Category: Southern Europe Countries
Greece Retirement: Expat Living in Greece
One of the more popular retirement destinations in Mediterranean Europe is Greece. Although not quite as affordable as Portugal or Spain, a Greece retirement is still one of the more affordable options in the western half of Europe. Greece Retirement – Greece’s Economy Nearly 60% [...]
Retirement and Expat Living in Italy
Although perhaps not the most affordable, the decision to retire in Italy is likely to be a fascinating one for expatriate living. Italy is in many respects the heart of much of European culture and civilization. From its influence on the Romance languages found throughout [...]
Portugal Retirement and Expat Lifestyles
Anyone who plans to retire abroad in Europe should give Portugal a serious look as a retirement destination. The cost of living is the most affordable in Western Europe, the climate is mild, and a Portugal retirement has been adopted by many European expatriates. Although [...]
Expat Retirement and Living in Spain
Although perhaps not as popular as Portugal, Spain continues to be a popular retirement destination for many European expatriates. Spain is not quite as affordable as Portugal for expat living, but a Spain retirement remains a popular option because of its warmer climate in comparison [...]
Italy’s Physical Geography and Features
Italy can be characterized as having a diverse physical geography that offers warm Mediterranean or cool continental types of climates to anyone considering an Italy retirement. Its climates are similar to those in the United States and provide a source of climatic familiarity for international [...]
Portugal’s Physical Geography and Features
Portugal’s physical geography makes it an ideal retirement destination in Southern Europe. There are few environmental hazards to be aware of, and overall a Portugal retirement means a warm Mediterranean climate, an abundance of beaches, and a picturesque physical landscape. Portugal’s Physical Geography: Size and [...]
Physical Geography and Features of Spain
Spain’s relatively stable geology and mild climatic types have made it one of the major tourist destinations in the world. Europeans from the colder parts of Europe flock to mainland and archipelagic Spain during the winter. In time this has lead to an increase in [...]
Maps of Greece
World map showing location of Greece relative to the United States. It is about 5,500 miles away from the United States. Regional map of Greece in relation to other major nations and cities in Europe. Map of Greece showing major landform regions, bodies of water, urban [...]
Maps of Italy
World map showing the location of Italy relative to the United States. Italy is approximately 5,400 miles away from the USA. Regional map of Europe showing the location of Italy in relation to major cities and countries or Europe. Satellite map of Italy showing [...]
Maps of Portugal
World map showing the location of Portugal relative to the United States. The distance from Portugal to the USA is approximately 4,100 miles. Regional map of Europe showing the location of Portugal relative to major European cities and countries. Map of Portugal showing major landform [...]
