittledale7991]

I remember Estepona had just one shop & a small fishing boat harbour. It is unrecognisable now

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Wow! It has definitely grown a lot since then!!

[@ReneDekker-mm7sl]

Nice video! Im like el palo close to malaga

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thank you. We will be scouting that area and Rincon de la Victoria in our next year's travels.

[@rosenunez4328]

Hi, I am in FL never been to Spain since I was very young, I plan on going this year sart in Madrid and then Malaga Estepona, do you know if there is a ferry to Morroco from Estepona or Gibralta? or what would be the best area to take a ferry to Morrocco

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We actually haven't taken the ferry yet but know there is one at the Southern tip of Spain near Gibraltar. Hopefully someone else here will be able to let you know more and the best routes. We will eventually do the same and would love to hear back from you about it! Safe travels and have an amazing trip!

[@rosenunez4328]

@ thank you

[@Marsbar2024]

​@rosenunez4328 sailings are from Algeciras and Tarifa.

[@rosenunez4328]

@ thank u

[@beatapfizer3601]

Great video!

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@Juanfernandez-sm8jl]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Fuengirola is the best city in Costa del Sol!! for me!

[@user-gq1sh4kf4w]

It has train.

[@aracelisnieves-maysonet384]

¡Excelente video y muy informativo!. Nosotros estamos planeando retirarnos en la Costa del Sol en el 2026 y estamos decidiendo entre Fuengirola o Estepona. ¿Podrían hacer un video comparando las dos ciudades?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

claro que sí, ya teníamos planes de hacer comparaciones entre las ciudades de la Costa del Sol. Muy pronto!. Saludos y ojalá algún día nos conocemos! 🤗

[@abigailelverd2568]

was there in dec and the works has finshed and looks plush

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

good to hear. I'm sure it looks so much nicer. Thank you 😊

[@jhm2732]

Estepona, a place where everyone except the actual people from Estepona can afford living xd

[@iankuah8606]

It's the same everywhere - Paris, London, New York, LA, San Francisco....

[@donkraus1991]

Electic cars? Also high speed train connection?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We saw several electric cars in Estepona and charging stations in the parking lots. Unfortunately, the train line doesn't extend to Estepona yet.

[@user-gq1sh4kf4w]

​@@SeekingParadiseBugsYet? It never will.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

​@@user-gq1sh4kf4wit's our understanding that it has actually been considered for many years and that an underground line has been proposed. You're right that it may never come to fruition though or certainly not for many years to come.

[@petephma1657]

Hey guys love your video! I am retiring next year to Estepona. Would love to chat with you guys. Pete

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks Pete! We'll reply to you directly. 😊

[@chapter3travels5]

I had never heard of this city before but it really seems to be a nice Goldilocks spot - not too big or too small, not too busy or too quiet! I hear you on the development vs charm issue. It just seems to be happening everywhere. I hope they're able to maintain the balance.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

It really is an amazing town!

[@iankuah8606]

It's about 20 minutes drive west of Marbella and a lot cheaper to live, shop and eat out. We live in between and when we first moved to the area 17 years ago Estepona was run down and unattractive. A new mayor made all the difference and Estepona has really cleaned up its act and blossomed in the last few years.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@iankuah8606 thanks for sharing your insight!

[@Fausto-q5n]

HOW MUCH MONTHLY PENSION IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO RETIRED AT ESTEPONA?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We estimate our expenses as a couple would be around €3,000 which includes rent. It is dependent on your lifestyle needs and if you will be renting, finding an affordable rental.

[@hjdreams1429]

Excellent comprehensive video. You've changed the format of your videos. Are you no longer rating places you would consider living?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks so much! We are not changing the format and are still keeping our checklist/categories. We rated the main city of Malaga in the Costa del Sol region and all of the videos of the neighboring towns along the Costa del Sol are exploring if we would want to live outside of Malaga. We are thinking of adding videos where we talk directly on camera and compare some of the towns and discuss other aspects of living aborad. Please let us know if there is anything particular you would like to see.

