Living in Spain

National and Bank holidays in Spain in 2023

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

1 year ago

10 reasons why Spain is number one for retirees

Spain has always been a popular destination for retirees but if you're in any doubt whether Spain is for you,…

2 years ago

Alert Cops the Spanish Police App in English

AlertCops is a fantastic app available on both Android and Apple phones, which allows you to report a crime or…

2 years ago

August in Spain – where is everyone?

August in Spain - where is everyone? The answer to that is that the world and his wife goes on…

2 years ago

Say hello to EES – the EU Entry/Exit system

Say hello to EES, the EU Entry/Exit system At the same time as ETIAS rolls out, the EU will also…

2 years ago

ETIAS – European Travel Information and Authorisation System

ETIAS - What is it and how it will affect travel to, from and within Europe? Deadline approaching – if…

2 years ago

Food shopping in Spain without a car – all you need to know

Food shopping is probably the easiest of chores to do without a car, from supermarket food deliveries to specialist diets,…

2 years ago

Residency in Spain for EU passport holders – all you need to know

Criteria for residency in Spain as an EU passport holderThe requirements are the same for any EU passport holder - …

2 years ago

How to travel in Spain without a car – there’s an app for that

How easy is it to travel around Spain and get on with daily life without a car? Combine rising fuel…

2 years ago

Sending documents in Spain via courier or post

We all need to send documents and post out and let’s face it, we do need to be sure that…

2 years ago