The Costa Property Podcast
Welcome to the Costa Property Podcast!
Your first step to making your dream home in Spain a reality.
We are Warner and Sandra, founders of WL Costa Properties. Eight years ago, we relocated from Ireland to Benalmádena, chasing our dream of owning a home in the sun and living an outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle with our family.
Our business was born from our own relocation journey, inspired by the advice, services, and support we wished had been available to us.
Now, through this podcast, we’re here to help you turn your dream into reality.
Join us each week as we share expert insights from life in spain, property lawyers, real estate agents, and relocation specialists, alongside practical advice and personal stories (with a dash of mindset along the way!)
From navigating Spanish property laws and securing financing to choosing the right location and building your ideal expat lifestyle, we cover it all! Including the highs and lows.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, a retiree, a digital nomad, or a family seeking a new adventure, this podcast will empower you to confidently make your move to the Costa del Sol.
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The Costa Property Podcast
#48 The Truth About Moving to Spain: Homesickness, Culture Shock & How to Adapt
The sunshine, the food, the excitement of a new adventure… but then, all of a sudden - it hits you.
You’re missing home, your friends, your local coffee shop. Maybe you’re struggling with the language barrier or just feeling like a fish out of water.
Homesickness and culture shock is part of the journey. But they don’t mean you made the wrong choice.
In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra gets real about the emotional rollercoaster of relocating, sharing her own personal experience of moving to Spain with her young family in 2016.
If you’ve ever felt lonely in your new country, wondered how to make real connections, or struggled with the slow pace of Spanish life, this episode is for you.
Tune in to Discover:
✅ The moment homesickness hit— - and why it’s completely normal.
✅ The emotional challenges of raising kids in a foreign country.
✅ Why culture shock is real (and how to prepare for it).
✅ Adapting to Spanish routines.
✅ How to find your tribe and build a supportive community.
✅ Sandra’s top strategies for overcoming homesickness (without guilt).
✅ Why one small shift in mindset can change your entire experience of Spain.
Have questions or need support?
Sandra offers one-on-one coaching calls to help you navigate relocation challenges.
Get in touch via the links below.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
👉 Book a Coaching Call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandralauriecoaching/relocation-success
👉 WL Costa Properties Website: www.wlcostaproperties.net
👉 Follow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: www.instagram.com/wlcostaproperties
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