9 International Locales to Retire and Live Better

4) Spain

Spain has always been a favorite retirement destination for Europeans, especially those from the UK, but what is it about this country that makes it so desirable as a place to kick of your work boots and begin your long, lazy retirement? Spain has the largest ex-pat community in Europe and, interestingly, has the lowest crime rate which may be one reason it is so popular with older people. Mostly though, it’s the high standards and low cost of living that makes Spain one of the best international locales in which to live better. While Spain is not as cheap as Latin America or Asia for retirees it is certainly cheaper than many other European countries and North America and the standard of living is considerably better than anything you would find in cheaper parts of the world. Gorgeous cities like Madrid and Barcelona bewitch retirees from all over the world while Spain’s beaches are consistently rated amongst the best in Europe. Spain’s health-care system is recognized as one of the best in the world by the World Health Organisation and did I mention the great weather?