1st May – Dia de los Trabajadores – Labour Day

Imported from the USA, this is a workers day off and it falls on a Wednesday in 2024. Brief history This day off for workers has its roots in the fight for workers rights in the USA in the late 1880’s and eventually led to the advent of the 8 hour working day, with Spain…

Masks inside no longer mandatory in Spain from today

Yes, it’s true – after more than 2 years, the Spanish Government has rescinded the mandatory wearing of face masks inside shops, public buildings, schools etc. However, there are exceptions and employers are allowed to implement their own rules. So, what will this look like in practice? Masks are still obligatory for workers and visitors:…

Semana Santa in Spain

Lasting from Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos) to Easter Sunday (Lunes de Pascua) , Semana Santa (Holy Week) is  the most important annual cultural and religious event in Spain. Although each Spanish region, and even city and village, has its own customs and practices for Easter, Andalucia takes top spot for spectacular processions. Sumptuously decorated…

How to retire to Spain

When thinking about retiring to Spain, where on earth do you start?  Chris from Upsticks gives you a few pointers in this YouTube Video covering Residency status, choosing somewhere to live & starting a new life in Spain.  You can also download this PDF with handy tips and hints to start planning your new life…

10 top tips for buying a house in Spain

Check out our latest YouTube Video! As with most of our videos, the content comes from questions we are asked by clients. This one is no exception. Check out Chris Goodacre from Upsticks ten top tips for buying a house in Spain. In this video, we cover: Numero uno – Know the area – make…