Spain popular with British retirees

Tuesday May 6th , 2008

Spain is still a very popular location among older people from the UK who wish to relocate abroad, according to experts.

Analysts at ShelterOffshore.com described the European country as one of the main hotspots for senior expatriates.

This was said to be largely because it offers numerous lifestyle attractions that are highly conducive to a relaxing and pleasant retirement.

For example, the website said it offers hot and sunny weather for most of the year, unlike the UK.

In addition, it highlighted its high living standards and the affordable price of goods and services.

ShelterOffshore.com said: "It's famed for its laidback lifestyle and relatively low cost of living, and what's more, the weather truly is glorious for the majority of the year."

The online portal added that the country is also highly accessible from the UK, thereby allowing expats to stay in easy reach of friends and family back home.

This comes after the Sun stated that about 5.5 million Britons are now living abroad, mainly in sunnier climes.