Retire to Spain and Enjoy an Active Lifestyle

Every year more and more retired people move abroad in search of sun, fun, and likeminded people and to escape rising crime rates and the stressful pace of life in their home countries.

Spain is one of the most popular destinations for retirees, particularly those who herald from Northern Europe and the UK…in fact, according to statistics from Spain’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica there are already over 160,000 UK nationals living in Spain, many of whom have chosen to retire there.

When you consider that the quality of life achievable in Spain is very high, that the cost of living there is very low, that the climate is one of the healthiest and that you would be in the company of likeminded and wholly similar people if you chose to retire there, it is unsurprising that Spain’s appeal among retirees is universal and timeless.  Add to that appeal the accessibility of first class facilities such as golf courses, health spas, shopping malls and restaurants and is it any wonder that the numbers of those retiring to Spain from the UK alone increases year on year?

As the global baby boomers head for retirement the number of over 60s seeking out their ideal retirement haven will double to over 1.2 billion people by 2025.  These figures have drawn the attention of property developers in some of the most beautiful and desirable parts of the world and finally due consideration is being given to the retirement market, and purpose built sophisticated retirement communities are springing up in some of the most exclusive and desirable resorts in the world.

On Spain’s Costa del Sol for example, a forward thinking company are creating an exclusive retirement resort specifically designed, built, managed and run with the over 55s in mind.  The resort, located overlooking the stunning Mediterranean Sea, offers retirees an active living lifestyle community inhabited solely by likeminded people and located in one of the most beautiful parts of Spain.

The resort is called Sensara and it is being marketed as “a paradise for sophisticated people.”  It offers those who purchase an apartment in the resort excellent and appropriate facilities which are managed and run by a highly efficient team specifically for all the residents to enjoy.

The rules about who can and who cannot apply are very strict and always enforced ensuring the community remains a harmonious retirement haven rather than morphing into a family community or a holiday resort.

To describe Sensara use the letters of the name to spell out Sociable, Easy, Natural, Secure, Accessible, Relaxing and Active and you will get a feel for the Sensara lifestyle.  The resort offers a synergy of seclusion and community, activity and relaxation and offers an atmosphere designed to sooth or invigorate, calm or energize depending on your own particular desires. 

Sensara is a secure community with first class facilities offering residents stylish and sociable surroundings.

If you want to retire to Spain and enjoy an active lifestyle a resort like Sensara could be just the thing you’re looking for.  The whole focus of the resort is on the lively over 55 market - it is not a retirement home in the sun!  Far from it in fact!  And as more and more developers realise the appeal of these purpose built communities, so more are springing up and so the opportunities and choices available will widen.

If you would like to learn more about retiring to Spain the UK’s largest organization for older people, Age Concern, have published a book called ‘Retiring to Spain’ to ensure those considering making the move will be prepared and ultimately succeed.  According to the description of the book on Age Concern’s website “whether it’s how to find a suitable property, maintain an active social life, cook Spanish food authentically or successfully move your pets to the med, this book is a must for anyone who dreams of a happy retirement in Spain.”

To find out more about Sensara visit http://www.sensara.com/

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