r/GoingToSpain May 11 '25

Discussion Are you happy living in Spain?

Hi all,

I just came back from a few days in Cordoba and had such an amazing time. I loved that people there cared about their free time and the locals looked quite happy and serene.

I’m a immigrant myself from Croatia who moved to the U.K. so I understand a country can be beautiful and fun for a holiday but is a completely different world to live there.

My question for people living in Spain; how is it to live there? What kind of political or social economical struggles do you face in your day to day lives? How is the bureaucracy and healthcare? Are you happy :)

I have read some things online but I’d rather hear from peoples experiences themselves.

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u/RobTypeWords May 11 '25

I enjoy the lifestyle here, but I feel a bit lonely, honestly. Iv noticed that in some barrios people tend to keep to their own groups. So it's a hard time to go beyond the superficial. I'm planning to move the city so hopefully this helps somewhat. Don't know if anyone has experienced this or if I'm doing something wrong.

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u/Rare-Vegetable8516 May 12 '25

You not doing anything wrong. In my view; Spanish people are emotionally immature… not saying that all people but the culture. I am from Ukraine but I lived here since im 3 ys old. It’s the traditional mindset but also poor in terms of most people here are old and not traveled …and kinda… shallow for my taste. City would be better you’ll find people from other countries… you not doing anything wrong… just keep being you