Family Life in Spain https://familylifeinspain.com/ Moving to Spain, Living in Spain, Holidays in Spain Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://familylifeinspain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cropped-Family-in-Spain-logo-MASTER-small-32x32.jpg Family Life in Spain https://familylifeinspain.com/ 32 32 Which School Is Best for Your Children When Moving to Spain? https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/10/which-school-is-best-for-your-children-when-moving-to-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-school-is-best-for-your-children-when-moving-to-spain Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:57:36 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11225   Education is usually the decision that keeps parents awake at night more than any other part of this move. It is also the decision families tend to rush, because it feels urgent, and because Spain offers far more types of schooling than many people realise, which makes the choice feel overwhelming almost immediately. I […]

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]]> Safely Planning Your Move to Spain With Children https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/10/safely-planning-your-move-to-spain-with-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safely-planning-your-move-to-spain-with-children Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:12:08 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11203 The post Safely Planning Your Move to Spain With Children appeared first on Family Life in Spain.

]]> Do You Need to Speak Spanish Before Moving to Spain? https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/10/do-you-need-to-speak-spanish-before-moving-to-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-need-to-speak-spanish-before-moving-to-spain Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:19:50 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11194 You can move to Spain without speaking fluent Spanish. Plenty of families do it every year, and it does not stop them from building a happy life here. But that is not the same as saying you should move without learning any Spanish at all. Even speaking a little Spanish can have an incredible impact […]

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]]> Retiring to Spain: What Happens When You Get Older and Need Care? https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/10/retiring-to-spain-healthcare-and-later-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=retiring-to-spain-healthcare-and-later-life Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:08 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11175   Most people retiring to Spain picture the sunshine, long lunches and a slower pace of life. Far fewer picture the day they need help getting dressed, cooking a meal or getting to a hospital appointment. Yet it is one of the most important questions to ask before you move. Who will look after you […]

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]]> Resources for Moving to Spain with Children https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/10/resources-for-moving-to-spain-with-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resources-for-moving-to-spain-with-children Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:23 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11170 Resources for Moving to Spain with Children Every website, official portal and book I mention in Moving to Spain with Children, in one place. Spanish rules and web addresses change often, so use these as your starting point, check the date on anything you read, and always confirm requirements with the official office that will […]

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]]> Where to Live With Children: What Our Family Story Taught Me About Choosing Spain https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/09/where-to-live-with-children-what-our-family-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-live-with-children-what-our-family-story https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/09/where-to-live-with-children-what-our-family-story/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:53:46 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11069 I was 19 and on holiday in Malta when I saw something I have never forgotten. School had just finished, and the children were walking out of the gates and heading straight to the beach. I remember thinking, “I want this for my children.” I was not making any decisions at 19, but that thought […]

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]]> Where Is the Best Place to Live in Spain With Children? https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/09/where-is-the-best-place-to-live-in-spain-with-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-is-the-best-place-to-live-in-spain-with-children Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:55:58 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11038 There is no single correct answer to the question “Where is the best place to live in Spain with children?” There is only the place that is best for your particular family. I understand why people search for a straight answer. It would be so much easier if I could simply hand you a list […]

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]]> When Is the Best Time to Move to Spain With Children? https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/09/when-is-the-best-time-to-move-to-spain-with-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-is-the-best-time-to-move-to-spain-with-children Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:02:46 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=11000 There is no single best month to move to Spain with children. Anyone who tells you otherwise is oversimplifying a decision that depends on your children’s ages, the school year, your paperwork, your finances and your own personal circumstances. But some “times” make the first few months not easier than others, and once you understand […]

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]]> Stage One: Should We Move to Spain With Children? https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/09/stage-one-should-we-move-to-spain-with-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stage-one-should-we-move-to-spain-with-children https://familylifeinspain.com/2026/09/stage-one-should-we-move-to-spain-with-children/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:59:49 +0000 https://familylifeinspain.com/?p=10983 Before you start looking at houses or schools, there is a more important question to answer. Is Spain actually the right choice for your family, or does it simply sound like the right choice from wherever you are sitting right now? This stage looks at the four decisions I encourage every family to think through […]

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