Moving to Spain with Children - 2026 update: The Complete Family Guide to Relocating, Schools, Healthcare, Visas, Housing and Life in Spain

by Lisa Sadleir

Planning to Move to Spain with Your Family? Read this before you make a single decision.

Moving to Spain is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Choosing the wrong visa, buying in the wrong area, selecting the wrong school or relying on outdated advice can cost you thousands of euros, months of frustration and unnecessary stress. The good news? Most of these mistakes are completely avoidable.

Fully revised and updated for 2026, Moving to Spain with Children is the practical guide every family should read before relocating to Spain. Written by relocation expert Lisa Sadleir, who has lived in Spain for more than 35 years and helped hundreds of families relocate successfully, this book provides honest, independent advice based on real experience. No sales pitches. No unrealistic promises. Just practical guidance to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

"I own three books on moving to Spain, and I purchased this one last – but I wish I had purchased it first."

Inside you'll discover how
• Choose the right visa and understand the latest 2026 residency requirements.
• Find the best place to live in Spain for your family's lifestyle, budget and future plans.
• Compare public, private and international schools and choose the right education for your children.
• Buy or rent property safely while avoiding costly mistakes.
• Understand Spanish healthcare, banking, taxation, driving and essential paperwork.
• Prepare your children for an international move and help them settle happily into their new life.
• Avoid the most common relocation mistakes made by families moving to Spain.

Perfect for families moving
• The United Kingdom
•The United States & Canada
• Any English-speaking country planning a permanent move to Spain

Whether you're moving to Málaga, the Costa del Sol, Alicante, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Cádiz or anywhere else in Spain, this guide will help you make better decisions before, during and after your move.

Why readers love this book
✓ Practical, step-by-step guidance
✓ Honest advice from an independent relocation expert
✓ Fully updated for 2026
✓ Written specifically for families ✓
Saves time, money and unnecessary stress
✓ Helps you avoid expensive mistakes before they happen

There is plenty of information online about moving to Spain, but much of it is outdated, incomplete or based on personal opinions. This book brings everything together in one trusted guide, giving you the knowledge, confidence and practical advice you need to plan your move successfully.

If you're serious about moving to Spain with children, this is the one book you'll wish you'd read first.

Moving to Spain with Children - 2026 update!
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249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2026

About the author

I am a British-born mother to two young, bilingual children. Educated in the UK and France, I have been a resident in Spain for over twenty three years. I hold a 2.1 Hons degree in European Business Administration.

In addition to writing, I work as a relocation consultant and personal property finder. I assist families and professionals in making the best decisions when planning their move to Spain. My areas of speciality are NIE and residency issues, Spanish bureaucracy and property purchase procedures.

I am passionate about my family life in Spain and helping others maximise their enjoyment of their own life in Spain. I will never stop stressing the importance of language-learning and the impact it has on successful relocations and life abroad


I love books that either educate me in some way, or help me escape.