Most people view retirement as a peaceful period of time; yet, many others fear the inevitable arrival of retirement since they believe it signifies the beginning of the end of their productive years. The entire concept of retirement conjures up mental pictures of retired individuals leisurely strolling around the countryside, lounging in front of a warm fire while reading a good book, or looking bored while remembering their former lives of purpose.
Retirement does not have to be dull; rather, the quality of your retirement is determined by your attitude and how you want to spend your newly acquired leisure time.
To begin, put yourself in an environment conducive to an active and outdoor lifestyle, and associate with people who share your goals. For this reason, purchasing a home in Calpe is a wise decision. This article will discuss some of the many aspects of this lively coastal community that will make you feel like a young person again after you retire there.
A Casual Way of Life
In the United Kingdom, leisure time is typically abundant, which can be a frustrating experience. But the rules are different in Spain. The pace of life is much slower than back home; even the working population enjoys leisurely two-hour meals with plenty of time to savor the atmosphere and a glass of wine.
If you buy a home in Calpe, you won’t ever feel like you’re not contributing enough because the residents there are far more laid-back and willing to make time for you than those back in the UK. There are many foreign residents and visitors in Calpe, so you can always find someone to talk to and feel less lonely.
Amazing Weather
And while the United Kingdom is an amazing place to visit, I think we can all agree that the weather there is terrible. Finding indoor activities to enjoy during the long, cold winters is not exactly a recipe for a happy and healthy retirement in the United Kingdom.
If you buy a home in Calpe, you can count on pleasant weather for the majority of the year. One of the world’s most desired climates, the Mediterranean climate, may be found in this region. Because of the warm climate year-round, you won’t spend much time indoors during the summer or winter. You can keep your mind and body busy while getting some much-needed vitamin D thanks to the sunshine, beaches, and open landscapes.
Quite an active social life
You can still maintain an active social life even after you’ve stopped working. We all know how much the Spanish enjoy their fiestas, and if you own a home in Calpe, you can count on having a lively social life.
Festivals such as the Three Kings Festival, Virgen Del Carmen, and Calpe’s very own Oktoberfest can be found in Calpe at various times throughout the year.
Festivals in Spain are not just about partying the night away, but also about making new friends and learning about the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Fun and Recreational Venue
Calpe’s beautiful weather and relaxed social atmosphere inspire many residents to design their homes around al fresco gatherings. Large back gardens, pools, decks, sea views, open floor plans, and grilling facilities are standard in most villas and residences.
This will allow you to have an active social life in retirement by giving you the freedom to host friends and relatives on the weekends. What more could you want from a day than a gin and tonic, a swim, and a barbeque with your loved ones? Spending your retirement doing something you enjoy is more important than doing anything else.
If this appeals to you, we have a wide variety of Calpe homes, apartments, and villas that would be ideal for your golden years.
Why not get in touch with us right away so we can start helping you find the perfect retirement home for you!
The following is how to reach us:
Visit us at Carrer la Santamaría, 8 – 03710, Calpe (Alicante), Spain. Our hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
If you’d rather get in touch with us remotely, Additionally, you can reach us by calling +34 966 93 72 56 or sending an email to altea-calpe@engelvoelkers.com.