The NOEMA relocation handbook
Moving to Málaga with Kids
Costa del Sol Edition
A practical guide for international families planning a move to Málaga and the Costa del Sol with children.
Bring the important questions about visas, schools, healthcare, housing and everyday family life into one place — with honest context from a mother who has made the move.
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Who this is for
This guide is for you if…
- You're planning a move to Málaga or the Costa del Sol with children.
- You're overwhelmed by schools, healthcare, housing and the practical details of starting over.
- You want to understand what life actually looks like once you arrive.
- You'd rather have the important questions in one place than piece everything together from dozens of websites.
What's inside
The practical decisions, gathered in one place
Visas, NIE & residency
The paperwork and practical steps that shape the move.
Schools
Public, concertado and international options in Málaga.
Healthcare
Healthcare, paediatricians and what to know in an emergency.
Neighbourhoods
Family context for Málaga, Benalmádena and the Costa del Sol.
Housing
Finding and renting a home without a Spanish payroll.
Settling in
Cost of living, community and the decisions that turn arrival into daily life.
Printable checklists
Practical lists for each stage of the move.
Written from lived experience
The guide I wanted when we moved our family to Spain
I moved from Boston to Málaga with two young children. The questions in this book are the ones our family had to answer in real life — from paperwork and schools to finding a home and beginning again without the support system we knew.
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Kindle or paperback
Kindle Edition
Read wherever you are planning from and keep the guide with you while travelling.
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Keep a physical copy beside you while planning and settling in.
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Before you buy
- Is this only for families moving to Málaga city?
- The book uses Málaga as its anchor, but the chapters on visas, schools, healthcare and cost of living apply to most of the Costa del Sol, including Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Marbella.
- Will the Kindle and paperback content differ?
- No — the Kindle edition and the paperback are the same complete handbook. Choose whichever format suits you best.
- Can I buy it outside Amazon?
- Amazon is the only current seller. The links on this page take you to your local Amazon store when possible.
- Is there a Spanish edition?
- Not yet. The book is written in English for international families relocating to Spain.
A useful first step
Not ready for the full guide yet?
Start with the free Starter Checklist: Moving to Málaga with Kids and get the key decisions in one place.
Get the free checklist