We recently asked readers of The Local Spain why they packed up and moved here. The answers ranged from holiday romances that turned into 40-year marriages to Brexit, Trump and the simple search for a better way of life.
Lana O'Sullivan - lana.osullivan@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 8 Jul 2026 14:17 CET
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We recently asked readers of The Local Spain why they packed up and moved here. The answers ranged from holiday romances that turned into 40-year marriages to Brexit, Trump and the simple search for a better way of life.
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