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Do families with young children move to Lanzarote?

Posted: Mon Jan 6, 2020 5:34pm
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Philip1976

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Location: Arrecife

Joined: 6 Jan 2020

Hi, 

We've just got back from holiday, its perhaps the fifth time we've visited the island and the thought of moving out there won't go away! I've been searching the internet for information and advice but one thing I can't find are posts from young families that have made the move. At the risk of using broad generalisations, it seems that most people that have relocated are retired or perhaps 50+ with grown up families left at home. We are around 40 (my wife won't appreciate that) and have three young boys below 5 years old. Its the same old story of 'there must be more to life than this', working in unsatisfying jobs to buy things that don't make you happy. We'd love to live a more relaxed outdoors lifestyle giving them the best childhood and spending more quality time together. 

Are we alone or do many families like us make the move, British or other nationalities? Before we start to take this flight of fantasy seriously it would be great to have some feel for the profile of new residents - do people like us do this?! Any help, advice or insights would be amazing! Thank you  

Retired waster

Posted: Tue Jan 7, 2020 4:33pm

Posts: 13

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Location: Conil

Joined: 17 May 2017

Posted: Tue Jan 7, 2020 4:33pm

Hi 

Try going to the Lion’s tavern in Tias. The locals are all age groups and generations. Very friendly people, many here for years. You are guaranteed lots of good advice.

Philip1976

Posted: Tue Jan 7, 2020 10:27pm

Philip1976

Original Poster

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Location: Arrecife

Joined: 6 Jan 2020

Posted: Tue Jan 7, 2020 10:27pm

Ok thanks for the tip!

CatherineLY

Posted: Wed Jan 8, 2020 9:43am

Posts: 1

Location: Caleta de Famara

Joined: 23 Nov 2019

Posted: Wed Jan 8, 2020 9:43am

Hi! I moved out here 4 months ago from the UK. I'm early 40s and work remotely as a lawyer. I live on the North-west side of the island and have been meeting similar people through surfing, windsurfing, yoga etc. If you like outdoor activities then you'll love it out here and don't think you'll have a problem finding families at a similar stage in life. Any questions don't hesitate to ask! Best of luck, Catherine

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Elisabeth Wilson

Posted: Wed Jan 8, 2020 11:11am

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Location: Puerto del Carmen

Joined: 25 Feb 2019

Posted: Wed Jan 8, 2020 11:11am

I know of 3 families with young children that made the move years ago and have never looked back.

We are Legal Guardians for  2 boys ages 5 & 8 and we are thinking of moving to Lanzarote to live too. 

Apparently there is a good English speaking school in Puerto Del Carmen.

Ashley66

Posted: Thu Jan 9, 2020 5:15pm

Posts: 30

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Location: Playa Blanca

Joined: 6 Feb 2019

Posted: Thu Jan 9, 2020 5:15pm

Hi, my folks moved out here 14 years ago and yes they were in their early 60's and retired. I have been out on many holidays so know the local community of Playa Blanca very well and there are lots of families with young children who have thrived. Local schools have a very good reputation especially with languages. I love it out here and wished I had moved here years ago.  

Philip1976

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:56pm

Philip1976

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Posts: 3

Location: Arrecife

Joined: 6 Jan 2020

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:56pm

Thanks for all the replies, so good to get it from the horses' mouth!

The humdrum and the mundane of the new year is starting to impact, it only serves to make the prospect of change feel impossible but the idea is alive and well. 

I'm interested in the decision making process that people go through, how long does it take and how many times have minds been changed? Once the decision to go has been made has it been a  100 percenter or perhaps 50/50 and a leap of faith??

For those on the island...the weather is bloody miserble here in blighty!  

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