Best place in spain costa del sol for young people to live?

Question

hi, i am just wanting to know ig anyone can help me.

my and my friend are planning to move to spain, costa del sol in mid january 2009 and renting a property long term rental.

we are both 20 and want a fresh start, where we can meet new people, find work whilst at the same time enjoy our self . the only problem is that were not sure what place will be best for us, there is too many places to choose from.

we are looking for somewere were is quiet lively at night time were there should be plenty of jobs for us in shops,bars ect also some were not too expensive to live...! at first we decided on torrox costa because it is cheap there but then reading more imfo on it get the impression it is very quiet and will not offer a lot of job oppituintys. so were stuck really, i would really appreciate any advise or oppinions on were would be most suited to us. . many thank katiex

Answer 1

If you provide the following info I'll give detailed answers.

What skills can you trade work wise?

Do you speak Spanish or have experience learning a language?

Are you real hard car party animals looking for a Ibiza lifestyle or  do you just want to have an option of bars and restaurants. (The Spanish like going out and generally like party people so you can find night life anywhere but depends how demanding you are)

How much cash you taking with you?

A short answer to your question would be get an recognised English teaching qualification (e.g. CELTA) and you should find work in any decent city. But this can be a trap in the long run if you want to settle into the community.

Answer 2

Alicante sounds nice.

If you want farther south try Malaga.  I think you need a kind of larger city for the jobs.  If you go to a little town and take a job away from somebody's cousin, you might not get as friendly a reception.