Retirement: the selection of 10 cities where to settle abroad to take full advantage of it

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Exclusive – At the time of retirement, expatriating to boost your purchasing power and flowing happy days is enticing. It is still necessary to select the right country, and especially to find the city which checks all the boxes. Capital unveils the selection of the RetraiesansFrontieres.fr site.

It is not a secret. On retirement, your standard of living declines with your income. Preserving your purchasing power by packing up for a new country can therefore be tempting. Especially since this solution makes it possible to attach the useful to the pleasant: fine sandy beaches, sun, new culture and gastronomy to discover … the assets offered by all the members of ranking of the best countries to expatriate to retirement Directed by the site pensions are. A first indicator of your future destination, of course, but which must still be refined to refine your project. “The retirees wish to settle by the sea, to benefit from the beaches, from a small port”immediately indicates Paul Delahoutre, the retirement founder without borders.

Once your country of expatriation has been chosen, it remains to find the place that will allow you to flow happy days in the setting you dream of. To do this, nothing like testing on the spot: “I recommend leaving for a week or two in the country selected for a week or two to take a look, to take the opportunity to go to the crush city that we suggest and other cities”advises Paul Delahoutre. These favorites “Are not too far from a big city, to have access by road to a satisfactory health structure as well as an international airport to come and see his family in France”details the expert. The possibility of finding in these urban areas shopping centers as well as the French expatriate communities pleads for the locations selected by Paul Delahoutre and his network of retired correspondents installed abroad. “All these criteria make it possible to bring out these cities in a fairly obvious way”he says.

Here is the selection made by the retirement founder without borders. Ten blows of hearts, a choice by country member of the top 10 of the best countries where to expatriate for retirement. A non -exhaustive list, but which will allow you to see more clearly before you take the plunge.

Cascais (Portugal)

If you have chosen to settle your suitcases in Portugal, the leader in the classification of countries where to retire, Cascais offers a sweetest living environment. Located only 30 kilometers from the capital, Lisbon, the city “Is both a traditional fishing port and a refined seaside resort”appreciates Paul Delahoutre. You will find in particular the charms of the old town, bordered by small shops, and many beaches accessible on foot. “At the western exit of the city, the road continues on the edge of the ocean, sparing beautiful glimpses on this wild and steep coast that closes the impressive Cabo da Roca”describes the expert.

Begur (Spain)

Bordered by the sea and the mountain, dominated by its medieval castle, the small village of Begur offers an incomparable environment. “Redish cliffs, heavenly coves of fine sand or rocks, small pleasure ports, lovely fishermen’s houses, crystal clear waters give it a crazy charm”lists Paul Delahoutre. All, all, just 47 kilometers from Girona, less than 100 kilometers from the French border and 150 kilometers from Barcelona.

Paros (Greece)

This Aegean Island Island will amaze you with its sandy beaches, the beauty of its traditional villages and its many churches. “Parikia, the main village, has everything the cliché of a postcard with its windmill, its white houses and its courses full of bougainvilliers”underlines Paul Delahoutre. And Athens is not so far: from Paros, you can get there by ferry, in less than four hours.

Ao Nang (Thailand)

It is, according to Paul Delahoutre, “The ideal point of fall for those who wish to live in an environment of heavenly beaches bathed in a sea with pretty green tones and surrounded by impressive rock formations which accept the more vacant than traditional character of the place”. The village of Ao Nang offers in its surroundings many natural sites conducive to the practice of snorkeling, to the exploration of underwater caves, to shower under natural waterfalls, to the observation of fauna and flora. A dive in the great outdoors.

Hole in the hinds (Mauritius Ile)

If you opt for Mauritius, fifth in the classification of countries where retiring to retirement, the former fishing village of Trou aux Biches provides all the necessary peace of mind. “White sand beach, tropical garden, turquoise sea and lush vegetation constitute the dream setting that awaits you”boasts Paul Delahoutre. In the north of the island, this setting is indicated for diving, snorkeling or boat cruises.

Essaouira (Morocco)

Who has not heard of Essaouira, its alleys, its white houses with blue shutters, its fishing port and its old fortifications … This city of the Moroccan coast also offers all the everyday services without the horrors of big cities, traffic jams and pollution of air in mind. To spoil nothing, you will take advantage of a long sandy beach and a relatively temperate climate.

Houmt Souk (Tunisia)

Djerba the sweet and its “capital”, Houmt Souk. Its whitewashed walls, its market, its mosques and its souk … The city, which concentrates more than a quarter of the inhabitants of the island, offers a perfect living environment for retirement, with its 15th century fort, its lovely houses, its small pedestrian streets, all with all everyday services accessible on foot and at a price much lower than you pay in France.

Saint-Louis (Senegal)

At the mouth of the Senegal river, this former colonial counter lets its past re -emerge from every street corner. A heritage, moreover, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “The city has an exceptional natural environment with two national parks nearby and long sandy beaches”highlights Paul Delahoutre. Without forgetting the many advantages of the country, such as the cost of living, low -cost real estate and the very generous climate, just like the reception that will be given to you.

Ubud (Bali – Indonesia)

Ninth in the ranking, Bali offers many advantages, including a very limited cost of living compared to France. And in Ubud, a village of painters and craftsmen, you will find the real Bali cultural center. “If you are looking for a temperate climate alternative to the southern beaches, settle in this big town, surrounded by rice fields, located 30 kilometers from the beaches”advises Paul Delahoutre.

Boca Chica (Dominican Republic)

A dream climate and decor. This is what the Dominican Republic provides. In Boca Chica, located 30 kilometers from Santo Domingo and its modern infrastructure, you will find a mixture of calm and frenzy, brought by the inhabitants of the capital who will land on weekends and holidays to enjoy its splendid beach. What enjoy a festive life in a setting that lends itself perfectly to it.