Retiring in Empuriabrava: so many advantages!

The Costa Brava is an excellent choice for living in retirement .

Today, we head to Empuriabrava (officially Ampuriabrava): a marina located in the municipality of Castelló d'Empúries in the province of Girona in Catalonia.

Discover all the advantages and assets of this seaside resort to spend peaceful days.

To have sun all year round

Who has never dreamed of retiring in the sun? Well by choosing Empuriabrava, you will not be disappointed! With more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a mild temperature in summer as in winter that very rarely drops below 13 ° C, you will be delighted with the climate.

To live in a well-connected city

Do you want to move quickly in Spain or to France? Don't panic, it's possible. By car ? The AP-7 highway is relatively close. By train ? Figueres-Vilafant and Girona train stations are both 20 and 50 minutes away. By plane ? There are 3 airports near Empuriabrava: Girona and Perpignan about 1 hour and Barcelona less than 2 hours.

To stay close to your children and grandchildren

The location of Empuriabrava is ideal since the marina is located about thirty kilometers from the French border and is close to communication systems (as we have just seen).

Whatever the means of transport (car, plane or train), you can easily visit your family and friends back in France or welcome them in your cozy nest

To live in a little corner of paradise

Empuriabrava is one of the largest and most beautiful residential marinas in the world. With more than 40 km of canals and 5,000 mooring points exclusively dedicated to yachting, it is not for nothing that it is nicknamed the Spanish Venice.

Its sublime yachts moored in front of the luxurious villas, its beautiful beaches and its atypical alleys make it an exceptional place to spend your retirement.

In addition, Empuriabrava is nestled in the Bay of Roses: one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

About ten minutes by car, the natural park of Aiguamolls de l'Empordá will satisfy nature lovers.

To take advantage of the many infrastructures

In this seaside resort, you will find everything you need: pharmacies, supermarkets, shops, banks, restaurants ...

With its many infrastructures, the quality of life in Empuriabrava is very pleasant.

To do various activities

In retirement, the time is right for practicing sport, going out and discovering new places ...

As you settle in Empuriabrava for your retirement , you may be wondering what you are going to be able to do?

You are athletic ? You can play golf, tennis, hike or cycle on the Camino Natural del Rio Muga (a 40-kilometer path along the coast that starts at Empuriabrava beach) without forgetting the many water activities that offers the seaside: sailing, stand up paddle, jet-ski or scuba diving ...

Do you want to live your retirement more peacefully? So, head for the beach in the city center, Can Comes or Rubina ...

Are you passionate about nature? The Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park is the ideal place to observe hundreds of species of birds.

You can also explore cities: Girona is less than an hour away and Barcelona is two hours away.

When your children and grandchildren come to visit you, they can play mini golf at the Carmansó Minigolf, take a stroll in the Butterfly Park, explore the canals by boat, test the flight simulator, take a parachute jump with Skydive Empuriabrava or enjoy the Aquabrava water park located 8 km from Empuriabrava…

To feast on the specialties of the region

In Empuriabrava, as in every coastal town, you will find many varieties of fish and seafood.

This marina is full of restaurants and bars offering local specialties (seafood, AOC Empordà wines…), Catalan (suquet de peix, Catalan estouffat, escalivada, crema catalana…) and of course Spanish (paella, salmorejo, fideuà, and gazpacho…).

One thing is certain, you will be in for a treat!

To benefit from quality medical care

Empuriabrava belongs to Catalonia, which has significant high quality infrastructure (hospitals, clinics, medical centers), very competent health professionals and good Social Security.

While waiting to make the formalities with the Spanish social security and to subscribe to a mutual, retirees can use their European health insurance card.

To integrate quickly

Catalans, and Spaniards in general, are welcoming and outgoing with always a smile on their face. Your integration will therefore be easy.

Don't you speak Catalan or Castilian yet? Don't panic because on the one hand in Empuriabrava there are many people speaking French (tourists, expatriates, retirees) and on the other hand Spanish is a relatively easy language to learn.

To live in a safe city

Empuriabrava (like all of Spain) is a city where you feel safe.

To pay less taxes

Once you have stayed 183 days in Spain, you will be considered a Spanish national.

But what does this mean in concrete terms for your retirement pensions?

Well, quite simply that by spending your retirement in Empuriabrava (or elsewhere in the country) , your private retirement pension will be taxable in the Iberian Peninsula at a lower rate than in France. Ditto if you buy real estate, the related taxes and duties will be taxable in your host country.

To increase your purchasing power

The cost of living is generally more interesting (food, public transport, clothing, leisure activities, restaurants, etc.) than in France. Only telephony and internet access remain higher.

Retiring in Empuriabrava therefore allows real savings to be made.

To buy a good cheaper than in France

Real estate prices in Empuriabrava as in other cities remain attractive compared to those that can be found on the Mediterranean coast in France.

The price per square meter is around € 2,570 per m2, which remains much more interesting than on the Côte d'Azur for example.

The real estate offer in Empuriabrava is also very varied and suitable for all budgets.

Apartment with sea view, house with swimming pool or luxury villa… and even apartment with mooring on the canals, there is something for all tastes and for all prices.

To rent out your property

Some retirees settle permanently in Empuriabrava while others prefer to live there only part of the year. Renting your property in a seasonal period is a very profitable investment given that the rental demand is high.

As you will have understood, retiring to Empuriabrava is a wise choice.

Are you ready to buy real estate in one of the most beautiful marinas in the world? So, why not call on Immo 365? French-speaking real estate agency specialized on the Costa Brava and in particular on Empuriabrava, we manage for you, from A to Z, your real estate purchase project.