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The Spanish health care system is one of the best in Europe.
Standards are generally higher in more populated areas of the country, however, if you are looking to retire in Spain; you may want to consider the fact that there are far fewer nursing and retirement homes than there are in the UK.

On the plus side however, the Spanish are among the world?s healthiest people, with an average life expectancy of 80 for women and 74 for men, making these the highest figures in the EU.

There are fewer cases of heart disease than in the UK and according to experts; this is due to the vitamin-enriched Spanish Mediterranean diet.

Like Briton, Spain has a public national health system which offers free or low cost health care for anyone contributing to Spanish social security systems and their dependants.

As well as this, the system caters for pensioners, including those from the UK and other EU countries.

Private health care in Spain is second to none, existing easily alongside the State system.

Many health practitioners speak English, particularly in densely populated and tourist areas.

When you move to any foreign country, there are always health factors you need to be aware of. Spain is a very large country which has a number of different climates.

For example, the north is renowned for being misty and damp and the south is arid and can reach very high temperatures in the summer.

After moving to Spain, many sufferers of Rheumatism and arthritis frequently notice a huge improvement in their conditions and an increase in mobility.

Similarly, those who suffer from stress see a real difference as their pace of life is slowed down and the warm, sunny climate lifts spirits and help to boost the immune system.

Asthma and hay fever sufferers may find the high levels of pollen during the spring time hard to cope with, particularly if you live inland. Those living a mile or two closer to the sea will be less at risk from experiencing asthma attacks.

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