This October I will be retiring and soon thereafter my wife and I plan on relocating to either Italy or Spain and living in a city that has good rail access to other cities and to the rest of the EU. A mild climate is also a major plus (no northern cities need apply).
We have been to and driven all over Italy and Spain several times and find both to be to our liking. Art, history and the culture of the EU our lifestyle. Currently we reside in southern California. We know being a tourist only gives us a myopic view of a country so which country should we choose?
Thought starters:
1.) I can obtain Italian citizenship for Italy but my wife leans toward Spain because she "thinks" the Spanish government is less corrupt.
2.) Italy is closer to other countries we plan on visiting.
3.) Cost of living and real estate "seem" less expensive in Spain.
4.) I understand Italian better than I can speak it.
Which country has:
* the better infrastructure?
* less bureaucracy?
* lower cost of living?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Ciao!
Jerry and Yvonne Candela
