Living in Spain

Spain’s Christmas Lottery: What Is El Gordo and How Does It Work?

Every December, Spain goes lottery mad! You may have noticed queues outside lottery shops, tickets being sold in local bars…

4 days ago

Halloween in Spain: More Than Just Ghosts and Pumpkins! 🎃

Halloween in Spain: More Than Just Ghosts and Pumpkins! 🎃 Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Spain, but behind the…

3 weeks ago

Tracking migratory movements: a free tool for Spanish residents

Tracking migratory movements: a free tool for Spanish residents If you hold non-lucrative residency in Spain, keeping an accurate record…

1 month ago

Flooding in Spain: What to Do Before, During and After Heavy Rain

Spain may be famous for its sunshine, but when heavy rain arrives, conditions can change dramatically. Flash floods can develop…

3 months ago

Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Spanish Summer

Spain in summer is glorious… until you realise the pavement is melting, your steering wheel has become a branding iron,…

5 months ago

Planning Your Spanish Move: What to Do with Your UK Investments and Pensions

It’s been a long time coming—about a year in the making, actually—but Jeremy from the Spectrum IFA Group and I…

6 months ago

Padrón, Homework and Family Life in Spain | Chris from Upsticks Talks with His Daughter Ayla

At Upsticks, we spend a lot of time helping people plan their move to Spain, but behind the paperwork, appointments…

7 months ago

Walking Football World Nations Cup 2025: Spain Welcomes the World

This October, Alicante takes centre stage as it hosts the Walking Football World Nations Cup 2025 — an inspiring international…

1 year ago

How to Move to Spain with a Parrot: Zoe & Iain’s Step-by-Step Journey with George

https://youtu.be/2xIBgw26efs When Zoe and Iain made the decision to start a new life in Spain, they knew they couldn’t leave…

1 year ago

Low Emission Zones ZBE in Spain- coming to a town near you

Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones - ZBEs in Spanish) are being rolled out across Spain meaning any municipality with…

2 years ago