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National Police station Baza (Granada) – Foreigner’s office

If you live near Baza or surrounding areas, your appointment for your TIE card will be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjería) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policía) in Baza city centre.  The building itself wouldn’t look out of place in a Harry Potter movie. Unlike the modern buildings in Almeria or Marbella, this…

How long can you drive a foreign plated car in Spain before registering it

How long can you drive a foreign plated car in Spain before registering it?  It’s a question that is raised over and over again on social media, and we’re asked almost every week – ‘’How long can you drive a foreign-plated car in Spain before having to  register it?’’ There are hundreds of blogs out…

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…

Top tips on passing an ITV test in Spain

Check out our YouTube Video about passing an ITV inspection in Spain In the video, Chris Goodacre gives you an overview and explains the basics of what is checked on your vehicle at in ITV inspection in Spain, including: Keep an eye on the illuminated panel for your registration number, make sure you don’t miss…