[@hjdreams1429]

@SeekingParadiseBugs Thanks! I'm curious to know info on renting vs buying in different locations. Pros and cons.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Great to know! Funny enough, we debate renting vs buying all the time and will probably be making a video about it in general.

[@PorntipEngel]

Hi I have a question about the dog that you have so it that difficult or not to travel with dog because all your videos it not included your animals we think about travel full time in Europe for a year but we very concerned about our dog can not get in transport by the way I did enjoy your videos and new place that your guy visit

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching! The main reason we rarely take our dogs is because our youngest one, Buddy, gets distressed staying in a new place. It takes him many days to settle in to an airbnb or hotel so we have someone take care of them at our home where they are much less stressed. We also fly to many places and Che is too large to fly in the cabin. If you travel through Europe by train you should not have any problem as long as you don't have a large dog. You many have to pay an extra fee for your dog though.

[@Felix-ht4ul]

Thank you for this awesome video! My girlfriend (23) and I (38) both work fully remotely and are seriously considering moving to Estepona "for good" as we’ve totally fallen in love with this amazing town. However, since we (especially my girlfriend 😄) are relatively young, we’re a bit concerned about the expat community, which seems to be mainly retirees. Also, although my girlfriend is doing her best to improve her Spanish and English skills, she’s hoping to start her "socializing journey" by meeting a few people her age who share our nationality (German). She feels it would help her feel more confident at the beginning. So, I’m wondering: Are there many young internationals, or is the community 98% people aged 40+? How do you think the chances are (especially for my girlfriend) to meet other young internationals? We know that there are more young internationals in Marbella and Malaga, but we both prefer the more laid-back vibe and authenticity of Estepona. Another idea we’re considering is the Javea/Dénia area, as we’ve read that both cities have a buzzing scene of young internationals-although we haven’t been there yet, so we’d appreciate hearing your thoughts on that too. Lastly, the apartment situation: We’re aware that the housing/apartment market in Estepona is getting tougher (sadly, probably partly (or especially?) due to foreigners like us 🤔), so we’re wondering if you think it’s still possible to find a 2-bedroom apartment in a fairly modern building that’s not too far from the city center/coast and doesn’t exceed around €1300/month, including utility bills? Thank you for reading-I look forward to (hopefully) hearing your replies! ☀️

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Estepona is such a charming town, we totally get why it’s captured your hearts! Marbella and Malaga certainly have a bigger mix of younger internationals, but there does seem to be an increase in young families in Estepona to give it some age diversity. We recommend checking out Facebook or Meetup groups focused on expats and digital nomads to get a better idea. Luckily, Marbella isn’t far from Estepona if you want to have a tranquil place to live and hot spot for activity at night. We have not been to Javea/Denia yet to give you our opinion. As for the apartment market, it’s definitely competitive right now. Finding a modern 2 bedroom close to the coast within that €1300 budget could take some time and effort and we’re not sure you could find it with utilities included. Sometimes properties pop up on expat Facebook groups, too, so that could be worth a shot. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any more questions, and best of luck with your move! We’d love to hear where you end up choosing. 😊

[@joaquincastello6174]

You as germans will have no problems at all to find a place in Spain cause we are in the Eu..You can also work and have a job with no issues at all. I have an apartmebt in Denia, spaniard here and i live in Valencia..I am considering selling my house in Valencia and move to Denia to retire. Your girlfriend must learn spanish, english is spoken but ti live and integrate in Spain is usefull to speak proper spanish . You know one thing. There is a big german comunity living in Denia..Javea is for second spaniards residence in Summer ,mostly from Valencia. Denia is also but there are more germans and locals from other regións of Spain like Madrid. I know by first hand what i am saying,

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@joaquincastello6174 Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and insights!

