Expat Guide to Living in Marbella

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Marbella handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Marbella by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Marbella Reports

What are people's priorities in Marbella - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Marbella:

Living in Marbella, Spain

Living in Marbella, Spain

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Marbella? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Marbella? Help others moving to Marbella by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Marbella

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Marbella. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Marbella:

The British School of Marbella in Marbella, Spain

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Marbella. If you are already living in Marbella, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Marbella by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Marbella? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Marbella by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Marbella? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Marbella? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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