Summer in Spain is glorious, but heading to the police station or foreigner’s office (Oficina de Extranjeros) during the peak months can be a completely different story. Whether you are heading along for your toma de huella (fingerprinting) to register your initial TIE card, or finally going to pick the card up, you need to…
At Upsticks, we spend a lot of time helping people plan their move to Spain, but behind the paperwork, appointments and practical advice, there’s also the real side of family life abroad. In this latest podcast episode, Chris from Upsticks sits down with his daughter, Ayla, for a friendly and honest conversation about Ayla, day-to-day…
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…
Walking Football returns to Mollina this summer, with the Avril Bain Memorial Trophy taking place on Saturday 30th August at the Mollina Sports Ground. The first match kicks off at 10.15 in the morning and the day rounds off with a presentation at 6.00 in the evening. The tournament schedule is packed with action throughout…
In our latest podcast, we spoke with Mark Kavanagh, director of Spain Walking International Football Teams SL, who is leading the charge in bringing the Walking Football World Nations Cup 2025 to Alicante this October. https://youtu.be/p0Wgv2Y8SUI?si=oR8aTulDs0gScF3q From the moment Mark describes the journey, his passion is unmistakable. What started as a pub conversation after Spain’s…