[@japanluv]

@@joaquincastello6174Hola. Romanian here with 20 plus years a working a bit in Germany, cruising ships and last 16 years in the UK in the health sector and aesthetics. My daughter is half Colombian as well but I’m separated from her mom, they live currently in Colombia. My sister is in Germany, my mom getting old back home and so on. I’m close to be able to earn most of my income online and I’m looking for a middle point/location where I can spend time and build memories with family members but also be able to travel often if I feel the need to. I’m 45 with a young spirit, daughter is 9 speaks already Spanish and English, we do homeschooling. I’m considering Denia as a Homebase for myself and anyone who d like to come and visit and spend some time with me😂. Looking at my situation and dynamic of the family, do you think will be a good place for families as well? Gracias.

[@g.williams7740]

folks stop talking about how cheap it is to travel from Lisbon to Malaga or any where else consider everything expensive when you say things are cheap in public settings companies will raise the prices, and for thiose with money they don't feel it like the rest of us shut up please .

[@MrAmhara]

$99 Roku d trip air is cheap

[@LunaMiel186]

Hi neighbors! Reston, Va checking in! Any suggestions on a place in Spain similar to Estepona, but without all the tourists? Expats drive the prices sky high! Safe travels, I enjoy your videos🙏

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Hi neighbor! Thanks for watching! We will actually be exploring towns East of Malaga in 2025 that we've been told do not have as many expats. Stay tuned!! 😊

[@barryoneill-ec9zz]

Estapona is not cheap, I lived there for over a year, Property is very expensive, forget renting, No such thing in Estapona, And living costs there arent cheap either, Apain in general is getting more and more expensive now, as far as the days of spain being a cheap place to rerire, Those days are gone.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Cost of living is definitely relative to where you're moving from and your lifestyle. Estepona, like many popular spots in Spain, has seen prices rise in recent years, especially for property. While it may not be as budget-friendly as it once was, it can still offer great value compared to other parts of Europe or even major cities in the US.

[@iankuah8606]

The Euro has made everything so much more expensive, and not just in Spain where were so much cheaper when they had the Peseta! I remember a cup of coffee in Germany used to be 1 DM. The EUR came in at 2 DM and suddenly a coffee was 1 EUR. which was 100% inflation!

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@iankuah8606 Yes, Croatia is facing that challenge since they converted to the EUR recently. We had a number of discussions with citizens about it when we were there.

[@rochellek5327]

Awesome 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks 🤗

[@fatimateresa19]

Oh nooooo 😢 many many people came all over Malaga and it was never the same. Now Estepona it’s the next victim 😢💔

[@lileelisamc.4722]

looks like a lovely place, Not a fan of humidity...sounds like that could be a problem?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

It truly is lovely and it is definitely humid in the summer.

[@beatapfizer3601]

We have an apartment in Estepona and I promise you, the humidity is not a problem. Especially not compared to other Spanish towns/cities. The air in estepona is usually very low in humidity due to its proximity to africa. The port of Gibraltar is just outside, blow in cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean. So even when it’s 39 degrees Celsius, it’s more tolerable than 30 degrees in Valencia, Barcelona or in the Balearic Islands where the humidity is MUCH higher

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@beatapfizer3601 Thanks so much for sharing this insight.

[@rayjones9231]

We have had a home there for over 20 years. Humidity is not a problem.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for sharing, this is great to hear. The humidity in the winter is a big problem for us in Lisbon. First time we've had to deal with it when it's cold.

[@Trina8]

Shame the property visa is going. Would have been nice. But now it’s simply not possible for permanent residents.

[@TravelonlineWalk]

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[@JonM-ts7os]

If you can afford it, the prices are extreme.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Prices are definitely rising quickly!!

[@DuuturaStella-x3b]

I think this economy has taught people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security rather having different investments is the real deal.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We agree! 💯

[@observer8736]

Estepona became more expensive these days. Too many expats 😊 overcrowded.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

The real estate prices are definitely rising. Expats from around the world love the entire Costa del Sol.

[@anaborges616]

Too many expats 😠

[@blackpinkunniexl]

is a flood risk in this part of Spain

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

As I type this they are evacuating parts of the Costa del Sol near Malaga and Estepona due to potential flooding. We do not believe it is typical to have extreme weather conditions there, however, global warming effects are taking place all over the world now so it is hard to know what the future holds.

