Hey Reddit,

I’m planning to relocate to European mainland from the UK and would love some advice from anyone living in or familiar with warm cities year-round that also have great gyms for bodybuilding. I’m talking about well-equipped facilities, serious bodybuilding culture, and ideally a fitness community that’s pretty active.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

•	Warm climate year-round – Preferably places where it doesn’t dip too much in the winter.
•	Proximity to the beach – I love the idea of hitting the gym, then relaxing by the beach, or even integrating outdoor workouts with that beachfront vibe.
•	Low crime rate – I’m looking for somewhere safe to live and train, so safety is a key factor.

If you have recommendations for specific cities or even particular gyms that stand out in bodybuilding, I’d really appreciate it. Bonus points if the place has a good expat community or other like-minded fitness folks!

Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions!

Can anyone identify this group, or their nationality/ethnicity from this photograph?

I have been all over Europe, and I can’t wait to come back for the third time in the spring

I’ve made two trips to Europe so far, and my third one is on the books for April 2025!

on my first two trips to Europe, I’ve been to Ireland, England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Northern Ireland

To give a long story short, I met a European lady when I was traveling the world this past summer. We met on a train, and we’ve made plans to reconnect when I land back in Europe in the spring. We were both traveling the world solo and our paths just happened to cross. I just keep working hard every day, and knowing that there’s 200 days before I head out for my third trip!

Our meeting is similar to the Movie “Before Sunrise”, except we did exchange phone numbers.

I love how old everything is in Europe, compared to where I’m from.

This is the most fancy place in Europe I’ve stayed at, for those that may not know this is Ashford Castle) in Ireland. Luxury to the extreme!