Loja

From the time you enter Loja, the scenic splendor, temperate climate, quiet charm, and friendly ambiance provide a handful of reasons explaining why you never want to leave. Located on the Rio Genil, this “city of water” got its nickname courtesy of a multitude of spring-fed fountains scattered throughout the town centre. Fuente Santa (the holy fountain) is the town’s renowned spring. Believed to offer tremendous healing properties, Fuente Santa brings many retirees to join the area’s population of over 21,000 residents. It’s only natural to want to move to an area that offers a peaceful way of life, with a few surprises tossed in to the mix.

Loja is nestled between the mountains approximately 55 kilometers from Granada and forty minutes north of Málaga. The A-92 motorway is extremely close-by ensuring Loja is easily reached from many outlying areas. If you do not want to drive to Loja, both Granada and Málaga's airports are within half an hour's drive and the train station is right in the proverbial heart of Loja.

Loja is a shopper’s paradise. Trendy, inexpensive boutiques can be found on every street. The town also holds a weekly open-air market in which clothing, organic foods, crafts, and other specialties are sold. Expect many bargains when in Loja. Nightlife is just as exciting. The town centre is packed with restaurants serving traditional Andalusian fare. Additionally, one can expect to discover a vast array of tapas bars, cinemas, and clubs with live music and dancing.

If you are coming with children, you will be delighted to know that Loja has an accommodating school system. Numbers for town offices, schools, and other important businesses are accessible through Ask Olive.Com

Much of Loja’s employment and jobs are based on aspects of farming and tourism. Many area hotels and restaurants look for staff, though the jobs can be based seasonally on when tourists converge on the area. A better option for employment, if needed, is to look to the area farms or commute to nearby Granada or Málaga for jobs in administration.

Healthcare is usually an important concern for anyone moving to or travelling to Spain. Spain’s medical care system is considered one of the world’s best systems. Care to foreigners can be limited, but Europeans are generally covered in full if they carry the correct paperwork.

Nearby, Riofrío is home to an established preserve that offers the outdoor lover with amazing fishing year round. The area is also perfect for hiking, biking, and parasailing, as Loja is situated below a steep incline with many well-kempt trails. With so much to see and do, Loja offers activities for people of all ages. Don’t delay; make Loja your home away from home.