[@blackpinkunniexl]

@ omg 😳 stay safe

[@angelique2653]

I spent 2 weeks in Estepona early this year. I was disappointed at how like a big city it is. It is surrounded by motorways and huge roundabouts. No parking in town centre. Beautiful Orchidarium. Marina. Promenade and beach. But very few vegetarian food options. It is being over built. Losing its character.......🎉

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for sharing! It is definitely being built up.

[@beatapfizer3601]

There’s lots of parking spaces in the city center, what are you talking about?? Many of them are underground though

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@beatapfizer3601 we were surprised at the price of parking and there was construction ongoing for more underground parking that we ran into.

[@beatapfizer3601]

@@SeekingParadiseBugs yes there are many construction sites. But the brand new mega garage under plaza ajedrez is almost never full, and cost 1 euro. There’s more of these communal garages

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@beatapfizer3601 yes, we did find some of the lesser expensive ones that charge €1 for the day.

[@RexPonder-y6b]

We moved from Mexico to here. Much better much less expensive and much safer.

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Glad you found your happy place! 😊Where did you live in Mexico? We were in Guadalajara for 3 years before Lisbon, Portugal.

[@marcojimenez5555]

​@@SeekingParadiseBugsSo u lived in Guadalajara,that's where I live now. Do u like this city better? I'm thinking of living part time in Spain. 😊

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

@@marcojimenez5555 We really like Estepona and all of the Costa del Sol area. We currently live in Lisbon, Portugal and personally prefer living in Europe over Mexico. It's especially convenient as we travel a lot and are exploring more of Europe and will be exploring Asia and Africa.

[@Julia-fo4tk]

Costa del tráfico

[@MrCanalon]

Yeah, Spain is cheaper, but what value are you adding to the community? What are you going to do there?Just casual gentrifying or...something else?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thank you for your comment-it’s an important topic. Integration can be more challenging when you’re not a student, parent, or part of the workforce. However, we make it a priority to build relationships in the local community and not let that challenge stop us. We also build connections with others who share similar experiences. It’s natural for many cultures to create communities of like-minded people from their home countries when moving abroad, and we believe this can complement, rather than detract from, the local culture. In every city we live, we support small, local businesses and find ways to give back by contributing time and resources to local charities, like Donkey Dreamland in the Costa del Sol, which does incredible work for rescued animals. We also deeply value the opportunity to learn about new cultures and traditions and to incorporate them into our lives, which enriches our experience abroad. Also, as residents, we contribute to the area we live in by paying taxes locally, not just visiting as tourists. If you have suggestions on how we can make an even greater impact, we’d love to hear them. Thanks for engaging with us!

[@MrCanalon]

​@@SeekingParadiseBugs So let me get your comment straight: You brag about paying taxes, wich is compulsory, maybe you thought expats had the right not to... and eating and drinking where you live, not shipping the food from, quite probably, the uk I guess?Awesome feats all of them (although the donkeys are cute of course) What`s the meaning of "like-minded people from their home countries when moving abroad" how you know locals are not "like minded"? What you say has seventies in south africa vibe, or israeli settler energy. Both very much "like-minded people from their home countries" Look, I live in Mallorca where "like minded" individuals from UK, Germany, Sweden... leveraged their salaries on us making what was a lovely mediterranean island into a long therm hotel. RE price is so high that civil servants like doctors, police, teachers... refuse to come to the balearic islands. I wonder why locals dont like these "like minded individuals"?

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

you didn't get our comment straight but it's ok MrCanalon. We are not here to brag or cause an argument. It is unfortunate what you are going thru in Mallorca. We would love to hear your opinion on how foreigners can be more involved and change some of the issues you mention. What would you like to see done by expat/foreigners when living abroad and specifically in your area where you seem to endure these issues.

