When I moved to Italy 16 years ago, retirement was a faraway concept. While it’s still at least 10 years out for my husband and me, we do think about retirement a lot more than we used to. A ground-floor bedroom and bathroom, a smaller car, a long-term care plan: These are universal concerns of retirees and soon-to-be retirees, no matter where they live.
But if you’re thinking of making a huge life change and retiring to Italy, there are a lot more factors to consider when choosing the right casa in which to live out your golden years. According to Damien O’Farrell, a global mobility specialist who assists individuals relocating to Italy, there are three key elements to consider when choosing the best place to retire in Italy.