Costa Del Sol

23/07/2025

THE GREAT EUROPEAN MIGRATION SOUTH – NOT JUST TOURISTS, BUT LONG-STAYERS

Each autumn, millions of Europeans quietly leave their northern homelands and fly south – not for a one-week holiday, but for a new temporary way of life. These seasonal migrants spend the colder months in southern Europe, most commonly Spain. In 2024, Málaga Airport welcomed nearly
25 million passengers, an 11.5 % increase from the previous year.
A significant number of these do not return home immediately; they settle for weeks or months in towns like Fuengirola, Marbella or Nerja, forming a long-stay population estimated at 4 to 5 million people each winter. The group includes retirees from the Nordics, UK and Germany, remote workers, families pursuing a healthier lifestyle and freelancers seeking flexibility. Many come not just for the climate but for community, simplicity and a better life rhythm—seasonal living rather than fleeting vacation.

Increasingly, these long-stayers join local clubs and associations for societal integration. One of the most established is AHN – The Spanish Nordic Association, founded in Fuengirola in 1968 by
Swedish Prince Carl Bernadotte.
www.ahnforbundet.com
Operating today in six coastal cities with over 6,000 Nordic members, AHN provides a support network for living in Spain—from healthcare and legal guidance to social activities.
In 2024, AHN launched the AHN Help Service, offering free AI-powered assistance via ChatGPT in multiple Nordic languages. This service has already supported thousands of members with fast, personalized answers.

Long-stay residents are not a niche phenomenon. Close to 2 million annually come from Germany, with more than 2 million from the UK and Nordics combined. Many stay on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca or Canary Islands.
While governments still debate digital inclusion and migration policies, grassroots initiatives—local associations, AI tools and service-driven platforms—are already creating real-life solutions. This is not “spring break”; it is a quiet revolution in how Europeans live, and it’s only beginning.

08/07/2025

LIFE UNDER THE SUN – A NORWEGIAN AND FINNISH FAMILY’S NEW EVERYDAY ON COSTA DEL SOL
By Big News co.

When the Johansen family from Norway and the Virtanen family from Finland made the move to southern Spain, it wasn’t for early retirement or a sabbatical – but to live a regular, secure family life under the sun. Today, both families reside permanently on the Costa del Sol. Their children attend the well-established Norwegian and Finnish schools in Benalmádena and Fuengirola, where safety, quality, and community come first.

> "We wanted our kids to have a secure education in their native language but still grow up in an international environment with more outdoor time," says Nora Johansen, a freelance graphic designer working remotely.
Both schools are small, nurturing, and guided by Nordic educational principles. Children receive high-quality instruction in their native language while being immersed in a multicultural setting that includes Spanish, English, and other European influences.
Meanwhile, the parents have found creative ways to maintain fulfilling careers. Eero Virtanen works as a software developer for a Finnish tech company, fully remote from his hillside home in Mijas. His wife Katariina teaches part-time at the Finnish school. On the Norwegian side, Nora’s husband Lars has joined a Swedish solar energy company in Marbella – one of many Nordic-run businesses expanding along the coast.

> "Our company is part of the AHN business network, where Nordic entrepreneurs and professionals meet regularly to exchange ideas and build collaborations," says Lars.
"It’s helped us get new clients and even made a few friends along the way."
This professional network, hosted through the Costa del Sol’s Nordic association’s business collaboration page (see here),
https://www.ahnforbundet.com/sv/ahn-medlemsforetag/
connects companies in sectors like real estate, finance, tourism, and green technology. For many entrepreneurs, it’s the perfect bridge between the local market and the Nordic community.
Free time is something families here deeply appreciate. While the parents work, the children enjoy a range of after-school activities – from padel and horse riding to surfing and hiking. Weekends are often spent exploring the mountains of Málaga province or visiting historical gems like Ronda or Granada.

> "Our seven-year-old daughter now speaks Spanish with the neighbors, Norwegian at school, and English with her new friends from Holland and Germany," says Nora with a smile.
Life on the Costa del Sol is no longer just about vacations – it’s a growing reality for thousands of Nordic families building a future in the sun. And with the right mix of education, career, and community, it’s a future that feels both secure and exciting.

08/07/2025

DISCOVERING SPAIN – THE RISING DEMAND FOR QUALITY TOURS AMONG EUROPE’S LONG-STAYERS

Every winter, the southern coast of Spain transforms into a second home for millions of Europeans who seek more than sunshine – they seek experiences. These long-stayers, often from the Nordics, Germany and the UK, don’t just want to relax on a beach. They want to explore, learn, and connect with the real Spain.

