Speaking European – Rainer Schauberger

For the past 7 years, Rainer has been split between Spain and Germany, spending half a year in each country. He admits he feels more at home during the “Spanish seasons.” 

Rainer confessed that his fascination with Spain began when he was a teenager: “It was love at first sight or even before the sight…I dreamt of Spain before I ever visited and when I finally did I felt like I was dreaming still: it was marvellous.” 

Rainer´s first journey was with his wife when they came to Moraira in 1987. A year later, they bought a home there. Now, Rainer lives in Calpe and spends his days doing fitness, going on local excursions, and holding mass in the Church of Albir. 

Rainer has been learning Spanish for years and continues attending lessons to expand his knowledge. His everyday life is filled with Spanish and he often speaks Spanish even with his English-speaking friends. 

“The reason why I love Spain so much is that people here always look at the positive side first and only then consider the negative. The climate, the culture, and the people make Spain a place where one can be truly happy.”