Spain has shorter winters than United Kingdom.
So, for a start, you save a fortune on heating bills.
Better still, find places where rentals include heating and electricity in their weekly or monthly rate.
OK, I hear your scream, this is only suitable for retireees, as some of us need to work to earn a living. Yes that is true. This is of interest to people who have long since given up the rat race of say London, and the 9-5 job.
Even if you already have a ‘mortgage free’ home in UK, it is often more cost effective to rent somewhere in Southern Spain, like an average sized apartment, than stay in your home for the winter.
Plus you get the added bonus of better weather, better social life, milder winter climate and more than ever, if you have health issues like arthritis or asthma.
For example, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa (it’s neighbour), have the healthiest climate in Europe due to the famousĀ salt lakes. This was bestowed upon the area in and around 2006.