Sevilla

Had a look through the last few pages but couldnt find anyware on Sevilla.

What is it like to live in Sevilla?
Is there many English people?

Its a lovely place and in a good location, and it is the place im planning on moving to. But from what i have seen not many other English/Non Spanish people have moved there or is this just because people say there moving to Andalusia in general.

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From my experience expats prefer to be in coastal areas as Sevilla is uncomfortably hot in the summer and very expensive all year round, probably the most expensive city in Andalucia. Jerez may suit you better it is cheaper, friendlier and 20 mins from beautiful beaches with a lovely cooling breeze.

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Hi - I have lived in Seville for about 15 years. It's a beautiful city  with loads going on. What I would say though is that it is extremely difficult to get work unless it is in the teaching English world. "Normal" jobs are almost impossible to get for outsiders because it is a place which very much works on who you know - or even more - who you are related too. It's very common for people to get work  through a recommendation from somebody in the family. There are a fair number of British people living here but there is not really any sense of a British community and I'd lived here for quite a while before meeting any. In order to live here you have to accept that you may have to work in the language field or have a specific skill or area of knowledge and work in some kind of freelance way. In my case for example - I have always been involved  in the music world and have been able to find work here organising tours for bands and helping on production/ stage managing for festivals etc. It's not an easy place to get started if you just arrive and hope to find a job.
All best
Andrew Jarman

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