Road Numbers in Spain – All you need to know

Whether you’re planning a road trip or simply travelling from A to B, it’s vital that you understand the road numbering system in Spain and what the various letters, colours and numbers mean. As a general rule, blue is motorways, red is national highways (roughly equivalent to UK A roads) and C are rural roads.…

How to get a Padron certificate in ROJALES (Alicante)

The nearest UK equivalent to the Padron is the Electoral Register, a list of residents in a town or area. The complete name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just call it the Padron. Registering on the Padron means you’re officially living in that town and are therefore  “Empadronado.” As well as…

Bip&Drive – USEFUL APPS FOR SPAIN

We’re always on the look out for apps and services to make life in Spain that little bit easier and the Bip&Drive app fits the bill perfectly. For people who regularly drive around Europe, you’re probably already acquainted with the Bip&Go French toll road app that pays tolls automatically so you don’t have to stop…

How to get a Padron certificate in ALGORFA (Alicante)

The nearest UK equivalent to the Padron is the Electoral Register, a list of residents in a town or area. The complete name in Spanish is Certificado de Empadronamiento, but most people just call it the Padron. Registering on the Padron means you’re officially living in that town and this is called being  “Empadronado.” As…

MURCIA – Top 10 things to do in the Murcia Region

About the province of Murcia It’s fair to say that Murcia has everything you love about Spain but without the crowds – history, gastronomy, fabulous coastline, fiestas and parades, stunning architecture and a relaxed pace of life. Although one of the smallest regions of Spain, Murcia punches well above its weight and is becoming ever…