Malaga Q&A | All you need to know before moving to Spain!
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2024
- It is finally time to answer YOUR questions about moving to Spain, more specifically life in Malaga! Thank you for all the amazing questions - they were a big help in terms of filming this video AND for the continuous contemplation process that I'm finding myself in at the moment... 🧐 #movingtospain #movingtomalaga
The questions we are going to cover today:
1) Is it always sunny in Malaga?
2) Does Malaga have beaches?
3) How is the Internet speed in Malaga?
4) What is the cost of living in Malaga, Spain?
5) What type of visa do I need to live in Spain?
6) What are the best things to do in Malaga Spain?
Any questions that were left unanswered, please comment below! 👇I will get to them personally! 🙏
We still haven't decided if we will be moving to Spain, but life in Malaga seems pretty good right now. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to this channel and my email list so you don't miss future updates on our digital nomad life situation!
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Anything that surprised you? I think I will still have to do some contemplating - and maaaybe consult with Greg - but... Malaga is definitely a veeerry attractive potential home!
Pfft. Easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission!! 🤣🤣😂
lived there 3 years. Difficult... It is nice, but it is not a Metropole. Opportunities are quite limited (in many ways). Sun aint everything :) Now in Barcelona and there is no comparison of the plentyness of stuff you can do and have here in comparison. If you head for property, take into account, that if you for whatever reason once will need to work there locally it will be hard and also you have the "giri" factor. As long people take your money, everything is great, of course :)
Great video. Subscribed. What jobs are available in Malaga? Are there tech jobs in Malaga or is that concentrated in Barcelona? Or is it more of a retirement place? Hope you can talk more about Malaga or other Spanish cities as a place for work, not just living.
A little more about Spain.
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Where you from, Nellie?
Interesting concept: talk about how is it to live in Málaga after having spent...1 week in the city
Great video! Really enjoying the warm (winter) vibe! Who doesn't love a good sunny day!
As always, well done Nellie! Very informative and gives a real feel to the city. You’re obviously really enjoying it there. Cheers!
Good morning. Thank you very much for the valuable information and for your time. Have a wonderful weekend 🙏🌹
Another well done video Nellie! I might never go there but I enjoyed your view of the place. Cheers!
Hi Nellie, that is awesome !!!
You made a such a great descrption of it. I am looking to go and explore soon.
Cheers from Florida.
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Ohh that thumbnail is awesome 😍 Fast WiFi is key, love the cafe culture too. ☀️☀️☀️The Gloria Hoyos looks amazing 🙂
Nellie mentioned the Visa issue for you as a Canadian. So is Snell Media a Canadian based company or do you have flexibility to have your company registered in Europe? (And no I don't work for CRA!!!!!haha)
الاسلام هو الدين الحق نشأ عن طريق الله تعالى , نشأ منذ الأزل وهو الدين الذي ارتضاه الله لنا أمر الله به الجن والانس على السواء وكان الناس أمة واحدة على الاسلام وكان يسمى الحنفية الى أن سماه ابراهيم الاسلام والله يأمرنا فيه بعبادة الله وحده دون عبادة الاصنام التى لا تنفع ولا تضر , وأمر الله الرسل بالدعوة لدين الله الاسلام من أول رسل الله الى أخرهم , والحنفية تعني الميل عن الشرك واتباع الطريق المستقيم
Islam is the true religion, it originated through God Almighty, it originated from eternity, and it is the religion that God has chosen for us. God commanded him to be both jinn and mankind alike. Idols that are neither beneficial nor harmful, and God commanded the messengers to call for the religion of God Islam from the first messengers of God to the last of them, and the Hanafi means inclination from polytheism and follows the straight path
A very interesting informative video Nellie ! I have lived in Marbella for almost 40 years, take care and stay safe !
Thank you!! Marbella is a beautful place☀️😊
Thank you for sharing these tips. Hope to see more videos of you.
Youre welcome! I upload every Sunday and would love to see you follow along 🙂🙏
Solid content Nellie. I’ve been here almost a week and it’s been sunny and comfortable. Heading out to Sevilla this weekend.
