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Security and peace of mind are important to many British retirees. With this in mind, a new study has revealed that Menorca has one of the lowest crime rates of any province in Spain. Relocation experts at Moving to Spain have researched the average annual temperature, expat and retiree populations, healthcare enquiries, rental rates, crime rates and wealth tax rates in the most popular Spanish retirement destinations to reveal the best parts of the country to retire to.
Many retirees prioritise peace of mind, and a low crime rate is a good indicator of this. A lower crime rate means peace of mind and a better quality of life if you don’t have to worry about your safety. You won’t have to worry too much if you plan to move to Menorca. It has the lowest crime rate of the provinces included in our list, with just 388 crimes per 100,000 people per year.
The investigation also revealed:
Two retirement destinations, Seville and Las Palmas, can boast of having the warmest climate, with an annual average of 18.8ºC.
Salamanca has the highest rate of retired population, with 28.44%.
Calpe has the highest proportion of expatriates over 65 years old, with 14.02% of the population.
Valencia has the highest percentage of requests for health information for the destination, with 17.86%.
Almuñécar has the lowest rental index score on the list, at just 108.34% of the national average, leaving residents with the most disposable income in Spain.
The latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates that a total of 284,988 British citizens now live in Spain, with 116,178, almost 40 per cent, being over 65 years old.
And, many people have moved from Spain to the UK in recent years. This includes British expats after Brexit, as well as Spanish citizens who have struggled to find well-paid employment. Others have moved to the UK to be with relatives there.
British citizens can travel visa-free to Spain for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. After that, you will need a visa issued by the Spanish authorities. As a general guide, a UK pensioner will typically apply for: A long-stay visa, called a visa nacional followed by
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