An Expat Talks about Living in Valencia, Spain
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Valencia
How long have you lived there?
5 years
What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?
Language Exchange (Intercambio), Meet Ups.
Connect
With over 40 years of professional experience, Balcells Group provides legal advice on immigration, business, real estate, and tax. They help individuals, companies, investors, students, entrepreneurs, highly-qualified professionals, digital nomads, and more, to enjoy successful law processes in Spain by guiding their clients every step of the way. They speak Spanish, English, Catalan and Russian.
Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.
With over 40 years of professional experience, Balcells Group provides legal advice on immigration, business, real estate, and tax. They help individuals, companies, investors, students, entrepreneurs, highly-qualified professionals, digital nomads, and more, to enjoy successful law processes in Spain by guiding their clients every step of the way. They speak Spanish, English, Catalan and Russian.
Connect
Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.
In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.
Personally as a Filipina/British expat, I have not experienced anything negative. However, Valencians are very proud of their culture and language. Valencia city is becoming more diverse and English speaking shops and services are now becoming more popular.
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Entertainment, translation services and teaching are just some of the jobs I know that are popular.
In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?
Lifestyle in Valencia is about family, friends and enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Balcells Group Lawyers
With over 40 years of professional experience, Balcells Group provides legal advice on immigration, business, real estate, and tax. They help individuals, companies, investors, students, entrepreneurs, highly-qualified professionals, digital nomads, and more, to enjoy successful law processes in Spain by guiding their clients every step of the way. They speak Spanish, English, Catalan and Russian.
Balcells Group Lawyers
With over 40 years of professional experience, Balcells Group provides legal advice on immigration, business, real estate, and tax. They help individuals, companies, investors, students, entrepreneurs, highly-qualified professionals, digital nomads, and more, to enjoy successful law processes in Spain by guiding their clients every step of the way. They speak Spanish, English, Catalan and Russian.
If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.
I would advise to do a lot of research especially if you are moving with children. Understand the Spanish education system and be prepared to learn Castellano and a little Valenciano.
Additional Information:
- Expat Guide to Valencia
- Cost of Living in Valencia
- Health Care in Valencia
- The Essential Guide to Valencia
- Moving to Valencia
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Spain
- Best Places to Live in Spain
- Real Estate in Spain
- 7 Important Tips about Healthcare
- What It's Like Living in Valencia
- Pros and Cons of Living in Spain 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Spain