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The Best Small Towns To Live In 2022

The Top Small Towns For Your Overseas Retirement

Live And Invest Overseas by Live And Invest Overseas
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In our annual Retire Overseas Index, we show you the best places to live abroad—historic cities, beach towns, mountain destinations, and more.

Here’s a list of places you should consider if you’re aiming to retire to a small town in 2022…

#1. Comporta, Portugal

A deep blue sea and white sand beach in Gale beach in Comporta
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This year’s Index names Comporta the #1 Place To Retire Overseas In 2022. This town checks all the boxes on a retiree’s wish list.

Located 90 minutes south of Lisbon, Comporta has a relaxed—yet sophisticated—”hippie chic” vibe. Comporta boasts a charm that mixes the traditional with the modern. There isn’t a large expat community here yet, but locals are friendly and often speak English. Two reasons why Comporta is our #1 pick for 2022 are its low cost of living and top-notch medical facilities.

#2. Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
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This quiet beach town in the Dominican Republic has been popular among European expats for decades. You’ll find many French, Dutch, German, Swiss, and British expats, and a smaller group of U.S. expats, living alongside locals. Thanks to its cultural diversity, this Caribbean town features a variety of shopping and dining options. If you’re looking for a diverse community with a low cost of living, Las Terrenas is worth your attention.

#3. Cayo, Belize

Green trees in Rio on Pools in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Cayo, Belize
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Cayo is located on the mainland in western Belize. Its outstanding weather is one of many factors that bring expats to the area, and temperatures consistently hover around 27°C (81°F).

Cayo’s well-established expat community is welcoming, and will make you feel at home. Cayo is a district composed of small villages and towns—one is sure to fit your needs—and it’s easy to travel to nearby communities.

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#4. Tierras Altas, Panama

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Tierras Altas is a highland district with five townships. Recently, it has become competition for Boquete, Panama’s #1 expat destination. Townships Volcán, Cerro Punta, Cuesta de Piedra, Nueva California, and Paso Ancho offer cool weather year-round, an established and welcoming expat community, fertile land, affordable real estate, and a low cost of living.

Here, you could purchase a plot of land for cheap, build a home, and lead a self-sufficient lifestyle—the volcanic soil and crisp air are ideal for growing produce.

If you’re looking for a quiet, affordable, mountain retirement destination, Tierras Altas is for you.

#5. Pedasí, Panama

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Pedasí has always been a fishing village.

It has grown in popularity over the years, and now boasts quality infrastructure, a large expat community, helpful and caring residents, grocery stores, a pharmacy, a health clinic, and various dining spots… all while keeping a small-town feel. If you’re on the hunt for a budget beach retirement, Pedasí can’t be beat.

#6. County Clare, Ireland

Best Place To Retire In County Clare, Ireland
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County Clare is where the Irish vacation. Located in the Mid-West Region of the country, it’s blessed with long, white-sand beaches, rolling sand dunes, and patchwork green fields. The small-town feel prevails no matter where you settle in County Clare. West Clare is home to many expats and is a fantastic option if you love the outdoors and want a slower-paced life. Ireland isn’t cheap, but County Clare is cheaper than other areas in the country. A couple’s monthly budget should come to about US$2,360.

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