Oh Dear.............better not tell you where I originally come from then?
Oooopsie
You can move to Spain and immerse yourself in the Spanish lifestyle without even touching the "Northern UK" on the coastal areas
It truly depends on what you want from your relocation...............learning the language IMO is a must whether it be coastal OR inland.......we are after all in a "host" country of your choice so why not?
I live on the border of Granada/Malaga.............40 mins from the coast and 20 mins from the Sierra Nevada.........Sunbaking and Skiing all in one day :wink: