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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…

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE – what is it and why you need one

What is a Digital Certificate  in Spain? Also known as the Citizen’s or User’s Certificate, a Digital Certificate (Certificado Digital in Spanish) is a piece of digital code/software that contains your verified  personal details. Think of it as a secure, unique online ID that sits on your device and activates automatically when you need it.…

How to change your address in Spain

If you decide to move house in Spain, as well as friends and family, there’s a fair few services and organisations you will need to inform with your new address details. These are Upsticks top tips on how to change your address in Spain. WHO DO YOU NEED TO TELL? To get you started, this…

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…