A one-month, live-like-a-local immersion
"I'd love to live like a local for a month and see if this is really right for me."
That sentence comes up again and again — and for good reason. A week isn't long enough to know, and committing fully without testing can be a very expensive gamble.
The Málaga Reality Check is a one-month co-living immersion designed to help you experience real, everyday life in Spain — not holiday Spain, not Instagram Spain, but the version you'd actually be signing up for.
This is not a retreat.
It's not a course, and it's not a guided tour.
It's a one-month opportunity to live locally, alongside a small group of others at the same stage, with light-touch support, real-world context, and space to decide — calmly and honestly — whether Málaga life suits you.
Stop thinking of Málaga as just the gateway to the Costa del Sol. It isn't a transit lounge; it is the destination.
Living in Málaga City feels like waking up in a place that has figured out the secret to life. It is cosmopolitan, unapologetically Spanish, and absolutely vibrating with energy.
Why here? Because you want the culture of a European capital without the grey skies. You want to walk past a Roman theatre on your way to buy bread. You want a city where "Soho" means gritty street art and hipster coffee, but "Calle Larios" means marble streets and old-world glamour.
In Málaga, life is lived outdoors. It's a city where a Tuesday night feels like a Friday because the terraces are full and the laughter is loud. It's small enough to walk everywhere but big enough to never get bored. You have the Picasso Museum on one corner and a grilled sardine skewer (espeto) on the beach just ten minutes away.
It's a city that holds you close but lets you fly. With one of the best airports in Europe twenty minutes away and high-speed trains to Madrid, you are connected to the world—though you'll rarely want to leave.
Málaga doesn't ask you to change; it just asks you to join in. It's warm, it's loud, it's welcoming. It's a city that doesn't just have a heartbeat; it has a soul.
If you want a life that feels technically "urban" but emotionally "vacation," Málaga City is home.
The structure is intentionally simple and spacious.
Enough support to guide you — plenty of freedom to live.
Each week includes:
A shared experience designed to give context to Spanish life, such as:
These are not tourist excursions. They're about understanding pace, rhythm, and how daily life actually feels.
A practical, in-person session covering key aspects of relocating to Spain, such as:
Grounded, honest, and based on lived experience — not theory.
This is the heart of the experience.
The rest of the month is yours:
This is where clarity appears — not through information, but through lived experience.
During the month, you'll also be connected with a dedicated local living nearby, someone who has relocated to Spain themselves and knows Málaga well.
Once a week, you'll meet up — often over a lunch or evening meal — to:
Think of this as a human bridge into local life, not a tour guide.
You'll also receive full access to my Pathfinder course.
This gives you structured guidance alongside your lived experience — allowing you to:
The course supports the immersion without taking over your time.
You'll share the month with a small group of like-minded people who are also genuinely exploring life in Spain.
There's no forced bonding, no schedules full of "activities".
Connection happens naturally — shared meals, conversations, and
everyday moments.
For many people, these relationships become one of the most valuable parts of the experience.
A realistic understanding of daily life in Málaga
Time to test routines, not just locations
Context for relocation decisions
Confidence to say yes, not yet, or no
Shared experience and support
Access to both lived insight and structured guidance
Sometimes the biggest outcome is confirming this is right.
Sometimes it's realising it isn't — and that's okay.
Both are wins.
This experience is for you if:
You're seriously considering a move to Spain
You want to test it properly, not guess
You value lived experience over theory
You're independent but appreciate guidance
You want community without pressure
It's not for people looking for a holiday or a packed itinerary.
One month
Málaga Province
Small and intentional
Shared co-living (varies)
Varies depending on time of year, accommodation type, and group size
Because each month differs, pricing is not listed publicly.
If this resonates, the first step is to register your interest. Complete the short form below and I'll be in touch to discuss availability, options, and pricing.
Once you submit the form, I'll contact you to:
After submitting the form, I'll reach out to you personally to discuss next steps.
No pressure. Just clarity.
This isn't about committing to Spain.
It's about giving yourself the time and space to decide — properly.
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