Living in Spain

National and Bank holidays in Spain in 2022

In Spain, each year there are 14 bank holidays (dias festivos), made up of 10 National holidays (of which two…

5 years ago

The importance of having a funeral plan in Spain

You've just got your residency, you're excited and looking forward to your new life in Spain, so it's hard to…

5 years ago

Tyres and passing the ITV: Upsticks top tips on all things tyres

Tyres are one of the most scrutinized aspects of the ITV inspection. Here are Upsticks top tips on what the…

5 years ago

Driving in Spain – what is IVTM road tax?

If you own any sort of vehicle (van, car, motorcycle etc) that’s going to be driving around on Spanish roads,…

5 years ago

What is a swallow?

A swallow, a beautiful migrating bird that spends the winter in one country and summer in another. These are pretty…

5 years ago

Halloween in Spain – Witches, Saints and honouring the dead

The origins of Halloween go back centuries, and Halloween in Spain is a real mixture of the traditional and modern.…

5 years ago

Moving to Spain after Brexit – all about visas

Moving to Spain has always been high on the bucket list for thousands of Brits, but with the UK having…

5 years ago

Renting a property in Spain – the essentials

Not everyone relocating to Spain owns property from the get-go. Buying and selling property in Spain is a very different…

5 years ago

Spain’s National holiday – 12th October – La Fiesta Nacional de España

Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, Spain's National Day is the most important date for most Spanish…

5 years ago

Being a good neighbour in Spain – the Gecor app

With the best will in the world, your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) and the teams responsible for keeping things ship…

5 years ago