Nice! Let me know what you think of Sevilla - that's still on my list :)
Malaga looks amazing! I remember first hearing about the city by learning that it was the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. I really like how it is nice and warm there even in the winter (compared to a cold, gray, and snowy Michigan winter), and the Wi-Fi speeds are really fast. I've always wanted to see more of Spain especially that part along with Sevilla and Granada.
Thanks Scott - I would not want to switch 'homes' with you right now ☺☀️ and yes, Granada and Sevilla are still on my list also!!
Nellie when you visit Sevilla you may want to have a coffee at "El Viajero Sendentario" at the Alameda de Hercules. It is a little Café with tons of books and interesting knick knacks. It has a great atmosphere and better people behind the counter. I don't drink coffee, but my wife loved it there. So you and Greg should be able to get your morning fix!
I can write for ever about Granada... I liked it that much. But a great thing to remember is to get to the restaurants relatively early so you can get a high table (you'll notice they are toward the front of the restaurants). So with each wine glass you'll get a free tapas... cheapest way to eat in Granada!
That's great advice, thank you so much!! 😊
to me Malaga is great but Sevilla is fabulous.
I did not have the time to visit Cordoba and Granada but this will happen!:)
Good video Nellie. Not 'overproduced', but not just a guy winging it while driving his car. You are just giving the facts, while still keeping it visually interesting. You come across as trustworthy and friendly. Thanks for sharing your views. Keep it up.
Thanks for your amazing feedback!! 🙏
great video! moving to malaga in september! can't wait to be there
Oh wonderful - you will love it!! Where are you moving from?
@@NellieWinter Uruguay, South America
I can really recommend the morning view from Monte Coronado, as the sun rises above Castillo de Gibralfaro!
Keep in mind the area leading up to the hills as it is "a bit dodgy" to say the least.
الاسلام هو الدين الحق نشأ عن طريق الله تعالى , نشأ منذ الأزل وهو الدين الذي ارتضاه الله لنا أمر الله به الجن والانس على السواء وكان الناس أمة واحدة على الاسلام وكان يسمى الحنفية الى أن سماه ابراهيم الاسلام والله يأمرنا فيه بعبادة الله وحده دون عبادة الاصنام التى لا تنفع ولا تضر , وأمر الله الرسل بالدعوة لدين الله الاسلام من أول رسل الله الى أخرهم , والحنفية تعني الميل عن الشرك واتباع الطريق المستقيم
Islam is the true religion, it originated through God Almighty, it originated from eternity, and it is the religion that God has chosen for us. God commanded him to be both jinn and mankind alike. Idols that are neither beneficial nor harmful, and God commanded the messengers to call for the religion of God Islam from the first messengers of God to the last of them, and the Hanafi means inclination from polytheism and follows the straight path
It's dangerous you mean?
Nice rundown! Obviously, the rain arrived after you uploaded. Oh well. Rock on!
Haha yes indeed - got lucky filming this 😊 Thanks for watching as always!!
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Informative episode Nellie and hopefully the terrible weather didnt prevail for too long. Certainly looked horrible conditions form the media coverage here in the UK
Thanks! It was bad for about 4 days (even had snow) but today was fully sunny and warm again 😊☀️
Great! Thank You ☺️
Nice video.
Best regards RB Fotographie 😉
Hey let's be honest, we are not "expats" most of the time but immigrants. Calling ourselves anything else than that is pretty disrespectful to immigrants to our countries that are discriminated against. We are no different than them!!
I could not agree more
thank you for bringing this up!
NIE is not a residency permit, merely a registration document that enables the purchase of a phone, access to banking, accommodation rental etc.
Don Laight, as Europeans don't need a residency permit it's your official identification if you live as foreigner in Spain (hence its name Nùmero Identification Extranjero).
@@baddoopey if you live more than 3 months in any European country you must register as resident, otherwise you won’t have acces to benefits, healthcare, study for free or other basic services . Being part of the UE allow you to travel within Europe without any visa, but if you want to live more than 3 months in there, each European country has their own residence requirements
Interesting
. Thsnk u so much
my boyfriend lives there and i am planning on moving there soon! :) Well after covid is over
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Is it safe to live there as an expat?
@@adeca5052 Malaga is a safe city, but maybe things changed due to covid..?
