The logistics of finding a permanent residence will be key to ensure we are located in a good area. We want to be located in an area that has easy access to transit, grocery stores, entertainment etc. We won’t have a vehicle and would like to cycle as a means of transportation where possible. We want to be in a good neighbourhood and be located in an area that is not focused on tourist. In order to find the perfect spot, we want to be on site and look at rentals first hand. We want to have a feel for the neighbourhood and walk around the area before renting long-term. In order to do that we have rented a two month rental to give us time to research and walk the neighbourhoods before renting long-term. The short-term rental is located in a tourist area near the sea. It is a modest apartment with all the amenities needed to function. We are located close to a bus stop and not far from the city centre of Alicante. This is a tourist area and during the summer it is very busy. We are fortunate that we are arriving in Spain during the off season and we should be able to get a “feel” for the area without the influx of thousands of tourist. The challenge is to find a long term rental within the first two months of arriving in Spain. The adventure of retiring like this is to push the comfort zone and experience the unknown.

Below are a few photos of our apartment and the view.