Hospital Civil Málaga

Hospital Civil in Málaga, established in 1489, is a historic medical institution with over 500 years of service. Originally founded to care for the poor, it has evolved into a key centre for healthcare and education in the city, offering treatment for a variety of serious and non-serious conditions. Inspired by Paris’s Lavoisier Hospital, it…

National Police Station Granada City – Foreigner’s Office

If you live in the province of Granada, one of the options for completing your NIE, EU residency, or TIE card application appointment could be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjería) of the National Police Station (Comisaría de Policía) in Granada. (Baza and Motril being the other two choices). The address is: Calle San Agapito, 2,…

The Victoria Beer Factory Tour – Malaga

Since moving its factory back to Málaga in 2014, Cervezas Victoria, or Victoria Beers, has truly made its mark on the city. Originally established in 1908, the company decided to reopen its doors in its birthplace, challenging major competitors like San Miguel and Cruzcampo. In the province of Málaga, it has been a resounding success.…

Apartados de Correos – PO box in Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2HeiO5I3EM An “Apartado de Correos” in Spain functions like a PO Box service in other countries. If you can’t receive post where you live, perhaps because you live in the countryside or because your apartment block doesn’t have a separate and secure post box area, this is a good alternative. You can get an APARTADO…

What is a Guiri?

Learning to speak Spanish is crucial when living in Spain and to integrate into Spanish society, but there’s a word you’ll probably come across that won’t be included in your everyday Spanish lessons: ‘Guiri’. In this article, I offer a personal view of my experience with the word and what it means.  Guiri, in a…