@@adeca5052 totally safe is you follow the laws
FYI: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens have the right to live and work in Spain without a visa or permit, but if you're staying longer than three months, you will have to register with the authorities and obtain a residence certificate, which requires you to prove you can support yourself financially and have healthcare insurance.
Good info, also looking to explore Spain more. Was there 2 years ago and loved it. I want to visit for 2-3 months next time and Malaga is one place I have been looking at.
I'm from California and stayed a month in Malaga 50 years ago. I'd go back if I could, maybe live there. The climate is comparable, the food is great and the cost is affordable. The only thing is all that for me is true in Napa, CA. 😁
Woo I like the sounds of malaga, youth is up to 35!!! Very good answers to great questions.
Yeah, right?? 😊
@@NellieWinter makes me feel less old fart and more youngster. 🤣😂
Im moving to malaga on friday, interesting video :-)
wow! how that went?
Please let us know how is your experience there and how do you feel. Thanks in advance
Very good information but I wish seeing more of the city.
Underrated channel
Sounds like the place to be. 🥂
Have you been to Motril, and what was it like? Would love to see more of the city everywhere (Malaga, Sevilla, Nerja/Motril, etc). I'd bet you get will much nicer shots without so many people around right now! lol. How about a video of what's opening up and what tourists can expect in the upcoming months as the countries are opening up from lockdown.
I haven't been to Motril, but will keep it in mind! Thanks for your suggestions Sandia 🙂
Hello from Colombia! First and foremost Congratulations on your channel and thank you very much for all the content 💯👏😊
I am writing to you because my girlfriend and I are thinking of spending the winter on the Costa del Sol and we need some help in choosing which place would be ideal for us to live for a 2 month period (Nov and Dec) and I was wondering which one you recommend.
What we are looking for is to be in a quiet, beautiful place, near the beach, good weather, close to supermarkets and places to walk where it is only necessary to take the car when we want to visit a town or city.
Ideally, we are looking for a nice neighbourhood just outside a city and with a good transport connection where we need the car just to explore things outside the urban area.
Thank you very much in advance for your help. 😊😁🛫
Mijas, estepona
Hi Nellie
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I should be in the area next winter, I will be moto camping.
How are the temperatures at night? On paper it should be around 8 - 12°C which sounds nice compared to the winter temperatures here in Normandy... And you should have no more than 3-4 days of rain per month during the winter, tops.
However there can be a gap between what the statistics say, and reality.
Cool, thank you and welcome to the channel! Those sound pretty accurate as we've had about 4 rainy days in 2 months and sunshine and about 15-20 degrees every other day. Some mornings were chilly but no colder than 10 degrees and 🙂
@@NellieWinter sounds perfect, 15-20° during the day and 10° at night I can definitely live in a tent it won't be a problem.
Winter in southern Spain, summer in Normandy... That should work 😋
We are planning on spending a few months in Mejias.
, to see if we like it to move there. Where do you recommend we can stay.😊
Hi Nellie, do you need a NIE to rent an apartment? Can you move to Spain & rent out an apartment before attaining the NIE? Thank you :)
Can you recommend a place to stay in December for two nights? Thanks.
Hi Nellie. If i Want to stay 8 or up to 14 month in spain. Do i need to do anything else than applying for NIE?
Very nice video, but i want to know about living cost of santander spain, would like to help to know me the details?
Hi i would like to ask how or what is the process if i want to relocate there as im here in qatar right now.Hope you can help me
enjoyed Malaga. Probably the fact that there is a beach has something to do with it :D But as a city of museums, food, and history, there was plenty of footage and info for my video ♥
Compared to many other beaches in Europe, Malaga's beach is pretty ugly.
@@anaramos2802 I agree with you, Ana. Still, an ugly beach would rank higher than no beach
Wow speaking german. Spainish and English - very talented woman
Hi Nellie!
I am wondering where you were renting an apartment in Malaga? Or if you even would like to share the place, if it still exists for rental? :) thanks!
Hello, I'm exploring where to move ... I'm a vegan, so I'm wondering if this type of food is readily available in Malaga. Thank you. :-)
Are you still living in Spain? If yes we want to move there and have a few questions. Could you help?
How do you think that having a baby will effect your decision in choosing the right place for you and Greg to live. I know you and Greg will make the right decision. i wish you much happiness!
