{"id":134106,"date":"2020-02-12T12:42:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T09:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/?p=134106"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:18:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:18:47","slug":"life-in-spain-with-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alegria-realestate.com\/en\/articles\/city-of-spain\/life-in-spain-with-children","title":{"rendered":"Spain with children: which city is better to pick for life?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spain is a wonderful country to live in with children, offering everything you need for a happy and healthy childhood: clean air, a warm sunny climate, the sea and beautiful beaches, quality food, schools with a high standard of education<\/a>, plenty of entertainment, and a very friendly attitude toward kids \u2013 the list of advantages could go on and on.<\/p>\n

A major plus of Spain is that families with both higher and average incomes can move here: the cost of living is reasonable, and housing prices are relatively affordable compared to many other European countries.<\/p>\n

When it comes to education, Spain has both prestigious private schools and completely free public schools. So, if you have already decided to move to Spain with children, which city should you choose? Below we will share a few great options in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante.<\/p>\n

Spain with children: which city to choose? \u2013 Torrevieja<\/h2>\n

Torrevieja is a very popular city among immigrants on the Mediterranean coast. Despite its modest size, it has well-developed infrastructure with everything you need for everyday life and leisure. Torrevieja also stands out for its affordable housing \u2013 both for buying<\/a> and renting.<\/p>\n

For families with children, Torrevieja is a great choice. Because the city is compact, everything is literally within walking distance: wonderful beaches for family \u043e\u0442\u0434\u044b\u0445, cafes and restaurants, children\u2019s playgrounds, and a lovely place for walks \u2013 Nations Park (Parque de las Naciones), home to many birds (geese, ducks, peacocks, hens, roosters and even parrots), which children absolutely love. There are also plenty of schools \u2013 private, semi-private (concertado) and public \u2013 and a wide range of sports activities for kids of all ages (including a large Sports Palace). In short, it has everything needed for comfortable family life.<\/p>\n

Near the city you will find a unique nature reserve \u2013 La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons Natural Park. It is not only a great place to spend a family weekend, but also a beautiful location for family and children\u2019s photo sessions.<\/p>\n

And the salt lakes of La Mata enrich the air with beneficial minerals \u2013 another strong advantage of Torrevieja for living.<\/p>\n

Another undeniable benefit of Torrevieja is that it is a very cosmopolitan, multicultural city, which is especially important for immigrant families. Locals are friendly and helpful, and there are strong national communities where people support each other in difficult situations.<\/p>\n

Torrevieja on the map:<\/p>\n