{"id":10151,"date":"2022-12-15T12:03:35","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T11:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casamonainternational.com\/blog\/?p=10151"},"modified":"2024-04-29T16:45:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T14:45:51","slug":"retiring-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/fr\/retiring-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Retiring in Barcelona \u2013 8 Reasons why the Quality of Living can Optimize this Beautiful Stage of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Retiring in Barcelona could be good for your Mental Health<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10164\" src=\"http:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/retire-abroad-taxes-300x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Retiring in Barcelona\" width=\"728\" height=\"364\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/retire-abroad-taxes-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/retire-abroad-taxes.jpeg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Most people\u2019s first thoughts when they hear \u201cSpain\u201d are usually warm climates, palm trees, and a generally more relaxed and laid-back lifestyle. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mentalstateoftheworld.report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #94240c;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mental State of the World Report<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, the most comprehensive study of its kind, Spain is actually one of the top countries, with the highest level of well-being. After tracking the mental health levels of 34 countries around the globe, they made a statement that moving to Spain could be good for your mental health.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Spain is one of the Top 10 countries with the highest levels of wellbeing<\/h3>\n<p>The interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/spanishnewstoday.com\/study-claims-moving-to-spain-could-be-good-for-your-mental-health_1750790-a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #94240c;\">results<\/span><\/strong><\/a> regarding five different aspects of mental well-being proved that: especially during the pandemic the general mental health stage fell, but surprisingly that phenomenon was seen more in English-speaking countries, whereas the Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries did a better performance. Six out of the 10 countries with the best average mental health score were Spanish-speaking!<\/p>\n<p>And\u2026 Spain ranked second for the highest level of well-being.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why Spain is the right choice for your retirement<\/h3>\n<p>But not only do young people benefit from that excellent level of well-being, in Spain the <strong>life expectancy<\/strong> is also higher than in most of the rest of Europe, which makes it well-prepared for retired people.<\/p>\n<p>Retirement is a very beautiful stage in people\u2019s lives, in fact, for many, it can mean a change of scenery. Whether it\u2019s due to age, health or other reasons one thing is to be said: you can only benefit from a move to Spain. Especially Barcelona is a safe and nice choice: it not only offers you the calmness of the seaside, it can also challenge you with a little hike walking trail at the famous Tibidabo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10176 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dona-gran-fent-exercici-als-jardins-d_1_1_2-300x130.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"695\" height=\"301\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dona-gran-fent-exercici-als-jardins-d_1_1_2-300x130.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dona-gran-fent-exercici-als-jardins-d_1_1_2.jpeg 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What has Barcelona to offer for seniors?<\/h3>\n<p>Barcelona has not only the sea and the mountains which offer activities. In fact, discounts are also offered for many different kind of activities to senior citizens and retirees with the intention that they leave their homes and enjoy the wonderful metropolitan city.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona has not only the sea and the mountains which offer activities. In fact, discounts are also offered for many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/en\/living-in-bcn\/with-elderly-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #94240c;\">different kind of activities<\/span><\/a> to senior citizens and retirees with the intention that they leave their homes and enjoy the wonderful metropolitan city.<\/p>\n<h4>Tarjeta Rosa<\/h4>\n<p>The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ajuntament.barcelona.cat\/targetarosa\/es\/quien-puede-solicitar-la-tarjeta-rosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #94240c;\">Tarjeta Rosa<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u201d is a social card, which allows users to travel for free or at a reduced rate on the metro, TMB metropolitan buses, trams, and the Montju\u00efc funicular. They also enjoy benefits in various health-related establishments, such as opticians and physiotherapy centers, cultural and leisure venues, such as theatres, cinemas, museums and bookshops, sports centers, municipal courses and workshops, or Imserso<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>holiday travel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10188 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/amb_gent_gran_targeta_rosa_528x228-300x130.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"327\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/amb_gent_gran_targeta_rosa_528x228-300x130.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/amb_gent_gran_targeta_rosa_528x228.jpeg 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Activities of the Council<\/h4>\n<p>The Barcelona City Council also provides a bigger variety of activities for the elderly. In fact, everything you can imagine is offered: they\u00a0subsidize trips and organize conferences\u00a0dedicated to the elderly, as well as workshops, language courses, wine tastings\u2026<\/p>\n<h4>IMSERSO<\/h4>\n<p>In Barcelona, and also all communities of Spain, there is a program called <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #94240c;\"><a style=\"color: #94240c;\" href=\"https:\/\/imserso.es\/web\/imserso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IMSERSO<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, which gives retirees the opportunity to go on a trip for several days for a very cheap price. It allows you to connect and socialize while discovering new places without organizing a whole holiday by yourself.<\/p>\n<h4>Casals<\/h4>\n<p>What is a \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #94240c;\"><a style=\"color: #94240c;\" href=\"https:\/\/ajuntament.barcelona.cat\/personesgrans\/es\/canal\/casals-i-espais-de-gent-gran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casal<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u201d, you might wonder now. It\u2019s a space, where activities for the elderly are carried out every day. It belongs to the Barcelona City Council as well, with 56 centers in the Barcelona area. They offer bingo, dances, and much more, some of the offers are even free, whereas most of the time you have to pay a cheap and accessible fee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Sport Programs<\/h4>\n<p>To stay active is easy in Barcelona \u2013 because of the warm climate, more swimming pools (public and private ones) can be found in the capital of Catalonia. Casamona also offers homes with swimming pools, go and have a look at our apartments! Besides that, another program called \u201cGo by bike\u201d is offered by the Barcelona City Council. They support the use of electric tricycles to make you feel young!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10200 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GettyImages-80380013-copy-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"802\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GettyImages-80380013-copy-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GettyImages-80380013-copy-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GettyImages-80380013-copy-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GettyImages-80380013-copy-700x467.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.casamona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/GettyImages-80380013-copy.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Let Casamona Help You<\/h3>\n<p>Feel attracted to spend more time in Barcelona in your retirement? One of the most important things when moving is to have a calm and safe space to call home. Since Casamona has 18 years of experience in the real estate market in Barcelona, we specialize in finding you an apartment in the most suitable <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #94240c;\"><a style=\"color: #94240c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casamonainternational.com\/en\/where-to-live-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>neighborhoods<\/strong><\/a><\/span> of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t hesitate to contact us at any time and let us help you find you, or a relative, your ideal home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retiring in Barcelona is a great choice, learn about the quality of living here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-to-barcelona","category-what-to-do-in-barcelona"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.1.1 - 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