Great video! But there is very important difference between the NIE number and Spanish residency. With NIE number you cannot open a bank account except if it is stamped on the green European residency card. For lease contracts and most utility companies just the number (A4 white paper) will be sufficient 😅
I’m not sure what the green European residency card is but I only had the paper NIE and opened a bank account without any charges
@@noon4545 Non residents are charged a fee once a year that is around 40eur through the bank account to cover non-resident financial checks by Spanish central bank. Some banks might cover that for their clients, but typically client himself gets to pay for it.
Interesting because I lived in Alicante and spoke no Spanish. My employer made and appointment with me for the bank and did the talking. I had 0 fees.
And it was the normal NIE piece of paper. I’m not sure what the stamp you are talking about is
Hello Nellie Winter! Thank you so much for the nice video. Could you please give me some information about the educational sector in Malaga? I'm a university lecturer, so I would probably have more chances finding work in this field...
Hi there, I wish I could. I suppose teaching would be in demand anywhere in Spain, especially if you can teach English and speak a bit og Spanish 🙂 but I'm not an expert ln that field myself, sorry about that.
The university of Malaga is very small. You can find better opportunities in Sevilla, Madrid or Barcelona. Even in Salamanca and Valladolid, where there all plenty of international students
About how much would a one bedroon/one bath furnished apartment cost, in Málaga, to buy? Gracias3
Great video. Tired of the fast pace & cold in Chicago. Looking to retire in Spain. Malaga looks like a great place to live. Are there certain documents a person needs to purchase a home or apartment?
You will need to register and apply for your Nie ( Id number for foreigners) in your consulate to buy a house in Spain. Also apply for a residence visa and show proof that you have sufficient income or a pension to maintain yourself. Once you are in Spain, also has to register as a resident
Yes, I’m seriously thinking if this. I already speak Spanish but I live in Canada. Thinking of retirement. Do you have information on that?
The best and fastest would be the golden (investor) visa. Buy a property worth at least 500.000€ . Other option (less expensive) is the "Non-profit" residency (meaning that you can't work, only live of off your savings or other income) , you do have to show proof of sufficient income to sustain you (and your family) for an extended period of time. More info(you can google translate if you don't understand) here : www.reclamador.es/blog/tarjeta-residencia-no-lucrativa-requisitos-documentacion/
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Is A/C and/or Heating a rarity in Malaga? Should I consider a part of Spain that has more moderate temperature if that is a concern, which it is?
Not a rarity. You will need air con in summer and heating in winter. Is not too cold in winter but if you live near the beach you can feel the humidity.
sehr interessantes Video, hoffentlich dürfen wir ALLE bald wieder reisen. ♪♪♪
Can someone please comment below from Malaga, what kind of internet speeds are available there? Is 50 to 100 Mbps usual there to achive like in home internet for example?
Málaga is in Europe. You have the best speed on Internet.
@@sandrachao72 😄
What money they use in Malaga ?
How did you find the apartment in Malaga? If using Agency, which ones would you recommend?
Ours was through Airbnb, but for long term i can recommend Pisos.com 🙂
Malaga ❤❤❤
Move to Malaga or Alicante ? :)
I really want to move to Malaga but I'm worried it will be hard to find a good social group or a girlfriend. I don't speak Spanish and I'm really bad at languages. I speak a bit French but Spain seems better for remote workers. Are there many foreigners? Is it much better to learn Spanish and integrate? I feel like English speaking countries are cold and/or expensive.
Social groups take time. I reckon' it might take a year to get started. Spanish is not hard at all but you need practice and living on the spot is the best practice you can get. Then it's all up to you - do you purposefully look for connections to practice Spanish, go do activities where you can meet people, are open socially (smile a lot, etc.) and so on.
English works ?
So which is better to move to Valencia or Malaga? Thx💖
For me, a sun lover, the weather is better in Malaga. 😎
1:08 That shark must be enormous!
Hi in your opinion ,which sea city is good for a single men to meet young pelople and bohemian life ?
Barcelona
So she had only been living in Malaga a week before making this video?
Great video! Do you know if you have to pay any monthly taxes for working in spain as a digital nomad?
Where is your business based? I know that you dont pay any taxes if you are paying them in another country within the European Union, but not sure about other nationalities... good question though! 🤔
Cost of living is going to be Pennie’s on the dollar if you are from the North east US, so don’t worry.
