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workingnomad · Joined: 26 Sep 2005 Posts: 106 Location: SE Asia

Are there many people working on the North coast of Spain, in particular the Basque region?

I have heard that there is quite a scene going on in Bilbao? Are you currently teaching there and are there many schools?

This area does not seem to get mentioned much on Eslcafe.

Thanks.

sheikh radlinrol · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 1222 Location: Spain

I live and work very near the Basque Country and have spent a lot of time in Bilbao. I like the area. The scenery is wonderful and many Spanish people admit that Basque cuisine is the best there is in Spain.
You may find the nationalist mentality a bit suffocating but that's how they are. I certainly enjoy visiting Bilbao and San Sebastian is beautiful.
Don't expect sunshine every day.

stoth1972 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject:

I did a summer camp stunt for an academy run out of Bilboa, but I was actually located in Zumai. Scenery is BREATHTAKING and the people are very kind. They always seemed very interested in what brought a yank to the Basque country. It was pricey a few years ago (moreso than other parts of Spain) so I would check the cost of living to the salary offers.

gmjones · Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 72 Location: UK

What a pity I just saw your message...

I've lived in the Basque country for 2 years and plan on staying a few more at least (in San Sebastian). The people are kind but difficult to get to know, especially if you don't speak Spanish (I do but I still find it quite hard). The weather last year was reasonable but this year it has been truly appalling... the country is as green as can be, but for a reason...

If you like beaches, climbing, walking and cycling then don't hesitate on coming here. If you like eating thenthis is the place for you too!

However, it's not a wild place where you're going to arrive and have the craziest time of your life. It's quite chilled but most people have to face the fact that you'll spend quite a lot of time in the expat community if you don't make a real effort to learn Spanish and go out and join some clubs etc to meet people. PM me if you'd like any advice.