Why Are So Many EXPATS Choosing MÁLAGA in Spain? We Went to Find Out. | Retire on the Costa del Sol

Are Málaga and the Costa del Sol really as good for expats as everyone says? Over the past few years, southern Spain’s Mediterranean coast has become one of Europe’s most popular destinations for retirees, remote workers, and lifestyle seekers. Foreigners now make up roughly one-quarter of Málaga province’s population, with much of the region’s growth driven by newcomers from abroad. After visiting more than 20 cities across Spain, we traveled to Málaga and three of the most popular Costa del Sol towns to see how they actually stack up for everyday livability — not just holidays. If you’re considering moving to Spain — especially to the coast — this video will help you decide whether the Costa del Sol is a dream destination or a potential disappointment. Locations featured in this video: 📍 Málaga, Spain 📍 Torremolinos, Spain 📍 Benalmádena, Spain 📍 Fuengirola, Spain 📍 Costa del Sol, Spain Watch all videos in our series of best expat cities in Spain: Valencia, Spain:    • We Visited Spain's Top EXPAT Cities. This ...   Madrid, Spain:    • Exploring One of Europe's Best Big Cities ...   Alicante, Spain:    • Why is ALICANTE One of the BEST Places to ...   Free Newsletter — Living Abroad Over 50 Each week we share practical tips, resources, and real-life insights about moving abroad, building flexible income, and designing a life with more time and location freedom. Join here: https://www.theunretirees.com/subscribe 👋🏻 About Us We’re Matt and Dawn. A few years ago, we decided we didn't want to retire. But we didn’t want to put of four dreams of living abroad and traveling the world, either. So in 2023 we unretired. We now live, work, and travel from Portugal while exploring the best places in Europe for long-term living. On this channel, we share honest expat destination reviews, cost-of-living insights, slow travel across Europe, and strategies for building a flexible life abroad. Keywords: Málaga expat Costa del Sol expat Living in Málaga Spain Moving to Spain Retire in Spain Expat life Spain Best places to live in Spain Costa del Sol towns Málaga cost of living Spain relocation