The “Sea of Plastic” is a conversation that almost always comes up when we’re helping our clients move to Spain. Many choose the coastal lifestyle of Almerimar, living right in the heart of this vast, shimmering landscape of 33,000 hectares of greenhouses—one of the few man-made structures visible from space. Others prefer the mountain charm…
If you live in the province of Alicante, your NIE, EU residency or TIE card application appointment could be at the Foreigner’s Office (Extranjeria) of the National Police Station (Comisaria de Policia) in Elda. The address is: Calle Lamberti Amat 26, 03600 Elda, Alicante Here is a LINK to Google Maps. There’s a large piece…
Once you have registered your S1 with the Social Security office, you will receive an official document called the DOCUMENTO ACREDITATIVO DEL DERECHO A ASISTENCIA SANITARIA. Step 1: Check Your Details This is a very important first step. Before heading to the health center, carefully review the information on your letter to ensure it is…
Planning a weekend away, arranging an appointment or wondering why everything is suddenly closed? There’s a good chance it’s a festivo. Here’s our guide to Spain’s public holidays in 2026, including the dates that apply across the country and the local holidays here in Alhaurín de la Torre. So, what is a festivo? In Spain,…
At Upsticks, we are incredibly passionate about what we do. Helping people navigate residency and start their new lives in Spain isn’t just a job for us—it’s a mission. We love seeing our community settle in and thrive under the Spanish sun! As our community grows, we receive more and more questions every day. While…