To be honest the only downside to Malaga is that Real Madrid is in Madrid 😢
#halamadrid
My most fav city in the world! I wanna buy a summer house within 10 years therr
Nice idea, can I join you? 😉
@@aminebeldjilali9362 lol, nice one
Had to mute the obnoxious soundtrack. Good quality video though.
I'm leaving 😃
One big question that I have is, What's your source of income.? I know its private, I want to move to Spain, but that's a big issue for me. even though I'm 100% fluent in Spanish
Hi, thanks for your comment. Im self-employed, working as a social media manager, location-independent and my business is based in Germany so I'm not sure I can help you too much with that question 🙈
@@NellieWinter Thanks for your answer, the income is the only thing that worries me, and I do not want to depend on the Spanish economy, (after this crisis, would be hard to even find a part time job there) Probably I should wait a little longer, so I can figure it out, Thanks again
Hii, so I’ve always wanted to live and study in an university in Spain but in a small town like Malaga. My questions are : 1) What type of Spanish are the people speaking there - castellano or anadaluz ?
2) Are there any good universities and do you know anything about the prices?
3) And overall is Malaga a student city?
I'm transferring to Malaga University next year from Southampton, it seems like one of the best universities in southern Spain, and the people I've met so far have been so nice. Most of the cheapest accommodation in Malaga seems to be student accommodation and so many bars have student deals, so I'd definitely say it's a student area if you stay close to the city centre / campus. As for the variety of Spanish, most of what I've heard they have an Andalusian accent where they don't pronounce the 'S' as clearly, but it's easy to get used to. Hope this helped!
@@lexidyakova2670I’m too hoping to go there next year
Hi, im Adrian and i intend moving to Malaga as soon as possible. In this regard im looking for a job in health and fitness field for english speakers. I specialize in herbal counseling and in designing nutritional and herbal plans for various health conditions. Also i would like to collaborate with a fitness center and hold fitness classes on the beach. ( training people on the beach would be a great pleasure for me). Other skills: relaxing massage for sporty people, health advisor.
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so $1,300 a month for an apartment? That is crazy expensive.
Who said 1,300? Ours was 700.
Malaga is expensive
Bonita
Málaga is definitely a good place for expats
I just hope Spanish people are okay with the number of people who want to leave the U.K for Spain before Brexit!
Becky Nelson the Spanish are great people. I've lived here for the best part of 8 years and have no regrets. There is a fair bit of paperwork involved before you settle but it's well worth the move. I would not return to UK in a box! The place is in chaos, you only have to compare the fatalities of the covid 19 to realise how much better off we are in Spain. There is also respect for authority here I.e. If the police tell you to do something then it's done, not back chatted or V signed. When people come here with a view to live they should remember that it is a foreign country and things are different, it's not Blackpool pleasure beach with decent weather. Best move I made all day long. X
Sher Dil hi it’s quite easy as an eu citizen to get registered just that for all the IT these people use nothing seems to be linked and you need a form for one thing, take that to another office get another form etc etc. One single transaction and there are several, depending on the time of day can actually take a day. You see all government offices close at 14:00 then reopen at 17:00.
Somethings it is best to employ a local solicitor as I did for my Spanish driving licence, simple straight forward one for one swop. Only took 12 months and 3 days, the traffic office kept sending it back with just the car licence on it, which being a professional truck and bus driver is no good to man nor beast. We got there in the end tho.
They should remain in Uk, cause the voted for Brexit. They are against free movement of people, isn’t? Or they just want the rules for the others??
I am spanish and I like very much British people. Boris Johnson no.
Too many gringos, guiris already?
I am not impressed at all looks like a typical town in India
"Also, like in most spanish cities, there is a Moorish castle .. on a hill " -- uneducated random stereotypical comment
Far too much face time with a presenter! We don’t need to watch her we’d rather see more of Malaga. Please!
Don’t used Malaga hospitals they are 3 word
What alternative would you recommend....
No te lo crees ni tú
Thanks for the content, however, the music on your video is much too loud which makes it hard to understand you.
Far too much face time with a presenter! We don’t need to watch her we’d rather see more of Malaga. Please!