A British family have relocated to the Costa Blanca and claim that it has enabled them to enjoy a more active family life.

John Chessher, a software businessman, decided to take a life changing decision to relocate and invest in a Spanish property on the coast after he found that he was working long hours and not spending enough time with his family.

The Chessher family now live on the Costa Blanca and have fallen in love with Spain’s inclusiveness, the friendly people and its rich traditions and customs, Homes Worldwide reports.

Mr Chessher, 40, is delighted to have swapped the executive lifestyle in England and Hong Kong for life in Spain, which gives him a chance to enjoy life outdoors because of the sunny climate.

“I used to go to work in the dark each morning and come home after my daughter had gone to sleep,” he explained. “Now I balance work with family trips to restaurants and scuba diving - it’s quite a change.”

Tags: Costa Blanca, Leisure