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Movin to Spain from Germany

Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 12:24pm
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Janice888

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I am looking for recommendations for movers from North Germany to Rota, Spain. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

Andy56

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:42pm

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Joined: 25 Jun 2025

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:42pm

Hi Janice.

Firstly, I'm a little confused. Are you looking to move to El Puerto de Santa Maria or Rota? El Puerto is a good location as it is only a short ferry crossing to Cadiz, and is big enough to provide a variety of restaurants and bars etc, and also easy to get to Jerez.

Rota is much smaller and, apart from the large US navy base, has a range of bars and restaurants but on a much smaller scale. 

Both choices will also depend upon what community you are seeking. If you are wanting a German community it is more likely to be in El Puerto, or Cadiz, or Jerez.

If you want a quieter life then Rota would probably be more ideal for you. Sanlucar, El Puerto, Chipiona, and Cadiz get very busy in June, July, and August with tourists. If you like crowds then that is perfect. Choices, choices, choices....

Good luck with your location. Best Regards, Andy (Sanlucar de Barrameda)

Janice888

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:34am

Janice888

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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:34am

Andy56 wrote on Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:42pm:

Hi Janice.

Firstly, I'm a little confused. Are you looking to move to El Puerto de Santa Maria or Rota? El Puerto is a good location as it is only a short ferry crossing to Cadiz, and is big enough to provide a variety of restaurants and bars etc, and also easy to get to Jerez.

Rota is much smaller and, apart from the large US navy base, has a range of bars and restaurants but on a much smaller scale. 

Both choices will also depend upon what community you are seeking. If you are wanting a German community it is more likely to be in El Puerto, or Cadiz, or Jerez.

If you want a quieter life then Rota would probably be more ideal for you. Sanlucar, El Puerto, Chipiona, and Cadiz get very busy in June, July, and August with tourists. If you like crowds then that is perfect. Choices, choices, choices....

Good luck with your location. Best Regards, Andy (Sanlucar de Barrameda)

I have owned an apartment in Costa Ballena for 25 years. I have lots of friends in CB, Sanlúcar and in El Puerto. What was confusing about my question? I am moving next month. Thanks!

Janice888

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:37am

Janice888

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Joined: 20 Aug 2025

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:37am

I was asking for a company that could help me move from Berlin to my apartment in Costa Ballena. I think the British call them removers. Asking for suggestions for a move within the EU.  :)

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