The New Cultural Center Of The World
by Property Scout
The high speeds of modern life don't leave us much time for other things, and we can often find ourselves rushing forward without ever having a chance even to catch our breath. Even the occasional break from work, the so-called vacation, just allows enough time to begin relaxing before its back to the grind again.
If you've been working your entire adult life, then I'm sure you can imagine retirement coming as something of a shock. Suddenly, you don't have deadlines, or schedules, or appointments... just lots and lots of free time. Of course, in the beginning you'll probably spend a few months just relaxing, but that can get very boring, surprisingly quickly. Then you'll probably start taking up hobbies, doing everything you always meant to do, you know. Play the lute. Write a book. Whatever you've never had the time for before now.
But in the end, it's just make-work. You are filling your days with effort, out of the habits forged from a life time of struggle. The best thing to do, is to move. Leave the city, the country, you have always known and travel somewhere a little different. Somewhere filled with beauty, both natural and man made. Somewhere you can relax in peace, a gentle evening after a long days work.
The place for this, is Costa del Sol. The south coast of Spain has, in recent years, rather usurped Paris' former position as the leader of culture and art in Europe. The root of this rise to fame, is the great city of Malaga. Backed by more than 3000 years of history, Malaga is filled with icons of cultural significance, such as the ancient Moorish fort of Alcazabar.
More modern entertainment is also available, for example the renowned Picasso museum, which is well worth a visit even if you are not a particular fan, if only to learn a little more about one of the key figures in modern painting. Classy restaurants abound, as well as an excellent selection of theatres, and the stunning scenery itself is always a big draw.
Towering hills cast a shadow of stunning beauty over the land, their snow capped peaks standing is sharp contrast to the crystal clear ocean, while across a narrow stretch of sea lies the continent of Africa. Tantalizingly close, and yet just too far to reach, it's presence can still be felt. Of course, if you prefer more man made scenery, then drift out of town and take a look at the bright white "sugar cube" villages, always a nice sight.
If you ever become bored with these displays, then there are plenty of activities you can pursue. The Costa del Sol is host to more then 50 high class golfing ranges, guaranteed to have excellent weather the whole year round. This may sound unreasonable, but the Costa del Sol has excellent weather, and if it is overcast in one area you can always visit one of the other ranges. Always assuming, of course, you haven't found something else to do that day!
In the end, if you want somewhere to retire, or even just a beautiful place to spend your next vacation, I can highly recommend the Costa del Sol. So head on down, and check out the worlds next great cultural center.
Property Scount is a well travelled explorer, familiar with the world in general and properties in Costa del Sol especially. Click here to visit his properties for sale Costa del Sol web site. You can get a unique content version of this article.
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