From cultural day trips to multi-day excursions, the demand for guided travel among this group has surged. Many of them turn to Spansknordiska Travel – a fully licensed travel organizer based in Andalusia that specializes in curated experiences for the long-stay community. What sets them apart? Skilled multilingual guides, luxury tourist buses with departures from multiple locations such as Fuengirola, Marbella, Torremolinos and Nerja,, Almuñecar and exclusive discounts for members of AHN – The Spanish Nordic Association.
www.ahnforbundet.com

With more than 6,000 Nordic members, AHN is the largest and most trusted Nordic community in Spain, offering access to reliable travel services through their partnership with Spansknordiska Travel. Whether it’s a historic journey to Córdoba, a vineyard tour in Ronda, or an overnight adventure to Morocco, long-stayers are no longer just visitors—they are becoming cultural participants.

As more Europeans choose seasonal living on the Costa del Sol, services tailored to their lifestyle become essential. Spansknordiska Travel is responding to this need with professionalism, passion, and local expertise. Their tours blend comfort and discovery, all while making it easy and safe for everyone—from retirees to remote workers—to enjoy the rich diversity of Spain.

This isn’t mass tourism. This is slow, smart travel for a new era of European migration.

Learn more and book your next experience:
www.spansknordiskatravel.com
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07/07/2025

THE GREAT EUROPEAN MIGRATION SOUTH – NOT JUST TOURISTS, BUT LONG-STAYERS
By ChatGPT

Each autumn, millions of Europeans quietly leave their northern homelands and fly south – not for a one-week holiday, but for a new temporary way of life. These seasonal migrants spend the colder months in southern Europe, most commonly Spain. In 2024, Málaga Airport welcomed nearly
25 million passengers, an 11.5 % increase from the previous year.
A significant number of these do not return home immediately; they settle for weeks or months in towns like Fuengirola, Marbella or Nerja, forming a long-stay population estimated at 4 to 5 million people each winter. The group includes retirees from the Nordics, UK and Germany, remote workers, families pursuing a healthier lifestyle and freelancers seeking flexibility. Many come not just for the climate but for community, simplicity and a better life rhythm—seasonal living rather than fleeting vacation.

Increasingly, these long-stayers join local clubs and associations for societal integration. One of the most established is AHN – The Spanish Nordic Association, founded in Fuengirola in 1968 by
Swedish Prince Carl Bernadotte.
www.ahnforbundet.com
Operating today in six coastal cities with over 6,000 Nordic members, AHN provides a support network for living in Spain—from healthcare and legal guidance to social activities.
In 2024, AHN launched the AHN Help Service, offering free AI-powered assistance via ChatGPT in multiple Nordic languages. This service has already supported thousands of members with fast, personalized answers.

Long-stay residents are not a niche phenomenon. Close to 2 million annually come from Germany, with more than 2 million from the UK and Nordics combined. Many stay on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca or Canary Islands.
While governments still debate digital inclusion and migration policies, grassroots initiatives—local associations, AI tools and service-driven platforms—are already creating real-life solutions. This is not “spring break”; it is a quiet revolution in how Europeans live, and it’s only beginning.

09/06/2025

17/05/2025

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05/05/2025

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21/04/2025

Tiene un negocio en la Costa del Sol?
Conéctese con otros emprendedores, cree nuevas oportunidades y aumente la visibilidad de su empresa con la Red Empresarial de AHN.

AHN colabora con 6 asociaciones locales, desde Almuñécar hasta Nueva Andalucía, para impulsar negocios como el suyo.

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www.ahnforbundet.com/ahn-medlemsforetag/

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23/02/2025

Spara pengar bli medlem du också i AHN Spansk Nordiska Föreningen i Fuengirola och Mijas www.ahn-fuengirola.net

03/02/2025

With the AHN card you can play golf on more then 20 golf couses on Costa del Sol for discount prices the AHN card cost only 40 Euro per year.
Read more about all golf discounts https://www.ahn-fuengirola.net/golfbanor?lang=en
Join AHN and get your discounts
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30/12/2024

Happy New Year

04/11/2024

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Förlängd reseförsäkring
Som medlem kan du teckna en förlängd reseförsäkring till ett mycket förmånligt medlemspris.
Exempel:
En enskild resenär på 65 år avser att vistas två längre perioder i Spanien exempelvis 3 månader på våren samt 3 månader på hösten, då torde detta vara det absolut bästa alternativet (då kunden endast betalar 1995 kr per år för detta skydd) och hos övriga bolag behöver man istället köpa två separata försäkringar, en som täcker 45 dagar på våren, och en till som täcker 45 dagar på hösten.

Kan jag som är folkbokförd i Spanien ta del av denna medlemsförmån?
Nej, för närvarande gäller medlemsförmånen bara dig som är folkbokförd i Sverige.