Hi,
My husband, me and our two chihuahuas want to move to Spain in 2026/2027.
We are both in our 40s, both programmers and plan to work remotely as we do now. The German dark and cold winters become unbearable and Berlin is becoming too crowded and noisy for us. Plus we dream of a house with a little garden and living near the sea. Something that’s not possible for us in Germany. It would be great to be in walking distance to the sea (up to half an hour).
We’ve been in Valencia for 1,5 months (too loud) last winter. And will check out Dénia the coming winter for 2 months but for us to be able to afford a house and live comfortably, Murcia seems like the better option. And we plan to check it out when we are in Denia.
So far I've researched San Javier, Los Alcázares and Cartagena and we want to check out the region when we are in Spain this winter.
We want to live somewhere quiet (no constant car noice) to be able to have nice walks with our dogs in nature, but still have and build a social life and visit restaurants, bars, gyms, supermarkets etc. around. My husband practices BJJ. I am a singer and as I will leave my old band behind I will want to look for alternatives.
San Javier seems the most interesting but the flying academy worries me in terms of noise. Also I read a lot about the suffering of Mar Menor and wonder if it’s still a nice place to live.I know that a lot is done to improve the situation but I wonder how the situation is right now.
We generally like the Spanish lifestyle and food and both speak Spanish. I have still a lot to learn but my husband is half Spanish, half Costa Rican (I’m German) so it’s his mother tongue. So we are not looking for a place with only touristy restaurants and bars 😅
Still an expat community would be great because we are used to having international friends in Berlin.
Also I wonder about the health care situation. I have some chronicle conditions, for example I have adhd and need regular medication. Do I have to drive to Cartagena or Murcia for that? Is is hard to find specialists in general - in the public health care system?
When we will move to Spain of course we will rent first and get a feeling for the area.
I am very grateful for any insider knowledge and tips which town could be something for us.
Thank you!
Julia