[@MrCanalon]

@@SeekingParadiseBugs that question is for you to answer, what value do you bring to the society that is welcoming you and you say you hold so dear? Are you going to just take advantage of low RE, cafe, services prices? Or are you contributing to give back?HAve you come to gentrify the town, hoard RE and live in a guetto, hablas español?Si te quedas en el país es importante hablarlo. Qué tipo de servicios usas? Expat banks?GArdening by expats for expats? Where do you pay your taxes beyond local taxes, or indirect taxes? All the expat videos talk about how cheap and beatiful the X country is, nothing about what are you going to do there...oh and it is so funny how you talk about the "friendly locals" XD the ones working at the hotel??It is a country people are in all moods. En resumen, add value = welcome, if not, not welcome

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

we've addressed this before and yes.. yo soy originalmente de Bolivia (Guillermo) y hablo español. Saludos y gracias.

[@wvc72]

For your information if any video who has music in it we do not watch it we don't listen to it and we do not subscribe because it's very disturbing to what you're saying we cannot catch what you say and it's stressful therefore I recommend you do not spend the time or the agony and putting music because you only lose a lot of interesting parties

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We appreciate you sharing your opinion. We will consider it for future videos. We thank you for giving it a try

[@JakeRichardsong]

Had to stop watching. The constant cutting for no reason is not right. All the pointless motion.

[@zazminrios7951]

Not for me. Too many immigrants a.k.a. Expats

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

We like to point it out because it is not for everyone. However, having an expat/immigrant community is really nice for people that are no longer in the work force and do not have kids since it is more difficult to meet and integrate with locals when you are out of that stage of life. It's also great to have people you can relate with that are in the same position moving to a new country.

[@OgnianHristov-f8k]

Thank you for not coming fascist

[@frevebe7693]

Who cares about you? Go live in your boring town with the locals and stop speaking english, speak spanish... So sick of the people who feel better because they want to live with the locals far away from the expats. Do you really think locals care about people like you, for them people like you are just expats. Or are you a person that thinks locals are your friends because you have basic small conversations?

[@zazminrios7951]

@@SeekingParadiseBugs Entitled Americans can't admit that when you move from the USA for whatever reason they are in all the sense and meaning of word, IMMIGRANTS. But are too conceited to admit it and thus use the euphemism EXPAT.

[@zazminrios7951]

@@OgnianHristov-f8k You couldn't recognize a fascist if one was standing right in front you.

[@joaquininfantesbandera1449]

💚💚💚💚🤍🤍🤍🤍💚💚💚💚

[@ignaciofebles3368]

25% foreigners ??? Not interested. Not Spain. Not for me !

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

There are plenty of areas in Spain where the foreign population is not as high. Thanks for watching!

[@resultuk9700]

What exactly is cheap in Spain your taxed on world wide assets beer fry ups cheap fatty food oh cars are cheap not. Sorry but Spain is not cheap it's a basket case of nepotism connections and more ask people who have left😢

[@dianabehr3169]

Spain: weather gorgeous, beaches spoiled by too many ugly hotel bunkers, food overrated, not comparable to Italian or Greek dishes

[@AL-rf2fr]

Too many Expats, too many senior citizens, too many immigrants .

[@samafifi2713]

Hi, you did no justice to Estepona, you don't visit a small city on Sundays in Spain. You didn't show the old city during the weekdays which are always full of locals and tourists, nor did you show the flowers which are lined up the streets of Estepona. Very disappointed video

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

Thanks for watching! Sorry you were disappointed. We did actually share our time there on Sunday and on the weekdays walking the streets and promenade.

[@therocknrollcook]

Nice job you two . . Rock on ❤

[@Julia-fo4tk]

It's not a city.

[@jonmaher2531]

Get out! Don't ruin another great town. It was my little secret. (i know, not so secret, but pretty darn good)

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

It is great and definitely not a secret anymore. Wow is it growing!!

[@jonmaher2531]

Take this video down! LOL

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

So many people have asked us about Estepona and now we understand why. ☺️

[@gerryfrenk6858]

Well informed video? Haha More like clickbait BS

[@SeekingParadiseBugs]

thank you for watching

[@geomac49]

Gangsta paradise